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Brenthaven Armor Case | Holiday Gift Guide

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the brenthaven armor case from a side view

If you’re looking to keep your phone pristine, this is not the case for you. However, if you’re into lightweight and low-profile, the Brenthaven Armor Case will protect your phone from impact without being obtrusive or heavy. The case is made of aircraft grade aluminum alloy and weighs .4 lbs.

This style of case is called a bumper case because it only covers the edges of your phone. When it comes to cases, I’m all for thin and lightweight, so this one is great for me. Just note that it’s easy to pick up scratches (especially if you like to just toss your phone into your bag) because the front and back glass are left completely exposed when this case is on.

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Skinny Jeans and a Trench Coat | Outfits

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Club Monaco trench coat and Pilcro Anthropologie skinny jeans

Dear Francy,

I am known to wear some skinny jeans now and then, although generally I don’t wear pants often. They never seem to fit right. These Pilcro jeans from Anthropologie come close, but they’re definitely too small in some places and too loose in others. If only eShakti made pants, right?

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Nail Rock Nail Wraps | Beauty

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Nail Rock Nail Wraps in black and gold. Full kit includes nail decals, nail polish remover wipe, mini nail file and orangewood stick.

Dear Laura,

I’ve been holding on to these Nail Rock Nail Wraps for a while because they’re pretty bold. I tend to go for simple as I don’t do nail art– can’t ever get it to turn out. Also, I’m impatient. Stripes are about all I handle when it comes to time and difficulty. Nail decals are great for me because they already have fun designs and they’re easy to use.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Review | Tech

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easy readability on twitter on the samsung galaxy note 3

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 belongs to that class of devices that straddles the line between phone and tablet. While it dwarfs average-sized smartphones, its 5.7 inch display compares well with my 7 inch 2012 Kindle Fire HD. Color and contrast render beautifully in Instagram, but the Flipboard user experience in particular is really fantastic. Amazing readability. …

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Fall Fashion: Neutrals

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fall fashion neutral outfit

Dear Christine,

The neutral trend is one of my favorites this fall, especially the camel/black and tan/black combinations. And I think I’m going to like them even more in spring’s interesting shapes and leather combinations. …

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Introducing BFF by ANN INC. | Apps

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of ANN INC. CAREERS. All opinions are 100% mine.

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BFF (Best Foot Forward) is a new resource for women by ANN INC., creator of the Ann Taylor and LOFT brands. The app includes behind the scenes videos, inspirational quotes, interviews with ANN INC. employees and more.

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Fall Fashion: Burgundy and Black

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fall fashion eshakti fit and flare dress

Dear Katha,

It hasn’t been such a good season for the leaves this year. It seems that most of them just turned brown and there are only a few yellow ones. I’ve hardly seen any red at all. At least my dress is reddish, although it appears slightly lighter in color in photos.

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graze nibblebox Subscription Snack Box Review

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graze subscription snack box

I’ve been waiting a very long time to try graze. I first heard of the company back when it was launched in the U.K. and only recently got access to the U.S. version, which is by invitation only.

For $6/box, graze will send you four individually packaged snack mixes based on how you rate the snacks on their website. Delivery options for everyone include receiving a box every two weeks or every month, although in some areas you can get a box every week (I do). …

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Fall Jacket Weather | Outfits

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fashion blogger outfit forever 21 military inspired jacket, ikat dress and tall boots

Dear Christine,

It can no longer be avoided– fall jacket weather is definitely here to stay. I’m not totally giving in to winter yet, though. No tights until December! I’ll have made it three years in a row if I make it to December without wearing tights this year.

I’m going for it. It held in the 60s and 70s until recently, so hopefully it won’t be freezing immediately. If not, I’ll just have to wear… pants. Shocking, I know. …

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