This one's for you, DC couples! Yesterday, the Supreme Court determined it would not block DC's gay marriage law and today is the first day same-sex couples can apply for a license. So all of you planning on gettin' hitched and looking for some unique... [More]
Ralph Lauren has created a special polo shirt to help those in Haiti. The Haiti Relief Polo Shirt ($98) is a limited-edition polo shirt, which supports the Haitian relief efforts. This polo has a slim, skinny fit from breathable cotton mesh and is finished with... [More]
The tragedy of the Haitian earthquake has dominated the news this week, with potentially hundreds of thousands dead or missing and the capital of Port-au-Prince essentially demolished. Unless you work for a relief organization, you probably have no way to go in person to help... [More]
'09 was a rough year, but we can see a light on the horizon: The economy is slowly but surely picking itself up off the floor and dusting itself off, people are tentatively tiptoeing into stores again, and no one seems to be buying Chris... [More]
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2009 was an interesting year... The first African-American was elected president, Jon and Kate split up, Michael Jackson passed away, and the hottest toy of the year was a (possibly lead-laced) electronic hamster (We Americans are nothing if not practical.). Looking back on '09, we've... [More]
Chocolate, chocolate everywhere, On my face and in my hair. In my ears and up my nose, Stuck on all my favourite clothes. I love chocolate, can you tell? Sometimes I don't feel so well! I even see it when I sleep, I count chocolates... [More]
We just found out that Jon Gosselin is being sued by TLC for breach of contract, and we wanted to help a brother out. No sane defense lawyer is going to want to touch his case, so we're giving him Represent Yourself in Court: How... [More]
Inspired by the memory of breaking the dress code conformity of Catholic school as a child with whatever accessories she could get her hands on and a desire to give back where she knew there was a need, Sheena Matheiken started The Uniform Project. Everyday,... [More]
Hey there, faithful OB-ers! You may have noticed that we recently enabled comments on all of our posts. The usual rules will apply: feel free to be your snarky, witty, fabulous selves, but don't be mean. Be sure to keep an eye out for the... [More]
Whoomp, there (she) is! Melissa Richter is the winner of the Mix(MyGranola) $25 gift card giveaway! Looks like she'll be noshing away on her custom mix, which she would make "Sweet, salty and tangy! Add some Goji berries and flax seed for a little extra... [More]
We'd be eternally grateful if you'd take a minute and fill out this quick and easy survey for us. As you know, Outblush is free (unlike all the print mags you read) and is supported completely by sponsors. This survey will help tell us who... [More]
As this will be our last day posting on Outblush until after New Year's, we wanted to quickly thank all of our loyal readers. You guys have really made our first year special. We wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you. We also want... [More]
We're huge fans of FX's Nip/Tuck and Rescue Me. So when we started seeing promos for Dirt, a new drama that stars Courtney Cox as a seedy tabloid editor, we were super excited. But we were even more thrilled when the folks at FX... [More]
We just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, and say thanks to all of our wonderful readers and site sponsors. We hope your day is full of food, family, and fun. And as little football as possible. We'll see you on Monday. Don't forget... [More]
We're excited to announce the launch of The Bargainist, a new site that will bring you all of the hottest deals and coupons on everything from fashion and beauty items to home furnishings and gadgets. Written by the team that brought you Uncrate and Outblush,... [More]
Girls, we're trying to spread the word about Outblush and need your help! We've set up an easy page where you can quickly send your friends an email telling them about this here site of ours. Just put in your name and email address and... [More]
We just wanted to thank all of our great sponsors that we've had recently. Keeping Outblush free to read this month are Charles & Marie, Sweet Tooth Designs, 2Modern, and Uncommon Goods. If your company would like to sponsor Outblush, be sure to get in... [More]
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In response to yesterday's personal shopper for cute bags for 14" laptops, Amy J wrote in to ask for ones for those of you with bigger laptops, i.e. 17+ inches, because "The only bags in that size are stupid black manly ones."Ugh, we know. Here ya go, Amy J!
You can always try a Mozi Waratah Laptop Sleeve ($55, #1 in pic) and pop it into any old bag or tote bag. Mozi sleeves come in a bunch of pretty prints and in sizes for a lot of laptops.
Okay, yes, this Riku Laptop Bag ($95, #2) is black, but we don't think it's manly. In fact, we're kinda digging the anime-inspired Swiss design.
Classic more your thing? Choose a Franklin Covey Alyssa Laptop Bag ($169, #3) in green or black.
For earthier styles, we love this Grainne 17" Messenger Bag from J'Tote ($195, #4). It features leaser-cut leather engraving and lots of interior pockets.
Finally, just because it's a)cute and b)red, we're digging on Kajsa Rydberg's Red Rose 17" Laptop Bag made strikingly strong with embroidered neoprene ($85). Very chic.
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