TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

So in the midst of all the back to school hoopla, so many young professionals may be going through supply withdrawal. It wasn't that long ago when we got to experience new shiny pencils and organizational binders. Well, you can still enjoy a little back to 'business' supply shopping and guess what - as you get older the supplies get more chic! As always, a fun prize for one lucky My Scoop comment poster! Win a fabulous journal for your note taking and Kate Spade Calling Cards!

I like to keep all of my notes in journals, so whenever I see a chic, yet professional looking one - I buy it. I found this gold journal at Marshall's for $4.95 - a great place to look for journals whatever your occasion.







This lightweight Macbook is boasted as the most portable laptop. Perfect for business travel. $1,100 and up at The Apple Store at The Summit.



Add the Sex in the City touch to your laptop with this Metstyle Tokio laptop sleeve $39 www.kolobags.com.















Want to look sharp and stylish in your next board meeting? Stroll in with this Kate Spade calendar and planner $75.


Need a nice pen? Cross's Autocross collection is sleek and professional $50. Cross is available at Ruby Begonia in Homewood.


Before the days of constantly being connected and what we know as 'calling cards', there were true calling cards that you handed people with your number and a note as a reminder to call you soon. A fun vintage idea that would be a memorable business tactic or perhaps a nice way to slip that certain someone your phone number. Kate Spade Calling Cards $15 at Swoozie's at The Summit.



Lambertson Truex has made their stylish mark in fine leather goods. Looking for a nice new job gift for yourself or a spouse? Lambertson Truex Important Paper Binder $295 at Saks Fifth Avenue at The Summit.






For those of us party planners, dinner parties, showers, and soirees need serious organization. Let Smythson on Bond help with their Brunches, Lunches, Suppers, and Dinners book. You can plan your guest list, seating chart. menu, and drink list. Smythson on Bond $75.



Heading to the gym after work? Grab your Lacoste Fitness bag $120 at Saks Fifth Avenue at The Summit.










Nothing states that you are a traveling fashionista more than a designer passport holder. Made by C.R. Gibson you can organize your international needs. $14 at Smith's Variety in Homewood or Mountain Brook Village.




I cannot think of a more important business need than being connected whenever you need to be. With the Verizon Wireless Broadband Card the last thing you have to worry about is not finding an internet connection.