Phrases like 'geek chic' shouldn't be thrown around lightly, but when it comes to completely unnecessary accessories, you can call me a geek all you like. For other out and proud nerds, here are some of the most un-cool glasses around which, rather ironically, will make you a lot cooler than everyone else.
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By Kay Rodgers
Is this the most desirable gadget ever? Certainly Apple hopes so. After much speculation and rumour-mongering, Apple has finally unveiled its tablet device, called obviously the iPad.
Much like a giant iPhone, it has a huge touchscreen and a ton of apps running on an updated iPhone operating system. Prices start from a staggeringly affordable $499 (£309) up to $829 (£514) and it will be available to buy in just over 2 months time, with 3G enabled models available within 90 days.
So what do we know about the iPad? Well, quite a lot actually. Apple's announcement today saw the company's main-man Steve Jobs talk the world through its device, revealing a host of great features and the gear behind all the magic.
First up, the iPad's size. It's difficult to ascertain how comfortable the iPad is without touching it, but we do know it's only half an inch thick despite the massive touchscreen and that it is also surprisingly light.
There's 10 hours of battery juice from a single charge even while watching video, as well as a 30-pin dock connector on the side for plugging in add-ons such as a fully mechanical keyboard. The iPad will also sync and back data up with your computer via USB.
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If you've got the winter blues then why not cheer yourself with a bright sofa for the living room. WAWA have got a 20 per cent sale on everything ordered by January 31st (apart from their Ottoman folding bed range) and they've got a wide range of great looking sofas and armchairs. Well worth checking out. They're still not cheap but I think they make a real statement.
www.wawa.co.uk
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Bonkers French designer Philippe Starck is known for his innovative and interesting designs and these stereo speakers from Parrot are no exception.
Available in various colours including Arctic White, Pearl Grey and Sorbet Lime, they are a wireless speaker design intended for hook-up to today's digital devices, such as iPods, PCs and Macs as well as TV/Home Cinema equipment (via a phono input). They will be available in the second half of 2010 for £1000.
www.parrot.com
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If the weather in the UK continues to get worse we'll all be skiing into work. So you might be pleased to here about this pair of Gucci skiing goggles - perfect for showing off on the piste this winter or, er, even on the high street.
The unisex ski masks come in white and black with a distinct green-red-green Gucci web stretch headband. Other features include anti-fog lenses with Seal Ring technology, which ensures a thermal barrier and a clear visual field. Packaging includes a soft pouch and a sleek black box featuring the Gucci web. The new ski goggles retail for approx £120 and are available now at Gucci stores world wide, selected optical retailers, and at Gucci.com.
http://www.sunglasses-shop.co.uk/Gucci-Goggles-Gucci-Pak-Black-9HJ-1940/15729
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Christmas is here. Time to get yourself a decent suit to impress the ladies (or gentlemen) at the Chrimbo parties. French Eye isn't perhaps a very well known name but it offers a range of suits at affordable prices (typically you are looking at around £150 though suits start at £99).
Their first store opened in Cannon Street in 2004 to fill the gap between high street and designer stores and they've now got five shops in London (Bank, Cheapside, Liverpool Street, Ludgate Circus, King's Road) plus one in Cardiff and one in Birmingham.
Aimed at the younger end of the market, the suits are also available with a wide range of accessories including shirts, silk ties, belts and cufflinks.
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Want a moisturiser that hasn't been tested on animals? Bulldog has become the UK's first cruelty-free male grooming brand to be recognised and approved by BUAV (British Union for Abolition of Vivisection) under their Humane Cosmetics Standard.
Born out of frustration that there were no options available for switched-on men who wanted to reduce the number of man-made chemicals in their bathrooms, Bulldog's products also don't contain controversial man-made chemicals such as parabens, sodium laureth sulfate, artificial colours, or synthetic fragrances.
Bulldog Co-Founder, Simon Duffy, said: "I'm delighted that Bulldog is the first male grooming brand to be recognised by the BUAV. Consumers deserve to know that the products that they use are cruelty free." Bulldog is now calling on other brands such as L'Oreal Men Expert, Nivea For Men and Gillette to follow its example and make their own positions clear.
www.meetthebulldog.com
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