Month: August 2012

The Pink Mac

Feminine Laptop Bag Roundup

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The Analog Life

I have a confession to make. I love the smell of paper. The other day I bought a few colorful notebooks with lovely quotes on them and I have just been sitting around smelling them. Well, let’s back up a bit, I don’t want you to get the wrong impression. From time to time, I have been picking up the notebooks and with one thumb flipping through the pages to create that sort of fanning affect you get from a book when little gusts of wind are created by the flipping of the pages in this way. And holding the edges of the paper up to my face I have been enjoying the scent of the recycled paper and the soy based inks just lingering between the pages. It’s a good smell. The notebooks have a good feel too, different than the feel of metal and glass from my iPad. I feel the soft smoothness of the covers, and can almost interpret with my fingertips the little tiny ridges of the paper that have been so tightly sewn together in that way paper fibers are formed to make a single sheet. It’s not cold like glass and metal, and yet not warm. The whole experience is very visceral. With the iPad, or any computer for that matter, the experience is all visual. The bright screen, the icons, interacting with the apps through a non tactile tap of the finger. These notebooks are different, they are all touch, and feel and smell. I love the smell of paper.

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Feminine iPad Case Roundup

Alright ladies, I have done it! I have scoured the Internet for the prettiest, most elegant and feminine iPad cases! I know for many ladies out there, finding the right case solution for your iPad has been a challenge because nearly every tech accessory made for a woman is either pink or floral. Not that pink or floral aren’t feminine, but I think we all know it’s not what every professional or sophisticated woman is looking to tote around all day. So, without further ado, here are my submissions to you as some of the best feminine iPad cases, a few of which I already own!

  • The first case here is the Jess LC iPad case. This gold and brightly lined case has been making quite a splash on the Internet for a while now. It seems it is a must own case for fashion and design bloggers, as I see it on many sites and blogs!
  • This next case is from R&Em and I am in love with the teal zebra print. It’s the perfect mix of fun and flirty and totally office appropriate!
  • These fun and colorful cases are from Nico & LaLa and I actually own a black and white diamond patterned one myself. These cases are slim but protective and as you can see come with a monogram or name customized into the case. This means no confusion over who owns that fabulous device inside!
  • The next case may be familiar to anyone who has visited my blog before, because this is my new Elaine Turner Metallic Indian Tile Zip case. I love the silver exterior of this case and the bright pink interior filled with pockets for storing papers and cards. For me, its the ultimate case!
  • Maybe your not someone who wants a folio style case, per se. This Ted Baker Hoola Sleeve might be just the thing your looking for then! It’s slim and sleek and offers a great protection to style ratio!
  • If you find your taste range is more into the modern fashion designer, this Marc By Marc Jacobs Dreamy iPad folio may be your dream come true. The exterior is a foamy padding that is sure to protect your device and inside is even a pocket for holding papers. What more could a girl ask for?
  • If you like the whole personalized case idea, you may be interested in the iPad cases over at Haymarket Designs. They have a range of colors and patterns to chose from, and they too offer custom name printing!
  • I love a great pattern and if you do too, this Taylor Trellis case from Lill studios may be just what you have been looking for. Available in a few select colors this folio is full protection and full elegance!
  • Last but not least is a cute case from one of my favorite designers, Rebecca Minkoff. I just love her use of cute quotes and sayings on her accessories and her Touch & Go iPad case is tongue in cheek fun!