iPhone can't make it through the day on a single charge?
If you’re anything like me then you probably use your iPhone for a lot more things than just making calls and sending lewd text messages. You’re probably checking your Twitter timeline like a maniac and Twitpic-ing that chick on the bus with the lime green crocs. You’re also probably constantly checking Facebook for your friends’ updates. You could even be spending way too much time playing Awesome Solitaire trying to beat your loved one’s high score… Whatever you’re doing the end result is a near dead battery by the time the sun goes down, which can be a pretty big pain in the badonkadonk if you don’t happen to be near a computer with an iPod cable in hand. Of course, this wouldn’t even be an issue if you had you’re svelte little phone strapped into the Mophie Juice Pack Plus. The Juice Pack Plus is an ultra-thin, light weight external battery case that boasts a 2,000 mAh charging capacity. The battery grants insatiable iPhone users like myself more than double the battery life on-the-go. It also enhances the iPhone 4′s acoustic sound and does a pretty good job at actually protecting it from accidental drops (or intentional throws). Right now it’s available in black at mophie.com for $99.95 with cyan, magenta, and yellow versions to follow in the near future.
♥♥ Looking for an effortless way to spice up a drab summer outfit? Opt for one of Gold Saturn’s new Turbands!
New headwear from Gold Saturn!
♥♥ Nike first launched Nike 6.0 for men in ’05, now the ladies collection is coming. WWD reports that three athletes on the Nike 6.0 roster - snowboarder Ellery Hollingsworth and surfers Carissa Moore and Monyca Byrne-Wickey - assisted designers on the forthcoming pieces, which will comprise the brand’s very first “women’s ‘action lifestyle’ collection.” Prices range from $24 for a shirt to $120 for a jacket; the collection is slated to hit shelves in July.
Some of the goods from Nike's forthcoming 6.0 collection for the ladies
♥♥ Your high-tech gadgets need high-fashion love, too! Refinery 29‘s got your back here: stow your iPhone in one of MCM‘s bright leather pouches-at $130, they’re a recession-friendly way to grab designer digs.
♥♥ Get on your radar: Honey B. Gold jewelry! Founded by Natalia Duranzo, the company originally focused on earrings but has now moved onto necklaces and rings, with braceletsin the near future.
The latest at colette... Hunter's WaterAid boots; Lacoste's French Open-inspired accessories
♥♥ Launched in 2009, Funktional was founded by LA-based designer Jennifer Park. We love her edgy take on modern basics!
♥♥ You might already know designer Gabby Applegate under the moniker of her previous brand ‘Witches.’ Revamped under the designer’s name, you’ll still find hooded dresses and lacey frocks-perfect for summer nights out!
♥♥ Even if you don’t live in California, you’ll undoubtedly be intrigued by E.P.I.C. Located on LA’s Sunset Boulevard, E.P.I.C. stands for ‘Echo Park Independent Co-Op’ and showcases local Los Angeles design talent.
Some up-and-coming designers to note: Funktional, Epic, Gabby Applegate
Some up-and-coming designers to note: Funktional, Epic, Gabby Applegate
The latest at colette… Hunter’s WaterAid boots; Lacoste’s French Open-inspired accessories
A few Honey B. Gold pieces
More goods from Gold Saturn…
Madonna struts her stuff in an Interview Magazine editorial
Some of the goods from Nike’s forthcoming 6.0 collection for the ladies
New headwear from Gold Saturn!
MCM’s candy-colored leather iPhone covers
Louis Vuitton’s Cosmic Blossom Bandana, available for US$170 at LV stores
The flood of do-it-yourself customized iPhone case applications continues with Case-Mate’s new “I Make My Case” online design tool. Similar in concept to Uncommon’s custom cases but slightly different in execution, “I Make My Case” allows you to create a custom case by remixing pre-designed illustrations from world renowned graphic artists including Anthony Yankovic, Nigel Dennis, and Shadow Chen. The design process is dead simple. Simply choose a background color, drag and drop various graphic elements on top of it, and then apply a wide range of effects on top of that. Once you’re satisfied with your design you can download it or share it with your friends via Facebook, Twitter, or Flickr.
Each customized case will run you $40, or if you’re extra lazy and don’t feel like putting in the time or the effort you can order a pre-made for #35. I was lucky enough to design one myself, and seeing as how I can’t really keep it look for it to be given away in an upcoming M.I.S.S. contest. Stay tuned!
Uncommon iPhone Cases - The First Fully Custombizale iPhone Cases
We provide the canvas. You provide the inspiration. That is the motto behind Uncommon, a new company that lets you make your own highly professional and customizable iPhone cases. Uncommon has brought together a diverse group of underground and professional artists that have uploaded their artwork to the Uncommon site to be used on your very own, one of a kind, iPhone case. In fact, the cases above were designed by M.I.S.S.’s own editor-in-chief Gabriella Davi-Khorasanee. Uncommon uses a fancy pants process called 3D TATT™ (Thermo-Active Transdermal Technology) that transfers the ink deep into the cases surface and ensure that artwork won’t rub off or fade. Don’t like what you see? Join Uncommon and upload your own artwork. Since your art is uploaded for everyone else to see as well, if it sells you get a %5 commission on the transaction. Think of it as the Threadless of the iPhone case world.
These cases were designed by our very own EIC Gabriella Davi-Khorasanee
An Uncommon iPhone case will run you $39.95 and can be purchased straight from their online store. Other cases, including ones for the iPod Touch and Blackberry Storm 2 are currently in the works.
Project: Uncommon iPhone Cases
Role: Graphic Designer
Notes: I teamed up with Uncommon to apply the graphics I created for Mama to a new canvas, iPhone cases.
