Geek is chic.
In case you haven't heard, our recent party in LA was decidedly geek chic. PopSugar put on the event with our friends at TechCrunch, but it included an array of other sponsors who set up fun stations around the venue. One of the stations was Etchstar, who I have written about in the past. The company sells custom laser etched and engraved preloaded iPods, cell phones, laptops, Moleskine journals Read more
I was never really keen on the idea of engraving my gadgets, but after checking out all the neat samples by Etchstar, I'm starting to reconsider. What's great about Etchstar is the fact that you can buy products directly from them or send your own to be customized (coming soon). Select a design from the gallery or upload your own — the options are endless. Prices vary from product to product Read more
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I honestly thought that the days of lasering your gadgets were over — primarily because I haven't seen many tattoo lasered laptops recently and because there are so many unique cases. Plus, I find it hard to justify permanently scratching-up your beloved gadgets. But when I saw this shuffle on Chip Chick, I actually thought it was kinda cute! Epilog laser machines can engrave custom artwork Read more
The engagement ring may be one of the biggest expenses of your wedding, and as with buying any big-ticket item, you need to do your homework. We tapped Jerry Ehrenwald, the president of the International Gemological Institute, for some quick guidelines on what couples need to do when they're buying an engagement ring. Learn about the four Cs. "Before purchasing a diamond, learn all about the Read more
An engraved rattle makes a beautiful heirloom gift for a new baby. But when it's hand-carved to match the contours of mom and dad's faces, we're not sure! We're on the fence as to whether these custom Cameo by RUX baby rattles are incredible or just kind of creepy. The ends of the rattle are hand-carved to silhouette the profiles of the proud parents, and the handle is etched with the baby's Read more
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The Governors Ball brought many of last night's Oscars winners together in LA. Meryl Streep, who'd just won her third Academy Award, celebrated her best actress honor for The Iron Lady alongside best supporting actress, The Help's Octavia Spencer. Bret McKenzie wasn't afraid of damaging the new statue he'd won for his songwriting featured in The Muppets. The gang from The Artist — new best Read more
Looking for the perfect way to distinguish your iPad from others? May we present: laser engraving. In a Flash Laser, a company out of North Carolina, goes beyond the basic name and message engraving offered by Apple at time of purchase. Ship the company your iPad free of charge, or arrange through their preferred Apple vendor to have a new device purchased and sent directly to their studio. The Read more
Now that the Christmas rush is over, you might be less than giddy over some of the gifts you received. Every year, millions of dollars are wasted on unwanted gifts, but that doesn't mean you should let your own unwanted present go to waste. If you're eyeing a certain gift with distaste, here are a couple of options you can take: Exchange or return it to the store: If the kind recipient was Read more
On the hunt for the perfect gift for your mom? Look no further, we've selected five cute and stylish gifts that your mom will love. If she's the jewelry type, try an engraved Helen Ficalora necklace or a set of stacked Melinda Maria bangles. For moms who are always on-the-go, a pair of fashionable two-tone flats or a colorful scarf are practical and stylish options. Or, if you mom is the type who Read more
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