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Sweet Sleep Masks to Help You Snooze
06Sep09Carry Your Laptop In Style
23Aug09
Who says you can't wear white after Labor Day? Toss out the old rules and tote your laptop in style with the Aaneta Clota Laptop Bag
($175). Coming in three colors, this bag is made from buttery leather that will keep your laptops safe. Fitting up to a 17" laptop with ease, this bag comes with a shoulder strap that allows you to carry over your shoulder or throw it across your body for hands-free action.
Although the bag is white, which could spell disaster when you're hitting the road, leather is easy to keep clean if you spray it with a protectant before using. As an extra bonus, Endless is tossing in a subscription to W, Details, or Teen Vogue with your purchase.
How can you say no to a luxurious laptop bag, and free fashion tips for a year?
Satisfy Your Organization OCD With Tripit
10Jul09
I have a trip quickly approaching in September, and although I'm not obsessive about organization, I do like to have an itinerary that's easy to see at a glance. Usually for me that includes all my deets scrawled out on a piece of easily misplaced paper, or lists typed up in an email that quickly ends up three pages back in my stream.
Lucky for me, neither of these will be an issue for me on this journey, since I've discovered and have fell in love with Tripit.
Tripit makes it easy to organize your flight info, train schedules, sightseeing tours and whatever else you're into in one place, either online or via their iPhone App (which by the way is awesome and free). Not only can you log in some data entry time to input your activities, but if you email your conformation emails to plans@tripit.com and Tripit will organize your plans for you, and add it into your master itinerary.
Seriously, there's so much to this site/app that you really can't go wrong. Oh, and it's all free. Holla!
A Bag Apart: Cute and Cool Luggage Tags
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App You Need: Near+Now
28Jun09
Even in my own city, I sometimes have a hard time figuring out what to do on a Saturday night. So when I discovered Near+Now, it was kinda like I suddenly had my own personal concierge stuffed into my iPhone. But not just any concierge, one that knows what I like, and what is happening right now within walking distance to where I am.
Getting set up with Near+Now takes a few minutes to start — the app locates you, and has you rate a bunch of places you've visited to get to know your tastes. After that, Near+Now recommends bars, restaurants, coffee shops and clubs for you to hit up based on your ratings. Plus, the more you rate, the more precise the app becomes so you're less likely to walk into a dirty dud dive bar when you love to slink across stark white couches in a plush ultra lounge. And even better? As the name suggests, Near+Now will tell you if there's a hot show you just have to see nearby so you don't miss a thing, no matter where you are. You'd think that this kind of personalized service would have you digging into your digital wallet, but alas, Near+Now is free. Happy weekends!
Take Your Pets With Ya: Jet Setter Pet Carrier
19Feb09Next time you take off with your pets, check out this Jet Setter Roll On pet carrier ($170) I found on PetSugar to tote Fido along comfortably under your seat. Of course you'll have to check with your airline for restrictions (it's already approved for JetBlue), and check for any additional fees for bringing a pet on-board, but if they pass the test, they (and you) will be rollin' in style. Plus, once you get to where you are going, the Jet Setter turns into a car seat to keep your precious pal secure in the car. I only wish my method of transportation can convert from one mode to another. I guess I'll need to call on a Transformer for that.
Take A Weekender
13Feb09
Never Get Lost Again: Google Maps Mobile
12Feb09
Since I have an iPhone (code name: magic wand), I usually don't have to worry about getting lost in any city due to it's amazing GPS and Apps that help me get anywhere I need to go. But if you aren't an iPhone adopter, you don't have to be left out in the cold: Google Mobile Maps can get you from point A to B in no time.
Offering maps that include traffic, transit, walking, and driving directions, plus help to get you phone numbers and addresses of businesses in the area will keep you moving in the right direction. And the best part about Google Maps is now the best part about Google Maps Mobile - Street View! You don't even have to have GPS in your mobile device to get pinpoint locations and views of the street you're on. Now that's convenience. Oh, and did I mention it's free? Yeah, free is always better.
Heal Airline-Parched Hands ASAP
01Feb09
We all know how recycled airline air can dry out our skin. So besides guzzling down water and making frequent trips to the loo, you can toss a tin of Badger Balm ($8) in your carry-on. Thankfully, Badger Balm comes in TSA approved 2oz. cans so there won't be any hold-ups at security.
Badger Balm is known for it's multi-tasking abilities and can be used to heal not only dry and cracked hands, but chapped lips, thirsty cuticles, and even as a makeup remover. Wondering what's in this miracle tin? All natural castor and olive oils, organic beeswax, and healing aloe vera, that's what.
5 Best Roll-On Luggage Bags
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1.Rick Steves 21" Roll Aboard $125 2.Briggs & Riley 21" Expandable Upright Bag $300 3.Samsonite Elevation2 21" Upright $119 4.Delsey Helium Fusion Carry On Expander $100 5.Swiss Army Deluxe 22"Expandable Wheeled Bag $300
