I recently found out about these amazing cross-body iPhone cases from Cara Van Brocklin’s instagram and immediately ordered this one from Amazon. The accessory is part case, part cross-body bag and I can’t tell you what a game-changer it has been over the past three weeks since arriving at our door. It’s a sleek, slim leather case that also has a snapback pocket for any cards you want to keep handy while on the move. The best part? The case has a detachable cross-body strap that allows you to keep your phone at-the-ready without always having to be in your hand. When I’m at home or at my desk, I easily remove the cross-body strap and it’s just like holding your phone in any sleek case. However, when I’m on-the-go, the cross-body strap is indescribably wonderful. I have my phone immediately available (not shoved into a handbag) but don’t have to hold it in my hand. I can’t tell you how convenient this was while traveling—both in and out of Charleston but also just while exploring the city and hopping in and out of ubers. It’s also just incredibly convenient to have both hands free of my iPhone when out to drinks or during the day running from meeting to meeting. As mentioned, I bought this one from Amazon, but they also sell a ton of other styles at Nordstrom as well. Easily one of the best purchases I’ve made lately and it doesn’t hurt that they look really chic as well.
My New iPhone Case Obsession
The closer we get to the holidays, the more you need gift guides that tell it like it is. That’s certainly been my goal with each guide this week, so a huge thank you to everyone who sent in such fantastic recommendations. If you haven’t checked them all out, be sure to peruse my gift guides for Home & Kitchen, Tech Gadgets, Travel and Outside The Box. Each contains my top gift ideas along with the best gift ideas submitted by all of you last week on instastories!
Rounding out the series today is the ultimate gift list for items that are affordable, but won’t elicit any less excitement from the recipient. In fact, when people scream “There’s no way you got this for Under $100!” at your holiday gift exchange, be ready to channel your inner Elle Woods: What, like it’s hard? If you’re looking for a great gift, and you have a spend ballpark in mind, keep reading. Below are the best budget-friendly gifts, and it’s all feeling very fresh for 2018. Yes, himalayan pink salt shaved tableside was cute, but it’s been done. Let’s see what new gifting magic we can make this year for $100 or less.