Geek is chic.
I have been told by my stylish colleagues here at Sugar HQ that backpacks are just not very fashionable. But I have to counter that back pain is not very fashionable either. Commuting with a laptop bag, purse, and often a gym bag left me off-kilter with all sorts of aches and pains. Since going symmetrical with a backpack, my body is so much happier. Overland Equipment sent me a sample of its new Read more
I don't normally go for a laptop backpack (I'm more of a tote kind of girl), but for the sake of utility, I just had to brag about my Booq Boa Laptop Backpack find. Not only does the Boa pack your 13-17 inch laptops, iPods, and boasts enough room to store a few books or folders, but it also has a special bottom compartment for your SLR and top section to fit your full-sized headphones. . .all Read more
Even though I think they're useful, I haven't considered owning a backpack, particularly a laptop backpack, since I was in high school. I may have to rethink that stance. Incase's new Nylon Backpack ($100), which fits all MacBooks, is — though quite utilitarian — surprisingly droolworthy. Maybe it's the color; cyan is my obvious fave (it also comes in burgundy, olive, black, red, and gray) Read more
Do my eyes deceive me? Could it be . . . an exceptionally chic laptop backpack? Kenneth Cole's leather Case-adilla not only has a clever name, fine-grain beautiful brown leather, it's also convertible, should you need to remove it from your back. I've seen laptop backpacks before, but usually from a utility standpoint — manufacturers haven't really mixed "chic" with "backpack" before — until Read more
"Thirty days has September" and with items like these you can make the most of those thirty days! Fall is beginning and it's back to school time! Even if you are not headed to class these five buys will help you be fit in and for September. To read about these must haves just read more Read more
The interesting materials and bold colors of InCase's new Alloy collection might please some, but for a broader appeal, check out another new line of bags for Spring. The new Nylon Collection features three great designs to tote your 15-inch MacBook Pro. The Compact Backpack and Nylon Sling Pack (both $80) and the Campus Pack ($60) each feature fur-lined interior pockets to protect your laptop. Read more
Everything '90s is coming back in style, so it's only appropriate that backpacks get a reboot as well. But the backpacks you grew up with are long gone. These days, backpacks are getting a runway makeover, with styles popping up in Spring shows all over the globe. And since you're a working woman, you can ditch the heavy textbooks and tote your laptop, tablet, and other tech gear with these Read more
You know an Incase bag when you see one — their rounded sides and flat bottoms allow for maximum packing abilities, while its padded walls provide protection to laptops of any size. And just in time for Spring, Incase has rolled out some new materials to accessorize with your wardrobe, including new heathered and weather-resistant nylon to keep those Spring showers from watering down your Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Wise Bread story here on Savvy! For the last five years, I've been traveling the world full-time, and for less money than I've ever spent (and I'd wager less money than most people would spend) to live in one place. My worldly possessions fit into one bag (just larger than carry-on size) and a backpack containing my laptop and computer gear. This small Read more
Thelma and Louise, The Twins, Bazooms, Knockers, whatever you want to call them, fact is, breasts just don't sit on your chest — you gotta keep them healthy with regular checkups! Where am I going with this? Well geeks, October is officially National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and in its honor, pink gadgets are all the rage. I've rounded up a few here that you'll find esthetically pleasing Read more
