Confessions of a Social Climber

1.Cat Eye Compact Safety Light – So you’re staying in a countryside; you’re feeling cool doing things old-school-like and whatnot. The place is so old-school, it hasn’t even been graced by electricity. What do you do to light up the beaten paths? Attach this to your bike or your person to light up the dark, old-fashioned nights. Safety first, after all!

2.Authentic Working Wooden Catapult – If, for some reason, your idea of spicing up your unique, cultural gastronomic experience is by catching snacks flung to you, then this is for you! You have a room by the balcony? Why not fling foodstuffs to the people at the pool? Chips, fries, bacon, bologna slices? Why not?!

3.Mirror Angle Scope – See a pretty girl/hot guy but can’t take a picture? See a funny-looking tourist that you want to make fun of? Attach this lens to your camera to seemingly take pictures from the front, but really take pictures discreetly from the side!

4.Magic Trolley – Now you’re in the flea market — tons of awesome finds, gigantic vases for a fraction of the cost, a set of lamps that just won’t fit in your purse? Take the Magic Trolley with you! Looking like a normal ho-hum bag, this transforms into a full-fledged shopping cart that you can take with you wherever you go!

5.Dopp Kit – Toothbrush, toothpaste, razor, shaving cream, deodorant, etc. These are the big, major essential things you have to bring with you wherever in the world you may be, so why not add a little sass in carrying them? The Dopp Kit also looks lovely for when you’re stashing the complimentary soaps, shampoos and other knickknacks you might be taking home with you for souvenir. It serves the same purpose as a paper bag, only a lot more stylish.

6.Custom Converse – Why grace new lands with your beat-up old sneakers? Go grab yourself a pair of shoes that’s a guaranteed exclusive! Chucks may be universal wherever you go, but that doesn’t mean yours has to be just like everyone else’s.

7.Glow Graffiti Lightspray – Need to mark that “so-and-so wuz here” but writings on the bathroom stalls not stylish enough? Try the Lightspray — it comes in a standard spray can so it serves the same purpose, but wait, there’s more! The paint in these cans are fluorescent, meaning, not only will your vandalism be … well, vulgar, it glows in the dark as well!

8.Faux Touchscreen Phone Digital Scale – You want to look cool wherever you are, and what’s cooler than a touchscreen phone?! This digital scale that is obviously inspired by a certain touchscreen phone flips open to reveal a fully working digital scale. You can always convince the people that it’s a new phone feature.

9.Bed Head Control Freak Hair Straightener – Is the altitude messing up with your hair’s straightness? Add just a dab of this on your hair before using your curling iron and you’ll get hair as straight as an arrow all-day.

10.Think of When You Had None Money Clip – Is overspending on trips a trouble for you? Get this semi-reflective money clip that reminds you — sometimes you have none, and maybe your money roll’s padded with receipts.

Most of these items can be found at Mighty Goods, Individual Icons, Core 77, Paxton Gate, & Risdworks.

Don’t leave home without them!