Now more than ever, fashion and technology are converging. I must say they make a beautiful pair — every day, new apps are showing up on the scene that cater to the fashionista in all of us. Here are a few I can’t live without that feed my daily dose of chic.
Remember the opening scene from “Clueless,” when Cher is getting dressed and she has that awesome computer program that had photos of each piece of clothing in her closet to help her decide what to wear? After many years and countless Google searches, I finally found something similar to that amazing invention.
This app is called Stylebook and is available in the iOS App Store. Stylebook allows you to photograph the items in your closet to help you organize and put together outfits. It will even keep track of the last time you wore each item. My favorite function of the app is the search feature. How many times have you wondered, “Whatever happened to that black Theory dress?” With Stylebook, you can quickly type in the description and find exactly what you’re looking for.
The only caveat I can see is the difficulty involved with photographing each item of clothing you own. But after the initial set up, this app is useful for fashionistas who like to stay organized if you’re OK with the $2.99 price tag.
A free alternative to the Stylebook app is iWore. While iWore isn’t as in-depth as Stylebook, it’s great in its own right. The concept of iWore is basically a way to keep track of what you wore each day or perhaps just on special events. You can categorize each outfit by the event and who it was seen by. This is the perfect app for someone who doesn’t want to get caught in the same outfit twice.
Polyvore finally made an app for iOS, and it’s about time. It’s definitely worth the wait. Polyvore is a program to make cute outfits with clothes you can’t afford. Yay! Seriously though, it’s like playing in Carrie Bradshaw’s closet. It’s a great way to get outfit inspiration and I’m glad this awesome concept isn’t bound to the computer anymore. Even better, it’s a free app. If you haven’t downloaded this yet, I don’t know what you’re waiting for.
Vine is a new social media app that is being taken over by the fashion world. Vine has the same concept as Instagram, but it’s in the form of six second videos. It’s a fun way to display an outfit of the day or show off your amazing closet. A few fashion brands and publications have already gotten a head start by creating content with this new social media platform. Be sure to check out Urban Outfitters, Gap and Adidas on Vine to add some chic to your timeline. I must warn you that this app is highly addictive. Proceed with caution.
Shamiyah Kelley is a 20-year-old communication studies junior from Irmo, South Carolina.
