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LE Personalized Blackberry Purses from Violet May

Violet May, purveyor of luxuriously drool-worthy gadget bags, has created a limited edition selection of Blackberry Purses for the upwardly-mobile fashionista. The leather wallets feature a silver stingray print with pink accents, and can be personalized with one of three gold embossed mantras: Never Knowingly Underdressed, Rising Star, or Yes We Can!

Violet May is definitely on the more luxurious end of the tech-tote spectrum (and are priced accordingly), but they're just so pretty - and indulgence is healthy from time to time, no?

Element Briefcase from Mobile Edge (Guest Review)

I just posted a review of the ScanFast Element Briefcase from Mobile Edge over on my Squidoo lens.  Coincidentally, I just received this review of its predecessor, the Element Briefcase, from creative colleage Lisa Penz of White Raven Creative.  The original Element is still being sold by Mobile Edge (though not in the pink), but the ScanFast is the newer model.  Lisa's comments pertain to both models, I think.  Enjoy!

I recently retired my laptop backpack for an over the shoulder Mobile Edge laptop bag. As the creative director for my agency White Raven Creative, I have a very hectic schedule which demands me to be in various places in a short time span while wearing many different hats so to speak. I soon realized that my backpack wasn’t working for me and I was in dire need of a multipurpose laptop bag to support my ultra busy lifestyle of work and social engagements.

I determined that my main criteria in finding a new laptop bag was both functionality and versatility. It was also critical for me that my bag be easily transportable while maintaining aesthetic appeal and a professional appearance. 

Kate recommended the Mobile Edge bag for me. The Mobile Edge bag is a Special Edition over the shoulder laptop bag that is durable and high-quality which gives me the piece of mind that my Macbook is well protected while I travel from meeting to meeting. I really like this laptop bag because it is very suitable to my style and resonates with my personality. The exterior of the bag is very professional looking which juxtaposes it’s unique colour combination of dark brown leather with complimentary pink suede features. To add to the element of fun - the sleek, fabric interior has a funky striped pattern. This playful looking interior is also abounding with compartments to the utmost detail. There is even a pocket for my Passport! Talk about thinking of everything. I really look forward to taking this laptop bag inflight!

The downsides to this bag are few. I would say the bag is quite a large size in relation to my body. As I am 5’4” - this bag may not be the ideal size for someone my height. Also, with loads of compartments and ample padding comes weight. This bag is not light! It becomes very heavy after carrying it around town.

I’ve been using the Mobile Edge bag for a few weeks now and I am receiving many compliments wherever I go. It seems to attract many different people (especially women... they say the love the style and the pink!).  Thanks Kate!

Thanks, Lisa!  You can see the full Element line over at Mobile Edge; it retails starting at $89 USD.

Breathe Laptop Sleeve from BBP Bags (Guest Review)

A few months ago, I posted a review of the Breathe Laptop Sleeve from BBP Bags. I like the sleeve a lot and think it is a smart design.  But it's always good to have a second opinion and  I'm quite thrilled that the aspiring-engineer daughter of a social media colleague put it to the test!  Following is Amber's review ...

When I began my studies at Purdue University 3 years ago, I had a very hard time finding a laptop sleeve that wasn't either too bulky or too masculine for my macbook. At that point, my main concern was style. After a lengthy search, I found a very cute, pink laptop sleeve and instantly bought it. Since then I have learned the importance of functionality due to my impromptu schedule, my permanently packed bookbag, and my frequent trips by foot across a large campus.

My major involves a lot of pressure and many deadlines, and I frequently find myself shutting my computer and immediately placing it in its sleeve for a walk across campus. There are a few problems I had with this scenario alone, so I was more than happy to try a new laptop sleeve made by BBP that Kate had given to my dad for me to try. Unlike my old laptop sleeve, which was thick and open at the top, the BBP sleeve is

1. thin, which makes it easy to pack between books in a bookbag;
2. lightweight to carry;
3. porous, which has really made a big difference in my computers' frequent overheating; and
4. has a zipper at the top, which provides some extra protection against unpredictable, Indiana weather.

The BBP sleeve also serves more than 1 function. The accessory pocket is useful for storing the charger and any other cords, etc., and the conforming and compressing nature of its material seems to keep the items stored very discreetly and securely. The USB pocket is one of my favorite features because it is ingenious and highly useful. Flash drives are very easy to lose if they are floating around a large bag, and keeping them on a keychain can be annoying at times. With the USB pocket, my USB drive is both ready and secure at all times.

Without previously glancing at the lab test results, which are apparently displayed on BBP's website, my only concern is whether the pink material or the black lining will stretch out after long-time use, making the accessory and USB pockets less secure. So far, the BBP laptop sleeve has passed my functionality test with flying colors, and the best part is, I didn't have to make any aesthetic sacrifices with this sleek sleeve.

Thanks, Amber! And thanks to Ed for the awesome pics!!