2016 is the year where we become more in touch with nature. As summer is just around the corner, it is that time of year to start cleaning out the closet and make room for new trends.

As many of you may know, HiConsumption is consistently up to date with the latest trends in tech, fashion, design, architecture, and many more! We are very excited about being featured this week in the title Mikol Marble Notebooks, in which the article describes the intricate details as to how Mikol notebooks are made. The article emphasizes on the lightweight of each notebook as the marble cover is measured at 0.8mm thick.  To find out more about the weight of Mikol marble products, please read our article: Is Marble Heavier or Paper?

We have entered into an exciting 21st century with a huge technology boom from space tourism to artificial intelligence.  People are already starting to believe we can move to the planet Mars soon and build another colony there.  

However, when it comes to marble products, many still can't move forward in a technological advancement perspective. In this World, the "Earth is flat and we are at the center of the universe".

3 Main Reasons Why Marble Designs For Smartphones Are So Desirable Right Now

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Marble has been popularly used in construction for years. The material’s name was derived from the Greek word ‘marmaros’ that can be translated to “a snow white and spotless stone,” even though marble comes in various colors.

However, marble is now being used for smartphones. Yes, the trend in marble design is predicted to take off this year, as even the fashion industry has been featuring styles based on the aesthetically beautiful stone. In this post, we will highlight why marble designs for smartphones are utterly irresistible.

Quick preview of how we perform our finishing touches on the iPhone 6s cases.  Performed by our shop master Leo.  It's all in the details.  Cut to 0.8mm thickness and then polished, hand sanded fitted to perfection.

World's First iPhone 6s Gemstone Case Collection

So being cute, attractive, charming and intelligent definitely helps being more likeable, but definitely not the most important features.  

1.  Appearance

Yes, it does matter, but not in a superficial way.  Be clean, well groomed, easy on the eye as our first impression of people is alway appearance.   And most of us make the initial judgement based on how others appear since communication comes second.  Being hygienic, well groomed also helps with personal confidence that can't be felt by others.  You often hear "it's the way he/she carries herself".  The outside appearance of yourself affects the psychology of your brain which shows emotionally on your face through micro-expressions that others are able to pick up on.

2.  Smile

Most likeable people are happy, energetic and therefore always have a nice smile on them. People generally feed off each other's "energy".  When we see someone happy and smiling, it's hard to be that angry or sad person and ruin another person's smile.  We may initially go with it and overtime we slowly are infected by this "happiness"

3.  Focus 

With smartphones around these days, everyone is on their iphones. We all know to put our iphone or ipad away, but when that text comes in, it's so hard to fight it.  Likeable people respect the time spent with others and focus, pay attention to the physical company.  Put your iphones away!! Immerse yourself into the conversation and not be interrupted by your friend asking you what are you doing.

4. Ask questions

Often times, we are too busy and eager to talk about ourselves or what we are interested, we forget what others want.  Ask lots of questions!  People love to talk and talk about themselves! The more you ask the more they talk, the faster time flies for them!  

5. Being Genuine

We all dislike fake people very much and it's very easy to spot someone feigning their interest.  Likeable people are confident.  They can tell you what they like and what they don't, if they agree with you or not.  You become more interesting by having an opinion, rather pretend to follow the other person's interest.

6.  Be Open Minded

Be open to other's opinion and thoughts.  No one likes to be around someone who has pre-determined judgements already.  Listen, analyze and provide your opinion if you disagree.  Don't disagree for the sake of disagreeing.

7. Don't Try Too Hard

People are very averse to those that are desperate for attention.  Don't seem desperate, don't try too hard.  Be natural, go with the flow, just be friendly and slowly others will be drawn to you. And be humble! 

8. Be consistent

You don't have to be an open book, but be a person others can rely on.

9.  Remember someone's name

We all love hearing our own names for some reason.  Not only remember the person's name, but greet them with their name.  

10.  Body Language

As mentioned earlier, be confident and expressive.  But also be polite, don't turn your body away from someone when you are speaking with them.  In sales, we always talk about the mirroring effect.  People want to feel connect, similarities, so positioning your body similar to the other person subconsciously creates a bond.

11.  Know when to open up

Don't be too closed off. Find the right time to open up with another and share something intimate.  We all want to feel trustworthy and by sharing something important, you are conveying that you can trust this other person.  This also shows you are genuine.

12.  The art of touching

This is a very fine line and be careful not to overdo this part.  If you touch another person too much, it will make them very uncomfortable.  If you are able to build up enough rapport, there is that fine moment to simple pat the other person on the shoulder, shake his hand, give them a hug.  When you connect with someone during a conversation, they release a chemical neurotransmitter in their brain called oxytocin that associates them with trust and other positive feelings.  Again, done improperly can have a negative effect.

13.  Balance

Above all, likeable people know how to balance everything we spoke about and incorporate fun, passion and work together effortlessly.  It's not they are more capable, they just know how to present themselves which in the end makes them happier people as well.

 For grooming items you can refer to our other blog of attention grabber accessories: 

http://www.mikolmarmi.com/blogs/news/81088833-mikol-christmas-gifting-with-hidden-products-revealed

Christmas has arrived! It's definitely our favorite holiday!

The team at MIKOL would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!

There are numerous gifts out there that are terrific to share.  However, we are going to be a little selfish and only introduce our product selection along with some hidden items that are not yet revealed.  So if you finish this article and love our new products, please do email us for not only the early bird special, but early bird delivery!  Shhhhh!!! Our little secret!

We don't plan to launch these items till after the New Year!  Also keep in mind our engraving option for only an additional $25.00.  

By now, we all know since marble is a natural product, therefore no two product designs will ever be exactly the same!  With your personalized engraving, that just makes your product that much more unique and exclusive!

Here we go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1. World's First Amethyst iPhone 6/6s & 6/6s plus case 

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Find out which celebrities you love are designers!!

Each has a style of their own!