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Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer: The Collagen Building Trifecta

April 12, 2017 · Leave a Comment

No topical remedy revitalizes skin faster than a combination of Retinol, Vitamin C, and Hyaluronic Acid. Got Acne? Brown Spots? Wrinkles? Dullness? Sagging? Uneven skin tone? Scarring or Hyperpigmentation? Redness? Stretch marks? All of the above? No matter what your skin woe is, the combination of these three ingredients has you covered. Typically, it takes buying three products to get this collagen-building beauty trifecta, but Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer combines all three into one moisturizing, twice a day product. And it’s super-sized at a whopping 2.8 ounces!

Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer contains a beauty trifecta of skin care: 2.5% Retinol, Vitamin C and Hyaluronic plus moisturizer all in one.

Lordsbury Retinol+C Retinol Cream moisturizer has the terrific trio of skin care: Retinol, Vitamin C, and Hyaluronic acid. Together, they erase wrinkles, boost collagen production, encourage skin cell turnover, smooth and refine skin texture, fade scars and discoloration, and quell even active acne breakouts. Despite containing powerful ingredients, Lordsbury Retinol+C Retinol Cream moisturizer is neither irritating nor drying to even highly sensitive skin.

Typically, one would apply Vitamin C during the day and Retinol at night, preferably with a layer of Hyaluronic Acid and then a moisturizer on top of that. Lordsbury Retinol+C Retinol Cream moisturizer combines these steps into one cream.

Lordsbury Retinol+C Retinol Cream Moisturizer has a beauty powerhouse of ingredients

HOW VITAMIN C HELPS SKIN

Vitamin C helps skin create collagen. We lose collagen as we age, starting at 30. As collagen depletes, the building blocks that retain the skin structure weaken, creating wrinkles and sagging. Collagen also helps scars, discoloration and sun damage fade and gain a more even texture.

Vitamin C also protects your new skin cells from free radicals and pollution, both of which contribute to accelerated aging of the skin.

HOW RETINOL HELPS SKIN

Retinol is a Vitamin A derivative that is FDA approved to make skin clearer and smoother, expunge impurities from pores, reduce fine lines, and speed cell turnover to even out discoloration, generally in less than one month.

HOW HYALURONIC ACID WORKS

Hyaluronic Acid holds massive amounts of moisture to plump out wrinkles and fine lines while making skin look dewy and young. Hyaluronic Acid also can pull active ingredients deeper into the skin, including Retinol and Vitamin C. The deeper these ingredients get, the better the supporting collagen structure becomes, and even older and darker scars fade. When Hyaluronic Acid helps Retinol sink into the deeper skin layers, it helps eradicate uneven skin texture and tone, including sun damage and deep scars.

Lordsbury Retinol+C Moisturizer for face, neck, decolletage, and hands

Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer is a powerful yet nourishing anti-aging treatment for face, neck, and decolletage

ANTI-AGING TREATMENT FOR FACE, NECK, DECOLLETAGE & HANDS

The result is a retinol cream that moisturizes, regenerates, and nourishes your face, neck, decolletage and hands. An anti-aging cream with Retinol for the hands is a big get, as we often neglect anti-aging treatments for our hands until we see tell-tale brown spots and other signs of aging. But hands respond quickly to a moisturizing Retinol and Vitamin C combination treatment, and this makes for an excellent treatment to revitalize hands and restore their youthful appearance.

On my hands, I focus on the brown discoloration on the knuckles, and the joints at the point of the palm and finger. This area gets heavily lined as it is always in motion. It also tends to get red and dry. Apply directly to any brown spots or discoloration. If you have a problem with ragged and dry cuticles, apply sparingly to the nail bed as well. The skin on the hands will quickly start to look more youthful. During the day, use a lotion with sunscreen on the hands.

Uniquely powerful yet emoillient, it does double duty as a hand treatment

Uniquely powerful yet still nourishing and emollient, Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer does double duty not just as a face, neck and decolletage treatment, but as an anti-aging hand treatment as well

FEATURES

It is a HUGE 2.8-ounce size; many Retinols are less than an ounce. Only a pea to dime size amount is needed for face and throat.
It has a pump top that ensures not too much product is dispersed at once.
There is a removable stopper plug and opaque product packaging to keep the product fresh
It is suitable for use on face, neck, shoulders, decolletage, and importantly the hands. Hands show signs of aging like brown spots, discoloration, wrinkles and lines, and they respond very well to Retinol, especially when combined with other active ingredients, like this one.

Opaque packaging and stopper plug keeps the product fresh

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

The scent is pleasant and dissipates within a few minutes of application. The cream is rich but the consistency is lightweight, and it spreads evenly. I like the dewy but not oily or greasy feel on my skin. It takes a minute to completely soak in and leave a smooth finish, like a regular moisturizer. It only takes one pump to cover my face, throat and some decolletage. I can apply makeup immediately after application without my face feeling too greasy or oily.

I expected it to feel heavy on my skin because it seems so rich and decadently creamy when pumped out of the bottle, but it spreads very quickly and absorbs so well, my face and especially my throat just drank it up. Watch the video at the end of this post to see how smooth and lightweight the product becomes when spread on the skin.

One pump is all you need for face, neck and decolletage.

One pump is all you need for face, neck, two pumps for face, neck, decolletage and hands

INGREDIENTS: WHAT SETS LORDSBURY RETINOL+C CREAM MOISTURIZER APART

In addition to 2.5% Pure Retinol, Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, it contains natural and certified organic ingredients like:

Wildcrafted Green Tea is an antioxidant that soothes irritated skin
Vitamin B5 helps soothe and regenerate skin
Vitamin E softens rough skin patches including scars
Organic Aloe Vera feeds the skin and softens the texture. It also helps moisturize and defend skin from irritation.
Organic Jojoba Oil restores youthful properties to skin, nourishing, balancing and moisturizing it.
Organic Sunflower Oil softens the skin
Shea Butter heals scars, nourishes the skin
Propolis is a bee product, it fights infections and heals wounds. It allows for an aggressive Retinol and Vitamin C cell renewal program without skin becoming too red, irritated, flaky or raw. Some Retinol programs leave skin dry and peeling; the Propolis helps keep skin at its’ best. If you are allergic to bee products, take note.

It does NOT contain additives, harsh chemicals, parabens or dyes.

Contains natural, certified organic ingredients to soothe & nourish skin

HOW TO APPLY:

Apply day and night after cleansing the face, neck, decolletage and if you wish, to hands.

CONCLUSION

Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer is a fantastic deal! I was concerned that a combination product would not be as effective as my favorite Vitamin C or Retinol products when applied separately, but I was pleasantly surprised to see it was equally if not more efficient within the one product. Combined with the Hyaluronic Acid and all the skin nourishing natural ingredients, it makes for a great go-to skin moisturizer for face, neck, and the often neglected hands. And the price for the size just can’t be beat: 2.8 ounces!

If you have sensitive skin and have been unable to tolerate a Vitamin C and Retinol skin care plan, Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer is a viable option for you, as it contains several soothing ingredients to counteract the harsh drying effects associated with many Vitamin Cs and Retinols.

Find Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer at Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M3PSEQX/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=lordsbury-20&linkId=80ce0c85b497e19a5480f6b096cc3147

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Style Chicks received Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer 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.

PRETTY IN A CUP: RejuvaBlend K-Cups with Biotin For Strong Hair & Nails

April 8, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Women under stress often notice their hair and nails often become lackluster and brittle. Biotin remedies this problem, kicking hair & nail growth into high gear and even skin glows again. But not just any Biotin pill gets results: the key to lush hair, eyelash, eyebrow, and nail growth is finding a high-absorption, bioavailable form of Biotin and then to take it daily. RejuvaBlend developed a way to sneak a daily dose of a high-absorption Biotin into…wait for it…a rich, smooth coffee. RejuvaBlend coffee is like pretty in a K-Cup.

Starting my morning with Rejuvablend Nature Cups K-Cup Coffee with bioavailable Biotin

The only thing better than a quick beauty fix? A quick beauty fix included in your coffee. Like a magic beauty potion, RejuvaBlend coffee remedies a big beauty complaint of many busy women: stress taking a toll on their appearance. Burning the proverbial candle at both ends often leads to the depletion of the body’s reserves, leading to lackluster hair and nail growth.

WHAT IS BIOTIN?

Biotin is a water-soluble B Vitamin (B7) which is associated with glowing skin, thicker, fuller, and longer hair and the growth of longer and stronger nails. Biotin also supports the health of the nerves, digestive tract, metabolism, and cells. Because it is water soluble, it should be taken daily.

WHAT DOES BIOTIN DO FOR HAIR GROWTH?

According to Dr. Richard K. Scher, Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College has spoken extensively about Biotin. Hair that is brittle, damaged, not growing or even experiencing hair loss can have many causes, and Biotin seems to have the ability to halt various types hair loss and encourage regrowth in most women, regardless of the reason behind the loss. Whether hair loss is due to postpartum, stress or poor diet, a bioavailable Biotin can help. Want to regrow overly thinned out eyebrows? Biotin can help with that too.

How Biotin works is unclear. Dr. Scher believes Biotin supports the building of the keratin structure of hair and nails. I thought that sounded promising since my hair looks so much better after a Keratin conditioning treatment.

WHO CAN USE MORE BIOTIN?

Almost everyone. Unlike some B-Vitamins, Biotin is considered safe even in larger doses. But a multi-vitamin and even many B-Complex supplements often do not contain even the minimum daily requirement of Biotin, much less the amount that enhances hair and nail growth.

HOW MUCH BIOTIN IS NECESSARY FOR HAIR GROWTH?

The daily recommended dosage of Biotin required to grow hair is at least 2.5 mg (or 2,500 mcg). Rejuvablend contains 2928mcg.

I was surprised to see that my highly reputable brand and rather expensive daily multi-vitamin pill only contains 33% of the daily requirement of Biotin! After some research, I see my daily multivitamin is not the only one that does not supply as much Biotin as might benefit me. Even a well-known hair-growth vitamin contains only about 60% of the daily recommended dose of Biotin.

ABOUT BIOTIN DEFICIENCY

Few people have a severe Biotin deficiency, but it can occur if you take antioxidant supplements such as Lipoic acid (AKA Alpha Lipoic Acid). If you consume lots of antioxidants in the form of white tea, green tea or as a supplement, these can all increase your need for biotin. Â Lipoic Acid, an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory supplement that is an anti-aging insider beauty secret, made famous by Yale celebrity dermatologist Dr. Nicholas Perricone within his beauty/health and anti-aging diet. Since Alpha Lipoic Acid is such as wonderful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory supplement, it makes sense to supplement with more Biotin than to cut back on beauty supplements like ALA.

Certain medications and medical conditions can impair or block the absorption of Biotin within your system. If you have such medical problems, a bioavailable Biotin such as found in Rejuvablend can be an excellent daily Biotin source.

WHY BIOTIN IN YOUR COFFEE?

While reputable brand Biotin vitamins are available, there are several advantages to getting Biotin from RejuvaBlend coffee:

EASY AND CONSISTENT: You likely drink coffee every day, so it not only makes it easier to get your Biotin, you will likely not miss a daily dose of Biotin. Consistency is key with Biotin: if you’re serious about growing your hair out, don’t skip doses.
BETTER ABSORPTION: As a B Vitamin, Biotin has better absorption as a liquid that a pill or capsule. Liquid consumption of B Vitamins has twice the absorption rate of pill or capsule form vitamins. Rejuvablend has a proprietary delivery system that maximizes the absorption of Biotin into the body, making the most out of this beauty-making B.
EASY TO SWALLOW: Many Biotin vitamin pills or hair growth vitamins are big, chalky and hard to swallow.
COST: Rejuvablend K-Cups are a comparable price or less expensive than standard K-Cups but with the bonus of a high-grade, proven effective, bioavailable Biotin.
TASTE: Rejuvablend is Tasty! Made with 100% Arabica coffee. It is a medium-dark roast that is not bitter and has a caramel note.

Rejuvablend K-Cups

HOW MUCH BIOTIN IS TOO MUCH BIOTIN?

While it’s hard to have too much Biotin, it is possible. The recommended usage is one to two cups of RejuvaBlend coffee which is enough Biotin to amp up both hair and nail growth, more than that is not necessary.

Drink one to two cups of RejuvaBlend Coffee a day for optimal Biotin levels

ABOUT REJUVABLEND K-CUPS

RejuvaBlend Nature Cups K-Cups are 100% recyclable and work with any Keurig Brewer machine, old or new. They come 16 K-Cups to a box.

HOW DOES REJUVABLEND COFFEE TASTE?

I like it! A smooth, dark, rich taste with no afterbite. There is a note of caramel but it is not too sweet.

RejuvaBlend coffee with Biotin has a rich, smooth taste with a hint of caramel

CONCLUSION

I found RejuvaBlend coffee to be tasty, smooth and delicious without an aftertaste; there is nothing medicinal tasting about this coffee! Hair, skin, and nails all respond well to Biotin, especially when taken with a balanced meal containing other B Vitamin rich foods like eggs, whole grain, cheese, and soy. Having my Biotin in my morning coffee with breakfast ensures that I get this water-soluble vitamin daily. Longer hair, fuller eyebrows, batworthy lashes, and healthy nails, here I come!

Find RejuvaBlend K-Cups wherever K-Cups are sold.

RejuvaBlend is like a pretty potion in your morning cuppa!

Style Chicks received Rejuvablend K-Cups with Biotin 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.

Keep Hands Young with a Hand Grip Strengthener

April 7, 2017 · Leave a Comment

In Season 1 of the TV series Younger, Jane Krakowski’s character Annabelle tells Liza, who poses as 26 but is in actuality, 40 years old: Be careful of your hands, sweetie. They’re a dead giveaway. Annabelle speaks truth. We slather our faces and necks with beauty treatments, moisturizer, and sunscreen but often neglect our hands. StyleChicks recommends three-prong attack on hand-aging that includes applying sunscreen and Retinol to hands and keeping them in top physical shape with a Hand Grip Strengthener with Adjustable Resistance.

“Be careful of your hands, sweetie. They’re a dead giveaway.” – Younger

WHY USE A GRIP STRENGTHENER FOR YOUNGER LOOKING HANDS?

A Hand Grip Strengthener quickly builds up tone and strength in the hands, wrists, and forearms. Stronger hands make for graceful, feminine, and agile movement.

Your hands, like your legs and arms, look their best when skin drapes over toned muscles and ligaments. Resistance training makes hands look healthy, improves blood flow and makes them appear slimmer and longer. Low resistance hand exercises counteract the “old-lady” look that hands can take on with age. Stronger hands and wrists are also less likely to need to pick or pry things open with your fingernails, which subjects them to breaking and damage.

Homai Hand Grip Strengthener

WHY USE THE HOMAI HAND GRIP STRENGTHENER TO STRENGTHEN HANDS?

I was only familiar with the hand grip strengtheners that guys tend to use like my Dad had when he played baseball or the ones I see weightlifters at the gym use. I found that type of hand strengthener too difficult to use. But a Hand Grip Strengthener is just the right level of difficulty for me, and it feels like a better fit in my hand.

ADJUSTABLE RESISTANCE SUITABLE FOR WOMEN WHO WANT STRONG BUT DELICATE HANDS

A ballerina is an example of appearing elegant and graceful despite the grueling strength workouts. That is the goal with an anti-aging hand workout. Hands appear elegant and slim, not bulky. If you do an upper arm and upper body workout, a workout for your hands is a logical addition for an elegant, long-line look. The Homai Hand Grip Strengthener adjusts to a lower but challenging weight resistance to build strong hands without excessive bulk or making hands appear masculine. Rather, strong hands make for graceful and agile movement on a woman’s hand, elongating the appearance of the fingers, and making hands look younger and more attractive.

Adjust the resistance from 20 to 110 pounds by simply turning the knob

Easy-to-use tension knob, turn left or right to increase or decrease tension

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM USING THE Homai Hand Grip Strengthener

Athletes and recreational sports enthusiasts: Those who want to improve aspects of sports technique including hitting, throwing, pulling, pushing, and holding. Also ideal for rock climbers, golfers, tennis and baseball players and body builders.
Musicians who want more finger strength, dexterity, speed, and agility, including pianists, guitarists, harpists
Hairdressers who want to increase their grip and stamina to steadily scissors and styling tools
Makeup artists who want to improve their stability and precision
Medical Personnel: Nurses, doctors, phlebotomists, physical therapists, EMT’s, Massage therapists, Physical therapists all need strong and steady hands.
Rehabilitation for arthritis, carpal tunnel, tendonitis, tennis elbow and improve sensitivity of aging hands or those with nerve damage
If you do lots of hands-on work, such as mechanic, a grip strengthener can help prevent injury
Hobbyists that requires precision and a steady hand, such as model building, painting or drawing, building hand strength can improve your stamina.

HOMAI HAND GRIP STRENGTHENER SUPERIOR DESIGN FEATURES

Longer finger handle and the palm handle, so that it fits well in the hand for males and females
Ergonomic, non-slip rubber grip handles for easier use
Spring-loaded grip offers varying levels of resistance from 20 lbs up to 110 lbs allows you to adjust the resistance to exactly what you need.
Compact and portable size

Longer, cushioned handles make it easy to use

Longer, cushioned non-slip handles make it easy to use

PUTTING THE HOMAI HAND GRIP STRENGTHENER TO THE TEST

The Homai Hand Grip Strengthener can be used either every other day or every day, depending on your strengthening goals. I do it every other day while watching TV, Netflix or when I am online checking my email.

I use it on the lowest resistance setting, the 20 lbs, to start. Next week I will increment up a bit. It is just the right amount of tension and difficulty for beginners; it is not too easy and not too difficult. See the video below for how to adjust the resistance to as low as 20 lbs up to 110 lbs.

The adjustable resistance weight range is a very nice feature on this grip strengthener, making it suitable for men, women, kids and even seniors who want to increase their hand strength and combat arthritic changes.

The spring-loaded grip does not snap back on me if I lose my grip mid-squeeze, which is a nice feature.

RESULTS

I quickly felt my hands getting stronger and agiler within a short period of a few weeks of using the Grip Strengthener. I also find that after using the Homai Hand Grip Workout Griper a few times a week, that I’m less klutzy and accident prone with agile, flexible hands and toned wrists.

Surprisingly, a benefit I did not expect from using the Homai Hand Grip Strengthener is I have an easier time applying my makeup because I have steadier hands, especially when applying eye makeup on my “other eye,” my liquid eyeliner game is improving with a steady hand. My arms also get less tired when I am using hair styling tools overhead like hairdryers, curling irons, and the Instyler hair straightener.

CONCLUSION

For youthful looking hands, regular grip strength training is vital. Combining the consistent use of the Homai Hand Grip Strengthener with sunscreen and a topical retinol cream, hands can look younger and smoother.

The padded handles make the Homai Hand Grip Strengthener much easier to use, and the adjustable tension makes it ideal for anyone in the family to use, whether sports enthusiast, musician, kids, or seniors who wish to build up strength in their hands. A sturdy and useful product that is easy to use while watching TV.

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FROM COFFEEHOUSE TO CLASSROOM: Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack by OdyseaCo

April 6, 2017 · Leave a Comment

For a day of errands, hiking, the library, attending class, hanging out at a coffee shop on a rainy afternoon or a weekend away, nothing beats the versatility of a rucksack style backpack. Just as necessary in grad school as high school, a sturdy backpack neatly & easily carries all the essentials for a long day. We like OdyseaCo’s stylish Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack because it’s compact yet safely holds everything we need including textbooks, notebooks, a laptop, tablet, a water bottle, snacks, and a makeup bag with room to spare.

The Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack goes from the college classroom to the office in style

AN ODE TO THE GROWN-UP BACKPACK

Ever notice how some backpacks make an otherwise competent-appearing person look like a junior high school student or an inexperienced newbie on the job?

The Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack by OdyseaCo looks like something a responsible grown-up would own, while it still has a slimline, stylish retro-urban line to it. It looks good, so here is no need to hide it away during the day. Its’ functional design is attractive and suitable for either gender to carry.

The Montera Backpack has enough style for an adult to use, including research assistants, teaching assistants, and interns. If you’re a college student or a professional who is going to grad school at night, you’ll appreciate how efficiently everything fits into this backpack including a bottle of water, a packed dinner, and snack, your textbooks, and laptop.

USES FOR THIS PACKBACK

This Montera backpack is ideal if your work environment is not as structured as a corporate lawyer briefcase type of look, but your job still requires some polish and organization to transport work materials neatly.
The many divided compartments in this backpack are ideal for holding files, forms, documents, a laptop, and various data storage mediums, pens, pads of paper and other materials such as a person in a technology field, an artist or a teacher might carry.
The look is appealing for both men and women, as the styling and lines have a retro vintage vibe.
The sturdy canvas material also works for hiking, camping, and if you pack lightly for travel, or wish if to keep valuables and important documents on your person.

Stylish retro look that will last for years

The Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack is made of an attractive durable, thick canvas that has a stylish retro look & will last for years

Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack FEATURES

Here is a closer look at some of the features that set apart the Montera Vintage Canvas backpack:

- FRONT POCKETS: The slimmer front pocket closes securely stores your wallet, phone, passport, tickets or other essential documents.
- COMFORTABLE PADDED SHOULDER STRAPS: It has sturdy padded shoulder straps that are riveted for extra reinforcement. They distribute the weight better for less back strain and better posture while carrying the bag. The straps are adjustable to best fit your frame.

Reinforced stitching on padded shoulder straps

- LAPTOP COMPARTMENT: There is a padded inner pouch holds up to 15.6″ screen laptops or tablets with ease and a thick velcro strap to ensure the laptop stays safely in place within the bag while in transit.

Sturdy velcro strap on soft, padded laptop compartment

- SIDE WATER BOTTLE/WINE BOTTLE POCKETS: Â Two very large side pockets can hold wine bottles or a large daily water intake bottle, horizontal straps secure very tall bottles on top and bottom.

- GRAB HANDLE: It has a sturdy grab handle to lift the bag in a hurry or not carry it on your shoulders. It holds up even when the bag is full.

Grab Handle

- LARGE ZIPPERS: It has large easy to grasp zippers that withstand “overstuffing” the bag without bending or unraveling.
  Large pull zippers are easy to use and evoke a stylish retro look
- HEAVY DUTY CANVAS: The canvas is a heavy duty fabric, and the bag itself is well made with no loose pieces or loose stitching. It will easily last for years

Sturdy reinforced stitching withstands heavy textbooks & tech wares

Sturdy reinforced stitching and durable interlocking straps withstand heavy textbooks & tech wares or other gear

- SECURE with a hidden zippered pocket to transport valuable items securely. Ideal for holding cash, valuables, your keys, and medications. It also comes with two sets of interlocking click-in straps to ensure the zippers are not unzipped until you want to open the bag

Interlocking straps fit over the zippers to horizontally secure the bag

- ROOMY: It fits a jacket or sweater, a guidebook or map, snacks, and extra water.Â It is large without being cumbersome to carry. At 14″ x 18 ” x 8″ capacity there’s plenty of storage space.

Roomy backpack holds books, a laptop, water bottles and more

The sturdy grab handles & multiple compartments make it easy to find something in the bag while on the go

PUTTING THE MONTERO BAG TO THE TEST

The Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack easily held my water bottle in the outside side pocket, my 15.6″ screen laptop fits into the laptop compartment, my drawing tablet fits into another compartment. There is room for some paperwork, a sketchbook, and a notebook. I can hold a few textbooks for a night time class. There is also space for a small makeup bag for touchups, and a few snacks and a brown-bag lunch.

It’s not too heavy to carry around, and the weight distributes nicely with the reinforced nature of the leather shoulder straps. Even when I overpack the backpack, the straps don’t dig into my shoulders. I like the grab handle; it is stitched very well, making it rugged enough to withstand some abuse when I pick up my bag.

The Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack by OdyseaCo stylishly keeps holds my laptop and other daily essentials

CONCLUSION

I like the Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack for carrying around my laptop or tablet because it holds it securely in the padded compartment, yet the backpack itself is not particularly conspicuous as a laptop case. I feel more comfortable transporting my tablets, expensive wares from work, and my laptop with my data and work product on it when on-campus, at the library, or walking city blocks to my destination.

The Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack is sturdy, stylish, holds several heavy textbooks at once, securely keeps a laptop in a tidy padded compartment, and neatly holds papers and valuables all in their respective places.

Find the Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MA26PBX

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Style Chicks received the Montera Vintage Canvas 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.