Geek is chic.
For Summer, our bags take a cue from the rest of our wardrobe — they're lighter, less buttoned-up and overall, less high-maintenance. Instead of structure, we want bright color, patterns, and slouchy styles that could accompany us to lunch and the beach. When we spied this tribal-print satchel ($20), we snatched it up. It fits all our requirements — and at $20, we won't fret if it Read more
Jessica Alba made a styled run around LA yesterday. Keeping it chic but Read more
I like it next to my kitchen stove. There's something about the smell of cooking that . . . nope, it's not what you think. I, like many others, was actually referring to my purse. Yesterday, my friend Amy posted an "I like it on top of my law books" Facebook status update, which totally took me by surprise. I was seeing her in a whole new light until I saw a couple of other people posting "I like Read more
Boxed wine fans, meet a new invention: the Baggy Wine Coat. Simply place a bag of wine in this purse, close the flexible top, et voilà! You have a way to carry your wine with you wherever you go. The savvy sack has a rubber bottom to prevent tipping over, as well as a side dispenser. Would you carry it — or do you think it's just style over substance? Source Would You Use This Wine Read more
I've already come across a circuit board necklace and a circuit board eyeglasses holder, but this Circuit Board Clutch takes the cake in terms of style, usability, and geeky-flair. Each silver metallic clutch features a circuit board on its front, and inside you are able to store up to nine credit cards and your ID. There are also two extra pockets, with one including a zipper for your change. Read more
The trend of the oversize purse is slowly waning, but let's face it — a big bag seems practical. You need somewhere to stow all your stuff. The problem is heavy handbags can cause back, shoulder, and neck pain and possibly lead to arthritis. I suggest you go through your purse and lighten your load. Take five minutes and remove all non-essential items. Clean out your wallet too and get rid of Read more
One way to keep mama's purse from getting too full of her mini-me's knickknacks is to give princess her very own tote. Instead of marking my wallet up with crayons, my daughter carries her wares with her wherever she goes. Spring into Summer with one of these delicate, white pocketbooks that is sure to go with any flouncy dress in her armoire. Simple: Instead of treating the tot to an ice cream Read more
I need to see this purse in real-life form before I can pass judgment, but let me offer up my two cents from what I know so far. News has arrived that by the end of this year, for around $300 to $400, you can purchase a handbag that not only stows your goods but also charges your beloved gadgets. The Soljaro Power Purse was created by mechanical engineering student Joe Hynek and works by Read more
Rummaging around in the bottom of my laptop bag or purse is something I've just gotten use to. I've considered using one of those organizers that you move from bag to bag but the thought of lugging around something else in my purse stresses me out. Incoming, the Glowing Purse by architecture research lab Kawamura and Ganjavian, which offers a purse with battery-operated micro-LEDS that are Read more
Today's kids have more than a couple of coins clanking around in their pockets — they tote around toy cell phones, keys, and plastic credit cards. So, find your lil gal a stylish purse (if she doesn't already have one!) to help carry it all. You'll be glad to lighten your load, and she will love the responsibility. This yarn-dyed plaid purse ($6.99) from The Children's Place is satin-lined Read more
