Dagne Dover, an online handbag company, led by Melissa Mash, is at the forefront of a growing community of e-tailers who are offering professional women career-friendly fashions. The New York-based brands niche is classic bag styles with thoughtfully-designed interiors. The Tote comprises multiple organizational compartments laptop, tablet, & smartphone sleeves, a wallet pocket, a water bottle/umbrella holder, sunglass pouch, pen/lipgloss loops, ID holder, and a detachable keystrap.

The companys mission to merge function & fashion aims to support the working woman and her command-center handbag by eliminating the hassles of traditional, black-hole bag interiors. Along the way, Dagne Dover is differentiating itself from the plethora of handbags available in the marketplace. Recently, the brand expanded its collection to include The Mini Tote, The Tiny Tote, and The Clutch-Wallet. Multiple colors and materials are offered. Prices range from $165-$345.

Mash cofounded Dagne Dover with Deepa Gandhi and Jessy Dover in 2012. Recently, Gandhi was included in Forbes 30 Under 30. Last year, the women-owned startup bagged $1.25 million in seed funding from angel investors, including David Bell (an investor in Warby Parker and Bonobos), David Williams (an investor in Rent The Runway and The RealReal), and Dominic Cioffoletti (former Coach VP of Sales).

Before Dagne Dover, Mash studied at NYU and worked at Coach both in NYC & London before attending business school at Wharton. The founding team has an extensive background in the retail and handbag industry.

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Kristina Moore: When did you first recognize professional women were being underserved in terms of handbag organizational features and why are you passionate about serving her with Dagne Dover?

Melissa Mash: While I was working in London reintroducing the Coach brand to the UK/EU market, I spoke with customers every day. And in looking for a handbag, women all had the same problems: they couldnt find a handbag with a laptop sleeve, their water bottle spilled all over and ruined their papers and tech in their bag, their keys scratched their laptop, they couldnt ever find their keys, wallet, etc. Their handbags made them feel like a hot mess.

Fast forward a year. Im in business school, Im carrying a $1000 bag that was supposed to be the ultimate professional lady boss bag and my laptop wouldnt even fit in it, let alone fit folders, binders, etc. The three general interior pockets did nothing for me, except give me three pockets to potentially misplace my phone. At the same time, my peers were putting so much effort into looking perfectly put together for recruiting events but its hard to look put together while youre doing a two-bag schlep or while youre rifling through your black-hole bag for a resume! Also, a lot of women were wearing bags that were perceived to be too casual to be taken seriously or too flashy to be professional. Combining what I had seen while I was at Coach, along with my personal struggles and those I observed, I knew there was tremendous opportunity for a fashion brand that nailed thoughtful interior design.

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Use this checklist to help get your home in top condition before a sale.

If you're thinking about putting your home on the market, remember that if potential buyers can't envision themselves in the space, you'll likely have a tough time selling it. You should assess the interior of your home first and pay special attention to areas that need work, such as repainting the living room or updating the lighting fixtures in the kitchen, before listing it.

Use our checklist to take an inventory of your living space and pinpoint areas for needed improvement:

Check underside of roof for leaks, stains or dampness.

Look around chimney for condensation or signs of water.

Clean and clear ventilation openings if necessary.

Clean out stored junk.

Check condition of paint and wallpaper.

Repair cracks, holes or damage to plaster or wallboard.

Check for smooth operation.

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New PowerLine AV2 Starter Kits Instantly Transform Existing Electrical Outlets into a Powerful Gigabit Wired Network

LAS VEGAS, -- INTERNATIONAL CES -- D-Link today announced the industry's first-to-market PowerLine AV2 2000 Gigabit Starter Kit (DHP-701AV) and an updated PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit Starter Kit (DHP-601AV), offering faster gigabit performance. Utilizing the latest HomePlug AV2 industry-standard technology, the DHP-701AV and DHP-601AV turn virtually any home wall outlet into a powerful network connection(1) to handle a range of high-bandwidth applications, including online gaming and HD video streaming with speeds of up to 2000Mbps (DHP-701AV).(2) The plug-and-play DHP-701AV and DHP-601AV are designed with push button secure setup to connect to your existing network with no configuration required.

Featuring two PowerLine AV2 2000 adapters, the DHP-701AV leverages the latest in AV2 Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) technology and 2000Mbps connectivity, allowing users to transfer larger files with ease and enjoy uninterrupted HD media streaming and online gaming. The addition of MIMO technology allows the adapters to utilize the fastest two wires in a typical three-wire (live, neutral and ground) installation, delivering expanded home network coverage. The updated DHP-601AV kit includes two DHP-600AV PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit Adapters to create a high-speed HomePlug network with speeds of up to 1000Mbps.(2 )

"Our latest PowerLine solutions underscore the growing needs of connected homes - an ever-expanding list of bandwidth-intensive applications," said Ken Loyd, director of consumer product marketing, D-Link Systems, Inc. "Whether gaming online, streaming HD media or extending your home network, the new PowerLine Starter Kits transform any room's existing electrical wiring to seamlessly connect everything together, providing the highest quality streaming and fastest throughput speeds available. They are the perfect complement to an existing home network."

More About the DHP-701AV The DHP-701AV kit includes two DHP-700AV PowerLine AV2 2000 Gigabit Adapters (one for connecting to your home network and the other for connecting a device to the network) offering a host of benefits:

-- HomePlug AV2 technology for speeds of up to 2000Mpbs(2) -- MIMO technology for significantly enhanced coverage; particularly for previously hard-to-reach outlets -- Gigabit Ethernet connectivity -- Plug-and-Play installation -- Power saving mode reduces power consumption by up to 85 percent(3) -- 128-bit AES Link Encryption with key management for secure communications

More About the DHP-601AV The updated DHP-601AV kit includes two DHP-600AV PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit Adapters to create a high-speed HomePlug network at speeds of up to 1000 Mbps with a host of benefits:

-- HomePlug AV2 standard for speeds up to 1000Mbps(2) -- Gigabit Ethernet port -- Plug-and-play installation -- 128-bit AES Link Encryption with key management for secure communications -- Power saving mode reduces power consumption by up to 85 percent (3)

Availability and Pricing The DHP-701AV and DHP-601AV will be available in Q1 2015 with a retail price of $129.99 and $79.99 respectively in the United States throughout D-Link's vast network of retail and etail partners. The D-Link() AV2 PowerLine Starter Kits will be displayed at the 2015 International CES, Jan. 6-8, 2015 in Las Vegas. Detailed specifications are available online at us.dlink.com.

Product Videos: PowerLine AV2 2000 Gigabit Starter Kit (DHP-701AV) - http://youtu.be/P95tSAd3AbM

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MyFox

LAS VEGAS -- At CES 2015, European home security company MyFox debuted a brand-new system specifically for the US. The focus of its offerings: DIY simplicity, privacy and prevention.

In theory, the MyFox system can help you prevent a crime before it happens. Many DIY systems, including the well-rounded offerings of SmartThings, include door and window sensors that can alert you when the entrance to your home is ajar. The MyFox sensors do that but go a step further and sense vibrations as well. Should a crook attempt a forceful entry, MyFox will sense it and sound an alarm.

A connected camera rounds out the MyFox system. It also includes a unique twist to the standard offering -- a remotely controlled shutter. If you worry about privacy having a connected cam set up in a watchful position at all times, simply close the shutter when you're home.

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The camera offers 720p HD with a 130-degree field of view. That stacks up well to the likes of the DropCam Pro and Piper. It has night vision, two-way audio and motion detection, giving it the tools to be an apt sentry.

The camera will cost $200 and be released sometime in Q2 of 2015, along with a separate security kit for $300 that includes those vibration-detecting sensors mentioned above.

That kit also includes a siren, a hub and a key fob for easily arming and disarming the system, which all mate with the door and window sensors aimed at crime prevention.

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With plenty of connected cameras out there to go along with a variety of smart-home systems, MyFox differentiates itself by adding small extra touches. Vibration detection will be cool if it works and doesn't cause notification overload from every passing leaf. MyFox claims it won't; that the system can tell the difference between incidental noise and actual cause for concern.

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