The age of technology is upon us, and the girls want to play, too!   But why should we compromise our feminity for the sake of functionality?  No doubt about it, it's a woman's world out there, just ask any man.  So why in the world all the hot new products on the shelves are so incredibly dull and boring looking, well your guess is as good as mine. 

For years now I've worked in the IT field, with men & their gadgets.  I grew up in a house full of boys.  I'm used to being one of the only girls, and rather than becoming a tomboy, it's always made me feel even more like a lady.  One look at me and you can tell, I'm a girly girl.  I like cats, shopping, make-up, shoes, shiny things, and of course, the color pink.  However, I also understand the mentality of a man.  'Functionality over appearance', 'Who cares what it looks like, as long as it works', 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it', right?   I get it.  Along the same lines of "you don't need to put on make-up to go to the movies - it's going to be dark in there anyway, no one will see you!"  But can we try just a little here?  I'm not talking bows & glitter, either (although I might prefer a pink hard drive over a grey one...)

Case in point - Bravo, Motorola!  When it came time to upgrade my cell phone last fall, I opted for the Hot Pink SLVR rather than the mundane silver or black.  Everytime I answer my phone, it's a little burst of sunshine in my day.  And it sure makes it a lot easier to find in this monster of a handbag, too.  Cell phones and mp3 players are probably the one area of technology that are finally "getting it."  Brand names aside, virtually anyone can find a variety of colors & styles to suit their personality. 

Around here, I need all the sunshine I can get.  It's a pure joy working at Tom's Hardware Guide, as any techno buff would imagine.  But the scenery?  It's looking grim.   Stacks & stacks of boxy grey and black objects. 

So no matter who you are or what you're into, a little bit of color never hurt anyone.  And if that color so happens to be pink?  Hats off to you, my good man!  Variety is the spice of life...

Everyone remembers that one episode of Seinfeld where they all get lost in the parking garage and can't remember where they parked the car. Sure would have been handy to have one of these little guys: What is that little doohickey? It's Sony's Voice Plus All-In-One Digital Voice Recorder Solution.  I may only be 24, but my memory is already fading.  This would be pretty darn useful for remembering where I parked my car, directions, or a recipe. The little USB-powered guy not only serves as an mp3 player, complete with headphones, and a 256MB Flash Drive, but records up to 20 hours of audio. So the next time you're pretending to be listening (but really sleeping) to one of your boss' lengthy meetings slash lectures..... bingo. All that and it tells the time. What else could you ask for? The color is pretty, too, which is reason enough for me!

I love my iPod, but the earphones that came with it - not so cute.  My first pair are so worn down, you can't even tell which one is right and which one is left (but does it even matter?).  Regardless, it's time to upgrade.

These ear buds are sexy enough to spice up even the ugliest of mp3 players.

V-moda remix m-class ear buds come in a variety of metallic colors and a 'cable wrap' to control unruly earphone cords.

Shuga Buds ear buds are adorned with genuine Swarovski crystals, and even make matching iPod cases with the same crystals.  As they say - Bling Bling - for everything!

Both brands retail for about $50.