When there are mobile apps for everything on the market, with creations that aim at translating a newborn’s mood and dog whistle apps, fashionistas expect to have a variety of great apps to choose from, and rightly so. However, they also do not want to end up with too many apps taking up precious space on their phones. Here are 6 apps that every fashionista needs in order to keep up with trends, easily shop online, and why not, also make sure they are keeping their bank account under control.
Net Set This app, launched by the famous website Net-a-porter, is a must have for every fashionista, as it allows you to shop with fellow fashionistas. Users create a public shopping profile on this social platform and can connect with other users to discuss anything fashion and shopping related, receive advice, and easily and directly shop on the app.
ASAP54 How many times have you looked at someone’s outfit on the street and wondered where you could find that cute top or that fancy bag? With ASAP54, all you need to do is take a picture of the item you’ve scouted, upload it naming the type of item you’re looking for and wait for visual recognition technology, social community and stylists to find an exact match. Pretty much the ‘Shazam of shopping’.
Keep Shopping The HuffPost describes Keep.com as a ‘shoppable Pinterest’. You can browse through the app, look at items from different designers, touch the ‘keep’ button to save the items you want to buy and then buy them altogether without having to visit each designer’s website. Plus, you will find items worn by fashionable Instagram users on the site.
Polyvore Not only does this app present you with trends, but it also personalizes them for you based on items you ‘liked’ on the app and allows you to create outfits. And if this wasn’t enough for you, you have the chance to let stylists help you put outfits together. This said, you should probably know that, according to Nylon magazine, the app is addicting…
Vogue Which better magazine than Vogue, renamed ‘the fashion bible’ by many fashionistas, should be downloaded as an app on your phone? Girls and women of all ages religiously follow this powerful fashion magazine to find inspiration on how to dress. This app will allow you to consult the latest Vogue edition while commuting, without having to carry a heavy print edition with you.
Mobile banking With everything fashion designers have to offer, it is important to remember to not get carried away in case you are on a budget. This is why it is useful to download a mobile banking app in order to keep an eye on your finances at all times, for example during a wild shopping session. Most banks, such as Barclays, HSBC, NatWest, Lloyds and many others offer the possibility to quickly check your balance on your phone. Handy!