Recession Chic: 10 Must-Have Messenger Bags Under $75!
by Alex Gambardella
Jan 12, 2010 10:18 AM PST
If your lengthy list of resolutions has so far only amounted to a big 2010 FAIL, it may not be entirely your fault. Sometimes when you get too ambitious with your start-of-the-year goals, your plans can contradict each other. For example, it's hard to spend more quality time with your family while still leaving sufficient time for the gym. And it's nearly impossible to be stylish, stay organized, and keep yourself on a budget all at the same time. Or is it? I'm here to let you know that you can confidently throw that beat-up old backpack in the trash -- there are more fashionable alternatives for staying neat and organized on the go for work or school. Keep your laptop safe and close at hand with a messenger bag from Target (only $24.99!), or if you'd prefer something a little more versatile, this messenger backpack from Urban Outfitters can be used for anything from school to a celebratory post-work happy hour (yes, you can still go out on a budget too!). Browse the slideshow for more of my favorite cute carry-alls at recession-friendly costs!
Resolve To Get Organized In 2010 With Personal Organizers & Planners!
by Alex Gambardella
Jan 5, 2010 2:18 PM PST
One quick glance at my desk at home and it's painfully clear that one of my New Year's resolutions is to get organized. And sure, it's easy to get motivated when it's only the first week of January and I'm still in "fresh start" mode, but once the laziness kicks in it's going to be a serious struggle to avoid reverting back to my old disheveled ways. That's why I'm on the prowl for stylish ways to keep me efficient for 2010 -- messenger bags, laptop cases, agendas, etc. After all, what better motivation to stay tidy than a brand new bag? And even if your list of resolutions is too long to include staying orderly (or maybe you're already enough of a neat freak already), these picks are still practical additions to anyone's shopping list. Check out the slideshow for my favorite get-organized buys for a neat-and-tidy new year!
