Remember back in February when my laptop was on the fritz? Well, it bit the dust. It technically still works but it was not working for me anymore. The battery no longer held a charge and I watched that rainbow spinning wheel of doom one too many times. I was really hoping my little laptop could hang in there until the four year mark, but, alas, it was time to upgrade.
I got the new version of the same laptop, 13 inch Macbook Pro, maxed out on ram. It was a big week for purchases at the Apple store for me because I surprised my mom with a Macbook Air for Mother’s Day slash her birthday.
Even if a new laptop isn’t on your to-do list, maybe it’s time to upgrade your laptop sleeve. Guys. I had the same pink laptop sleeve that I got back in 2008, a week after my high school graduation. I guess because I’ve had it for so long I didn’t really notice how gross it got. It wasn’t so much light pink anymore as it was a dusty grey. Yuck! Barrington Gifts gave me this leather laptop sleeve while I was in Dallas. Not only is it cleaner and sleeker than my pink one, it’s so much more grown up looking. About time!
o.m.g That Vera sleeve and the Barrington ones are so so cute. I really do need to invest in a sleeve but so many cute choices haha. #Firstworldproblems
I love the Barrington and the Kate Spade ones! I'm about to get a new laptop for college, so I'll definitely need an adorable laptop sleeve to match. I'm stuck between a macbook and a PC right now though! It seems like macs are the crowd favorite, but I just can't decide.
My laptop fizzled out during finals week this semester. After five and a half years of being a faithful Dell user, I upgraded to a Macbook. I. AM. IN. LOVE. I was secretly hoping that you would do another post on laptop sleeves because I have been searching for the perfect one!
I'm at the same point with my laptop. It's 5 and a half years old and even though it works, I'm so frustrated with the spinning wheel of death and the lack of battery charge. So I'm getting a new one, and might treat myself to a new case too. Anything by Kate Spade wins in my book. x
These are really cute! I When I got my new Macbook Pro for Christmas I bought the Tory Burch York tote so I could easily transport my laptop and still have a padded space for it.
I need a new laptop sleeve but for some reason I am SO sentimental about getting rid of my old one. It's the silliest thing to be sentimental about though!
Aww such cute sleeves! Mine is a sturdy one from Herschel and while it's a bit plain, it's really durable and too cute! xx, Mikkaela The Southwestern Prepster
🎧 Five 5-Star Audiobooks I Listened to This Year ✨
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This year, I listened to some incredible audiobooks, but these five stood out as absolute favorites:
📚 A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith: A beautifully written coming-of-age classic. I didn’t want it to end and could absolutely see myself re-listening in a few years.
📚 None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell: A psychological thriller with unreliable narrators that kept me guessing the whole way through.
📚 Such a Bad Influence by Olivia Muenter: Part mystery, part family drama—flawed characters, a gripping storyline, and a chef’s kiss ending.
📚 All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker: A masterpiece of storytelling that starts as a serial killer mystery and evolves into something much bigger.
📚 Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors: A stunning exploration of sisterhood, grief, and imperfect people. The ending left me in tears (happy ones!).
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Holding on for dear life this December ❤️ I have had SO MANY conversations this week with my friends near and far and we are *all* struggling. I have to say, just knowing it’s not just me feeling the pressure of “end of year-holiday magic- cold/flu/stomach bug season-darkest days of the year,” has made it a little easier to handle. Don’t forget to take care of yourself, too 😮💨 (Telling myself this because I could use the reminder too!)
If I hadn’t already mailed our Christmas cards*, I would be ordering a reprint because this first photo is IT. ⭐️💂🏻♀️
*Actually only half because for some reason, I didn’t order enough? Our list must have grown over the past year or I just underestimated how many people were on it! I had to order more so the second half will be going out later whoops!!
Traded in my mom jeans for a @jcrew tuxedo this holiday season! Whether you’re dressing up, getting cozy, or picking out a gift for someone special, J. Crew has you covered! #injcrew #sponsored
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
o.m.g That Vera sleeve and the Barrington ones are so so cute. I really do need to invest in a sleeve but so many cute choices haha. #Firstworldproblems
-alex
skyscrapers & palm trees
I love the Barrington and the Kate Spade ones! I'm about to get a new laptop for college, so I'll definitely need an adorable laptop sleeve to match. I'm stuck between a macbook and a PC right now though! It seems like macs are the crowd favorite, but I just can't decide.
xx
Caitlin | Your Typical Prep
My laptop fizzled out during finals week this semester. After five and a half years of being a faithful Dell user, I upgraded to a Macbook. I. AM. IN. LOVE. I was secretly hoping that you would do another post on laptop sleeves because I have been searching for the perfect one!
Love the Kate Spade laptop sleeve!
-Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com
Wow, your current laptop sleeve is SO sleek. Love it!
Maria | http://www.mariaefischer.com
I have the "eat cake for breakfast" case and I get soooo many compliments on it!
Kate | http://www.thediscountprepster.com
Leather sleeve… pardon me while I drool at the thought.
Roxi – http://www.persianfrenchie.blogspot.com
I'm at the same point with my laptop. It's 5 and a half years old and even though it works, I'm so frustrated with the spinning wheel of death and the lack of battery charge. So I'm getting a new one, and might treat myself to a new case too. Anything by Kate Spade wins in my book. x
Girl for Granted
These are really cute! I When I got my new Macbook Pro for Christmas I bought the Tory Burch York tote so I could easily transport my laptop and still have a padded space for it.
Her Heartland Soul
http://herheartlandsoul.com
I need a new laptop sleeve but for some reason I am SO sentimental about getting rid of my old one. It's the silliest thing to be sentimental about though!
Aww such cute sleeves! Mine is a sturdy one from Herschel and while it's a bit plain, it's really durable and too cute!
xx, Mikkaela
The Southwestern Prepster