…how can I save money and still keep up with trends?…are there key investment pieces to look out for?… Quarantine buying hitting harder than you first thought? Are you tracking packages like it’s your second job? If you answered “yes” to any of these then welcome, you are now among like-company in reading this post […]
Taking It To The “Max”…
…is bigger always better?…do I really need that large of a phone?…should I just wait until the next release?… Big things come in, well, big packages! After spending weeks loving and adoring my iPhone 12 Mini, I couldn’t help but wonder why so many reviews knocked down this little companion in favor of its monster […]
Planning…But Make it Fabulous
…can I blend tech if I’m not a “tech person”?…I don’t love “luxe” but I like nice things… When thinking about what to post about next, I took a trip down memory lane – we’ve talked about innovative phones, must-have handbags, 2020 trends, and informed buying via secondary channels. How should we end the year? […]
The Mighty Mini…
…how small is too small?…is it really practical?…will the battery last all day?… These were just a few of the questions I had when the Apple iPhone 12 Mini was announced. It seemed like a great alternative to the ever-growing line of “max” options and phablets that are, quite frankly, a hassle to haul around […]
Transcending the Trends
…how do I keep up with all the new releases?…will I ever use this again?…it might not be on-brand for me, but it’s popular!… This year has certainly brought about a new appreciation of what’s meant by saying “keeping up with current events”. Aside from the social, medical, and political turmoil* shrouding 2020, the technology […]
UPDATE! Earth to Surface…
…where’s my device protection?!… Well folks, it finally arrived! The highly anticipated Microsoft Surface Duo sleeve by Otterbox (“Ocity”) was delivered this morning. As I made my way to the front door for this extra happy mail, I realized it has been over a month of naked device usage! The horror! We all know my […]
The Carryall Conundrum…
…structured tote or slouchy hobo?…device protection pockets or “gen pop”?…how big is TOO big?…are backpacks cool again?… If there was one accessory category that could strike fear in the heart of even the most well-seasoned shopper it’s certainly the “carryall”. I mean honestly, what does that even mean and what exactly is the “all” I […]
Finding the (ph)One for You…
…iOS or Andriod?…Samsung or Google?…Does it come in Chanel?… Lives have been forever changed with our reliance on one little device that seems to rule every hour of the day – the cell phone. From emails, texts, social media, health tracking, and, oh yeah, calls(!), the cell phone has become an extension of our lives […]
Earth to Surface…
…is this thing on?…can you hear me?…OK, good because we have A LOT to unpack… In today’s wide world of technology, folding seems to be the new “it” form factor. Companies are figuring out how to take this old-school love of all things flip and make it fresh for today’s touchscreen, multitasking, willing to overpay […]
Well This Is Awkward, But…
… “are you getting paid for this?”… “clearly you are getting free stuff, right? “… “if you can afford these items, why do you even care what’s functional?”… Let’s just jump in the deep end on all of the questions I know start to circulate when a blog uses buzzwords like “couture”, “luxury”, “new release”, […]