Headsets, headphones woven in headbands

Women don't need to be told that headsets are inconvenient, uncomfortable, and unattractive. Designed by an impractical, style-challenged electronics industry, many feature bulbous headphones or uncomfortable earbuds that pop out at the most inconvenient times. Others are built with microphones that jut so far from your mouth, it's almost impossible to have a discrete conversation. Still others have microphones that dangle around your collar, picking up irritating background noise. Personal style and fashion never seem to be a consideration.

However, the headset nightmare is over--as of right now. The solution: a customized Steffi Thomas Swapset, a revolution in wearable technology, that, for the first time, introduces a convenient, interchangeable system of hairbands and headsets and earphones created especially for a woman's ear. Designed by a woman for women, they transform a high-tech challenge into a valuable fashion accessory. Best of all, they are as comfortable, effective and versatile as they are attractive--freeing women to express themselves according to their needs, desires, and moods.

Gone is the discomfort of earbuds that literally have to be shoved into the ear, only to pop out at regular, annoying intervals or at the turn of the head. Steffi Thomas earphones are designed to rest softly-but-firmly on top of the ear. They can be adjusted to sit in the precise location that best suits the individual wearer.

There is a selection of 30 headbands in a range of fabrics (including wool, cotton, silk, and cotton-stretch blends) and seasonal pat terns (including houndstooth, herringbones, paisleys, etc.). Because the technology matters too, Thomas has designed color-coordinated headsets and headphones (12 designs in all) that connect to the headbands through a special color-coordinated button clasp. Finally, the true fashionista can add a set of Steffi Thomas dangles, an add-on earring-style accessory, to accent the ensemble.

Steffi Thomas Swapset elements can be purchased as part of a set or separately: headband ($25-$30); headphones ($34); headset ($30); and dangles ($8-$12). The Headset and Headphone Packages are available for $60 and $65, respectively, and include a headset or headphone, headband, dangle, and a carrying pouch, all packaged in a travel case.

The Combination Pack sells for $95 and includes both a headset and headphones, headband, two dangles, and two carrying pouches, all packaged in a travel case. Visit www.swapsets.com or call 888-850-SWAP for more information.

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