Gender specific games make me a little wary, mostly due to having spent a childhood dodging all things pink and doll-like. I’ll grudgingly admit I’m part of a minority there though and plenty of my female friends and relatives adore more stereotypical fare when it comes to gaming and hobbies.

This is where new fashion game Style Me Girl should appeal. The first 3D fashion game of its kind, players live the life of an aspiring stylist as they create stunning new looks and arrange photoshoots with models. Players work their way up from an internship to being one of the best stylists in New York City.

30 different fashion genres are available from gothic to glam styles so amateur fashionistas of either gender should enjoy the variety.

Style Me Girl is a free to play game, backed up with in-app purchases, so why not give it a try? It’s out now.

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Style Me Girl

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2012-05-11 :: Category: Games

In the world of couture it’s already Fall/Winter 2012-13, but here in reality, summer is hot – literally. With the season came Time Warner to Newsstand, which got us poking through their offerings and finding ourselves drawn to lighter beach fare like fashion magazines. This week we look at our favorite four fashionista periodicals for those planning what to wear now and to see what’s on the catwalk for Autumn.

ELLE

ELLE US has couture, trends, and very readable articles. On top of the high-end glossy magazine, there are some really cool features. Enjoy an ELLE “Personal Stylist” – just upload your image and try on looks directly from the app. There is also a great Inspiration Board where you can put your favorite pieces to create a digital, sharable collage – perfect for Pinterest. The July issue just came out and features a look at Selena Gomez in a TDF top, a huge spread on instant outfits for any occasion, and a guide to vacation dressing and packing.

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ELLE Magazine US

iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Released: 2010-09-25 :: Category: Lifestyle

Vogue

This venerable Conde Nast publication, Vogue, made its iPad debut in May and each issue is packed with all the great fashion and articles you’ve come to expect on top of some cool interactive features including videos. The July issue has a fantastic one of Emma Stone doing a special photo shoot where she reveals her “vampy” side and talks about her role in the latest Spiderman summer blockbuster. This issue also looks at what every girl needs on her summer fashion checklist and peeks down the runway at the haute-couture for fall.

FREE!

Vogue

iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Released: 2011-02-16 :: Category: Entertainment

InStyle

We were happy to see Time Warner bring InStyle to Newsstand. The magazine is a fresh lighter look at fashion. The monthly has lots of tips on how to get the hottest styles for less, and how to put them together to make eyes pop and jaws drop when you make your entrance. The new July issue downloads really quickly, has stories on Salma Hayek and Justin Bieber, great hot weather makeup looks and tips, and over 150 “chic steals” to love for under $50. Oh, there’s also some frozen treats that would make any “it” girl want to risk the calories.

FREE!

INSTYLE Magazine

iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Released: 2011-12-12 :: Category: Lifestyle

NET-A-PORTER

NET-A-PORTER, from the website of the same name is a weekly that’s part magazine, part shopping portal and part fashionista web haven. The app is simple to use, and full of great looks. This week, the editors have an article on the hottest one-piece swimwear. Check out Issa London by Daniella Helayel (of Kate Middleton now Duchess of Cambridge’s engagement dress fame), who reinvents mod on the runway. Then, after drooling and possibly buying, go discover the secrets of the summer sundress. The best part of the app is that you can touch on an item to get more details, the price, and purchase your must-haves right from your lap.

FREE!

NET-A-PORTER Magazine

iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Released: 2010-07-21 :: Category: Lifestyle

Popular fashion magazine, Vogue, has updated its iPad app to become a full-fledged Newsstand app. Full issues of Vogue magazine are now available for the iPad. In addition to full issues, Vogue has also updated to support the Retina display on the new iPad (third-gen) and added auto-renewing subscriptions.

As expected, print subscribers will have free access to the iPad version. Non-print subscribers have a few purchasing options. Single issues of the magazine can be purchased at $3.99 an issue. A one-month subscription (that renews automatically from month to month until cancelled) will cost $1.99 per month. A one year subscription (still automatically renewing) will cost $19.99 per year. Both subscriptions come with free trials, one month for the month-to-month subscription and three months for the yearly subscription.

While Vogue focuses mainly on fashion, issues will contain content from a variety of topics including art, photography, politics, celebrities, food, and health. The Vogue app is free to download.

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Vogue

iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Released: 2011-02-16 :: Category: Entertainment

Being on trend is very important business for the fashion conscious. This is where Luster has iOS users covered. It’s an app that makes browsing through the newest, most lusted after and nearest fashion finds wherever the user is.

Using an interactive map, users can see precisely what’s trending in their area and even browse through local boutiques to see what they offer. Users can search according to brand, piece or even occasion, resulting in the ability to save a compilation of things that interest.

Somewhat like a social networking tool, the user can even follow other fashion fans whose interests and loves most closely match theirs. They can even take photos of the different outfits and share likes and comments about them.

It’s an ideal companion app for those keen to know what’s popular near them at any given time.

As part of Luster‘s launch, there’s also a competition. To enter, users must take a photo of a fashion find they love and tag it with the relevant store and #fw hashtag. The person whose photo has the most Lusts from other users on the app by February 27th, will win the item in their winning picture up to a value of $1000! Not too shabby at all.

2nd and 3rd place photos win items up to a value of $500. Full details are available on the Luster website.

Luster is out now and it’s free to download.

FREE!

Luster

iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2012-01-25 :: Category: Lifestyle

Jackthread, the members-only men’s online shopping club, is launching an app developed by Fueled Mobile Design and Development on Tuesday to make it a bit easier for its members and the 20 percent of them who already come through their mobile devices to shop. The online and now mobile shopping club features top-tier street, skate, surf and contemporary men’s fashion brands as well as offer daily sales of up to 80 percent off. The Jackthread app will be available as a free download in the iTunes App Store as well as the Android Marketplace.

The site had yet to be optimized for mobile device users despite their 8 million page views per month, but with the new apps the company anticipates a drastic increase in the number of mobile shoppers. The users who download the app are given the option to sing up for daily reminders for exclusive announcements about curated sales as soon as they go live as well as special sales available only for mobile users. New users will also be given instant access to the daily deals and will not have to wait for an invitation.

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JackThreads

iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2012-01-18 :: Category: Lifestyle

Anybody who, like myself, wears eyeglasses or sunglasses on a regular basis knows the problems of finding the right pair at the right price. It’s probably the hardest piece of fashion-wear to choose precisely because, in many cases, they have to suit every outfit and look for a reasonably long time.

EyeTrends sets to make this search a little easier. It’s an app that features tens of thousands of different styles, from hundreds of designer brands. The user can then browse and ‘try-on’ such items virtually to see how it suits them. Once the right set of frames is picked out, a simple tap takes the user to information as to where is geographically nearest to them. Even discounts are possible with coupons added and updated regularly within the app.

It’s a neat idea and solely for the ability to try eyeglasses on within the app, a very worthy tool to check out.

EyeTrends is out now for all iOS devices and it’s a free download.

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EyeTrends

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-03-28 :: Category: Healthcare & Fitness