While we’re on the subject of pocket-sized but professional-grade technology, let’s spend a little time with the HP Mini 311 Notebook, the best answer yet to the form versus function dilemma so often presented by netbooks.
I’ve been on the hunt for a while now looking for an iPod dock that looks good without taking up all my shelf space — harder to find than you would think — and I’ve gotten to be a huge fan of the Altec Lansing Octiv Mini, which packs a lot of speaker power into its neat little 4.2 x 4.2 x 7.8 frame.
if you’re going to snap like a pro, you need a camera that can live up to your lofty photographic goals. Even a good amateur photog needs the right tools to get the job done, and it’s time I left behind my beloved disposable camera for something a little more grown up.
These genius Japanese knives leave their steel counterparts in the dust, with a ceramic blade that is both longer-lasting and easier to clean. Most importantly, they make for chopping that’s smoother and easier than ever seemed possible, speeding up the cooking process in a huge way and making chopping, normally the territory of the sous-chef, unexpectedly fun.
For a shoe that feels unique but still says “take me seriously, I’ll eventually be your boss,” there’s no better option than loafers — classic, comfortable, and versatile, they’re pretty much the perfect shoe for any occasion that doesn’t require either stilettos or galoshes.
Gaiam’s entire line is a great go-to for all things yoga, particularly their rubber mats which are simple, adorable, and have great traction.
Staving off frizz and general unruliness is no small task, but in this case a good dry shampoo-flat iron combo will do the trick. Flat-irons can be notoriously damaging if you buy the wrong one, though, so it’s worth investing in a quality ceramic model like this one from FHI, which I’ve come to swear by.
When it comes to accessorizing for work, the common wisdom says that it’s important to express your personality or, more to the point, to avoid fading into the beige background of your cubicle walls.
With so many artists now releasing their albums on old school LPs (She & Him, Zooey Deschanel’s collaboration with M. Ward, recently committed their bluesy second album to vinyl), record players have moved beyond their former status as a throwback and are now a necessary part of your entertaining arsenal.
