We may be geeks here at Dork Adore, but that doesn't mean we don't know the importance of a good pair of hair tongs, or indulge in some beauty buying on a regular basis (especially beauty gadgets). We're a bunch of chic geeks, after all. But time is tight. Personally, I don't have the patience … [Read more...]
Shop of the week: Casabu. Discounted designer baby gear
Up until a couple of years ago, I generally ignored or resented the existence of children. But then my cousins and friends started having kids. And my best friend asked me to be godmother to her (ridiculously adorable) son. Now I can't walk past a toy shop without indulging in a spend for the … [Read more...]
Shop of the week: Fab UK
Shopping online is fun. Do it in your PJs, do it on the commute to work, and do it when you're drunk (it's like a present to your sober self in a couple of days time). Shopping offline is not fun; you have to wear actual clothes. And deal with people inyourface. And queue for things. And – in … [Read more...]
Charging on the go: The offGRID™ Pro for iPhone
On an average day into London my phone is lucky to last beyond 6pm. Admittedly, this is because I'm terrible about flicking through lots of apps, but why has no one invented a way to charge your phone in the same way you can access wi-fi on the go? In the meantime there are dozens of portable … [Read more...]
New Twilight Breaking Dawn: Part 2 trailer
Counting down until the next and final Twilight film? Did the last trailer leave you wanting more? Or are you looking forward to the series finally ending, and a nation of teenagers finding a new obsession? If you're part of the Twihard group, you might want to have a peek at the video … [Read more...]
10 signs you’re addicted to blogging
For some, blogging is a hobby. For others, it's a way of life. But just how addicted to blogging are you? 1 ) Every time you go out, you take photos as “it’ll be great for your blog.” Even if it’s just a trip to ASDA. You don’t even notice your family rolling their eyes any more. 2 ) In fact, … [Read more...]
Ten signs you’re addicted to social media
Did you know you can go to rehab for internet addiction? It’s such a huge part of our lives that it’s easy for casual browsing and casual social media use to turn into a serious compulsion. We’re now a nation of people who have to share everything - from our latest relationship updates to what … [Read more...]
Five great social media apps for your Mac
Got an Apple Mac and want to find the best social media tools? Here are five of my favourites: Lifestream £0.69 If you're most concerned with looking at what others are saying, Lifestream is a great app. It's a multi-network tool, so you can login to all your accounts and see who's saying what … [Read more...]
Reinventing the plug: The MU USB adapter
Plugs aren't remotely sexy, are they? No? Well, this one might change your mind. I don't have a good record with plugs. I either break them, forget to pack them when I'm off on holiday or, worst of all, stand on one in the middle of the night. So it takes a lot for me to get excited about such a … [Read more...]
Get fit at your desk: Fitbolt
How much time do you spend each week sitting down? I tend to work at least 60-70 hours a week, and most of those hours are spent parked in front of my laptop. I have The Fear that I'll end up like one of those floating blobs from Wall-E. As the papers keep telling us, sitting down for long … [Read more...]
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