When the economy is down and half of your time is spent worrying about how you’re going to get by financially, there is only one thing to do: oogle things you can’t afford.
Hellolulu just launched a new line of laptop bags and accessories that are both eye-pleasing and functionally sound. And no, they aren’t THAT expensive (trust me, I’veseenworse.) The line features everything from laptop sleeves to messenger bags, in every color imaginable, ranging in price from $38-120.
Do you hear that? It’s me, squealing. I’ll take one of each, thank YOU!
The iPod just celebrated it’s 7th anniversary, and though it may seem as though this portable media player has come a long way since it was first released, the general design and guts have stayed pretty much the same (give or take half an inch).
Which is why I’m totally open to the iBangle (currently only a concept.)
Skinny wrists like me? One press of that blue button fills the blue area with air so it fits nice and snugly around your wrist (hopefully not to the point of cutting off blood circulation).
Do you have any idea how much easier this would make running? I’m not a fan of those armbands… my hands flail around far too much while running and half the time my ear buds get yanked out of my poor little ears. With the iBangle, you wouldn’t even need ear buds. It’s bluetooth enabled, so all you would need is one of those hideous earpieces – Wait! Maybe this isn’t such a good idea.. after all… fashion first!
It’s true! I could totally see James Bond sporting these.
Pair these Robot Cufflinks with a nice suit and a hot babe, and you’ll be the star of the show. They’re totally worth the $40 you’re gonna pay for them.
Not to be a jealous girl or anything but… I would totally re-fashion these as earrings. I can see it now, with a nice Versace or Oscar De La Renta gown, at some geeky chic party. Just saying, it would be hot.
I’m a big fan of any silly, seemingly useless tech products, and ThinkGeek is known for making some of the best, so I automatically adore them (it doesn’t hurt that they are based out of Fairfax, VA – my birthplace). One of their latest products – the electronic drum kit t-shirt – is hilarious, and brilliant.
Finally! A way for me to practice my drumming skills without having to drag my bulky drum kit around. Totally kidding by the way, I don’t play any instruments, I’m devoid of any musical talent. But I might inconspicuously send this to my neighbor, who insists on practicing drums in his garage which just so happens to be right next to my apartment. Quite the treat at 11:30pm when you’re trying to sleep.
If you actually met me in person you would shake your head and give me a disapproving look. Why is this? Because I blog about all these fabulous tech gadgets and accompanying accessories yet own very few of my own. The laptop bag I use is just pathetic, really. I could go out and buy your run-of-the-mill bag, but… knowing that all these fabulous bags exist, I just can’t settle for less than I know I deserve. And what do I deserve?
Well, I think I’ve found it. Firstly, I love Marc Jacobs. L-O-V-E. Were it not for him being gay, I might consider proposing marriage. At least to his clothes. It is a well known fact that Mr. Jacobs designs a mean handbag, I much prefer them to the more popular Gucci, Fendi, Louis Vuitton or Prada handbags. Truthfully I think most of them are fugly.
Getting the point here, feast your eyes upon this bad boy (or girl).
The Sloane Laptop Bag from Marc by Marc Jacobs is simple enough to not be tacky (as so many laptop bags these days are… Trust. Me.), but stylish and well-crafted enough to be worth the $290 price tag, which is a fraction of the cost of a regular Marc Jacobs handbag.
The only downside to this bag is that I really don’t like buying leather, seeing as I am vegan and all. But the metallic trim and trademark logo lining are just plain sexy. Also, I have no clue the size of this bag. Will it fit my MacBook Pro? Or just my MacBook? The world may never know.
“Prada Laptop Bag.” The very words excite me and make my heart beat just a little bit faster. This surely won’t be your run of the mill laptop bag, this will be a high-quality, gorgeous, haute couture accessory for carrying your ever valuable notebook. It is PRADA for goodness sake!
And then I get a glance at it… and it’s patent leather. And faded, silver to black.
Worst of all is the accompanying price tag – a bank-breaking $1,116! Although the design is far less than I would have expected from Prada, the price tag is right on point. It’s got a 52″ shoulder strap, is 12″ wide x11″ tall and 2″ deep, with a lightly padded interior. This product is obviously all about the name brand here. It’s available from discount designer website Bluefly.com.
But, I suppose we have seen worse (might I remind you of THIS monstrosity).
This Monaco Notebook Case by Mobile Edge is one of the most elegant, sophisticated, and untacky notebook bags I’ve ever seen.
You can hardly even tell it’s made for computers. Designed to fit 15.4" laptops, with a dedicated padded computer compartment (complete with strap so your notebook stays nice and snug) and separate sections for files, papers, and accessories, this pink lined bag is an absolute must. It even comes with a removable matching makeup bag, and detachable cell phone pouch. Revolutionary "Wireless Security Shield" prevents damage from hackers and viruses.
Each bag comes in either pink or white stitching and retail for about $100.
Riddle me this – it’s February (which is winter, if my sources are accurate), cold enough to wear a scarf & coat outside (even in Los Angeles) – so why in the heck is our AC blasting?? Was the entire office staff – sans me – born with an extra layer of skin? And this is during the winter… forget the summer, when you want to wear your cute outfits. Bring out the Ugg boots, people – it’s freaking cold in here!
So I’m adding these to my "Things I Need" list:
USB Heated Gloves. Perpetual Kid, you must have read my mind.
If only they had
a) a wider variety of colors b) a USB Heated body suit.
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