Prissy Girl's Guide to Go Go Gadgets 2012

Prissy Girl's Guide to Gadgets 2012



Who needs electronics?



            My closest friends wouldn’t describe me as a gadgety person. In the last 10 years I have had two phones and the same old laptop since high school. My boyfriend, on the other hand, has been the happy owner of two lap tops, a tablet, and a few smart phones in the last three years. Maybe it’s because secretly (or overtly) every man wishes they were Batman or James Bond taking out villains, bedding women and doing super spy stuff. Then reality jerks them back only to tell them "Hey. You're not an orphan billionaire."

 

Leg up.

Fight scenes and storylines aside, James Bond and Batman are badass because these tormented fellows have been portrayed as superheroes by the likes of Sean Connery, Val Kilmer, Pierce Brosnan, George Clooney, Daniel Craig and Christian Bale. Whether it’s a 3 piece suit or bat costume, sexy is sexy. To help us Prissy Girls get a leg up on gadgets and the men who buy them, here is a top ten list of gadgets for 2012.

(Side note: Because computers, smart phones, ebooks, and apple products are so in our face, I've decided to not include them and go a bit more quirky route).

 

That's right. It even pulls my finger.

 #1 Motorola Motoactv

            I enjoy running. Nothing says good morning like the sound of crunching sand and leaves under my feet as the sun slowly wakes up over the horizon. Because I love running, the Motorola Motoactv speaks to me (imagine the voice of the Kool-Aid pitcher with a bit of Peter-Pan). This awesome piece of workout attire provides tunes and blue tooth capabilities on my arm, which means that I can keep my cell phone and iPod at home without feeling naked or like I can’t get in touch with someone if I need to. Along with playing tunes and recommending playlists, this grandiose timepiece tracks your physical fitness goals. Which is awesome when I want to feel bad about my progress. Sure it’s large and in your face, but I wouldn’t wear it on a date or to a company dinner. It’s water proof and sweat resistance nature further solidifies this technical nugget as a must have for the fitness conscious Prissy Girl.

That was a good drum break.

#2 Turntable ION iLP (a not so dead conveyor)

If you live life according to Beck, having two turntables and a microphone is where its at. And honestly, I have to agree. Because of the turntable we have been able to produce synthesizers, baselines and even further advances in musical technology that I have yet to discover. Besides, about 99.2% of people think music sounds better on vinyl (I totally made up that figure, but it sounds good). This featured ION iLP, combines old with the new allowing you to convert vinyl to your iPod. Perhaps one of the few versatile electronics that actually works with Apple products. In that spirit, click the link for a few modern twists on the classic turntables for the musically gifted Prissy Girl.

Don't know why I'm adding a caption. The sticker says it all.

#3 Camelbak All Clear

I have an old school Camelbak with a hose leading from a pouch and delivers delicious liquid into my pie hole to quench my thirst.  This camelback has been with me on many adventures and nights out (camelbaks are awesome for pre-gaming). With this in mind, it hurts to think of upgrading it to the totally awesome purification water bottle. This Camelbak All Clear uses UV rays to purify almost all water. Don’t even think/joke about purifying your waste in the hardest of times. That’s just gross and it won't work. This is even a great option for work as it purifies tap water as well as clear natural water sources. For us outdoorsy Prissy Girls, this is a must have for the trail. 

 

Even if I wanted to hear you, I can't

#4 Coverage Headrockers ®

Whenever I see someone walking around with full coverage head phones, I can't help but think of Spaceballs when Princess Vespa removes her braid ear muffs.  Its a shame most people look ridiculous when they wear full coverage headphones as it is a bit over the top. This is a bit shameful as I'm definitely from the all over ear cover headphones and hip huggers generation. I was happy when head phones upgraded from tiny ear buds to padded ear muffs. These highlighted blingphones are sure to get the point across "You like music." I haven't found a way yet to prevent headphone head, but check the link for options that can double up as a hairband.

The pic says it all!

 #5 Parrot AR Drone 2.0

Now this little gadget is for the still young at heart Prissy Girl. Remote control cars and helicopters are usually reserved for the male sex, but with this sleek parrot ar drone you can have fun with this new fashion accessory. Equipped with mini-cams you can aerial record anything and everything. Keep the snooping down to a minimum because… well… it’s not nice to pry.



So sleek. So tiny. So... 3D?



 

#6 Lytro Light Field Camera

 

So this one is 10 degrees of awesome and expensive, which means it's cool, right? Not really. What makes this lytro cool is the ability to take 3D pictures from the standard 2D pics. That alone is pretty neat, but then you can refocus the angle of the shot after you taken the picture. See, the lytro captures all of the light fields instead of a single field of light which basic cameras capture. For the Dianna Agronites, here is your ultimate photo gadget. Check the prices!

Upgraaaaade!

#7 Jump Drive Edge DiskGO SuperSpeed 3.0

 

As a nice follow up to the lytro camera and for the business focused Prissy Girl, here is a silly take on the jump drive that comes from the old, genuine 3mm film canisters. To add a bit of quirky to your daily coffee, this USB flash drive holds 4GB of data which contains a whole bunch more memories than the original film. Plus, these are recycled. You can't go wrong with recycling.

 

Check the link for quirky and fun flash drives



Gotcha, Bitch!

 #8 Smile for the camera!

 

For the bond girl in all of us or perhaps the snoopy girl in all of us, this next gadget is one of my uber faves! It's a smiley-face-button-camera! What the cheese puffs!? You can get all sorts of super spy with this button that captures 60 minutes of video, stills and records sound. This makes me want to be a P.I. and catch people stealing cats and stuff. Don't worry about batteries, this fun little smile charges with a usb and holds all data on a micro-SD card.

 

You're tellin me!

 

#9 Solar Power Spinning Globe

To make sure you're never without global thinking, this cool concept keeps the world turning. For us green minded Prissy Girls this spinning globe is solar powered and, depending on which one you get, can get you out of bed. This totally kicks the ass of my lame stationary globe.

!!!!Bonus!!!  Chic Helmet 

 

This next one isn’t really a gadget, but it is necessary for a few of us Prissy Girls. I can’t tell you how many times I have seen girl cyclist after girl cyclist wearing big bulky plastic head gear while cruising down the road avoiding cars like Frogger. Is this some sort of ritual that guarantees happiness and freedom? If not, I have no idea why someone would voluntarily take up this as a hobby, but to each their own. To help out my mobile sisterhood, check the link for chic helmets. Some are really nice and denim, plus protect your head… which is the main goal afterall.

 

 Beck old school "Where It's At" music video for your viewing pleasure.

 

Check the links for cool accessories for your iApple stuff.

Covers in general

Charging Docks

Alarm Clock

Camera Lense

Music

 

Coming Soon: Prissy Girl's Guide to NFL Playoffs

Prissy Girl's Guide to Video Games Part 1

Crack Kills. Crack Kills.

 

Video games. Video games. Video Games. Either they mean the world to you ^like this kid^ or you just don’t care. Regardless, they are forcefully present in our modern world and are responsible for lapses in time and, perhaps, put need to do tasks on the back burner. For us Prissy Girls this means adapting, if we are not already into the video game world, to find a style that fits us best.

Boys don't stand a chance.
 

Most of us have a past with video games from childhood and enjoying games like Super MarioBros., Donkey Kong Country, or various others on our Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo, GameCube for the unfortunate, and Nintendo 64. But unless we really got involved with Xbox and Playstation, it was easy to miss the boat on where video games are headed to now. In case your thumbs are a bit rusty, here are a few games to get you back in the swing of aaa,bb,ab,a,bb,c,b, combos.

Get to 12 Million if you can.

 

Whether you have an Xbox live account or not, you can still access some awesome games for not a lot of coin. Set in an infinite universe where neon, raving figures try to invade your space and ultimately kill you with one touch, Geometry Wars: RetroEvolved is a barrel of fun and doesn’t cost much. It’s considered an arcade game and it is killer fun to play alone or with a girlfriend – PLUS. There is something nostalgic about this brain child from Bizarre Creations (fare thee well). I have been known to toss a few beverages back and kill a few shapes for hours when I should have been doing other productive things, like catching up on my OnceUpon a Time.

From one crasher to another.
 

For those of us old school Prissy Girls, modern video games just have too much unnecessary content. There are tiers and classes to excel in; weapon and firearm customization and selection; base points and whatever the hell comes next. What happened to just kicking the crap out of some baddies and rescuing the hot princess? Not all is lost with the totally awesome and old school feel of Castle Crashers. This is an awesome modern blend of a fun story line and graphics, but a very simple concept – PLUS. Thank the lord for Tom Fulp and DanPaladin’s creativity to bring us this tubular time capsule. Of all the games mentioned in this blog, Castle Crashers is one of the better to springboard to more advanced games like Assassin’s Creed, Borderlands, WOW, and Halo (New Halo 4 set to drop Nov. 6^th).

Bing. Bing. Bing-Bing.
 

For the uber old school Prissy Girl, there is one game that blows all the others out of the water. May I introduce Pinball Arcade? If no, tough, I’m going to anyway because no one can resist the childhood joy of hearing that pinball bounce from bumper to bumper and the evil loser tune that haunts you when you tank a ball. This electronic version of the pinball classic is a great way to have fun and learn the controllers exceptionally well – PLUS. Also, you can select from four different pinball machines depending on your Prissy Girl preference from sexy mystery to space confusion.

Kinect. Meet your father.

I see you

 

 I love my Kinect for Xbox 360. I, admittedly, don’t play it as much as I should or want to, but I’ve never felt more satisfied after getting a work out. The Kinect is for every style of Prissy Girl: Star Wars for the Nerdy Prissy Girls. DanceCentral for the Clubbanging Prissy Girl (the moves aren’t as stupid as you’d think), but especially if you’re the Athletic Prissy Girl. You can practice Yoga, Tai Chi, and other work outs – PLUS. The Kinect resembles #5 from ShortCircuit and even moves eerily similar. So messing with the Kinect itself is kinda fun. I recommend it.

I just reached ultimate gallactic empire status in 10 hours. What'd you want?

 

These are just a few games to get you back on the videogame bandwagon, if Wreck-It-Ralph doesn't do it for you. You would be surprised how much more brain filling it is to solve puzzles and push your last score than it is to flip through fashion magazines looking at clothes you’d never wear. It doesn’t hurt to expand your horizons and surprise yourself. Still, it would be a shame to deny yourself of much needed girl time. So, like anything, videogame in moderation.

Origin of the BOOMSHAKALAKA (who would have known it would be from this guy):

Marv frickin Albert

 

 

Check the links for the following retro and completely awesome video games:

Tron

Frogger

Galaga

PacMan

Super Mario Brothers

Street Fighter

Pong

 

Coming Soon: Prissy Girl's Guide to Widgets

Prissy Girl's Guide to Holiday Shindigs

 

 Halloween Ain't No Joke!

Oh the holidays. How do I love thee? And may I give a special shout-out to Halloween. Born from Pagan traditions, this holiday above all others brings out the joy of childhood and understanding of our own morality. Plus, if we Prissy Girls keep it conservative most of the time, here is a chance to let a little hang out. To me, Halloween is the official kick-off to the holiday season and signifies the value of traditions. There are parties to look forward to, new recipes to try out, fun games to play, family to make fun of, and overall goodness.
 

Before being half eaten by wild dogs.

I have dedicated many man power hours to the research of parties and there are a few fail safes I have in place to make sure I have a great time. When I disregard these fail safes, I end up porcelain hugging, ridiculously hung over the next day, or finding a solution to a particular personal confrontation. We’ve all been there. We’ve all had a little too much fun. But with the holiday season, our party group isn’t limited to people who know our inside jokes and inner most secrets. There are company parties and in-laws to consider. To help all of the Prissy Girl’s hold on to our heads this season, and not pull a Bridget Jones, here are a few of my fail safes.



I bet his chiropractor is very rich.

#1- Drink the night before the party.

 

If you haven’t had alcohol in a while, this will buffer you up and make you feel like you don’t have to let loose so much at the party. Regulate your intake by the following suggestions for your type of alcohol preference (try the Skinny Girl options below):

 

Wine – 3 glasses. Beer – 4 bottles or glasses. Martinis – 3 glasses. Mixed drinks – 3 glasses.

Plus, this also helps you understand your alcohol meter. Knowing the moment you are buzzed allows you to pinpoint it again the night of the party. Then you can keep that buzz with a balance of water and alcohol. Because you had a few drinks the night before, make sure you hydrate very well the day of the party.  This does two things. One, it helps your body process the alcohol quicker; down side you’ll break the seal earlier. Two, you’ll continue to drink more water at the party and drink alcohol a lot less but still feel loose and energized.

Don't they know to never aim for the eye?

 

 

#2- Change of clothes.

 

One of the fun parts about the holidays is picking out what you’re going to wear. From new dresses to hot costumes, our fashion minds get a bit overloaded. As it goes with any party keep a spare change of clothes in your car or at the very least a spare pair of underware, shirt and bikini. You never know when a house has a pool or if somehow something spills on you, you’re set with a change of clothes. I am a huge advocate for driving yourself to a party and have a DD home or if the party is at a good friend’s house, then stay the night. This allows me to bring an over night bag that holds all my necessities. Hmm… sounds like a soap opera.

So freaking cute.

 

#3- Take beano an hour before you go out.

 

I think farts are hysterical, but not if you’re in mid convo with a cute guy or trying to drop it low on the dance floor.  Then they’re embarrassing like the Brad Pitt Chanel No. 5 commercial and hysterical, but better to avoid flatulence at all costs. We can't all be as cute as the kitten. Beano also helps with body functions the morning after a night of drinking - PLUS.

Sometimes going where everyone knows your name isn't such a good thing.

 

I always feel better and more relaxed knowing I’m prepared for most of the unlikely situations and have more fun. Holidays are for cheer and joyous occasions, not regrets and downtrodden behavior. But, we all like to have fun and if we so need it, the best hang over cure is a big bowl of Pho. Thank tuxedo Jesus for Pho! Make each holiday one for the books in Prissy Girl style. Even with the pressures of life, if you prepare and have back-up plans for whatever you do, you will be able to smile bigger; laugh louder; and see clearer. Cheers!

  

Check the links for fun party games:

Beer Pong

Kings Cup

Master of Thumbs

Hockey

Fuck the Dealer

Flip Cup

 

Channel No. 5 commercial for your viewing pleasure (click here for parodies):

 

 

Coming soon: Prissy Girl’s Guide to Video Games Part 1

 

Prissy Girls Guide to Horror Flicks – Tis the Season to be Freaked Out



Click me for scream!

Ever since Jamie Lee Curtis created the mold of the scream queen, thousands of Hollywood hopefuls from Jennifer Love Hewitt to Jennifer Anniston (The Leprachaun) have flocked to horror flicks as their break out performance.  Not surprising as movie series like Saw, Halloween, and Friday the 13^th require limited funds for their flagship movie but pull in huge numbers at the box office allowing for the follow up sequels to have great CGI effects and even bigger and more badass villains.  For us Prissy Girls, more of these movies mean a fun night out laughing at the cliché scream scenes and ducking at the particularly gory parts. But for some, these movies are too much to handle. I get it. I can handle the slasher flicks, ferocious animals, and psychological thrillers, but exorcism or demonic movies scare the ever loving crap out of me, to put it bluntly.

 

I saw the patron saint of scary movies “The Exorcist” in my teens. I was definitely disturbed… still am. I was even more disturbed by some of the alleged events that happened on site from burning sets to actor’s deaths and threats on Linda Blair’s life. Since then and more recently, exorcism movies have been coming out of the Hollywood mill like clock work and usually around Halloween when people actually want to be scared. Tis the season for looking over our shoulders and walking faster in dark hallways avoiding clowns and unseen horrors; and this year, unsurprisingly, is no exception.

 

 

In a few days I am going to see the new scary of scary movies “Sinister” and am already uncomfortable. I saw the trailer when I sat through “House at the End of the Street” or “HATES ” and I was thoroughly freaked out... just by the trailer. The trailer was ten times more disturbing than the movie I was prepared to see. But what kind of Prissy Girl would I be if I didn't mention the only driving factor this movie could ever have for me: Ethan Hawke. Swoon.



Look into my eyes!

Elisabeth Shue: Adventures in Mothering

Back to Business: "House at the End of the Street" was pretty decent and entertaining, but horror flicks can be hit or miss. This one was a hiss. It wasn’t a complete miss because former beauty Elisabeth Shue from one of my childhood favorites, “Adventures in Babysitting” played the role of the recovering mother and did the part justice. If you’re looking to be semi-scared for this Halloween holiday, then "Hates" is the movie to pretend to enjoy. If you're looking for a movie to avoid, I recommend "Sinister."

Now I know I said demonic and exorcism movies scare the bejebus out of me, but there is one slasher-esque movie that makes my skin feel as if it needs to relieve itself. That movie is “The Collector.” Essentially, it’s in the same book as the Saw movies, but didn’t land hot Wesley, Cary Elwes, as the leading man and it takes place in a house and not some unknown, rundown warehouse. An unsuspecting thief enters a Senator’s home to rob it of a precious item only to find himself caught in a trap and struggling to rescue the Senator’s little daughter from a malicious villain. I was on pins and needles the entire time and had to remind myself movies aren’t real, except Disney, which I was going to spend the next two nights watching.  “The Collection,” a follow-up, is set to drop November 30^th, but as it goes with movies, see the original first.

 

You can’t go to the theatre without hearing about the Paranormal Activity movies, which sucks for people like me who get freaked out easily by, well, paranormal activity. With PA 4 releasing today I have no doubt that I will partake in the viewing of freaky bodily movements, strobe lights, levitation and head spinning horror, but all in good fun, I suppose.

You may ask why I test my limits with scary movies and watch the absolutely absurd and please do. I mostly go because my boyfriend loves being scared, but I do have to admit that a tiny part of me enjoys the thrill. More importantly, however, I think it is a good idea to push our comfort zones in a safe environment that tests our limits and boundaries and for me, its movies and doctor’s offices.

Check out the linked scary movies below set to drop later this year:

Silent Hill 3D

V/H/S

Paranormal Activity 4

Grave Encounters

Resident Evil

Texas Chainsaw 3D

Mama

Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters

 

 A young Cary Elwes for your viewing pleasure:

 

Coming soon: Prissy Girl’s Guide to Holiday Shindigs

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Women have taken life by the horns and now it's time for us to avoid the balls or grow some of our own, figuratively speaking. Time after time I put myself in odd situations, which some are catalogued on this Prissy Girl's Guide Blog, to see how I can stack up. Most of the time I'm an Awkward Prissy Girl, but I enjoy being the  Fun-Loving Prissy Girl more times than not. Some challanges get the better of me. Some get kickd in the nuts and their milk money taken because they pulled my hair. Either way, you should always challenge yourself and what you know. Sometimes I freeze, other times I make the situation worse. There are a few truths: being properly prepared makes the situation better. Another truth: We are not alone.

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