Alex Milway puts his neck on the line to review the Personal Barber Shaving subscription box I used to hate shaving. I never had much need for it, and I never knew what I was doing with a razor any way. Shave inwards? Shave outwards? Shave it all aboutwards? But after becoming a dad my face … [Read more...]
Celluence Phase One – cellulite cream review
So, I’m pretty high up on the feminist-y spectrum and believe things like “people should not be held up to an ‘idealised’ version of themselves for scrutiny”. At the same time, I also fall under the umbrella of people who think that, say, Natalie Portman and Kiera Knightley are among the fittiest … [Read more...]
Shop spotlight: Genki Gear
Recently, I attended Hyper Japan, the UK's biggest J-culture and anime convention (and it's seriously worth going to, if you've got a pair of comfortable shoes). There was, as you can imagine, plenty to do and to see - and in the way of geek fashion, it was heaven. It's where I fell head over … [Read more...]
Your Dork summer beauty survivial kit
Since moving to the UK, I've learned one essential thing: when it comes to the weather, always be prepared. Summer's just around the corner, and with the skies apparently unable to decide whether they want to give us rain or sun, being prepared is kind of essential. I've found a couple of beauty … [Read more...]
Geeky accessories on Etsy – Fashion Round-up
If you want to accessorize your favourite outfit with a bit of geektastic bling, look no further than good old Etsy to find the right accessory for you. Whether it's a statement necklace with a Cthulhu pendant, or a pair of silver plated Legen dary cufflinks that would make Barney Stinson himself … [Read more...]
Ready for the Floral: Fashion Week A/W 2014 trends in tech
London and Paris Fashion Weeks have been showcasing the new direction for clothing trends for the autumn/winter 2014 season, and while we might be hoping to pull on some more sun-friendly gear in coming months, our gadgets can quite happily rock the cold weather looks all year round. Bold florals … [Read more...]
Geek Beauty Spotlight: Illamasqua Nail Varnish
I have to confess that I'm not really prone to wearing make-up a lot - apart from the odd bit of mascara or lip gloss, my face tends to stay the way it is. My nails however, are nearly always sporting colours. … [Read more...]
Barely-there colour trend hits technology.
All-over white, interspersed with occasional flashes of strong colour, is a big feature of winter 2013 dressing, and this look is perfectly aligned with what we're seeing in the world of designer tech. It's a look that's very easy on the eye - especially after a few seasons of pattern mania. The … [Read more...]
Pink gadgets grow up. The fashion trends inspiring the gadgets you’ll be buying this winter
The catwalk can be a baffling place for geeks: all that fabric, only interrupted by the occasional button that does nothing when you press it. It's hardly our natural habitat... But we take a very different attitude to haute couture when it's translated into beautiful, functional objects we can … [Read more...]
Eco-Friendly Fashion – WeWood Wooden Watch from Prezzybox
If you want to have your high-fashion with a side of environmental conciousness, then you're in luck! The eco-fashion craze shows no signs of going out of style and for those amongst us that want to be on trend all the way down to the accessories, I have good news! Presenting the WeWood Wooden … [Read more...]
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