What a novel idea!

Photos: Twelve South

When you purchase a MacBook, it kind of feels like you had a baby and will do anything you can to protect it...while I have never had a baby, I think that proud feeling & excitement is there nonetheless. My PowerBook is now 5 years old and the only tell that it's not new is a few scuffs & dents on the top of it (heartbreaking).

While a do have a neoprene case & like to make it my own by throwing some buttons on it, it just doesn't seem like it would really protect 'my baby' if I dropped it; which is why the hardcover on this vintage book inspired case has everything I have been looking for. Every one of BookBook's vintage literature cases are distressed to be unique and will be sure to be a conversation piece.

The $75-99 price tag IS a little steep, but is a great investment for something so dear to you. To get yours, visit the Twelve South website and make the crucial decision of ordering in either red or black.

The Legacy continues

Alexander McQueen Cruise 2011

When it was announced that the Alexander McQueen brand was going to continue after his untimely death, I was unsure how his vision could be produced through a different creative director. Well, Sara Burton has created a promising first collection with McQueen's Cruise 2011 line. The colorful prints, perfectly tailored pieces and boldly structured dresses show that this brand will continue to be a powerhouse in the industry. Bravo!

The Rachel Zoe Project

A teaser of the season 3 of the Rachel Zoe Project is online & creating quite a buzz!!  If you are a die hard fan, as am I, you already know that Taylor has left the Zoe nest & spread her wings to style on her own (I hear she was behind Kate Beckinsale's fantastic couture gowns at Caanes).  Now, love or hate her (I love her), her style & one-liners gave the show a great balance from Rachel's other assistant, Brad. I truly adore him too, but I can't grasp the idea of the episodes being full of "I die" and his crazy antics.

When you watch the trailer, you will undoubtedly hear Rachel's straightforward & bitter "The last thing I want to hear is something good about Taylor" to Brad's mention of her styling for the Golden Globes.  OUCH!  It appears that the rumors of Taylor stealing from Rachel's fashion closet were confirmed by Zoe in a recent interview with WWD and she still has some hard feelings pent up.  Whatever the case may be, I find it a little dis-heartening that Zoe is so straight forward with her snyde remarks in front of the cameras. Kudos to Taylor for not joining in on this now unfortuantely public drama.

20 Worst (and most disgusting) beverages in America

Photo: ShareitFitness.com

Imagine sitting down and eating 68 strips of greasy bacon-nauseating, right? Well, if you are a fan of the #1 beverage on this list, the Dairy Queen PB&C 'smoothie', that is exactly what you are doing.

The amount of sugar in the drinks on this list are shocking!! Sugar equivalent to 16 eclairs? 12 Bavarian Kreme doughnuts? 8.5 scoops of ice cream? Water that has the same sugar as 2 chocolate eclair bars? It's really outstanding how much sugar is in our local grocer's aisles & chain stores. I don't know about you, but I now understand even more why America is so obese/diabetic and why Jamie Oliver is on his food revolution.

For the complete list (make sure you have an empty stomach) and great alternatives with significantly less toxins, visit ShareitFitness.com