RIP SkullCandy Headphones

In my previous posts on the subject, I have compared headphones to boyfriends. This metaphor lives on.

Crappy headphones are easy to come by. 

Great, even wonderful headphones tend to be few and far between [Bloggers Note: This also applies to boyfriends.]

For example, take the pink skullcandy TI’s that have recently passed (RIP). After these pink beauties moved on to that “better place” where many of our gadgets are sent, I realized something.

It’s time to buy a new pair and not feel guilty about it! So I rallied up the tech recessionista in myself and picked out a pair that won’t break the bank, and will allow you to still get your hair colored this month. 

The result? Zumreed Dream Color Headphones. $59.99. These < $100 babies fulfilled what I was really looking for: 

1) Size: I do not want to look like a martian, or a boy.

2) Color: I am a girl and would like them to at least be acceptable to wear in public.

3) Comfort: Please do not smash my head.

4) Sound: Please sound halfway decent and block out all the people around me.

With my new Zumreed Headphones

In the end, all of these things + additional points on the cool factor scale were added because they shipped from Japan. bonus. 

If you really don’t believe me… believe the pop stars from Japan… via the YouTube video below. 

Other Great Headphone options for Geek Chic: 

1) Zumreed Headphones in Gold & Silver via Urban Outfitters

2) Aerial 7 Headphones – Tank in Azzurro via Aerial7.

Which One? It's Almost as hard as deciding what to wear...

This post is part 1 of a multi-post series I will be writing on achieving Geek Chic.

I have a few laptop bags. Since my macbook pro travels with me frequently, I like to make sure that the bag matches my outfit.

There are a few fundamentals of Geek Chic, and having a functional yet well-designed bag to hold your hardware is at the top of the list (it’s kindof like how I feel about my mac – form meets functionality meets hotness).

Top Options:

1) Messenger Bags: Similar to the blue Patagonia bag in the photo, these heavy-duty styles will last through any LAN gaming marathon or just those crazy trips back and forth from the office.

2) Semi-Purse Styles: Pretty, and sometimes more functional than they look. When you pull your computer out of one of these babies, no one will see that coming. At least it’s less likely it will get stolen?

3) Your Mom’s Laptop Bag (negative): I understand that the rolling totes are functional- in the sense that they save your back/body parts… but if you’re going to go with the rolling option, try to get a clasy looking version. Stay away from the ugly backpack convertible looking ones too (discussed next)

4) Weird Laptop Backpacks from the Manufacturer: These are almost as bad as wearing your (large)nheadset to your skype date. Fail.

4) My Perfect Bag (Does it exist??): It’s hard to find a bag with the right kind of pockets. Some bags have a laptop slot built into them, but maybe it doesn’t fit your 15 or 17-inch macbook pro. fail. I would also like a bag that accounts for the fact that I have multiple cords, a VPN token, ipod, phone, headphones, etc. and would like to keep them all organized. OH and the bag should be cute, too.