BACK TO SCHOOL: GADGETS

Hi Everyone!

So here’s the second installment of my “Back to School” feature this year. If you haven’t already seen my “Back to Cool: Supplies” post check it out here. This post is all about unique and fun ‘gadgets’ sure to make going back to school a little more enjoyable.

1.Western Digital My Passport 500 GB Portable Hard Drive, $40 target.com : Keep your school documents safe and take them with you where ever you go! Forgot to print that report at home? No problem, just take your portable hard drive to your school library and hand that paper in on time.

2.Emoticon Keyboard Stickers, $8 seejanework.com : Give your keyboard some personality with these emoticon keyboard stickers. Cover a few or cover them all.

3.Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse, $60 bestbuy.com : Designed to fit comfortably whether you’re left or right handed.

4.Eye Glass Pencil Toppers, $4.50 seejanework.com : Turn your ordinary pencils into extraordinary with pencil toppers like these Eye Glass Pencil Toppers from See Jane Work.

5.Staple Free Stapler, $8 seejanework.com : A new safe and easy way to keep your papers organized without the hassle (or the pain! Have you ever stapled your own finger? Not pretty -_-)

6.Boost Case Snap Case, $35, and Lizard skin card holder wallet, $60 boostcase.com : Keep your much needed and frequently used cards and/or ID’s readily accessible with the Boost Case Card Holder Wallet. The wallet holds two cards and range from $39 - $59 while the actual case that it attaches to is $35.

7.Flips Audio Headphones, $120 flipsaudio.com : Go from ‘solo’ to ‘social’ with the flick of your wrist and these innovative hybrid headphone-speakers by Flips Audio.  Listen alone or share the music with your friends by simply flipping the headphones outward.

8.Swagger Tag, $4 swaggertag.com : A new and creative way to ‘tag’ your stuff so others know who it belongs to. Insert a picture or your information.

9.Flud Watches The Turn Table Watch, $80 karmaloop.com : Head back to school in style with a statement arm piece like this Turn Table Watch by Flud Watches.

WEEKLY BEAUTY CRUSH: BELLABOO

With the first day of school just weeks away let your teens and tweens head back with their best ‘face’ forward with this 98.5% natural ingredient based skincare line, Bellaboo (named after the creator’s daughter, Bella). The Bellaboo skincare line is perfect for a young girl just starting out her skincare journey and who wouldn't love this adorable packaging?

Other products in the Bellaboo family include:

Sweet Sin Chocolate Face Mask

EZ Blitz Serum

Berry Nice Face Fix Mask

Bellaboo Skincare products are available at ulta.com (also available at Harmons and Bed, Bath & Beyond). For more information on the brand visit bellaboobabe.com

8.14.13. OUTFIT INSPIRATION: NUM NUM

1.Angelita Earrings, $17 RashidaGurl.com

2.The Virgin Bracelet, $32 MelodyEhsani.com

3.Iris-01 Creepers, $25 TrafficShoe.com

4.All I Care About is Pizza Crop, $37 Fresh-Tops.com

5.Selena Abstract Midi Skirt, $16 BooHoo.com

WEEKLY STYLE LUST: 'ZOE' VELVET LACE-UP BOOTIE

Dear Fall,

Please hurry up and come - my new wardrobe awaits....

What: The 'Zoe' Velvet Chunky Bootie
Where: www.boohoo.com
When: Available online now
Why: These velvet material chunky booties are sure to be a staple in your fall wardrobe. Add a seasonal pop of color to your fall outfit with colors like emerald and burgundy.
How Much: $70

BACK TO 'COOL' - SUPPLIES

It's about that time again, for families to get ready to send the kids back to school. Gone are the days of "basic' when it comes to school shopping. Every kid wants to stand out amongst their peers and these super cool supplies will do just that...

1. Despicable Me USB Flashdrive, $11 walmart.com: With the summer movie premiere of Despicable Me 2  Minion Mania is at an all time high. Now your little one can keep track of all of their important documents for the school year with this minion USB flashdrive. 

2. MadPax Spikedus Rex Full Pack in 'Mascarade', $60 madpax.com: Talk about a statement maker, this MadPax backpack is sure to turn heads with its multi-colored spikes, extensive details and high quality leather. 

3. Erin Condren Personalized Lunch Box, $36 erincondren.com: The queen of personalization, Erin Condren, has done it again with the introduction of her personalized lunch boxes. Also available are containers for the inside of the lunch box as well (sold separately). 

4. See Jane Work Pencils, $8 seejanework.com: Say good-bye to boring yellow pencils with these See Jane Work pencils in fashion colors like pink, red and purple. 

5. Hello Kitty Scented Folder, $1 target.com: Every girl loves Hello Kitty and these scented Hello Kitty folders are an adorable way for kids to stay organized. 

6. PatchPak Youth Pak, $33 patchpak.com: The PatchPak is a backpack that allows kids to truely express themselves by adding different patches of their choice. Patches are sold separately and include number, letter and personality patches. 

7. Lassig Shark Cooler Bag, $35 lassigusa.com: This Lassig cooler back features substantial instulation and an abundance of space. 

8. See Jane Work Mustache Eraser, $2 seejanework.com: I mean what more can you say? How cute are these mustache erasers? 

9. Uglydoll School Planner, $9 walmart.com: Keep your child organized with this Uglydoll School Planner that includes a weekly calendar, practical tips, more than 150 stickers and an elastic band.

10. See Jane Work Agenda Stickers, $6 seejanework.com: Make it easy to record special dates, events and deadlines with these agenda stickers available in family or academic versions.  

11. Greenroom Recycled Binder, $7 target.com: Bright and bold floral print on recycled paper these binders will make class organization a breeze. 

12. Master Lock Speed Dial, $11 drugstore.com: Introducing the world's first combination lock that opens up, down, left and right; bye-bye numbers. The lock is faster to open than traditional locks, more secure and customizable.

Be sure to check back for my next installment of Back To School including gadgets and apparel. 

ONLINE SHOPPING PICKS: H&M

A little pre-fall shopping inspiration for you from H&M:



1.Pillowcase, $6

2.Black Leather Cushion Cover, $25

3.Black and Gold Studded Sandals, $35

4.Roman Numeral Jersey Dress, $18

5.Charcoal Zipper Sweatpants, $35

6.Light grey Skull Jersey Dress, $18

7.Light grey Sweatpants, $35

8.Black Shoulder Bag, $25

9.Gold Silk Cushion Cover, $25

10.Glass Vase, $18

For these and other great pre-fall finds head over to http://hm.com

PRODUCT REVIEW: CENOIRE NOVO ATOMIZER MIST SPRAY

Squeeze your eyes closed tight, take a deep breath and brace yourself for the wet spritz of your current mineral water facial spray. Now, you can say good-bye to that awkward flinched moment between dehydration and rehydrated skin. Say hello to the Cenoire Novo Atomizer Mist Spray...

What it is:

The Novo Atomizer Mist Spray is a beauty gadget that combines facial moisturizer with Nano Technology.The Novo is a facial mister presented in a compact design, ready to be taken everywhere you go.

The Novo is designed with advanced Nano Technology that atomizes water into nano particles allowing it to absorb fast and effectively into the skin; resulting in a sensation of moisture and elasticity to the face.

Here's a closer look: 

The front of the novo while it is turned off: 

The front of the novo while it is turned on:

The back of the novo where you fill the water in:

Here you can see a little bit of the mist coming out: 

A better view of the mist:

My thoughts on the Cenoire Novo Atomizer Mist Spray: 

This product has been a complete  life saver for me this summer, especially on those really humid rainy days and those scorching hot 90 degree days. With my morning and evening commute leaving me arriving at my final destination hot, uncomfortable and feeling like my face has melted into a puddle on the floor; this atomizer spray immediately cools me down, feels very refreshing on my skin and leaves me with a healthy glow instead of that I just took a bus, a train and walked five blocks to get here look. 

Because of its size it fits perfectly in my makeup bag and I can take it with me where ever I go. I've only filled it with plain water but I'm sure you can fill it with whatever liquid facial concoction your heart desires such as toner. One thing to note however, is that this gadget does require 4 AAA batteries so be prepared to buy some if you don't have any on hand already. $39.99

For more information and to buy visit www.cenoire.com