The BeoPlay H8 noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones: Love at first listen.
At the 2015 CES show there was one press event that was awfully loud, and to be honest, the last thing I wanted to do at 9pm with East Coast jet lag was try on a pair of headphones and subject my eardrums to the pounding bass of some techno-something track. But my...
Razor Deluxe Crazy Cart: This is not your father’s Big Wheel
If you’re looking for the spendy kids’ holiday gift of the season (and I know, I can’t believe I’m thinking about this already either) I think I’ve found it in the new Razor Deluxe Crazy Cart ride-on car. I spent a few minutes tearing...
Leica X Edition Montcler: The ultimate gift for the coolest photographer you know
If you’re a photography fan or know someone who is, just say the word Leica and watch their eyes light up. First developed 100 years ago in Germany, it’s gained cult status around the world, especially with anyone familiar with the work of Henri...
Grado Labs: The Amati of handmade headphones
I always find great new makers and brands among the Martha Stewart American Made finalists, but they tend to be more about handmade home decor, accessories, stationery–pretty much anything other than technology. So I was really happy to discover a new-to-me but...
The Autographer hands-free camera gets even more stealthy and stylish thanks to Lulu Guinness
Just as more of the masses eschew their traditional dSLRs for the convenience of smartphone photography and the quick rush of a cheap fling with an Instagram filter, there is much coolness developing in the digital camera world. Which means trendsetting designers are...
The Angelcare AC1200 all-in-one baby monitor for smartphone. Is it worth it?
As a first-time new mom, I didn’t have a baby monitor myself. At first I worried a lot about my son while he slept; I checked on him constantly, which meant I didn’t sleep much. Of course I eventually learned that he was fine and I could ignore those baby...
Oh hello, world’s splurgiest iPad case from Christian Louboutin
So I’m aware there are actually splurgier tech accessories than this stunning Christian Louboutin iPad case but uh, did I mention it’s stunning? And splurgy? And also stunning? Not that I expect to own this at any point my lifetime, so I am imagining...
The most gorgeous touch-screen gloves for your favorite techy fashionista
Need a very special gift for that techy fashionista in your life? Let us give you a hand. Or a glove. And not just any old glove. These touch-screen gloves are all beautifully made of super-luxurious materials and let you swipe, text, and email without baring fingers...
Is it possible to covet a KitchenAid Mixer? Now it is.
While perusing the web for the most stylish tech gifts, I happened to come across this thing of beauty: A KitchenAid Mixer. Or more specifically, the ColorWare Limited Edition KitchenAid Mixer from the same folks who bring vivid color to eye-popping gadgets like the...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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