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PROFESSIONAL YET FEMININE STYLE: Estarer Women’s Laptop Briefcase

December 4, 2017 · 2 Comments

Need a professional, feminine, yet stylish laptop case for work? Most technology cases are functional but unfortunately strictly utilitarian looking, which leaves much to be desired for more stylishly dressed professionals. If you want a laptop case that compliments your wardrobe instead of distracting from it, then check out this Estarer Women’s Leather Laptop Briefcase.

A versatile and stylish bag that compliments many outfits both casual and girlie to professional and minimalist

OVERVIEW

This Estarer Women’s Leather Laptop Briefcase is a vertical briefcase that resembles the appearance of a handbag while securely holding laptops up to 15.6 inches. It has multiple pockets to hold your wares or accessories so you can carry your laptop, tablet, notepad, phone, pen, business cards, and even keep a small makeup bag and wallet discretely in one easy to carry case.

Estarer Women’s Business Briefcase Leather Shoulder Laptop Bag holds laptops up to 15.6 inches.

FEATURES

MATERIAL: Made of PU Leather which is a split leather with a layer of polyurethane applied to the surface and then embossed. This retains the aesthetic of leather but with the durability to withstand rain and resist scratches that can occur while the bag is in transit.
SIZE: The bag is 12″ long by *3.5″ wide by *16″ high. It can hold a laptop up to 15.6 inches.
VERSATILE COLORS: The bag comes in black, red, wine red, and brown.

COMFORTABLE TO CARRY

This easy to carry bag has two drop handles and an optional detachable shoulder strap. It’s ideal for those who work in professional fields that require looking put together, such as sales, designers or artists. I like having a bag that I can carry my MacBook so that it stays protected yet looks stylish and sleek.

The feminine, stylish yet professional laptop briefcase bag by Estarer

There are two ways to carry the bag, top drop hand handles and by shoulder-strap.

TOP DROP HANDLES: The top handle is for carrying the bag by hand and has two handle straps that are well stitched and sturdy, each is about 6.8″ high and is comfortable in the hand.
DETACHABLE SHOULDER STRAP is about 34″, so it can be worn off the shoulder or across the body like a messenger bag if desired.

HANDLES

The bag is ideal for bringing my laptop to the office, the handles are easy to grip and well support my laptop, tablet and power cords while looking stylish. The color provides a nice pop of color for those who work in a more conservative corporate office or law firm.

Here is a close up look at the handles. The handle drop is generous and I find it to be comfortable to hold the bag with my hand or loop it over my forearm when necessary such as when I holding keys or a cup of coffee in my hand or extending my hand for a handshake.

Closeup of Bag handles: the generous length handles are sturdy and well-stitched

DETACHABLE SHOULDER STRAP

Closeup of the hardware for the detachable shoulder strap

The shoulder strap is wide enough to easily carry the bag on the shoulder or across the body

DESIGN

INNER COMPARTMENTS

1 main compartment with a wrap-around zipper to secure the contents

1 inner padded laptop compartment with a velcro closure
1 tablet/iPad pocket

OUTER POCKETS & COMPARTMENTS

FULL HALF OPEN EXPANDABLE POCKET: 1 front access full-length open pocket for holding a notebook, phone, earbuds, pens, or sunglasses, etc.

Front pocket discretely holds a phone, small tablet, a passport, or mid-size journal or notebook

The front full-length half pocket is wide and expandable, and sits is below the vertical zipper compartments for ease of access

FRONT ZIPPER POCKETS: Two zippered thin pockets for quick access to a phone, PhotoID, or other small items such as business cards, which is convenient to be able to access your cards so quickly when meeting someone, yet keep them neat and orderly.

Front zippered pockets have sturdy pull tags for ease of use

Two zipper pocket offer secure but quick access to a slim, wallet, USB, cables, wares, or personal accessories such as a lipstick or business cards for fast access.

Zipper pockets hold Photo ID, wallets, slim phones and other smaller items securely

CONSTRUCTION

The stitching is well done with no loose or uneven threads. The straps and durable and do not readily show signs of wear. The treated nature of the material helps it avoid scrapes and scratches and resist moisture.

MATERIAL

Made of durable, scratch-resistant PU leather material, Estarer cases have quality details in stitching and design

HARDWARE ELEMENTS

The back view of the bag. All hardware is well-adhered and solidly stitched so it does not tear when the bag contains heavy equipment

Closeup details of the zippered pockets detailed stitching and attractive zippers and pull tags. The zippers do not catch and pull smoothly. The shiny brass metal elements add some visual ornamental interest to the bag

STITCHING & DETAIL

Bag stitching and double-layer stitched zipper pull detail close-up

MY EXPERIENCE USING THE ESTARER LAPTOP CASE

I prefer laptops on the larger side, at least 15 inches. But finding an attractive case that looks professional for this size laptop can be difficult. I also prefer that a laptop case does not look like a blatant laptop case for some safety while commuting or carrying it in public. I like that this case appears more like a vertical bag than a laptop briefcase per say, yet it still looks very professional and it is not bulky or cumbersome. The bag compliments many items of clothing that I tend to wear to work.
Despite being slimline and sleek, the laptop compartment is well-secured and padded nicely.

It is comfortable to carry by the hand straps or the detachable shoulder strap. The strap is long enough for me to wear it across my body if I wish to carry the bag close to my body or even underneath my coat while traveling or walking through busy city streets.

It securely holds my 15.6-inch laptop or my 15 inch MacBook. I like having a stylish bag to carry my MacBook for presentations and meetings where design elements are presented.

It can also hold my iPad or other tablet, charger cords, my phone and a few small personal items such as mints and a lipstick, and it is easy to access the front pocket and zippered cases without having to open the main bag compartment.

While a backpack style laptop holder is convenient, it is not necessarily professional looking for an office worker, salesperson, artist or consultant. A backpack can also wrinkle your work clothes, giving a less professional, unkempt appearance. The option of either carrying by hand or shoulder strap keeps my blazers, suits and dresses presentable without the crush marks that laptop backpacks can make on my clothes.

Estarer Women’s Leather Laptop Briefcase matches feminine and professional outfits and the colors are so versatile!

CONCLUSION

The perfect companion for the on-the-go professional, the Estarer Women’s Leather Laptop Briefcase is stylish, slimline and sleek. It is comfortable to carry while still transporting all my necessary work equipment. It looks feminine while being minimalist enough to appear professionally attired while carrying a laptop or presentation materials discretely. Unlike many laptop case bags, it is not utilitarian or dull. The bag comes in several neutral and versatile colors that work well with most wardrobe choices, making it an ideal choice for those who work in the arts, sales, consultants, advertising, legal professions, academics, or anyone who does presentations or brings their laptops with them to work. Sturdy enough to protect the bag but not heavy or cumbersome, I love having a discrete, attractive way to transport my mid to larger sized laptops that is not bulky or cumbersome.

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find the Estarer Women’s Leather Laptop Briefcase at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072JT4ZZN/

Style Chicks received the Estarer Women’s Leather Laptop Briefcase in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

Carry a Large Laptop In Style: The Estarer 17.3 Inch Laptop Messenger Bag

December 3, 2017 · Leave a Comment

I love a larger screen laptop for presentations, photo editing and streaming movies, so I often use a 17.3-inch screen laptop at school and work. But finding a professional bag that fits my 17.3-inch laptop is difficult, especially when carrying other gear. The Estarer Laptop Messenger Bag is made for both professionals and students and holds my large laptop and tablet, plus my gear, supplies, notebook, and water bottle. It’s roomy without being cumbersome or heavy and has numerous compartments and pockets to securely hold everything I need to take me through the day at from work to school.

Using my Estarer Laptop Messenger Bag while on campus to hold my large laptop, books, notebook, water bottle, phone, and tablet

OVERVIEW: FEATURES AT A GLANCE

MATERIAL: Water-resistant canvas to protect your laptop even in rain and snow
MULTIPLE COMPARTMENTS: In addition to a laptop sleeve, there is a roomy compartment with an organizer pocket with two inner pouches, three front pouches, and rear pocket and an impressive multi-row and column storage panel to numerous items to be found quickly at a glance including cards, ID, phone, USB, cords, makeup, mints, power bars

Inner compartment with multi-columned pocket sleeve for pens, mints, and a key ring

OVERFLAP to hold an ID card, pen, and wallet in an accessible but safe spot
TWO WATER BOTTLE POCKETS, so you can carry two water bottles or a water bottle and coffee thermos.
EASY TO CARRY There is an adjustable reinforced shoulder strap (up to 25.3 inches) and a sturdy top handle
SAFE & SECURE: Hidden pockets, velcro and zip closures
SIZE: 18.5 x 13.78 x 5.91 inch. Holds laptops up to 17.3-inch

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

Made with a thick, durable, water-resistant canvas, it has both a top handle and a rugged adjustable shoulder strap, up to 25.3 inches in length, so the bag can be worn across the body if desired or hung by the shoulder.

The adjustable strap allows for wearing the bag off the shoulder or cross body

The main compartment fits multiple books or up to a three-inch binder notebook in addition to the laptop compartment.

A view of the front pocket and the 17.3-inch laptop sleeve

Ideal for college students, in addition to a laptop, the bag holds a 3-inch binder notebook, books, and supplies

The stitching is well done with no loose threads and it is made with quality materials without shortcuts. For example, the connection between the bag and strap is metal, not plastic. The shoulder strap leather is well stitched and thick and bears the weight well.

Sturdy adjustable strap with strong leather shoulder piece

Close up of the leather, it is thick and durable

The over-flap front pocket is especially useful for quick access to Photo ID, pens, key, and phone.

USES: WHAT THE BAG CAN HOLD

The laptop sleeve

The case holds everything here, including a large textbook, my 17.3-inch notebook, gloves, makeup bag, bottled beverages, mints, keys, sunglasses, phone, tablet, with plenty of room to spare

Finally a case that can hold my 17.3-inch laptop and other wares, books and equipment at the same time!

There are so many compartments and pockets to keep items safe and secure and easily accessible in addition to the laptop compartment, including front and back pockets, side pockets for water bottles or thin thermos

Multiple zippered pockets for the laptop, binders, gear, and supplies

Quality stitching, top handle, side water bottle pockets

It’s also useful as a travel bag or DSLR camera bag (in its’ own padded case), and the velcro and zip closures keep the bag contents safe.

A versatile, sturdy laptop bag with lots of pockets and secure velcro on the outer flap, multiple zippers and velcro secure strap on the laptop compartment

The front of the bag has a secret thin zippered pocket to hold my phone or wallet, tablet or gloves. This pocket is hidden but accessible so it is a safe place to store such smaller items securely.

Front full thin pocket holds a tablet or gloves

The front overflap has a full thin pocket that holds a tablet, scarf or gloves

The back also has a full panel zippered pocket ideal for holding documents, important papers or presentations or even a thin tablet.

Hold a tablet or papers in the full length back zippered pocket

MY EXPERIENCE

I was able to carry not only my laptop but a 3-inch binder notebook, a textbook, my tablet, and my water bottle all in separate compartments.

The front slit pocket fits a tablet, passport, a phone and wallet

A roomy compartment holds books and a binder

Laptop, binder, textbooks, notepad and tablet compartments

The front flap holds my ID in place so I can swipe scan into the secure access only buildings without having to remove my ID from the case, which is convenient when I am carrying coffee or rushing around work or school.

I like that I can carry everything I need for a full day of work or school or travel. There are two water bottle pockets which means I can carry a water bottle for during the day and another bottle for the gym, or a water bottle and a thin coffee thermos. This is more convenient than waiting in line for coffee before a class, yet the bottles are safely kept away from my laptop, papers, books, and equipment.

Large roomy compartment has multiple pockets for finding items quickly

I could also fit a scarf in my bag in case the weather gets chilly.

This case holds everything I need for a full day at school or work

The bag is highly durable, even when I overstuffed the bag, the shoulder strap bore the weight and the bag did not rip. The top handle is sturdy and comfortable to carry the bag without chafing.

Long adjustable shoulder strap is ideal for travelers, college students, and professionals for carrying lots of gear

The back could be used for an overnight trip. I could fit my makeup and toiletries into the back pocket, socks, spare t-shirt, flat shoes, tablet, small hairdryer, and my camera, etc.

I particularly like the double security of both the velcro over flap and the zippered top compartments to keep the contents of the bag secure from theft, loss, or the weather.

Find items quickly inside the multiple inner pockets

CONCLUSION

A highly versatile bag that can carry a 17.3 inch laptop, water bottles, paperwork, books, a notebook, a camera, a thermos, and boasts an abundance of pockets including an overlap with quick access to important items like the built-in key ring, pen holder, and ID holder, this water-resistant messenger bag is ideal for a college student or someone who travels a great deal for work. It is also very useful for someone who likes to work in a cafe and carry with them all the supplies they might need during the day. The rugged shoulder strap is adjustable, making it easy for both women or men of various heights to wear the messenger bag across the body for maximum ease and security.

Holds everything I need for a long day of classes: my 17.3-inch laptop, a three-inch binder notebook, water bottle, pens, pencils, ID, a scarf, my tablet and more

The Estarer Laptop Messenger Bag is ideal for a casual but put-together urban campus style

WHERE TO BUY IT

Sturdy, roomy, versatile and easy to carry, find the Estarer Laptop Messenger Bag at Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07313JSN4/

Style Chicks received the Estarer 17.3-Inch Laptop Messenger Bag in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

Pickpocket Proof Accessories: Oscaurt Anti-Theft Laptop Backpack

November 14, 2017 · 4 Comments

We often carry valuable gear to work and school, and even on vacation. And when we travel, we generally tend to carry our tablet, laptop, camera gear and other expenses wares. But not just any laptop backpack will keep your valuables safely concealed and protected while in transit. And it is not just the cost of the gear, it’s also your work product and photos at risk. To keep these valuables safely concealed with the Oscaurt Anti-theft Travel Backpack Laptop Bag with USB Charging Port, a bag that is stylish enough to look professional but safe enough to carry your most valuable laptops.

The stylish Oscaurt Anti-theft Travel Backpack Laptop Bag with USB Charging Port holds my iMac, tablet, wallet and drawing tablet safely while I walk around campus and work. And it’s silver/black color scheme looks great

OVERVIEW

The Oscaurt Anti-Theft Laptop Backpack is a stylish and ergonomically built, well padded and sturdy backpack that safely holds a concealed laptop and wares in padded inner pockets, as well as multiple internal hidden zipper pockets and sleeves for concealing valuables like cash, passports, phones, tablets, credit cards, as well as work accessories including space for paper presentations, USBs, glasses, pens, paperwork, and even jewelry. With its’ accessible water bottle compartment and built-in USB charger port, it is ideal for the fashionable overnight traveler who carries expensive laptops, cameras, drawing tablets and other equipment around campus or work, or for those who commute or walk through crowded areas with valuable items they wish to keep safe.

Deep inside pockets and zippered pockets can keep cash, phones, passports and other items handy yet safe

INTENDED USE

This bag is intended for the needs of an adult professional, traveler or student who carries their laptop with them for professional, academic or personal use. Whereas junior high school style bags have large capacity single space compartments to accommodate textbooks and a lunchbox, that style backpack can’t protect valuable electronics. The Oscaurt Anti-Theft backpack is geared for adults who carry a laptop to work or school, and it is ideal for someone who likes to work remotely at a coffee shop because they can carry their laptop and all their supplies neatly in all the pockets, it’s like having a portable office stored safely within a convenient backpack!

Carry everything you need to work away from the office

DESIGN AESTHETIC

The Oscaurt Anti-Theft laptop backpack is made with a color scheme of black and metallic silver with a light sheen that matches nicely with many colors, such as this icy pink, platinum, and purple variegated blouse. The colors are neutral and work for both males and females.

It looks like a regular stylish backpack so it does not alert thieves or pickpockets to the fact that it holds valuable electronics

No need to worry about laptops slipping out of the secure padded cases

Even when overstuffed, the backpack’s waterproof material is highly durable and retains its’ shape

THE BAG IN ACTION: DESIGN FEATURES

WIDE PADDED SHOULDER STRAPS: The shoulder straps are wide so the weight is evenly distributed and does not strain the shoulders or back, the straps are also padded so it does not leave marks or wrinkles on work clothing

Wide, comfortably padded shoulder straps make the bag ergonomically friendly to carry

Thick Padding on Shoulder Straps

Underside of padded shoulder straps

The side view of the padded shoulder straps:

COMFORT PADDING: The shoulder straps and inside back of the backpack have a quilted impact cushion back for maximum comfort and ergonomic carrying of heavy items.

Quilted impact absorbing padding that lays against the upper back when worn

WATER BOTTLE SIDE POCKETS: Side pockets can hold a water bottle safely away from electronics and valuables within an accessible but deep and wide pocket

Overhead view of deep side pockets

Two side pockets to hold water bottles or coffee thermoses

PICKPOCKET-PROOF ANTI-THEFT CONCEALED ZIPPER: Deter pickpockets and thieves from identifying access to your bag contents with the hidden zipper. The zipper of the main pocket is fully hidden in the back of this bag, no theft will easily open your backpack.

An overflap, seen here flipped up, normally folds down and completely conceals this zipper, keeping the contens hidden and safe

HANDLE: Secure, easy to carry, ergonomic handle of ease of hand carrying

The handle is padded, secure, and ergonomically easy to carry without chafing the skin

HIDDEN LAPTOP COMPARTMENT: Spacious enough to hold a 15.6″ laptop without appearing like a laptop case

Internal laptop sleeve can hold laptops, drawing tablets and devices

Thick and well-stitched velcro adhered strap keeps valuable electronics safe

Sturdy velcro strap keeps laptops in place

NIGHT SAFETY REFLECTIVE TAPE: This is a feature I have never seen in an adult laptop case before and it is an excellent idea: there’s reflective tape on the front of the bag to make the bag conspicuous at night, making it safer to walk at night. If you take night classes, this is very worthwhile for walking home or to your car. Most professionals dressed for work would not be wearing any reflective clothing, so this makes night time classes so much safer. This also makes the bag very useful for those who work the night shift or late hours, such as in a hospital.

INSIDE POCKET FEATURES

The inside of the backpack has a padded laptop sleeve that holds laptops up to 15″ and if the laptop is slim, up to 15.6″. There are also multiple hidden open and zippered pockets for storing valuables

USB CHARGE PORT CABLE: External USB with built-in charging cable offers a convenient charging of your electronic device on the go, such as phones or tablets.

USB

CONVENIENT SIZE AND CAPACITY: Not too big to carry yet large enough to hold all your in-transit computer needs. The size is 11.02″ x 4.92″x 16.93″ inches.
MULTI-COMPARTMENT: for holding a computer mouse, earbuds, headphones, VR equipment

Deep pockets to hold notebooks, gear, wallets, glasses, camera cases, etc.

ZIPPERED POCKETS: to hold small items such as keys, pens, wallets, cellphones, books, credit or gift cards, etc. SO MANY POCKETS!

Pen loops, deep pocket for hand sanitizer and lip gloss, zippered pocket for cash, passport, phone

Hidden pockets everywhere!

Hidden wallet compartment is completed concealed but easily accessible

MY EXPERIENCE USING THE BAG

The bag is sturdy and holds my laptop safely as well as all my gear including a sketchbook, notepad, my tablet, scarf, my bento lunch box, my computer glasses and sunglasses, my phone and other gear. There is room to store my drawing tablet in addition to my laptop. The laptop compartment is padded and safe.

The material holds up well, it is a high-quality EVA. I like this because if I overpack the bag, it will not damage it or stretch it out.

Even when I overpack my scarf, laptop, tablet, bento box, snack, wares and other items, it zips closed and retains its’ shape

It is comfortable carrying it both by the shoulder straps and by the handle. I really like that the back of the case has a special padded material that both creates a cushion and reduces heat conduction so that it is comfortable to carry the backpack even in hot weather.

Full view of the padding on the inside back of the backpack

The hidden zipper is easy to access if you know where it is, and the side pockets are deep enough to accommodate my oversized water bottle without tipping over.

The USB Port cable is very useful when using my laptop at a coffee shop and I want to charge my phone while I work.

MAKES FOR A GREAT GIFT

Are you looking to buy a gift? The Oscaurt Anti-Theft Laptop Backpack makes for a great gift for either a man or woman, especially a student, a commuter, a traveler, a website designer, artist, computer programmer, techie, consultant, photographer, writer, blogger, teacher or any professional who carries a laptop with them and wishes to keep the laptop concealed. Know someone who likes to take their laptop to do their work at a coffee shop? This laptop case is ideal for them, there is even a pocket to stash away a Starbucks gift card for a coffee emergency!

CONCLUSION

A sturdy, stylish laptop backpack with enhanced security features, water bottle pocket, and numerous storage options makes an ideal travel laptop case for professionals and students. With unique features like waterproof material, USB port charging cable and safety night light reflector tape, the Oscaurt Anti-Theft Laptop Backpack creates a portable office on the go to work while traveling, consulting at a clients’ office, taking night classes and working from a coffeehouse or any other remote location, while keeping your laptop and gear securely held in a theft-proof designed encasement. Waterproof and comfortable to wear, the Oscaurt Anti-Theft Laptop Backpack makes a great gift for a man or a woman on the go.

A comfortable, well padded, very secure laptop backpack

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find the Oscaurt Anti-Theft Laptop Backpack at: https://www.amazon.com/Oscaurt-Anti-theft-Backpack-Business-Charging/dp/B01MR6LNZZ/ref=sr_1_23?ie=UTF8&qid=1509417286&sr=8-23&keywords=travel+backpack

Also, buy now and get 10% off with this coupon code: 6G2JHLC5

Style Chicks received the Oscaurt Anti-Theft Laptop Backpack in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

Sortly – The App to Organize Your Massive Makeup Collection

September 16, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Each year, Urban Decay gives away a free eyeshadow single of your choice to UD Beauty Junkie Members. Each year, I obsess over what color to choose – and for the past two years in a row, I mistakenly selected the same color (Urban Decay “Laced”) because I didn’t realize in my massive makeup collection that I already owned it and was not using this shade that just looked OK, nothing special on me. So now there is TWO of them sitting in my makeup collection unused. And worse than that, I have several dupes of that shade from other brands laying around unused as well. When faced with a dizzying array of shades of lippies, liners, shadows, and polishes at Ulta, MAC or Sephora, what do you already own the exact match or a dupe of at home in your palettes and quads?

Are you attracted to the same basic lipstick or nail polish and repeatedly buy basically the same thing? What have you tried and felt meh about? What shadows in a palette sit unused while other shades have hit pan? Which lipstick is it that you always get compliments when you wear it? What looks amazing on you? Empower your color selection with the Sortly app.

HOW SORTLY CAN HELP
Sortly is a free iOS Organizing app that makes sense of your makeup collection. It is a highly intuitive app that is easy to use and makes organization easy and fun – no more wondering if you have the exact right lipstick color, you can just check the Sortly App to find the perfect pink gloss in your makeup stash. You can also access your data via the Sortly.com website.

Here is how easy it is to organize your makeup collection with Sortly:

1) I like to organize everything into very specific categories, like Eyeshadow Palettes or Red Lipsticks. Start by adding a Folder and naming it. Add tags to help you find items easier, such as eyes, eyeshadow, smokey eye, etc. Add whatever tags will make it easier for you to find an item from your collection.

Organize your makeup collection into easy to browse folders, like Urban Decay Eyeshadow Palettes

2) Add images. You can take a picture of an item from the app or you can upload one from your library. Do you have a selfie wearing a specific shade? Add that to the pictures!

3) Add notes. Do you have any specific application techniques? Does the color match a certain outfit? Add information that will help you find the shade you are looking for.

4) Add a QR code to the item. Sortly gives you a QR code to be printed and applied to the item. So if you are looking for one specific shade within a shadow or lip palette or the lipstick you were wearing in a selfie, you can put a label on an item (or a box of items) and scan it to see if you found the right one. No more opening up every eyeshadow to find the right one!

Quickly find the item you are looking for with Sortly’s QR Code Labels

5) Add specific items. Add an individual item, and add details like the price, the best place to rebuy it, etc. Don’t forget pictures and individual QR codes!

Itemize each shade in your makeup collection with Sortly, a handy makeup organizing app

6) Add labels when packing items away. I just picked up eight of my favorite lip stain that has been discontinued (sniffle). I packed them away for safe keeping and added a label that Sortly generated for me. It let me add the info I needed to know what is in the box, it let me add a title, information and even let me pick a symbol to put on the label so it is easier to find.

You can easily add labels to boxes of makeup with the Sortly App

7) Add “throw-away” dates. I like adding the date I should throw away an individual item under “Warranty Expiring”. I used to put the date that an item should be tossed on a piece of tape on the item, but I often found that the ink wore off after a few weeks if I handled the item often (like mascara), so that wasn’t a great solution. Sortly clearly tells me when it is time to replace an item. I really enjoy this feature when I am headed to Sephora or Ulta and am looking to see what needs replacing soon, rather than just running out or realizing an item is expired. Then I can plan my shopping trips or online orders, and stock up on items so they are on hand when I need them!

I never really got into Makeup Apps for organization purposes until I tried Sortly. Sortly makes easy work of organizing a large makeup collection like mine and makes it easy to find the exact shade or look I am seeking. I love that I can access my collection via the app or my browser through the Sortly.com website and that I’m not forgetting makeup that looks great on me but that I forget that I own!

Sortly is free for everyone to use. Try a Free Trial of Sortly Plus for 14 days to get all the features for free. Find Sortly for iPhone and iPad at https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id529353551?mt=8

It is also available for Android at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sortly.mythings&hl=en

Style Chicks received compensation in exchange for our unbiased review and for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

FITNESS: PINGKO Multi-Function Sport Pedometer

August 4, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Walking is an easy way to burn calories and get in shape. No matter how out of shape you are, most people’s doctor’s would approve of them adding some extra walking to their day by parking at the far end of the parking lot, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, or taking small extra walking breaks during the day. Start slowly, take the scenic route, and eventually build the total steps per day. While any walking is beneficial to get started, it takes some momentum while walking to derive true benefit. How much do you already walk per day while running errands, shopping, at work, or taking the stairs? And how much of that walking has any aerobic or cardio value? The answer may surprise you. Find out with a PINGKO Multi-Function Sport Pedometer that shows total active steps, distance, and calories.

PINGKO Multi-Function Sport Pedometer

ABOUT THE PINGKO PEDOMETER

The Pingko Sport Pedometer has a variety of helpful features, but one thing that really stands out is it counts only ACTIVE steps, not just any step-like movement. What does this mean? If you are interested in walking for health (aerobic, muscle toning or cardio) or walking with enough momentum for calorie burning, the steps need to be continuous motion, even if in short bursts, such as running up the stairs for a forgotten item or walking with purpose, not just meandering around. The Pingko Pedometer only counts sequential movements of ten or more steps in a row. This is an accurate reading of non-passive step movement, for example, not counting the shifting of weight, or leaning forward or just taking a step or two. It is a more accurate gauge of the kind of walking or running movement that keeps us healthy and burns calories.

PINGKO PEDOMETER FEATURES

The Pingko Pedometer’s easy to read LED display shows total steps, distance, and calories. The Pingko Pedometer is a sports pedometer, recording active steps.

The Pedometer has an easy to read LED screen for calories, miles, and steps

TRI-AXIS SENSOR FOR VERSATILE CLIP-ON PLACEMENT

The Pingko pedometer’s tri-axis Walk Sensor Technology allows for attaching the detachable strong clip to my hip or at the waist, on my shoe, inside a pocket, or on my bag to accurately monitor my stepping activity.

Set the distance to Kilometers or miles using the easy to follow instructions

TRIM DESIGN LINE

It’s durable and lightweight and at 1 7/8″ X 2 5/16″ it is not bulky under a blazer or sweater or blouse when I wear it at work. It lays flat on pants or yoga pants or leggings.

Discretely clipped on my pants under my suit blazer for wearing to work

EASY TO FOLLOW MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS

The Pedometer comes with a fairly thorough user manual. The manual gives a step-by-step explanation how to change the reading from miles to kilometers.

Easy to follow step-by-step manual

REPLACEABLE BATTERY

This pedometer has a replaceable battery. Full instructions on how to replace the battery are included within the manual, and “AG13” batteries are a 1.5 V battery and are inexpensive and easy to find at Amazon and other retailers.

PUTTING THE PINGKO PEDOMETER TO THE TEST

I feel like I am up and down from my desk and on my feet much of the day, but I was unsure how much of that was active movement and how much was just passive “steps” that offer little exercise or calorie burning value. I tested one day at home and doing errands, another day around the office and also walking along a boardwalk walking trail near the beach.

HOW TO CLIP ON THE PEDOMETER

I clipped it to the center of my yoga pants at the waist. It also worked clipped on my shoelace. I made sure to place the pedometer so that the buttons face the ground to best engage the tri-axis technology.

Sturdy backclip fits jeans, yoga pants, and on my suit pants

It makes a light click when counting, something I noticed when I was listening for it at home but I could not hear the click in the ambient noise of a store, outside, in the gym or in an office environment.

WHAT IS AN ACTIVE STEP?

I went about my day and would check the pedometer progress after running up and down a flight of stairs or walking out to the mailbox. When grocery shopping, it counted the “active” steps walking to and from the parking lot, and when I went through aisles with my cart. But steps, such as when I stood to wait for my turn at the deli counter shifting my weight, do not count as “active steps”.

PINGKO PEDOMETER TIPS AND TRICKS

Make sure the pedometer buttons are facing downward (not sideways or upside down) so the axis is properly enabled to count steps.
Placing the pedometer at the center of the waistline ensures the most accurate count.
Walking briskly enough to naturally swing your arms is often enough to enable cardio and aerobic benefit in your walking
Before use, carefully remove the white plastic tag without ripping it

CONCLUSION

Using the Pingko Pedometer helps me track my activity and keeps me motivated to meet and increase my fitness goals. It also helps me to know if I am drinking enough water to stay hydrated for my actual activity levels. It helps me remember to take the stairs instead of the elevator and to keep an active pace in my walking when possible.

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Style Chicks received the PINGKO Outdoor Multi-function Portable Sport Pedometer in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.