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		<description><![CDATA[<p>We all want to dress like our favorite starlets, however sometimes ours pockets keep us from keeping up with the jones, but that doesn't mean we can't splurge every once in awhile.  Check out our inspirational Jimmy Choo picks inside...</p><p>The post <a href="http://divasanddorks.com/wear-it-like-your-favorite-starlet-jimmy-choo/">Wear It Like Your Favorite Starlet: Jimmy Choo</a> appeared first on <a href="http://divasanddorks.com">Divas And Dorks :: Everything Infamous About Technology, Fashion &amp; LIFE! ::</a>.</p>]]></description>
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									</div></div><p>We all want to dress like our favorite starlets, however sometimes ours pockets keep us from keeping up with the jones, but that doesn&#8217;t mean we can&#8217;t splurge every once in awhile. If your looking to rock a pair of haute soles like an A-List celebrity <em><strong>Jimmy Choo</strong></em> needs to be on your radar. Being a favorite brand amongst divas like <em><strong>Jordin Sparks</strong></em>, <em><strong>Kim Kardashian</strong></em>, <em><strong>Kerry Washington</strong></em>, and<em><strong> Mariah Carey</strong> </em>these heels are definitely a brand worth wearing. Most recently we spied a Jimmy moment on <em><strong>Rosci Diaz</strong> </em>at the <em><strong>Fast &amp; Furious 6 Hollywood</strong> </em>premier and we have to admit, she makes us want to have a Jimmy Choo moment ourselves, so we picked out a few styles we love that will certainly help you wear it like a startlet.</p>
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<p><img class="aligncenter" alt="Jimmy-Choo-Leona-Nubuck-Sandal" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Jimmy-Choo-Leona-Nubuck-Sandal.jpg" width="500" height="750" /></p>
<p>Check out how Rosci Diaz paired her orange ankle strap pair with a graphic print short sleeve <em><strong>Clover Canyon Miami Streets Dress</strong></em></p>
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<p><img class="aligncenter" alt="Get-the-Look-Rocsi-Diaz-Fast-and-Furious-Los-Angeles-Premiere-Clover-Canyon-Print-Dress-and-Jimmy-Choo-Sandals" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Get-the-Look-Rocsi-Diaz-Fast-and-Furious-Los-Angeles-Premiere-Clover-Canyon-Print-Dress-and-Jimmy-Choo-Sandals.jpg" width="575" height="887" /></p>
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<p>Looking for a Sandal that will do wonders for your night life attire, this splash of neon in these <em><strong><a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Jimmy-Choo-Myth-Strappy-Suede-Sandal-Black-Yellow-Shoes/prod156550068_cat35080738__/?icid=&amp;searchType=EndecaDrivenCat&amp;rte=%252Fcategory.jsp%253FitemId%253Dcat35080738%2526pageSize%253D30%2526No%253D0%2526refinements%253D&amp;eItemId=prod156550068&amp;cmCat=product">Myth Strappy Suede Sandal </a></strong></em>will add a fun twist to LBD&#8217;s and graphic print frocks.</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-20206 aligncenter" alt="Jimmy Choo 3" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Jimmy-Choo-3.jpg" width="436" height="520" /></p>
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<p><strong>Kate Beckinsale</strong> recently attended the ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ premiere, wearing a Alberta Ferretti dress with a pair of Jimmy Choo Myth Strappy Suede Sandals.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-20227" alt="Kate-Beckinsale---Star-Trek-Into-Darkness-premiere--05-560x809" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Kate-Beckinsale-Star-Trek-Into-Darkness-premiere-05-560x809.jpg" width="504" height="728" /></p>
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<p>Want to invest in a great everyday heel that will withstand the test of times? You will definitely want to slide your foot in the <em><strong><a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Jimmy-Choo-Kuki-Patent-Platform-Pump/prod156580084_cat35080738__/?icid=&amp;searchType=EndecaDrivenCat&amp;rte=%252Fcategory.service%253FitemId%253Dcat35080738%2526pageSize%253D120%2526No%253D0%2526refinements%253D&amp;eItemId=prod156580084&amp;cmCat=product">Kuki Patent Platform Pump</a>.</strong></em></p>
<p><img class="wp-image-20205 aligncenter" alt="Jimmy Choo 2" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Jimmy-Choo-2.jpg" width="436" height="520" /></p>
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<p><strong>Emma Roberts</strong> wore <strong>Jimmy Choo</strong> <em>Kuki</em> platform sandals to the pre-Met Ball screening of ‘The Great Gatsby’ at MOMA in NYC.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20226" alt="pre_Met_Ball_screening_of_The_Great_Gatsby_at_MOMA_in_New_York__May_5__2013" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/pre_Met_Ball_screening_of_The_Great_Gatsby_at_MOMA_in_New_York__May_5__2013.jpg" width="500" height="730" /></p>
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<p>Are you searching for soles that are on trend this season, the <em><strong><a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Jimmy-Choo-Lang-Patent-Strappy-Sandal-Yellow/prod156590011_cat35080738__/?icid=&amp;searchType=EndecaDrivenCat&amp;rte=%252Fcategory.service%253FitemId%253Dcat35080738%2526pageSize%253D120%2526No%253D0%2526refinements%253D&amp;eItemId=prod156590011&amp;cmCat=product"> Lang Patent Strappy Sandal</a></strong></em><strong> </strong>are the shoes you want to add in your wardrobe.</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-20207 aligncenter" alt="Jimmy Choo 4" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Jimmy-Choo-4.jpg" width="436" height="520" /></p>
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<p><strong>Jordin Sparks</strong> was spotted last month at ‘Dress for Success’ pairing a Bebe sleeveless lace flared dress pairing with Jimmy Choo “Lang” Strappy Sandals in fuchsia.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-20225" alt="jordin-sparks-dress-for-success-event-new-york-city-bebe-lace-fit-and-flare-dress-jimmy-choo-lang-patent-sandals-2" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/jordin-sparks-dress-for-success-event-new-york-city-bebe-lace-fit-and-flare-dress-jimmy-choo-lang-patent-sandals-2.jpg" width="484" height="819" /></p>
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<p>If your bold enough to mix metallics and break fashion rules the <em><strong><a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Jimmy-Choo-Malika-Perforated-Metallic-Leather-Sandal/prod151340007_cat35080738__/?icid=&amp;searchType=EndecaDrivenCat&amp;rte=%252Fcategory.service%253FitemId%253Dcat35080738%2526pageSize%253D120%2526No%253D120%2526refinements%253D&amp;eItemId=prod151340007&amp;cmCat=product">Malika Perforated Metallic Leather Sandal</a></strong></em> are the heels you&#8217;ll be dreaming of.</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-20209 aligncenter" alt="Jimmy Choo 6" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Jimmy-Choo-6.jpg" width="436" height="520" /></p>
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<p><strong>Diane Kruger</strong> wore <strong>Jimmy Choo </strong><em>Malika</em> perforated strappy sandal booties to ‘The Host’ LA premiere earlier this year in sheer perfection.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20223" alt="481990_10151391453123892_207634454_n" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/481990_10151391453123892_207634454_n.jpg" width="480" height="733" /></p>
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<p>Looking to set off your own style-blazing trails?  You need prints in your life, and why not start with these <em><strong><a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Jimmy-Choo-Bolt-Painted-Python-Peep-Toe-Bootie-Shoes/prod154210421_cat35080738__/?icid=&amp;searchType=EndecaDrivenCat&amp;rte=%252Fcategory.jsp%253FitemId%253Dcat35080738%2526pageSize%253D120%2526No%253D0%2526refinements%253D&amp;eItemId=prod154210421&amp;cmCat=product">Bolt Painted Python Peep- Toe Booties</a>?<br />
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<p><img class="wp-image-20208 aligncenter" alt="Jimmy Choo 5" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Jimmy-Choo-5.jpg" width="436" height="520" /><br />
<em><strong>Ladies now its time for you to sound off, are you searching for your credit cards to score a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes. Does your favorite diva ever wear the iconic brand and how does she style hers? Let us know below.</strong></em></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Is this really the phone to bring HTC back in the spotlight and put them up against other leading smartphones? Let's do this HTC One review Divas and Dorks style!</p><p>The post <a href="http://divasanddorks.com/htc-one-review-does-this-phone-meet-divas-standards/">HTC One Review &#8211; Does this Phone Meet Divas Standards?</a> appeared first on <a href="http://divasanddorks.com">Divas And Dorks :: Everything Infamous About Technology, Fashion &amp; LIFE! ::</a>.</p>]]></description>
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									</div></div><p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-16227" alt="The New HTC One" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/photo-2-300x225.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></p>
<p>I&#8217;m sure that by now you&#8217;ve heard of the HTC One android smartphone by now. We of course had to review the latest handset from HTC to see what the craze was all about. We had a hands on with it back at the launch in February, where we gave <a title="HTC One - First Impressions - Divas and Dorks - analie cruz" href="http://divasanddorks.com/the-new-htc-one-first-impressions-and-specs/" target="_blank">you our initial impressions</a>.</p>
<p>After spending a couple of weeks with it, what did we think? Is this really the phone to bring HTC back in the spotlight and put them up against other leading android handsets? Let&#8217;s do this HTC One review Divas and Dorks style!</p>
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<h2>HTC One Review &#8211; Looks</h2>
<p>One of the first things that you notice is the shiny body of the HTC One. it&#8217;s been a while since we&#8217;ve seen an aluminum silver Android phone. It will catch your eye from a distance (hopefully it will prompt you to go over and check it out). When you pick it up you will be glad to know that your eyes didn&#8217;t deceive you, the HTC One is as nice to hold as it is to look at. It has a sturdy, luxurious feel to it. It gives you a feeling of security in your investment, like it&#8217;s worth the money.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re not a fan of the silver model, it also comes in black and silver. As you know I am a fan of cases, due to my clumsiness and butter fingers, but this might make me go on the lookout for a clear case. It&#8217;s just that stunning.</p>
<p>When looking at it, you notice that the screen is rather large even though the device itself isn&#8217;t. It has a very slim profile. You can use it with one hand most of the time.</p>
<p><a href="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/HTC-One-Review-Analie-Cruz-Divas-and-Dorks-Body-Design-Tech-7.jpg"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-20154" title="HTC One Review - Analie Cruz - Divas and Dorks - Body Design Tech - Front " alt="HTC One Review - Analie Cruz - Divas and Dorks - Body Design Tech - Front " src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/HTC-One-Review-Analie-Cruz-Divas-and-Dorks-Body-Design-Tech-7-546x1024.jpg" width="207" height="387" /></a>  <img class="alignnone  wp-image-20157" style="font-size: 13px;line-height: 19px" title="HTC One Review - Analie Cruz - Divas and Dorks - Body Design Tech - Rear - Back" alt="HTC One Review - Analie Cruz - Divas and Dorks - Body Design Tech - Rear - Back" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/HTC-One-Review-Analie-Cruz-Divas-and-Dorks-Body-Design-Tech-3-624x1024.jpg" width="236" height="387" /></p>
<p>You will also notice speaker grilles above AND below the screen. It adds to the design flair, but also function (more on that later). It has an LED notification light on the left side of the top grille. On the right side of the top grille is the wide angle lens 2.1 megapixel front facing camera. Above the bottom the speaker grille, there are only two buttons. From left to right is the back button and the home button, separated by the HTC logo. It took me a while to get used to the HTC One&#8217;s two button layout, you might find yourself searching for the missing menu button.</p>
<h2>HTC One Review &#8211; Specs</h2>
<p><a href="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/HTC-One-official.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-20162" alt="HTC One official" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/HTC-One-official-300x236.jpg" width="300" height="236" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Display:</strong> 4.7 inch / 1,920 x 1,080 resolution</p>
<p><strong>Processor / RAM:</strong> Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core 1.7 Ghz Processor / 2 GB RAM</p>
<p><strong>Memory:</strong> 32 GB &#8211; No SD expansion slot</p>
<p><strong>Cameras:</strong> 4 &#8220;UltraPixel&#8221; rear facing camera / 2.1 megapixel wide-angle lens front facing camera</p>
<p><strong>Connectivity:</strong> Bluetooth 4.0 / Wi-Fi a/b/g/n / NFC / GPS /</p>
<p><strong>Battery:</strong> 2,300mAh Li-Polymer (non-removable) battery</p>
<p>As you can see from the specifications list, the HTC One is beautiful on the inside also. They didn&#8217;t skimp on the internals, promising you great interaction and performance on paper. Some Android users might not like the lack of expandable memory. Nope, there is no Micro SD expansion slot.</p>
<h3>HTC One Review- Explaining the UltraPixel Camera</h3>
<p>Another spec that might stick out is the 4 &#8220;UltraPixel&#8221; camera. First you might think, what&#8217;s an UltraPixel? And why is the number so low? Why 4? Well like I explained back at the initial launch, the UltraPixel isn&#8217;t necessarily different than megapixel. It&#8217;s just a word that HTC is using.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;<em>It&#8217;s not megapixel. It&#8217;s not pixel count, but pixel size. Bigger pixels let in more light. It&#8217;s pure science.</em>&#8221; &#8211; Scott Croyle HTC Vice President of Design</p></blockquote>
<p>With less megapixels in the camera, the pixel size is bigger. The UltraPixels take up more space on the sensor, and they also allow more light into the picture. HTC says that this allows for brighter, crispier pictures. Another good thing is that since it&#8217;s a low megapixel count, the picture files are smaller. That helps since you don&#8217;t have expandable memory.</p>
<p>Find out <a title="HTC One - Review - Camera - UltraPixel" href="http://www.htc.com/www/zoe/ultrapixel-sensor-size/" target="_blank">more about the HTC UltraPixel HERE</a></p>
<p><a href="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/HTC-One-Review-Analie-Cruz-Divas-and-Dorks-Screenshots-8.png"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-20147" title="HTC One Review - Analie Cruz - Divas and Dorks - Screenshots - Camera Options - UltraPixel" alt="HTC One Review - Analie Cruz - Divas and Dorks - Screenshots - Camera Options - UltraPixel" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/HTC-One-Review-Analie-Cruz-Divas-and-Dorks-Screenshots-8-576x1024.png" width="242" height="430" /></a>  <a href="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/HTC-One-Review-Analie-Cruz-Divas-and-Dorks-Camera-Live-Filters-UltraPixel.png"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-20164" title="HTC One Review - Analie Cruz - Divas and Dorks - Camera Live Filters - UltraPixel" alt="HTC One Review - Analie Cruz - Divas and Dorks - Camera Live Filters - UltraPixel" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/HTC-One-Review-Analie-Cruz-Divas-and-Dorks-Camera-Live-Filters-UltraPixel-576x1024.png" width="208" height="368" /></a></p>
<h2>HTC One &#8211; Camera</h2>
<p>Well now that you understand why they decided to go with the 4 megapixel excuse me I mean UltraPixel camera, I&#8217;ll get more into it. It&#8217;s very rare that I print out pictures from my smartphone gallery. That being said, taking pics and uploading to my fave social networks (right now it&#8217;s Instagram and Mobli), the HTC One camera is more than fine!</p>
<p>In normal to medium lighting the camera takes great pictures. My fave feature is that the front facing camera is wide-angled and 2.1 megapixels. You might recall that I was upset that the <a title="HTC One X+ – Is This Phone a Plus For You? [Review]" href="http://divasanddorks.com/htc-one-x-is-this-phone-a-plus-for-you-review/" target="_blank">HTC One X+ didn&#8217;t have a wide-angled front facing camera</a> when the <a title="Are You Ready for The Windows Phone 8X by HTC [Review]" href="http://divasanddorks.com/are-you-ready-for-the-windows-phone-8x-by-htc-review/" target="_blank">HTC 8X windows phone did</a>. I am constantly out exploring New York, and taking selfies with a front facing camera is easy, but with the wide-angled lens, you get a great shot of yourself with the background you want. Pictures of 3 or 4 people come out really nice as well. It&#8217;s not too close in your face. The front facing camera even has live filters for fun. Sometimes, in low lighting the pictures had a red tint to them.</p>
<p>I am not a professional photographer, and I barely find myself having to zoom in for get large prints of  a photo. The four UltraPixel camera is not a breaker for me.</p>
<h2>The HTC One Experience</h2>
<p>Using the HTC One was just great. It&#8217;s been while since I could use a phone comfortably with one hand. I mean, a phone with such a large screen.</p>
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<p>When Using the HTC One you will have to deal with HTC Sense. We&#8217;re now up to sense  5.0. Yeah it&#8217;s been that long! I think HTC has done a great job at cutting down the unnecessary crap on their Android skin. The biggest feature that you&#8217;ll notice from Sense 5.0 is HTC Blinkfeed. It&#8217;s HTC&#8217;s way of bringing you all of your content without you &#8220;looking&#8221; or &#8220;searching&#8221; for it. Its right on one of your desktop pages. It will remind you of windows live tiles but with shortcomings.</p>
<p>I understand what HTC is trying to do here. They are trying to minimize searching and opening apps. Unlock your HTC One and BAM there&#8217;s all the info you&#8217;re looking for! I can&#8217;t get used to HTC BlinkFeed. It&#8217;s just not for me. I think it may be that I have too many sources or the setup is slightly limited. It&#8217;s okay, but I wouldn&#8217;t say it&#8217;s great. They should incorporate the ability to see SMS from certain contacts, may your favorites list or a specific group. You can&#8217;t remove BlinkFeed completely but you can make another page your home page, or just quickly swipe away from the BlinkFeed. It has grown on me a little, but I could do without it.</p>
<p>I like how clean the UI looks on the HTC One. It makes you want to keep it that way. It might be a bit too clean. The notification pull-down bar doesn&#8217;t have quick settings bar (to toggle Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane Mode, etc). But you do have the option to add a quick settings widget to one of your pages.</p>
<p>Changing between apps and pages is quick. I never experienced lag time. I don&#8217;t mobile game like crazy on the phone, but graphics and animations were on point.</p>
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<h3>HTC One BoomSound</h3>
<p>Well you know I had to talk about it! Everyone kept talking about the dual speakers (at the top and bottom of the front) on the HTC One. BoomSound is exactly what it is. You get great sound when listening to music with very little to no distortion! I personally don&#8217;t ever listen to music out loud on my phone. I use speakers or headphones 99% of the time. But wow, in comparison to other phone speakers, HTC BoomSound blows them away. I just hope people don&#8217;t become rude and start blasting music everywhere. It&#8217;s loud enough that you will hear it.</p>
<p><a href="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/HTC-One-Review-Analie-Cruz-Divas-and-Dorks-Body-Design-Tech-9.jpg"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-20152" title="HTC One Review - Analie Cruz - Divas and Dorks - Body Design Tech - Top Speaker Grille - BoomSound" alt="HTC One Review - Analie Cruz - Divas and Dorks - Body Design Tech - Top Speaker Grille - BoomSound" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/HTC-One-Review-Analie-Cruz-Divas-and-Dorks-Body-Design-Tech-9-1024x885.jpg" width="301" height="260" /></a> <img class="alignnone  wp-image-20153" title="HTC One Review - Analie Cruz - Divas and Dorks - Body Design Tech - Speaker Grille - BoomSound" alt="HTC One Review - Analie Cruz - Divas and Dorks - Body Design Tech - Speaker Grille - BoomSound" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/HTC-One-Review-Analie-Cruz-Divas-and-Dorks-Body-Design-Tech-8-1024x660.jpg" width="301" height="194" /></p>
<h3>HTC One &#8211; Calls and Service</h3>
<p>I am currently reviewing the HTC One on the Sprint network. One of the many benefits that Sprint offers is that their plans include unlimited data usage, without throttling when reaching certain points at an affordable price.</p>
<p>Unfortunately New York doesn&#8217;t have access to Sprint&#8217;s 4G LTE network. It&#8217;s obvious that they are working on it, since it picks up the 4G LTE signal in certain parts of the city. But since it&#8217;s not fully on the 4G LTE service isn&#8217;t steady.</p>
<p>Keeping that in mind, I got good speeds most of the time while in midtown Manhattan, the west village of Manhattan, nearly all of Queens. When the 4G LTE was steady, the speeds were great. It has made me more anxious for Sprint to officially finish working on their LTE signal and turn it on in New York!</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-20161" title="HTC One Review - Analie Cruz - Sprint Nextel " alt="HTC One Review - Analie Cruz - Sprint Nextel " src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/HTC-One-Review-Analie-Cruz.jpg" width="567" height="208" /></p>
<p>You can check how Sprint coverage is in your area by clicking <a title="HTC One - Sprint Coverage Map" href="http://coverage.sprint.com/IMPACT.jsp?INTNAV=ATG:HE:Cov" target="_blank">HERE: Sprint Coverage Map</a></p>
<p>You can check Sprint pricing for the HTC One by clicking <a title="HTC One Review - Shop Sprint Devices" href="http://shop.sprint.com/mysprint/shop/phone_details.jsp?prodId=dvc7260004prd&amp;deviceSKUId=72600105&amp;flow=AAL&amp;planSKUId=&amp;ptn=&amp;tabId=dt_phones" target="_blank">HERE: Shop Sprint HTC One</a></p>
<p>You can check Sprint pricing for the HTC One by clicking <a title="HTC One Review - Sprint Unlimited Data Plans Analie" href="http://shop.sprint.com/mysprint/shop/plan/plan_wall.jsp?INTNAV=ATG:HE:Plans" target="_blank">HERE: Shop Sprint Unlimited Data Plans</a></p>
<p><a href="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/HTC-One-Review-Analie-Cruz-Switch-to-Sprint-and-Save-100.jpg"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-20159" title="HTC One Review - Analie Cruz - Switch to Sprint and Save 100" alt="HTC One Review - Analie Cruz - Switch to Sprint and Save 100" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/HTC-One-Review-Analie-Cruz-Switch-to-Sprint-and-Save-100.jpg" width="527" height="321" /></a></p>
<h3>HTC One Battery Life</h3>
<p>You might have noticed on the spec list, that the battery is not removable. I think its the same thing to carry an extra battery as it is to carry a portable battery pack. The battery life on the HTC One isn&#8217;t the best at battery life. I expected more from some reason. Unplugging at 8 AM, I had to plug back in at 4 PM (the latest), and 2 PM the earliest. Some days are better than others. I guess all the power with the screen with my social media addiction is a recipe for trouble and dead phones.</p>
<p><a href="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/HTC-One-Review-Analie-Cruz-Divas-and-Dorks-Screenshots-1.png"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-20143" title="HTC One Review - Analie Cruz - Divas and Dorks - Screenshots - Homepage" alt="HTC One Review - Analie Cruz - Divas and Dorks - Screenshots - Homepage" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/HTC-One-Review-Analie-Cruz-Divas-and-Dorks-Screenshots-1-594x1024.png" width="249" height="430" /></a><img class="alignnone  wp-image-20163" style="font-size: 13px;line-height: 19px" title="HTC One Review - Analie Cruz - Divas and Dorks - contacts design" alt="HTC One Review - Analie Cruz - Divas and Dorks - contacts design" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/HTC-One-Review-Analie-Cruz-Divas-and-Dorks-contacts-design-576x1024.png" width="242" height="430" /></p>
<h2>HTC One As the One Phone You Own</h2>
<p>So do I recommend the HTC One for your next upgrade? I&#8217;ll tell you that I have not always been a fan of HTC Sense. I love my microSD cards, so that might be the only deal-breaker for me. But I can&#8217;t say anything else, HTC did great in bringing together great hardware with minimal skin over Android.</p>
<p>But when most people use their smartphone cameras as a replacement for their point-and-shoot, HTC took a big risk in putting in a 4 megapixel camera. For those who are uninformed or willing to do the research, it might be a turnoff / deal-breaker for them. I&#8217;ve taken some great pics with the HTC One. I was pleasantly surprised.I am used to the menu button from Android, it&#8217;s one of their trademarks. It took me a while to learn to do without it. Some may not appreciate the learning curve.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re okay with the following, I recommend the HTC One:<br />
a person that doesn&#8217;t like to put cases on their phone, you might want to rock with the HTC One.<br />
If you&#8217;re okay with not being able to add more memory<br />
If you&#8217;re okay with a non-removable battery<br />
If you&#8217;re okay with pictures that are mostly suitable for social media sharing and emailing<br />
If you enjoy listening to music from your smartphones&#8217; speakers.</p>
<p><em><strong>Please share with us some pics you have taken, or your thoughts on the HTC One hardware, BoomSound speakers and 4 UltraPixel camera! We&#8217;d love to hear what you think! What did you find when doing your HTC One review?</strong></em></p>
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		<title>Websites Worth Visting – From Entertainment to Shopping and More</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 14:11:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicole</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>While it’s fun to explore the web and browse through an array of sites that may or may not tickle your fancy, we’ve found a few websites worth visiting. These sites you should keep in mind next time you have a little spare time to surf the web.</p><p>The post <a href="http://divasanddorks.com/websites-worth-visting-from-entertainment-to-shopping-and-more/">Websites Worth Visting &#8211; From Entertainment to Shopping and More</a> appeared first on <a href="http://divasanddorks.com">Divas And Dorks :: Everything Infamous About Technology, Fashion &amp; LIFE! ::</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>The internet can get overwhelming sometimes. We always have something to do or research, and we often get distracted and forget. While it’s fun to explore the web and browse through an array of sites that may or may not tickle your fancy, we’ve found a few websites worth visiting. These sites you should keep in mind next time you have a little spare time to surf the web.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Are you looking for real, live TV on the web, or something to capture a memorable moment in your life?  We’ve got you covered.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-20191" title="Websites Worth Visting - Aereo -idol" alt="Websites Worth Visting - Aereo -idol" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Websites-Worth-Visting-Aereo-idol.jpg" width="420" height="302" /></p>
<h2>Websites Worth Visting - Aereo – Coming To Your City Soon</h2>
<p>You said what?  No cable required!  That’s what Aereo is promoting.  No more rushing home to watch your favorite drama or sporting event.  Watch it in real-time on your smart phone or tablet from anywhere with HD quality.  You can pause and rewind programming, record your favorite show to watch later.  No equipment to buy or install – no downloads or wires. We <a title="Aereo – The New Way To Watch and Record Live TV Online" href="http://divasanddorks.com/aereo-the-new-way-to-watch-and-record-live-tv-online/" target="_blank">spoke about Aereo a while back</a>. But we thought it was worth a second mention.</p>
<p>And, you are not limited to your mobile device because when you get home you can switch to your TV &#8211; if you have AppleTV or Roku.  Currently, all our major network channels are accessible with Aereo in New York and Boston and they are moving across the country to provide their service to major metropolitan cities.  If interested, register with <a href="https://aereo.com/preregister" target="_blank">Aereo</a>. Now you know why Aereo is one of the websites worth visiting.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Aereo Supports:</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Mobile devices: </strong> iPad/iPhone<br />
<strong>Computers running: </strong> Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Opera, and Internet Explorer<br />
<strong>TV Connected Devices: </strong> AppleTV and Roku</p>
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<h2>Websites Worth Visting - FutureMe – Letters to Myself</h2>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-20188 alignleft" title="Websites Worth Visting - Letters to the Future - FM - FutureME" alt="Websites Worth Visting - Letters to the Future - FM - FutureME" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Websites-Worth-Visting-Letters-to-the-Future-FM.jpg" width="114" height="114" /></p>
<p>Ever put a letter in a bottle, had a hope chest or a time capsule as a kid?  This is the premise of the FutureMe website and app.  FutureMe believes that “<em>…it’s the future that will reflect back on the present.  We here at FutureMe think its fun to flip that all around.</em>”</p>
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<p>This app is great for projecting what you want to accomplish in the future, writing words of inspiration, or giving yourself hard words of encouragement to keep you focused.  Whatever it is, try this website or app and maybe it will motivate you with your own inspiring words.</p>
<p><a title="Websites Worth Visiting - FutureMe" href="http://www.futureme.org/" target="_blank">Check out FutureMe HERE</a></p>
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<h2>Websites Worth Visting &#8211; HoneyFund</h2>
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<p>Who needs a toaster when you can get the honeymoon of your dreams, right?  HoneyFund is a free online wedding registry where your wedding guest can forgo the boring toaster, matching dishes, and vacuum cleaner, and help you pay for your honeymoon.  Yes, the website lets the couple break down the big trip into small parts, so some guest can pay for part or all of airfare, hotel, meals, and other amenities.  What a great idea!</p>
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<p><a title="Websites Worth Visiting - HoneyFund" href="http://www.honeyfund.com/" target="_blank">Check out HoneyFund HERE</a></p>
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		<title>Google Unveils Their All-In-One Chat Service – Google Hangouts</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 14:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rod</dc:creator>
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<p>During last week&#8217;s big developers conference: Google I/O, the company announced many new software features and services. Among them was their new way to communicate by making conversations come alive called Google Hangouts.</p>
<p>Previously, Google had multiple chat services spread out among different apps &amp; platforms. They had Google Talk, Google Messenger,  But that is now a thing of the past.</p>
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<h2>What Is Google Hangouts?</h2>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Google wants you to stop worrying about what app to use to reach a friend. With Google Hangouts a lot of things apps and forms of sharing come together. </span>Hangouts will merge Google Talk, Google+ Messenger, &amp; Google+ Hangout video chat to bring one service for your communication needs. You can use right from your Gmail on your desktop. You can upgrade Chat to Hangouts by clicking on your photo icon in Gmail&#8217;s chat list.</p>
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<h3>Check out some of Google Hangouts features:</h3>
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<li><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">You can name your own chat,</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">create group chat rooms, </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Google Hangouts has over 850 emoticons, </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">you can share photos, </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">do a group video chat of up to 10 people, </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">and sync conversations between devices.</span></li>
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<p>Not only is that cool but it will also become available across multiple platforms (Android, iOS, &amp; the web). SMS integration isn&#8217;t available now but it on the way. Once they add Google Voice support, this will be your all-in-one app to handle all of your communication needs.</p>
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<h3>Download Google Hangouts</h3>
<p>Download Google Hangouts for <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.talk&amp;referrer=utm_source%3Den-us-landingpage%26utm_medium%3DCTA%26utm_term%3D%26utm_campaign%3Dlandingpage" target="_blank">Android</a> (although it should replace your Google Talk app when the app is updated).</p>
<p>Download Google Hangouts for <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/app/id643496868?mt=8" target="_blank">Apple iOS</a>.</p>
<p>Download Google Hangouts for your<a title="Google Hangouts - Desktop / Chrome Extension" href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/hangouts/nckgahadagoaajjgafhacjanaoiihapd?utm_source=gmail" target="_blank"> desktop / Chrome Extension </a></p>
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<p><em><strong>How many of you already use Google Talk? With the popularity of Gmail, and the ease of Google Hangouts integration, i think Hangouts will become very popular for communicating. It may become the new AIM of today! </strong></em></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 05:31:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christen</dc:creator>
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<p>Last week, I invited DivasandDorks readers, families, friends and parents out to the Allstate Drive It Home Show here in New York.  Not only did I want to share an awesome evening of driving infotainment, but I also wanted as many of our readers as possible to grab up some great prizes on site like gift cards, gas cards and even a new car!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> <img class="aligncenter  wp-image-20234" alt="Drive It home" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Drive-It-home-1024x768.jpg" width="491" height="369" /></p>
<p>Upon arriving to the Bayway Arts Center in East Islip, NY; I was excited to discover how this 1-hour event could single-handedly save the lives of upcoming teen drivers.  The purpose of this event was to help parents understand the real hazards than teen drivers face on the road and help them become better driving &#8220;coaches&#8221; for their teens.  With the help from The Second City Communications comedians &amp; safety experts, visitors were entertained with a welcome reception of snacks, prizes and goodies and left with a wealth of life-changing knowledge.</p>
<p><em><strong>DID YOU KNOW:  One of the most dangerous years in a person’s life is the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">first twelve months after getting a driver’s license</span>. </strong></em></p>
<p>The truth is, half of new teen drivers will be involved in a crash before they even graduate high school.  It&#8217;s no wonder why car crashes are the number one cause of teen deaths year after year.</p>
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<p>The Allstate Drive It Home show is trying to change that by directly affecting parents and teen drivers across the country!  If you missed the show in <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bw7HZv2m9VLyeG11MDBBSDJfczQ/edit" target="_blank">New York,</a> don&#8217;t worry &#8211; you may be able catch the show when it hits your area soon.  With stops already in New Jersey, Michigan, California, Virgina, South Carolina and more there are a few stops left in Texas, Tennessee and Illinois coming up soon (Check out the <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/org/3314957398?s=13121661&amp;past=1" target="_blank">calendar</a> of events for dates)</p>
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<p><em><strong>DID YOU KNOW:  Parents don&#8217;t understand the most deadly risks to their teen driver. Research shows that inexperience is the No. 1 cause of teen crashes, but 74 percent of parents inaccurately believe that risk-taking is the leading cause.</strong></em></p>
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<p>Are you a parent or know a teenager that&#8217;s ready to hit the road?  Why not take advantage of all the tools found on <em><strong><a href="http://clvr.li/14t5o2J" target="_blank">DriveItHome.org</a></strong></em>?  Parents can sign up to receive weekly driving practice tips and suggestions via e-mail, and print, discuss and even sign a Parent-Teen Driving Agreement.</p>
<p>If we understand the risks teenagers face &#8211; we can help them beat the odds. By staying involved as they gain experience over that first year after they get their license to drive alone, together we can ultimately savelives along the way.</p>
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<p><i>I was selected for this opportunity as a member of <a href="http://clevergirlscollective.com/" target="_blank">Clever Girls Collective</a>, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.</i></p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 22:24:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nigel</dc:creator>
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									</div></div><p>From jam packed performances, to celebs attacking their fans in the middle of their acts the <em><strong>2013 Billboard Music Awards</strong></em> were definitely ones to watch on Sunday night. Of course what truly stood out amongst all the the action were the celebs who made it their mission to wow us on the red carpet, so lets recap our five favorite looks from last night.</p>
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<p><em><strong>Miley Cyrus</strong></em> is letting the world know why she deserved that number one spot on Maxim&#8217;s Hot 100 list slaying the red carpet in a <em><strong>Balmain </strong></em>jumpsuit from their <em><strong>Spring 2013 collection. </strong></em></p>
<p><a href="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Billboard-Music-Awards.jpg"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-20105" alt="Billboard Music Awards" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Billboard-Music-Awards.jpg" width="488" height="594" /></a></p>
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<p><em><strong>Kelly Rowland</strong></em> was serving effortless beauty in this textured metallic number from <em><strong>Rami Ali </strong></em></p>
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<p><em><strong>Jennifer Lopez</strong></em> showed the kids how to show up and show out on the carpet in a gold plunging neck line dress from <em><strong>Zuhair Murad</strong></em><strong> </strong>and <em><strong>Christian Louboutin Heels.</strong></em></p>
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<p><em><strong> Selena Gomez</strong></em> brought Haute couture to the Billboard Music Awards arriving in a look from <em><strong>Atelier Versace</strong></em></p>
<p><a href="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Billboard-Music-Awards-3.jpg"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-20108" alt="Billboard Music Awards 3" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Billboard-Music-Awards-3.jpg" width="594" height="637" /></a></p>
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<p>Last but not least Chris Brown wore scruffy face, long sleeves, skinny jeans and <em><strong>Giuseppe Zanotti</strong></em> sneakers.</p>
<p><a href="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Billboard-Music-Awards-4.jpg"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-20109" alt="Billboard Music Awards 4" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Billboard-Music-Awards-4.jpg" width="591" height="624" /></a></p>
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<p>Image Courtesy: FashionBombDaily.com</p>
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<p><em><strong>Divas which celeb rocked your favorite look of the night and which ones totally missed the mark, let us know below.</strong></em></p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 14:25:12 +0000</pubDate>
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									</div></div><p style="text-align: left;">What happens when you mix technology, fashion and Project Runway 11 winner &#8211;  Michelle Lesniak Franklin an <a href="http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ultrabook/experienceintel.html" target="_blank">Intel Experience</a> in NYC?  A day of entertaining fun &amp; real life talks on the importance of portable technology on the go.</p>
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<p>Over the weekend, DivasandDorks.com was invited to attend an exclusive presentation of where technology meets design at the Experience Intel pop up shop in Chelsea.  Filled with live performances, gaming experiences and more, Intel offered unique hands-on experiences for consumers and fans alike.</p>
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<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><img title="Intel Project Runway winner Michelle Lesniak Franklin" alt="Intel Project Runway winner Michelle Lesniak Franklin" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wpid-20130519_151527_1.jpg" width="500" height="375" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Project Runway 11 winner Michelle Lesniak Franklin</p></div>
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<p>One of Intel&#8217;s newest fans, <strong>Project Runway 11 winner &#8211; Michelle Lesniak Franklin</strong> shared the spotlight highlighting her love for the Intel Ultrabook convertable.  After winning Project Runway&#8217;s host of prizes including a $50,000 suite of Intel products Michelle shares how her world of design has been<br />
redefined with Intel technology.  Check out the video to discover more from Michelle, Project Runway and Intel.</p>
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<p><em><strong>About Michelle Lesniak Franklin:</strong> </em> Michelle Lesniak Franklin is a designer from Portland who <a href="http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway/season-11/designers/michelle-lesniak-franklin" target="_blank" data-ls-seen="1">won Project Runway season 11</a>. She first took interest in the world of fashion during high school when she reconstructed vintage clothing to fit her needs and quirkiness. She then studied printmaking/fine art in college as well as pattern making and draping at her her local community college.  Discover more of Michelle Lesniak Franklin designs at <a href="http://AU-Clothing.com" target="_blank"><em><strong>AU-Clothing.com</strong></em></a>.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Discover the fun and flirty side of summer with styles from the Loft Summer collection. </p><p>The post <a href="http://divasanddorks.com/fun-flirty-summer-essentials-from-loft-livelovesummer/">Fun &#038; Flirty Essentials From LOFT Summer Collection #LiveLoveSummer</a> appeared first on <a href="http://divasanddorks.com">Divas And Dorks :: Everything Infamous About Technology, Fashion &amp; LIFE! ::</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>If eye-catching prints, bold patterns and pops of bright color is your thing, then you&#8217;re fashionably on trend for a fabulous summer and the Summer collection from LOFT has you covered.  During <strong>LOFT&#8217;s Summer Friday preview</strong> event, tastemakers, editors and bloggers were on hand to experience LOFT&#8217;s summer collection first hand.  Mixtures of tribal prints, neon brights &amp; nautical stripes were found throughout the entire collection of jumpers, dresses, shirts &amp; shorts.  Here&#8217;s a look of some of my favorite wearable pieces from the Friday&#8217;s event and more from the collection below.<br />
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<div id="attachment_20080" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 586px"><img class="size-large wp-image-20080" title="LOFT Colorblocked Ribbon Waist Sleeveless Dress" alt="LOFT Colorblocked Ribbon Waist Sleeveless Dress" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/LO13041703-copy-576x1024.jpg" width="576" height="1024" /><p class="wp-caption-text">LOFT Colorblocked Ribbon Waist Sleeveless Dress</p></div>
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<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20077" alt="wpid-20130517_170627.jpg" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wpid-20130517_170627.jpg" width="375" height="500" /></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.loft.com/loft/product/product%3A305610/LOFT-Style-Closet/Colorblocked-Ribbon-Waist-Sleeveless-Dress/305610?colorExplode=false&amp;skuId=13900359&amp;catid=catl00009&amp;productPageType=fullPriceProducts&amp;defaultColor=4569" target="_blank"><em><strong>LOFT Colorblocked Ribbon Waist Sleeveless Dress</strong></em></a>.  After trying out the this colorblocked frock, I was pleasantly surprised with the look and fit.  The technicolor vibe, elasticized ribbon waist and eye-popping design makes it an easy go-to summer dress.</p>
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<div id="attachment_20058" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 624px"><img class=" wp-image-20058" title="LOFT Sequin Elastic Waist Shorts" alt="LOFT Sequin Elastic Waist Shorts" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/LO13041701-copy-1024x772.jpg" width="614" height="463" /><p class="wp-caption-text">LOFT Sequin Elastic Waist Shorts</p></div>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20076" alt="wpid-20130517_170416.jpg" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wpid-20130517_170416.jpg" width="375" height="500" /></p>
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<p><em><strong><a href="http://www.loft.com/loft/product/product%3A312198/LOFT-promo-bucket-29-shorts-crops-skirts-051513/Petite-Sequin-Elastic-Waist-Shorts-with-3-1-2%22-Inseam/312198?colorExplode=false&amp;skuId=14122668&amp;catid=cat610098&amp;productPageType=search&amp;defaultColor=8077" target="_blank">LOFT Sequin Elastic Waist Shorts.</a></strong> </em> The allover sequins add shimmer and spice to any summer ensemble.  Add an elasticized waist, side seam pockets and hues of deep cabernet and you&#8217;re ready to rock this summertime one-of-a-kind finish anytime.</p>
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<p>LOFT infused bright colors and patterns within their accessories as well &#8211; memorable pieces include the grass skirt clutch, bold, colorful necklaces, layered bracelets, colorblock sandals, chic jellies and cork wedges.</p>
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<p><em><strong>Which LOFT summer looks are catching your eye?  Lucky for you, you don&#8217;t have to choose just one, you can find all your favorites at a LOFT near you or online at <a href="http://www.loft.com" target="_blank">LOFT.com</a>.  </strong></em></p>
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<p>Not since Facebook purchased Instagram last year has a social media startup sold for major dough. The aging online portal Yahoo is set to buy the hugely popular blogging platform Tumblr for an estimated $1.1 Billion cash-deal. Tumblr founder David Karp, (former Bronx high school drop out &#8211; turned billionaire) will stay on for at least four more years during the acquisition.</p>
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<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 430px"><img title="Penn Jillette, finalist of this season's Celebrity Apprentice" alt="Penn Jillette, finalist of this season's Celebrity Apprentice" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/20130517-132051.jpg" width="420" height="420" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Penn Jillette, finalist of this season&#8217;s Celebrity Apprentice</p></div>
<p>If you&#8217;ve been keeping up with the drama behind one of America&#8217;s beloved Reality TV shows, then you&#8217;ve probably more than familiar with the famous phrase &#8220;You&#8217;re Fired!&#8221; Hopefully, you&#8217;ll never have to hear those piercing words from inside a board room from mega mogul Donald Trump. This season of <strong>&#8220;Celebrity Apprentice&#8221;</strong> has certainly seen its fair share of friction between cast members, from Trace Adkins&#8217; battle with Marilu Henner to Gary Busey turning on his teammates in the boardroom and more. Yesterday, I caught up to the two men that have yet to hear &#8220;You&#8217;re Fired&#8221; on this season&#8217;s Celebrity Apprentice, <strong>Penn Jillette</strong> and <strong>Trace Adkins</strong>. In the latest episode of Celebrity Apprentice, both men were challenged to battle it out creating a new flavor of ice cream for Delish. (Check out the latest episode below&#8230;)</p>
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On Thursday, Both Penn and Trace made an in-store appearance to promote their Duane Reade / Delish Celebrity Apprentice Ice Cream flavors.</p>
<p>The in store event allowed fans to taste-test the flavors for themselves AND vote for a chance to win Duane Reade gift cards! As a firm believer in the magic of ice cream, I asked Penn the secret behind his &#8220;Vanilla &amp; Chocolate Magic Swirtle&#8221; flavor. &#8220;It&#8217;s all in the sea salt!&#8221; Not only is the ice cream reminiscent of a chocolate turtle in vanilla ice cream, it also has a swirl of sea salt that gives you a sweet and salty cool treat!</p>
<div id="attachment_20033" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 490px"><img class=" wp-image-20033  " title="Taste testing Celebrity Apprentice Delish ice cream" alt="Taste testing Celebrity Apprentice Delish ice cream" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/20130517-140525.jpg" width="480" height="480" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Taste testing Celebrity Apprentice Delish ice cream</p></div>
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<p>As one of the sweeter flavors, Maple Macadamia Mash Up by Trace Adkins also delivers BIG flavor! After tasting a spoonful (or two) of this treat, I can easily attest that this is one of those flavors that you&#8217;d eat up in one sitting without even knowing it. (It&#8217;s just that good)</p>
<p><b id="docs-internal-guid-256821cb-b31f-65d8-9d51-eaef625cc313">Good and Delish Celebrity Apprentice Flavors: </b>Maple Macadamia Mash Up by Trace Adkins, or Vanilla &amp; Chocolate Magic Swirtle by Penn Jillette</p>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><img title="My favorite flavor, Penn Jillette's Vanilla &amp; Chocolate Magic Swirtle" alt="My favorite flavor, Penn Jillette's Vanilla &amp; Chocolate Magic Swirtle" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wpid-20130516_1421210.jpg" width="500" height="375" /><p class="wp-caption-text">My favorite flavor, Penn Jillette&#8217;s Vanilla &amp; Chocolate Magic Swirtle</p></div>
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<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><img title="Celebrity Apprentice finalist Trace Adkins poses with fans..." alt="Celebrity Apprentice finalist Trace Adkins poses with fans..." src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wpid-20130516_144930.jpg" width="500" height="375" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Celebrity Apprentice finalist Trace Adkins posing with fans&#8230;</p></div>
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<p>Check out more photos from Thursday&#8217;s in-store Celebrity Appearance event on <a href="https://plus.google.com/102901068881496123651/posts/VhikRdd4Bxm" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p>
<p>Both flavors are available at your local Duane Reade or Walgreen&#8217;s for you to try them out yourself. Then you can decide which side you&#8217;re on, Team Penn or Team Trace! These two men are the last ones standing on Celebrity Apprentice. But who will be standing tall this Sunday during the finale show at 9pm on NBC?</p>
<p><strong>Only the Donald knows&#8230;</strong></p>
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<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><img title="Celebrity Apprentice Delish ice cream" alt="Which flavor is your favorite?  Try them BOTH at your neighborhood Duane Reade" src="http://divasanddorks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wpid-20130516_145505.jpg" width="500" height="375" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Which flavor is your favorite? Try them BOTH at your neighborhood Duane Reade</p></div>
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<p>For more information on Duane Reade &amp; Good and Delish flavors visit them <a href="http://www.duanereade.com/" target="_blank">online</a> and connect with them immediately on <a href="https://twitter.com/duanereade" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/duanereade" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> today.</p>
<p><em>Disclosure:   For Duane Reade as part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias®  I attended the Good and Delish Celebrity Apprentice event celebrating the launch of the newest Good and Delish Celebrity Apprentice flavors and season finale.  <a href="https://plus.google.com/s/%23DelishVIP">#DelishVIP</a> <a href="https://plus.google.com/s/%23CBIAS">#CBIAS</a> </em></p>
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