During my trip to Miami I brought the most compact, travel friendly wireless earbuds I ever did see. Behold the VerveOnes+ True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds from Motorola, they retail for $249.99 and are completely wireless, waterproof and they offer up to 12 hours of playtime and 15 hours of talk time. And we’re giving away a pair on Instagram! Head to @prettyconnected and simply like my Instagram page and the corresponding post (or click HERE for direct link)! Extra entry if you leave a comment. Full review of the headphones below!
Bose SoundSport Wireless Headphones
In early June right before Bose released their new headphones, I was fortunate enough to get a sneak peek at the new headphones and test them out. Bose is undoubtably the headphone masters but what they were able to do in these latest launches is take everything to the next level by elevating the sound and making them wireless. For headphones it was with the launch of the noise canceling QC35 Wireless Headphones ($349.95) and for all my fell runners and fitness friends, the new Soundsport Wireless Headphones ($149.95). From the moment I demoed the Soundsport at the event, I was counting down the days to the launch.
Finding earbuds for when you run in this heat is so hard! These are sweatproof, weatherproof — rain, sweat or shine you’re covered. They clip to the back of my sport bra so at any point I can drop them down around my neck without worrying about them falling off. The earbud portion comes with three different silicone inserts so you can match your perfect inner ear size which locks into the bud which creates an umbrella shape that suctions in your ear which the extended wing locks up for a comfortable fit that doesn’t move.
Pretty Shiny Things
Outfit details:
Sudio Sweden Earphones Vasa Rose Gold White (15% off with code: PrettyConnected)
Mika & Gala Top (old)
ASOS Ridley High Waist Skinny Jeans
Melissa x Alexandre Herchcovitch ‘Harmonic’ Embossed Floral Sandals (on sale!)
Ray-ban Gatsby Tortoise Green Mirror
Daniel Wellington Classic St. Andrews Watch, 36mm
NARS ‘Do Not Disturb’ Lip Cover
I can’t believe I haven’t blogged since Wednesday! I know it’s only been a few days but since I got back from Boston all I’ve wanted to do is get my apartment in order and stay local. Every week for over two months I’ve been in a different state, and while it’s all been with amazing brands, it’s taken a toll.
On the up side, while I haven’t had as much time to write I have been playing with some new accessories I’m excited about starting with these Sudio Sweden Vasa Earphones. They only recently started selling in the US so I’m honored to be one of the first to get my hands on a set. I’m going through a perpetual rose gold phase (although they come in other colors too!) and love the simplistic and yet elegant design of them. They also have great sound quality, and come with a chic travel case, which I need, since I’m the queen of tangling everything (you don’t want to look into my jewelry box. They also have a wireless version I have my eye on for when I go running! I’ve been using them non-stop for travel since they are less bulky then my headphones and offer a really crisp, studio quality sound. Plus now that I carry Charlie (my rescue pup) around everywhere with me I’m trying to pack as light as possible. They are offering my readers and exclusive discount of 15% off with code: PrettyConnected.
Lifestyle Apps We Can’t Live Without
You’re addicted to your phone so why not make it work for you? Whether you want an on-demand beauty infusion or are out of booze, we’ve tried, tested and sourced our favorite apps that make our life easier.
Get Artsy!
Chic Sketch – In case you haven’t noticed on instagram having a custom sketch done of yourself is all the rage. And with the Chic Sketch app they will convert photos into an Instagrammable fashion sketch within minutes for $9.99. Plus now with their new updates you can watch a time lapse of the sketch being done.
Beauty
Lookbooker – For when you’d like to schedule that bikini wax at work without having the entire office overhear (or just about every other beauty service, hair, nails, facial, massage…)
Taking Product Scanning to the Next Level with 3D Capture and Sprout by HP
Sprout by HP
Having spent the past decade on a laptop, I cannot tell you how wonderful it is to have a desktop back in my home. The Sprout by HP really does feel like a machine from the future, it has a touchscreen, projector and touch input mat which allows for a lot of different possibilities. So far it’s beyond any type of computer I’ve ever owned, in addition to your usual desktop capabilities, the Sprout is a fully functional creative workspace with a dual touch interface that lets you scan documents and products and morphs them onto your screen with the click of a button. You also have a toolbar that allows for full editing capabilities to move images, add text, clip art and do drawings. It’s completely interactive and such a great product to use for the type of collaging work that bloggers do everyday.
The touchpad lets you take 3D snapshots to scan multiple products all at once and the software splits up the images with transparency (as seen on the left of the computer screen above) or scan them individually. You can then move the images around for perfect placement and save them into your library for future use. You can also drag previous images scanned to create your collage and then add any additional copy or drawings using the toolbar functionality.
3D Capture by HP
The latest addition to the Sprout is the 3D Capture, which is an affordable at home 3D scanner. While the Sprout 3D Snapshot is great for quick and easy 3D scans, the 3D Capture allows for a full 360 degree image scan of your object and is great for 3D printing. Unlike the 3D Snapshot, for the 3D Capture you can only do one image at a time and it needs to fit on the Capture’s circular pad. Objects cannot be larger then 8x8x8 inches or weigh more then 4 pounds. The circular Capture pad has to calibrate the image and the process takes a few minutes in between scans. Models made from objects that are matte, solid, non-transparent, and not too thin, especially organic objects like sea shells, stones, wood… are more successful than models made from shiny, furry, flat, or transparent.
Share Your Smart Idea with Clinique & TED to WIN!
How many times have you said to yourself, “I have the next big idea!”? Well, now is your chance to turn your light-bulb moment into reality. Clinique has partnered with TED to launch a global campaign in search of the next “smart” idea and no idea is too big or too small! The goal is to engage, empower and encourage women all over the world to share their intelligence, ambition and creativity.
Top Model Josephine Skriver Stars in New G-SHOCK Campaign
As some of you may remember, last year Casio G-Shock launched the S Series, a collection for women. Prior to that G-Shock was for men unisex, and Baby-G was the solo women’s line. This season, Casio has taken the young and rugged nature of the G-SHOCK brand and sassed up the S Series by partnering with Victoria Secret angel Josephine Skriver to debut the newest summer launches. Utilizing their 30 plus years of expertise in structural durability and technical functionality, the G-Shock S Series was designed to create a fashion accessory piece for the modern day woman who embraces life and its challenges.
Father’s Day: Portable Audio Top Picks
Most guys love audio, some more than others. Personally, I can never get enough hardware, whether in the studio or going around the city. These are my three favorite portable devices, each of them serves a discrete situation very well. With Father’s Day a few days away here are our top picks:
Breakfast with Colbert MD Skincare
Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting in on a breakfast for the introduction of a dermatological skincare line called Colbert MD by Doctor David Colbert, author and founder of New York Dermatology Group (NYDG). The dermatology group takes a unique, inter-disciplinary approach to total health and timeless beauty. NYDG integrates both
8 Labtop Bags that are NOT Labtop Bags
Since I am constantly running around the city from appointment to meeting to preview (to who knows what?), in between sessions I can generally be found nestled in a coffee shop glued to my laptop. And considering my laptop is almost always by my side, having a bag that’s functional and fashionable is important.