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  1. Categories: Fashion

    An Eye for an Eye: Warby Parker

    Warby Parker is a company that began as a simple collaboration between four close friends. It was designed to offer an alternative to the overpriced and boring eyewear currently on the market, while also helping others gain access to glasses. Warby Parker offers vintage-inspired, custom fit glasses with anti-reflective, polycarbonate prescription lenses. Each pair comes with 100% UV protection anti-scratch coating...and is available...
  2. Categories: Technology

    The Dock Days Are Over?

    One of the biggest disappointments with the iPhone 5 was the new connector. The reversible, 80 percent smaller connector is called Lightning and is incompatible with older docks. (Yes, you probably could use the adapter...but it is $29, and who knows how well it will work with your old dock.) Of course, big names like Bose, BLW and B&O are already...
  3. Categories: Fashion

    We Love These Leather Looks

    Obviously, we're huge fans of leather...I mean, it is part of our name after all. Here are some of our favorite leather looks we found on Pinterest. Think you can't pull of a leather skirt? Think again. Pair a black leather skirt with a lighter top and accessories keeps it from being too motorcycle/rocker chick. (Not that there is anything...
  4. Categories: Technology

    Headphones: Does Size Matter?

    There are two options for headphones these days. Tiny little ear buds and large over-the-ear headphones. These Bose SIE2i Sport Headphones are an example of the tiny little ear buds. They provide clear audio (though they are not sound isolating) with dynamic sound. They also come with an in-line microphone and remote that works with some Apple devices. These ear...
  5. Categories: Technology

    Another New Phone: HTC 8X

    Now that the iPhone 5 has finally been released, perhaps it is time to talk about the other new options out there! The HTC 8X was recently released, joining the Windows Phone 8 family. Like Nokia’s Lumia 920, the HTC 8X is available in a variety of bright colors (red, blue, yellow, gray, and black). The body is ultra slim with...
  6. Categories: Fashion

    Fall Fashion for the Fellas

    Last week we shared some of our favorite fall fashions for women. This week, we're focusing on you, gentlemen! This look is classic, casual and fabulous. Layers, jeans, stylish watch...we approve. Source: simpleisthenewblack.tumblr.com via Jennifer on Pinterest   Love or hate the hair, we adore the scarf with a chambray shirt. Source: simpleisthenewblack.tumblr.com via Jennifer on Pinterest   Perfect for...
  7. Categories: Technology

    iOS 6 is Available Now

    Have you downloaded iOS 6 yet? It was made available earlier today for all iPhone/iPad users. So, why should you go ahead and download it? Well, Apple is claiming over 200 new features are available through the new iOS 6...but we think Apple might be counting some of their minor changes in those "new" features. However, there are definitely some...
  8. Categories: Technology

    Are You Part of the 2 Million?

    Apple users are definitely excited about the new iPhone 5! More than 2 million preorders came in within the first 24 hours. That's twice as many as the previous iPhone model. Of course, with that many avid Apple fanatics eager to get their hands on the latest and greatest, we should expect some delivery delays. Orders were intitally expected to...
  9. Categories: Fashion

    Is It Fall Yet?

    It definitely feels like it in some parts of the country! So we're taking that opportunity to showcase some of our favorite fall looks we found on Pinterest this week. Messy hair, infinity scarf, pearl earrings, neutral bag and shoes? Perfection with this simple button-down shirt and jeans! Source: carolina-prep.tumblr.com via StoryLeather on Pinterest   We love the shades of...
  10. Categories: News & Showcase

    Customize Your iPhone 5 Leather Case Today

    With today's official announcement of the iPhone 5, we are ready to customize your new leather case. Choose from our Deerhill, Spring Creek, and Double Decker (if you are carrying two phones). Most of our cases are available for customization, and our Flip cases and leather back covers should arrive shortly.
  11. Categories: Technology

    It's Finally Here: the iPhone 5

    Apple officially announced the iPhone 5 this afternoon. Like its predecessors, it will be available in black and white. Pricing is $199 for a 16GB, $299 for a 32GB, and $399 for  64GB models, respectively. Pre-orders begin Friday and the iPhone 5 will launch Sept. 21. (And for those of us stuck with our iPhone 4 until our contract comes...
  12. Categories: Testimonial

    Customer Testimonial -- A Big Thank You from Texas!!!!!

    Couple days ago we were just writing about Otterbox cases and today we received some kind words from a customer who just received his StoryLeather case for his Otterbox Defender for the iPhone 4S. Enjoy... "I received my handmade leather phone cases for my iPhone with the larger Otterbox Defender case a few days ago.  I sent you my exact...