women's accessories Archives

These Baby Yoda beanies from Love Your Melon are the cutest thing you’ll see today.

by Kristen Chase | Fashion + Accessories

If you and your family are as obsessed with The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda as we are, then you’re all going to flip your helmet over these new Baby Yoda beanies from Love Your Melon. And the best part is that 50% of the net profits go to charity. Related: Our...

The stylish new Bandolier crossbody phone cases. Until women get some clothes with some damn pockets.

by Liz Gumbinner | Cell Phone Accessories, Fashion + Accessories

Those who know me, know I love my Bandolier. I keep upgrading mine every time I get a new iPhone, that’s how much I love it. Especially now that they offer a selection of Bandolier zip pouches that attach to the back, to help you carry more stuff with less...

Listen to your favorite music or podcasts through your sunglasses.

by Kristen Chase | Fashion + Accessories

Just when you thought you were super cool with your hot new AirPods, you can now listen to music through your sunglasses thanks to these Bose frames audio sunglasses. For real. Related: The coolest eco-friendly sunglasses we’ve ever seen It’s actually...

Grace Hopper fans! This Women in Science pin supports some very cool causes.

by Kristen Chase | Fashion + Accessories

Thanks to the recent onslaught of amazing books and highlighting the work of women in history, particularly in the STEM field, I recognized the name Grace Hopper immediately when I saw this very cool pin from our friends at Dissent Pins. You know, the makers of that...

Blue light filtering glasses: The one back-to-school item you probably haven’t thought to buy. Yet.

by Kate Etue | Tips and Tricks

If you’re like us, you’re deep into back-to-school shopping, but there’s probably one purchase you might not have thought of yet: children’s blue-light filtering glasses. Blue light from our computers, iPads, and every other device we have...

10 awesome girl power phone cases for International Women’s Day….and every day

by Liz Gumbinner | Cell Phone Accessories

Considering it’s International Women’s Day today, and Women’s History month for the next three weeks, there are certainly a lot of phone cases out there to honor women through history we admire. But I think there’s something kind of special...

Covet alert: The swanky new charging purses from Mighty Purse

by Liz Gumbinner | Cell Phone Accessories, Travel Essentials

Among all the hardware, wires, and molded plastic at CES 2018 this year, I admit I made a beeline for the Mighty Purse booth, which featured the most gorgeous floor to (almost) ceiling display of charging purses that would be stunning, even if they didn’t charge...

12 stylish Apple Watch bands and accessories. Rowr. | Holiday Tech Gifts 2017

by Kate Etue | Fashion + Accessories, Holiday Tech Gifts

The Apple Watch Series 3 is on our wish lists this year (hint, hint), but we know a gift that splurgy may not be in everyone’s budget. So, we’ve collected some of our very favorite Apple Watch bands and accessories that make great gifts for anyone who...

A smart handbag you unlock with a fingerprint? Want!

by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion + Accessories

When I think of a smart handbag, my mind goes to looks. But in the case of the FYB London Smart Handbag, billed as “the world’s smartest handbag,” it’s a combo of chic designer styling and useful technology that land it on my covet list. First...

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