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There are people who believe in astrology and people who don't, and even those who do have to admit that sometimes people just make stuff up. Mystic Board seems to specialize in software that does just that, taking popular aspects of New Age spirituality and creating software that's only marginally related. MB Fashion Astrology is but one more example of this.

Like all Mystic Board programs, MB Fashion Astrology's interface is cluttered with ads. The program asks for the user's full first, middle, and last names--which have absolutely no bearing on the results--and the user's … Read more

I'm a lucky guy. I wear glasses, and I like wearing them. They're sort of my way of saying, "Screw you, world, I'm an actual nerd!" My glasses are big, they're black, and they make me look so good that I've destroyed all of my mirrors because I just can't stand it. But they're single index, meaning they're not bifocals. Undoubtedly, though, one of these days (probably around the time I hit 40, according to the research), I'll need to upgrade.

But maybe I won't be getting bifocals … Read more

Father's Day is coming up Sunday and I've been trying not to do a "perfect gift for dads and grads!" post of any kind because ubiquitous rhymes make me want to shoot small, cute things in their small, cute faces. But then I came across the Pillow Tie on Geekologie, and it makes me wish I was a dad or a grad so someone would buy me one.

It's an inflatable microfiber/silk-blend necktie that goes for about $20, and that's about all. But that's all it has to be, as a simple … Read more

One of the glorious things about living in such a technologically advanced era is that we've reached a point where gadgets have become so ubiquitous that manufacturers are constantly striving to make them appealing to the individual eye. Clearly, getting your gear in line with your own personal style is key, but finding that happy balance between totally blah and way over-the-top is also important.

When taking the fashion approach to technology, mobile gadgets naturally spring to mind first. Namely because these are the items you have on your person all the time. Of course, style is important in … Read more

With its fingers in nearly every aspect of the audio economy, Sony's no stranger to the music market. The company has been churning out headphones of all types and sizes for many years now, and it can no doubt count itself as a top seller in this category, which means it must be doing something right.

However, though Sony headphones are patently "not ugly," I don't think it's a brand most people would consider when on the hunt for a superstylish audio set. Certainly, the company's earphones tend to lean more toward understated than … Read more

Online apparel store Threadless has a new T-shirt called My Other Ride Is a Light Cycle. Clearly inspired by the retro Disney movie "Tron," it features a glow-in-the-dark print that will make it look like you have a glowing printed circuit board on your body when the lights go off.

This tee is perfect for those who love the old movie and are looking forward to the upcoming sequel, "Tron: Legacy." The shirt is available now online for $20 and will probably go well with the Adidas Adicolor Tron shoes and tracksuit from 2006.

(Source: Crave Asia … Read more

My sixth sense tells me I'm not going to make many friends with this article, but I'm just going to say it: if you carry a bag over or across one shoulder, it's a purse. That means all those messenger bags you fellows are carrying around are man purses. I don't care how big it is: it's still a murse. And I've already earned the ire of one coworker by calling it that (I believe his exact words were: "I'll murse you"), so if you want to bombard my comment section … Read more

eBay is now in the fashion business.

The online auction company officially launched its Fashion Vault site on Monday where it's teaming up with fashion retailers to offer designer clothes at healthy discounts for short periods of time.

To attract price-conscious customers who crave designer labels, the site will rely on "flash" sales lasting from 48 to 72 hours. Rather than bid for the clothes in a typical eBay auction, interested shoppers will use the Buy Now option. Shipping is thrown in for free.

eBay said it assures that all the items in the Fashion Vault come … Read more

Most guys are clueless when it comes to Valentine's Day, so we invite Lani Nguyen and Erin Lee of fashion blog Sugar Rock Catwalk to CNET's The 404 Podcast to school us on what to buy, where to go, and what NOT to wear this Sunday.

You might consider it a Hallmark holiday, but Valentine's Day is a great opportunity to show your boo extra special attention, 'cause shouldn't every day be a celebration? The girls dish some sound advice to our single and shackled listeners alike, but their most important lesson is that the thought really does count.

It sounds cliche, but we're told the overwhelming majority of women prefer a sweet gesture with thoughtful significance to the relationship over expensive jewelry. Who can afford a trip to Tiffany's in this economy, anyway? Erin and Lani offer slightly cheaper alternatives; a home-cooked dinner, a charming love letter, or a proper bouquet of flowers shows someone you care without burning a hole in your wallet.

Valentine's gifting is the easy part, but we tackle a much harder topic on the second half of the show: men's fashion dos and don'ts!

You'll have to listen to the show to get the unabridged list, but common pitfalls according to the girls include over-accessorizing (or choosing the wrong accessories), gaudy T-shirt graphics and patterns, and ill-fitting garments. Yeesh, we have so much to learn...

It's always a pleasure to get female insight on the show, so a million thank-yous to Lani and Erin for taking the time to school us this morning. If you have more fashion or Valentine's Day questions, head over to Sugar Rock Catwalk for more info or tweet your questions to @sugrrockcatwalk.

Just a reminder, there's no show on Monday for Presidents Day, but we'll be back on Tuesday with a new episode. Happy Valentine's Day!!!