Sunday, August 4, 2013

Did you miss #KBBlog5? When it’s the Fifth Year Blogging Anniversary of @KittyBradshaw, you know it’s ON in the City!

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Center (in Pink): Kitty Bradshaw, #KBBlog5 Blogaversary Event, New York City

In mid July, 150 Bloggers from around New York came together under the Studio Arte Space to network and to help Kitty Bradshaw ring in her Fifth Year of Blogging in true New York Style!  Guests were treated to cheese platters sponsored by Cabot Creamery, sparkling wine sponsored by Barefoot Wine, cupcakes by Tipsy Tasty Cup Cakes, desert shooters by The Dessert Stylist, and food sponsored by Golden Krust which included jerk chicken, beef patties, veggie patties, and rum cake.  General Motors was on hand to speak directly with bloggers and encouraged them to enter to win a chance to have a driving experience which included a GM vehicle loan for one week and a $100 gift card.  Last but not least Jaguar and Company Clothier was on hand to present the lines vintage chic designs and sample presentations of their unforgettable fragrance. 

When I met the lovely Raijean Stroud of Swa-Rai Media Group at The Niche Mommy Parenting Conference in New Orleans last year, we talked fashion, blogging and strategy, and when she put out the call on The Niche Parent (the conference has since been re-branded) Facebook Forum for someone to cover an event for her in New York City, I was happy to help. Little did I know what a Social Whirlwind this event would be! But I will tell you, I urge bloggers to join forums, networks and groups, not just the ones between bloggers and brands but with EACH OTHER! You never know when you get an invite that is not in your city that another blogger could help you out with or vice versa, pay it forward my friends, seriously, pay it forward!

Here are some event photos I captured:








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Golden Krust Bakery provided some amazing Jamaican Patties and Chicken, they were definitely a crowd pleaser!

Golden Krust Bakery, Kitty Bradshaw, #KBBlog5, Blogaversary Event, New York City, Jamaican Patties, catering
You know I had to capture a shot of this vignette of Hot Sauces and Jamaican Jerk Sauce!







GIFT BAGS:

Upon exiting, guests received gift bags filled with items from Command BrandTide PodsJaguar and CompanyDirty Dog Treat Boxes12-Fold pocket squaresPanama Jack Sun ScreenGreen and Black ChocolateEpilady USASprigsvilleApril Marinand NRelate.com rounded out the sponsors. NRelate creates plugins for bloggers looking to monetize. (Like hello, don't we all want to find creative ways to monetize?!)



CHARITY SPOTLIGHT:

During the event, Stephanie Cipriani was on hand to raise awareness for the Lower Eastside Service Center/Angel Thrift Shop.   The LESC uses the money from Angel Street Thrift Shop to fund programs benefiting individuals and families affected by Substance Abuse, HIV/AIDS and Mental Illness. (And they will pick up the donations so give them a call fellow New Yorkers please, don’t just toss stuff that would be a benefit to a family who needs it!)

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Barefoot Wine, Moscato Spumante,  #KBBlog5, New York City, Blogaversary Event

KEEPING IT BUBBLY:

Barefoot Wine kept the Moscato Spumante Popping, super refreshing on a hot muggy day in the summer in New York City during a heat wave. DJ Sean Soul created three KittyBradshaw.com 80’s music mixes for guest to enjoy that will be available for download within a couple of days on her site. We were definitely getting down on that dance floor!

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Kitty Bradshaw, #KBBlog5, Blogaversary Event, New York City - takes a moment to thank the sponsors!

My Take:

I had a blast helping to ring in her Fifth Blogaversary, Kitty was a gracious hostess in every way, and we enjoyed singing and dancing along to the music.  Plus Great Eats and Treats Too!

I am definitely thinking I should do something BIG for my next blogaversary!

Bloggers enjoying a 'selfie' moment!


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Saturday, August 3, 2013

@BestBuyMobile is more than just cellular check out my new @wearefrends #headphones #twitterpartyDJ #wearefriends



As an independent Fashion and Beauty Blogger who also has a great deal of Music Experience and Expertise, finding inspiration in an un-likely place is a rare pleasure. It's no surprise that with an online persona as "The Official #TwitterPartyDJ" that a lot of Audio Accessories are sent my way for a stamp of approval. Plainly, some of them hit the mark and get written about, others don't. I'm the first to tell you, I am not gentle on my Headphones, it's a good thing they are being built tougher!

I don't know if it's Mercury Retrograde Madness, but I'm experiencing weird behavior from a ton of tech products and appliances. I'm actually in the market for replacements for a few things right now, and while looking for one thing, I found another. I guess that is how life tends to work. It really is the journey my friends, sometimes actually making the destination as planned is the easiest way to miss things...

I had a gap between events last week and I got the chance to check out a Best Buy Mobile (I'm in the market for a new Cell Phone. My current one is super old and never plays nice with WiFi at most venues, so it's time to upgrade), and I also went to pick up an online order for a pair for Frends Headphones figuring I'd play with a few phones while I was there. As an Audiophile, it's great to know that Best Buy Mobile is more than just cellphones.

I will tell you when you go to pick up an online order at a Best Buy Mobile location they are definitely thorough, they want to make sure the person picking them up is the one who placed the order, in addition to ID they also asked for the last four digits of the credit card method of payment. The store was a bit crowded when I went so I didn't get as much of a chance as I would have liked to play with the phones, but now that I know how close that store is to some of the event venues I often find myself I will head over on another day to spend more time narrowing down what phone and plan will work best for me.

Before they bagged my order they opened the box in front of me so I could take a peek at my new headphones, and as I left the store I wanted to rip into them but I had to refrain myself as I was off to another event!



Frends headphones are actually designed specifically for women, an ultimate accessory to compliment her style while delivering premium sound. What you will notice first is the Jewelry Craftmanship. They are much like jewels for your ears! Real metals, luxury materials like sumptious, soft white leather and a collapsible design means they will fit in any clutch or even in your pocket.

Please Note: iPod is NOT included! In the box are the carrying case and headphones only

ABOUT FRENDS: (Why you'll want to make FRENDS your Friend!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Collapsible Design - These are lightweight and truly collapsible making them a dream to travel with!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - MIC & Volume Control - Listen to music or talk on the phone using the built in 3 button mic control

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Premium Acoustics - The collection has been developed and tuned by the same expert manufacturers that are responsible for Beats by Dre and Monster! They have been finely tuned for a women's ear, focusing on clarity, warmth and range rather than over-powering base. (They probably couldn't use the name 'Lady Beats' but that's a good way to think of them). There is a 40 mm driver under that 'pretty hood'

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Lifetime Warranty - I can tell you I will probably be the first one to take them up on this, stay tuned! I'm pretty tough on headphones so I'm glad they come with a Lifetime Warranty, I'll probably need it!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Eliminates Hair Snags - Unlike traditional headphones, the sealed internal headband adjustment eliminates hair snags. (Love that!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Comfortable with Earrings - In addition to not applying extra pressure for when you are wearing earrings, I have the double whammy of earrings and eyeglasses so I appreciate how well the padding molds and doesn't cause extra pressure on the side of my head.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Travel in Style - Frends Taylor Headphones are lightweight and pair metal hardware with sleek white leather

This reads: The Beauty of Sound Straight from the Runway!


My Take:

What first me threw me for a loop about these is probably what I now love the most, they are super lightweight, which is what I love about earbuds and normally favor earbuds for my daily commute, I honestly worried at first that they might be too dainty for my heavy use, but they have held up well and I haven't 'babied them'. I figure the only way I could evaluate them is to use them the way I'd use any standard pair. They get tossed in my bag carelessly when I reach my subway stop and my handbags are usually heavy and loaded because I'd rather shove everything into one big bag than carry a million little ones. So sometimes a good yank is required to get at anything that falls to the bottom, and these have held up well to the abuses I put headphones through. I do however recommend using their carrying case since they are white leather!

These are designed with iPod in mind, The remote and mic are supported only by iPod nano (4th generation and later), iPod classic (120GB and 160GB), iPod Touch (2nd generation and later), iPhone 3Gs or later and of course iPad. As the mic and remote is designed for apple products it may not be compatible with Android devices. FYI, I tested them on my Pantech Tablet which is an Android device using iTunes for Android and the sound was fine but the remote does not work with my Android device, just apple, it does say this on the box. I tend to like to 'skin' my devices, but these pair just brilliantly with my newer generation apple iPod Touch that is NOT skinned, these really are my iPod's best friend, you should definitely consider making them YOURS.

These are for true Fashionistas, totally feminine but not for the wallflower, these attract attention! Perfect music and fashion accessory but with a great deal of power under that pretty hood! I can tell you these will be on the Christmas list of Fashion Forward, Music Loving teenage girls everywhere! (They are an expensive price point, so keep the maturity level of the recipient in mind, if they are careless and lose these they would be devasted, so keep that in mind before you buy!). For all our male readers who write in asking what to get their ladies, get them THESE, trust me, they will love them! I know I do!



Get Social:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Like Best Buy on Facebook
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Like FRENDS on Facebook
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @BestBuyMobile on Twitter
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @wearefrends on Twitter be sure to use the hashtag #wearefriends
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - And for our Pin friends in the house, don't forget to follow FRENDS via Pinterest too!

10% off all FRENDS headphones using THIS COUPON (must print coupon, 1 per household), this offer is only valid at Best Buy Mobile Specialty Stores, you can find one nearest you by using the locator at www.bestbuymobile.com

I will definitely have to reach out to the folks at FRENDS and invite them to show some love to our readers, but in the meantime, don't forget to hit their social pages and tell them you saw them featured on Ascending Butterfly first! The Taylor headphones by FRENDS get the butterfly and "TwitterPartyDJ" stamp of approval.


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FTC: Disclosure: The products/services referenced have been provided at a reduced price or for free. I am a member of Best Buy's Wolf Blogger Blogging Program. All opinions are 100% my own.

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Throwback Thursday: The I met @RicardoAChavira of Desperate Housewives fame via @CatalinaMag Edition! #throwbackthursday

Well before my blogging days I got the chance to meet Ricardo Chavira of Desperate Housewives fame when he appeared on the cover of Catalina Magazine. This photo was taken in 2005!

Team Butterfly was all smiles when we met Actor Ricardo Chavira (Center) of Desperate Housewives)

Happy #ThrowbackThursday, if you posted a Throwback Thursday Photo today, please comment with your link. 

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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Wordless Wednesday: Check out what was in my #ColgateTotalMW @Influenster Box!


















I am a member of Influenster and I find that the boxes are a great way to discover new products from brands I already know and sometimes from brands I don't. I use Colgate Total Toothpaste, and was surprised when this box arrived from Influenster to learn that they have a Mouthwash for it now! If you already love the toothpaste, you will definitely love the Mouthwash too! Thanks Influenster!

Hope you enjoyed peeking inside my Influenster Box! Happy Wordless Wednesday Butterflies! We are too informal for an official linky around here, so bloggers please feel free to comment below with the link to your Wordless Wednesday post (NO Giveaways Please!) and we will be sure to pay you a visit and return the love!

Even after eating and drinking this Mouthwash provides 12 hours of protection with NO burn of alcohol, it kills 99% of germs, and that my friends is definitely something to SMILE about!

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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

#ad: @Kleenex has gone all 2.0 with 'Sneeze Shield' - Find out why you need some for Back-to-School #KleenexBTS #LatinaBloggers


ad#: This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Latina Bloggers Connect and Kleenex


Send your kids back-to-school without all their much needed supplies? ¡Que escándalo!

As a former Special Education Teacher I can tell you it's the bane of a teacher's existence when students show up un-prepared for class. It's not only annoying, it's incredibly costly, for the teacher. Most public schools don't offer a full range of classroom supplies leaving it up to the teacher to supply their own classrooms on incredibly meager salaries! And while I realize times are hard all around, and it takes a village, it is super difficult for teachers to shoulder the burden by themselves. I personally think they shouldn't have to, but that's certainly a post for another time.

What if you could make a small addition to your shopping list that would not only promote healthy kids and healthy classrooms but also help support the amazing Box Tops for Education Program, would you do it? Of course you would! Who wouldn't?

Did you know that Kleenex is the ONLY facial tissue brand that participates in Box Tops for Education? And to date, the Kleenex Brand has donated $13 million to the Box Tops for Education Program (since 2006). Box Tops Coupons are found on over 240 participating products! I can tell you that this alone makes me want to run out and stock up, I know how under-funded the schools are in my district, and I currently participate in the Box Tops for Education program and buy as many products that participate in the program as I can. If the children of today are our future, shouldn't we do all we can to ensure their success?

This year, the iconic tissue brand that has always been synonymous with Back-to-School for me both personally and professionally, gets a hi-tech makeover with 'Sneeze Shield', they are thicker and more absorbent which helps to keep wet stuff off hands, which helps to fight school germs! A single sneeze can travel 100MPH and send 100,000 germs into the air, um no thanks! But since it's best to let a sneeze happen and not so healthy for you to supress it, at least Kleenex with Sneeze Shield offers a barrier that helps keep your child, the air and the classroom a bit more germ free!

Some ideas for Back-to-School include:

In case you missed our previous Back-to-School post, many of these supplies were featured HERE

























My Take:

Supporting a brand that is supporting students, classrooms and teachers is a total no-brainer! Kleenex Wallet Packs, and the classic on the go Kleenex Everyday Tissue Packs with Sneeze Shield are the perfect size to slip into a bookbag. And since we know that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, don't wait until your child catches a cold, even if they aren't allergy prone, it's always helpful to carry Kleenex on the go!


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FTC Disclosure: This is a Sponsored Post in collaboration with Latina Bloggers Connect and Kleenex

Monday, July 29, 2013

When an @Audi A8 picks you up to take you to the #movies it's going to be EPIC! @WolverineMovie #HughMamarazzi

The Wolverine


As some of you may remember, many moons ago I worked as a film critic for a well known print publication (which shall remain nameless, to protect the innocent, namely ME). And I've done a lot of Press Screenings. In the beginning the Private Screening Rooms and Snacks were impressive (I started pretty young so often times I was the youngest journalist in the room), the Press Junkets and meeting the celebs were fun (I actually have a scrapbook with my clippings), but I think The Moms have finally finished creating a Movie Monster in me with their most recent Screening Experience!

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Check out Team Butterfly peeking out from behind the passenger side of the 2014 Audi A8!

When an Audi A8 and a driver show up at your door to take you into the city for a film screening you know it's going to be EPIC!  First of all I have to tell you that it was the smoothest ride I've ever experienced,  I love New York City, but anyone who has visited as well as locals know, there are A LOT of potholes, I mean A LOT, and while riding in the Audi A8 the very first thing I noticed was just how smooth the ride is. I know where most of the potholes are by heart and know when to brace myself (especially when I'm in a yellow cab) but this car ride was absolutely the smoothest I've ever experienced, and my driver was awesome too! I'm not sure I want to go any screening that doesn't come with Audi ride to and from my door after this!

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Team Butterfly outside AMC 25 Movie Theatre in New York City, check out the super hot 2014 Audi A8 Automobile and there is my super cool driver!

Seriously folks if you are considering a new vehicle, look no further, the 2014 Audi A8 is pure perfection! The Audi quattro all-wheel drive system is super smooth, it's LED lighting, Audi MMI touch technology, Audi MMI Navigation plus with voice control system, and absolutely gorgeous interior, make this vehicle pure perfection as far as I'm concerned! I will be dreaming of this car for quite awhile! I looked great as a passenger, but I'm thinking I'd look even better behind the wheel!

Hugh Jackman, The Wolverine, Audi A8 Automobile
Wouldn't it have been amazing if we were picked up by Hugh Jackman? (A girl can dream can't she?)

















But I digress! Despite how amazing the ride is, the true star of the show was the movie of course, The Wolverine!

Hugh Jackman, Logan, The Wolverine


Plot Summary/About:

Lured to a Japan he hasn't seen since World War II, century-old mutant Wolverine (Played by Hugh Jackman) finds himself in a shadowy realm of Yakuza and Samurai. Wolverine is pushed to his physical and emotional brink when he is forced to go on the run with a powerful industrialist's daughter (Played by Tao Okamoto) and is confronted - for the first time - with the prospect of his own death. As he struggles to re-discover the hero within himself, he must grapple with powerful foes and the ghosts of his own haunted past.

Rila Fukushima, Yukio, The Wolverine


In every movie there is a scene stealer, and for me, The Wolverine's scene stealer, is Rila Fukushima who plays Yukio who becomes a 'body guard' for Wolverine/Logan, it's an understated yet very well delivered performance!

I don't want include any spoilers, but I will tell you don't pop up when the credits start to roll, stay put and pay attention, something cool happens, but I won't tell you what, you'll just have to go check that out for yourself to find out what it is! All I can say is....the plot thickens my friends!

Hugh Jackman:

The best part of attending Screenings with The Moms is the opportunity to have a questions and answers session with stars of the movie, Hugh was very open and very down-to-earth, here is the video of his Q&A:





Here are some of my shots: (apologies butterflies they are a bit grainy, I think my camera has really had it, it died after me trying to take 4 hi-res shots which is NOT a good sign as the batteries were fully charged!)










Get Social:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow all things Wolverine on Twitter @WolverineMovie
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - "Like" The Wolverine Movie on Facebook




My Take:

This is definitely a summer must see! It's action-packed and has great visuals, there is something that has always fascinated me about Japanese culture and the scenes there are visually beautiful to watch and certainly make me want to go visit. Hugh couldn't have been nicer and the Audi A8 ride to and from the theatre was smooth and fantastic! As we were leaving we were treated to cupcakes by Baked By Melissa, they used 1,700 cupcakes and they spelled out the word 'The Wolverine' with the chocolate ones which I thought was pretty cool!

Even 'The Wolverine' can't resist cupcakes, NOM! NOM! NOM!


Butterflies, The Wolverine is a definite 'TICKET', once you've seen it, come back here and let us know what you thought!

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FTC Disclosure: This is NOT a Sponsored Post, no monetary compensation has been received in exchange for our event recap coverage. We were provided with Roundtrip Transportation to and from the Theatre compliments of Audi. We were provided with a private screening experience courtesy of The Moms. All opinions are 100% my own. See our full disclosure policy for any questions.

Thursday, July 25, 2013

We interrupt your summer to tell you that it's almost time for BACK TO SCHOOL! #StaplesHasIt + @NickCannon & a #Giveaway too!

#StaplesHasIt


I know the thought of Back to School will send all your child's hairs to stand on end, but doing all your shopping at the very last minute, will do the same to your wallet! Did you know that the bulk of a student's shopping budget is actually in 'tech' products now? And not every back to school shopping retailer can offer a wide range of school supplies AND technology products too at affordable prices that won't break the bank!

I recently attended a Back-to-School event where we got one resounding message loud and clear STAPLES HAS IT, or in this new age of speaking in hashtags: #StaplesHasIt

Back-to-School Made Easy with the Newest Trends

For the 2013 Back-to-School Shopping Season, Staples is offering an expanded assortment of fashionable and super functional must-have supplies, that will make going to back to class more fun! To help families save money on those must-have supplies the popular Back-to-School Savings Pass is back this year which gives you a 15 percent discount on supplies! Remember you can only purchase the pass through August 31st, and it's valid through September 21st which is great, because sometimes despite our best efforts we end up having to make multiple trips to the store for supply runs anyway! The pass costs $10, but if even if you have only one tech item on your list the 15% discount will help ensure that the cost of the savings pass pays for itself!

Some trends you'll spot at Staples this season include:

Neon Sharpies








Neon - Get into the groove will cool and bold hues, Neon Sharpies or the Quilted Collection of Zipper Binders, Pencil Pouches, Tablet Cases and Clipboards!





Exclusive Patterns and Designs - Let's face it, individual expression is what it's all about, and Staples offers unique designs on products like the Staples BETTER binders, sticky notes and index card holders. One of my favorites are the ARC notebooks that offer a customizable cover that you can change whenever you get bored or want to mix things up! (for me it's like the notebook equivalent of swapping out your desktop wallpaper!)







Twinkle, Twinkle - The Glo-Lite Collection lights up when pushed and includes staplers, rulers and dry-erase boards. The Fiber Optic Pencil Pouches which are Exclusive to Staples, twinkle with designs that include shoe, piano and paisley. The Magnetic Motion Sensor Locker Chandelier with seven LED lights, the exclusive Glo-Lite Magnetic Pencil Bin, glitter rugs, Twinkle Scissors and magnetic wallpaper will help students spruce up their space and stand out in style.


Tech You Can Touch - The Acer Aspire Touch Laptop and new tablets like the HP Slate with Beats, Samsung Galaxy II, Samsung Note 8.0, Google Nexus 7 or the Kindle Fire HD help kids stay connected online both in and out of the classroom. (Again that savings pass will come in handy if you plan to purchase any tech for Back-to-School). And of course you need a cool case to protect your new touch device, how about a Zebra Print Tablet Case by Jansport? (pictured above)


Non Basic Basics -  I fell in love with the new, bendable Staples Flexible Calculator, and the Scotch Magic Chameleon Tape Dispenser which changes color when touched! (pictured above)







Lunchtime = Funtime - The Fit and Fresh 14 Piece Healthy Lunch Set features perfectly proportioned containers with ice packs that snap into the lids! Cool It! Ice Packs will keep the chill in any lunch bag or box. Or enjoy the updated classic LEGO Lunch Box. (all are pictured above)

Celebrity Surprise:

Staples surprised us all when Nick Cannon and AJ from Extra payed a visit to promote his Designer N-Tune headphones produced by Monster!

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I was there! Here is a picture of Nick giving me, 'The Official #TwitterPartyDJ' my new Monster NCredible N-Tune On-Ear Headphones (Black):

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Left: Tracy, Founder, Butterfly-in-Chief, Ascending Butterfly, Right: Nick Cannon

Here is a picture of AJ Calloway from Extra Television, interviewing Nick Cannon, he asked him about his new N-Tune headphones as well as how it was working with Amanda Bynes!




Here is a picture of me and AJ from Extra TV, he just loves bloggers!

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Right: AJ from Extra TV, Left: Tracy from Ascending Butterfly


Staples Gives Back:

Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and Staples, Inc have teamed up with teen actor Jake T. Austin for the 6th annual Staples for Students national school supply drive to help kids get the tools they need to be successful in school and achieve great futures!




There are THREE ways YOU can HELP!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Give $1 at checkout - Donate $1 at any Staples register from June 30 - September 28

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Share to Give - Visit Staples for Students on Facebook and they will donate $1 for every share starting July 15th! Isn't that awesome?

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Donate Supplies -  Drop off donated supplies at your local Staples August 11-17th (Just make sure it's not the stuff you pilfered from the office, LOL)

My Take:

As a tech enthusiast I know the Savings Pass will definitely pay for itself! It's been awesome having the opportunity to attend Staples Preview Events, they always present something unique, and their events are always fun, but I will admit I didn't expect the celebrity surprise this time, and Nick couldn't have been more down to earth. I can see why he is so excited about his latest collaboration, Monster produces quality audio accessories and better still they really stand behind them (which I can personally attest to, when my Monster Vivienne Tam Butterfly Headphones died way before they should have, Monster took the time to make it right and send me a replacement, which is not just good customer service, it means they really stand behind the product!). Nick took the time out of his day, to present each and every single one of us with our headphones and to take pictures. He was super approachable and I definitely wish this latest venture of Nick's great success!

YOUR Chance to WIN:

Check out the #StaplesHasIt Photobomb Giveaway - Every Tuesday you can enter the #StaplesHasIt Photobomb Giveaway by submitting a caption for a chance to win a tablet and a Savings Pass! You can enter via Facebook or by following @Staples via twitter and tweeting your caption to the photo of the week! (Hint: That Cool Tape Dispenser I Posted the Picture of above? it just might be in this week's giveaway, so get those creative juices flowing and head on over for your chance to win!)

Have you started your Back-to-School Shopping Yet? What is on your shopping list for this year Butterflies?

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FTC Disclosure: We were provided with the opportunity to learn of Staples Back-toSchool Products at a Digital Press Preview Event, we got to meet Nick Cannon and were supplied with the N-Tune headphones  and a gift bag with an assortment of products to facilitate our review, no monetary compensation has been received in exchange for our event recap coverage. All opinions are 100% my own. See our full disclosure policy for any questions.

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

New & HOT in #Audio: Headphones that FLIP to powerful SPEAKERS - FlipsAudio™ #solo2social reviewed by the #TwitterPartyDJ

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What is the soundtrack of your life?

I normally save my question and my call to action and reserve it for the end of my post, but this time it just seemed so fitting for it to go first! I'll bet there is a song that represents major moments of your life, your first dance, prom, wedding and more. 

or maybe you are like me and there is always a running soundtrack in your head.

Have you ever wished you could share that soundtrack in real time? Now, with a simple flip you can! 

How Flips Works:

Just thought I'd share this video produced by Flips so you can see how easy it is to go from 'solo' listening, to 'social' sharing of your music (I'll try to do a Vine or quick video of my own when I get more caught up!):



It's literally that easy!

You can use them like regular headphones for solo listening, or you can charge them (they have a Lithium Ion Battery that is USB recharge-able) and then flip them and use them as you would any portable speaker!

PROs:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Portable Speakers and Headphones all-in-one! They are lightweight, portable and convenient to use!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Memory Foam Padded Earpiece that is comfortable and if you wear glasses or earrings they don't press them into your head!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - They are compatible with any 3.5 millimeter audio jack which is the standard size on most portable devices including tablets, smart phones, iPods etc.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Comes with Protective Carrying Case

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - If you buy them directly from FlipsAudio, you get free shipping if you buy multiple units in the same order! (So if you have a pal that was looking into these, maybe you can guys can put the order in together and save on the shipping!)

CONs:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Of course Lithium Ion has it's Pros as well as Cons, if it's not fully charged you aren't going to get a lot of time when you are in Share mode, on a full charge it will give you 3 hours.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - I did notice that it has a bit higher treble than most people are probably used to with standard headphones (probably because it's a Speaker as well as headphones, so you may have to adjust your device's treble settings to get a more 'even' sound.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - For now, the color choices are a bit narrow, All White with Red Accents (which is the color I selected) or All Black with Lime Accents (my fellow Alienware Computer Enthusiasts are going to love that color scheme! But since most of my headphones and earbuds are actually Black like the typical New Yorker I am, I went with white this time around.)

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Get Social:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - "Like' FlipsAudioUSA on Facebook
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @FlipsAudio on Twitter
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Subscribe to the FlipsAudio YouTube Channel

My Take:

Butterflies you all know that I went into headphones kicking and screaming because I have always preferred earbuds. I am an eyeglass wearer and I also wear pierced earrings which makes headphones a pain for me, I can tell you after extended hours of use with these they do NOT hurt my ears or push my eyeglasses or sunglasses or earrings into the side of my head. No Marks, means happy butterfly! I am very happy with the sound as a speaker and as headphones as well. I do have a 'good ear' when it comes to audio so it was hard at first getting used the higher treble capture with these, but I've adjusted my settings and once I did that I found that these really do deliver a quality audio experience across various Musical Genres. I have a very eclectic collection of music (but then again what 'DJ' doesn't?), and despite their bigger profile in my handbag, I have found myself reaching for them all the time (BTW, I love the protective case that comes with these!). They are delivering big price sound that allows you to easily share the beat at a price that won't break the bank. One of the highest ratings I can give with me having a background in music and studios and being a blogger is this 'Would you re-buy them if something went wrong?' and the answer is definitely a re-sounding yes! I of course hope they last a long time (and a long time for me is relative and is WAY different than the average mainstream user) but if I lost them I would re-buy them!

My apologies dear butterflies I was not able to arrange for a giveaway with these this time around, but please visit FlipsAudio on their Social Channels and let them know you saw them reviewed here and would love a giveaway, I'm sure your enthusiasm would help sway 'The-Powers-That-Be' over at FlipsAudio! J


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FTC Disclosure: We were provided with the FlipsAudio #solo2social headphones to facilitate our review, no monetary compensation has been received in exchange for our review. All opinions are 100% my own. See our full disclosure policy for any questions.