Popsockets, now with Swarovski level bling
I’m not sure about you, but my kids are obsessed with Popsockets, so when I spotted these Swarovski crystal Popsockets grips, I knew exactly what I was adding to my daughter’s birthday list. You maybe a seen a few bling-y versions of Popsocket grips (or...
Holy Pikachu! CASETIFY is launching Pokémon cases.
The countdown to the upcoming Pokémon Detective Pikachu movie has started, so no surprise that we’re about to see an uptick in Pokémon merch. Case in point, or should we say CASETIFY? Ha, well, they’ve got a new Pokémon collection launching next week and...
The Otterbox x Pop Sockets phone case is just made for our adorably clumsy kids
One thing I know about my daughter: She looooves her Pop Socket grip on the back of her phone — and she also tends to drop said phone. A lot. We insisted on an Otterbox phone case for protection long ago, but I may be willing to let her switch it up, thanks to...
10 stylish tech gifts for the techie with impeccable taste | Tech Holiday Gift Guide 2018
For our next Tech Holiday Gift Guide, we’re sharing our favorite stylish tech gifts. Admittedly, they’re some of our favorites to give, and receive. Hint hint. We’ve rounded up 10 stylish tech gifts that are perfect for someone who loves designer...
The new Star Wars Otterbox cases are out of this world. We mean, galaxy.
It’s November, which means fall, and Thanksgiving, and apparently if you’re Otterbox, more Star Wars smartphone cases. We were totally into the Star Wars cases they launched last year, and even more into the Solo: A Star Wars Story cases. However, their...
Beautiful hand-embroidered iPhone cases, just in time for fall
If you’re looking to upgrade your iPhone’s look for fall (yes, that’s a thing I hear), may I suggest these beautiful Maria Maria hand-embroidered iPhone cases I spotted at Nordstrom? Related: These gorgeous iPhone cases are rock solid. Each case is...
Our favorite crossbody iPhone bag, now on sale!
It’s the Nordstrom Anniversary sale (whoo!), and we spotted a sale on the Bandolier crossbody iPhone bag, which is one of our favorites. If you’re in the market for a smart hands-free way to carry your iPhone that’s stylish too, you’ll...
We have found Porg cases for your phone, and they are the best thing ever.
We discovered the adorable Porg pins at UtinniBikini Etsy shop earlier this year, and now she’s back with Porg smartphone cases that we need in our life right now. Aren’t they awesome? Related: 16 of the coolest Star Wars gifts for kids These clear...
Your grandmother’s favorite craft just got a pretty sweet tech upgrade
We’ve seen embroidery get quite a makeover these last few years, and these cool Zero Gravity iPhone cases at Urban Outfitters are no exception. These iPhone cases are a cool juxtaposition of low tech and high tech, not to mention so summery. I’m a big fan...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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