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Startup Spotlight: MeU, a Versatile Wearable Display
This is the information age. We as a society consume information at a faster rate than at any other time in known history, and it’s become kind of a... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2014 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
Swimming in the Desert
Techies off duty! What would a trip to the desert be without a good swim? Once Sarah arrived in Phoenix and joined me in our lovely suite in the Crowne Plaza... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2014 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
GHC14 Day 2 – Megan Smith, Maria Klawe and Satya Nadella Take the Stage
Summing up the morning keynotes in one emotion: awe. The surprise speaker that GHC had kept a secret until she walked out on stage was, as I expected, the new... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2014 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
How Women in Computing May Be Debilitating Their Own Movement
I dream of a day when we no longer need events for women in computing. My experience at Grace Hopper was wonderfully positive but, unfortunately, the same canno... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2014 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!
Posted on 13 October 2014 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing (GHC14) Day 1
When I imagined going to Grace Hopper, I had no idea of the scale of the event. This year’s celebration brings a record 8,000 attendees from 64 countries to... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2014 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
Touchdown in Phoenix! (YYZ – PHX)
Hello from Phoenix! Flying in over Arizona was such a surreal experience, I’ve never seen such flat cityscapes and jagged rock formations jutting out of the... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2014 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
Announcing: Trendy Techie + Syncfusion Partnership
Since launching Trendy Techie in May of last year, I have been fortunate enough to have formed relationships with many companies, from tech startups to fashion... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2014 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
The Trendy Techie Guide to Packing for Conferences
This week I am packing my brand new carry-on full of business casual outfits, high heels, and gadgets, and hopping on a plane to Phoenix for the Grace Hopper... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2014 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
How to Wear a Fitbit With Any Outfit Part 2: Bytten
A few months ago I wrote a post called “How to Wear a Fitbit With Any Outfit,” featuring fabric Fitbit covers by a Canadian company, Design.UX. Read more
Posted on 01 October 2014 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
Startup Spotlight: Heddoko, the Personal Trainer Undergarment
Heddoko, the first product from Montreal startup of the same name, is a smart compression undergarment that tracks your movement and visualizes your body in 3D... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2014 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
Hippy Talk and a Good Pair of Flare
Until a few weeks ago, I didn’t really like my hips. I mean, I liked them in high waisted jeans and tight dresses, but my daily dressing routine featured a... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2014 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
Food Phoneography 101 at Thoroughbred Food & Drink
Last week I had the pleasure of joining Henry’s Photography at Toronto’s new “it” restaurant, Thoroughbred Food and Drink. Over a beautiful... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2014 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
Donate Your Voice This Mesothelioma Awareness Day
Every year, 2500-3000 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed. On average, they are given 10 months to live. As a blogger, I get lots of emails from people and... Read more
Posted on 26 September 2014 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
FuelWear, the First Smart Heated Undergarment
As the cold weather creeps in and wintry days loom closer, layering will come into style then fade into more of a necessity than a fashion statement. Read more
Posted on 23 September 2014 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
Robots and Ice Cream and Jewels, Oh My!
I’ll be honest, I’m not a fan of the borderline-art-deco statement jewelry trend that is plaguing young women nowadays. The angular shapes and clashing bright... Read more
Posted on 22 September 2014 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
5 Ways to Refresh Your Digital Workspace Without Spending Any Money
This has been a very exciting week for Trendy Techie as I’ve started my second internship as a Technical Evangelist at Microsoft! Read more
Posted on 17 September 2014 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
Emerging Atlantic Designers Shine at the Design and Artistry Showcase This...
Welcome to world fashion month, where trendsetters rave about spring and summer fashion half a year before it becomes relevant in the consumers’ minds. Read more
Posted on 12 September 2014 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
Apple’s Announcements Are Big, But Not Groundbreaking
In typical Apple style, the September 9 keynote was all about grandeur. The tech giant announced its three new gadgets: iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and, moving awa... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2014 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
Celebrate Fashion, Tech and Business at the World’s First Startup Fashion Week
Breaking alert: the fashion industry is no longer an old boys’ club. Though fashion houses still define much of the trends, they no longer have autonomy over... Read more
Posted on 09 September 2014 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH