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Yubz, the experts in retro-esque Bluetooth handsets, have stepped up their game by showing off a limited edition Yubz Talk — which comes covered in 5,400 Swarovski crystals — at CES this past week. For only $1,800 you can pick up one of these exclusive handsets (out of twenty total). Or you can get the rock gold version for just $50, which in my opinion is just as bling.

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If I were a rich girl, then this iLuv iPod Holster $60 could be mine.

Would I buy it though? In its gold glory, it's kind of a fun display of empty excess, but I don't know if that's really my MO.

It's sort of Carrie Bradshaw in gold doorknocker territory, and maybe during a recession, that show — real or fake gold — may have passed.

But considering it comes with matching gold earbuds, it's a fun little package, and could be a great Christmas present for your Fergie- or Gwen-worshiping friend.

Ah, the life of a presenter at the 2008 Emmy Awards! In this year's presenters gift lounge, Palm and Ed Hardy teamed up to design custom-bejeweled Palm Centro smartphones and Plantronics Bluetooth Headsets, which were available for presenters and performers at the awards show.

Liking what you see? If you want to get your phone "iced" like this, you can go to Ed Hardy's website and visit donedhardyicing to choose from a variety of icing options.

To check out more celebs with their new blinged-out Palm smartphones, go to Palm's new Facebook page!

Tennis star Maria Sharapova is quite the busy gal. Already one of the faces of Canon's PowerShot cameras, she now lends herself to a line of new cameras — the limited edition Canon Powershot Diamond Collection cameras.

To kick off the new collection, Canon is giving away five diamond-studded PowerShot SD1100 cameras (find contest on right side of the page) which feature 88 white diamonds totaling 2.22 carats each around the lens.

I can't imagine that these cameras come cheap, so even if you aren't thrilled about the idea of having a blinged-out camera, just imagine how much it's worth (hello — eBay?!).

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I spy with my little eye, something shiny and sparkly! In this week's issue of Life & Style, Molly Sims was caught showing off her bling'd out white Nintendo DS (one of my favorite portable devices ever) at a recent event. We're giving away our own white DS, but lucky Molly has had hers covered with black and pink crystals in the shape of a sexy pump. How very Sex and the City, no?

Although L&S dubbed her a "Diva" for glamming up her gaming gadget, I think it's totally geek chic. But who would have thought otherwise coming from a fashion powerhouse like Molly Sims!? What do you think of her decorated DS?

Who would have thought that this exact (but in pink!) Judith Leiber cupcake evening bag would have such a significant role in the
Sex and The City movie.

First of all, Charlotte's adorable Lily answers Carrie's Swarovski crystal encrusted phone and puts it in this bag and then walks off with it. And then Big keeps trying to call Carrie, but her phone is held captive in this cupcake — therefore I'm blaming their (spoiler alert!) failed wedding round one on this jewel-encrusted $4295 bag.

I knew I had my fill of pink gadgets when I was cruising around CES a couple of weeks ago, but who knew I'd see so many bedazzled cell phone cases!

The following cases are a far cry from Case-Mate's diamond encrusted iPhone case, but they are inexpensive and fit on a variety of cell phone models. Some are covered with glitter while others, like the BlackBerry Pearl case, have crystals surrounding the screen area. I don't know about you, but I'd rather have a case that's a little less flashy. . . Although if I had to pick a favorite, this one would definitely be it. Have a peek at the ones below and tell me which one appeals to you the most!

I usually prefer diamonds bedazzling my body parts — you know, in my earlobes or around my neck and fingers. Well Case-Mate is hoping that you will want some gold and diamond bling to add to your other appendage: Your iPhone. The design is, um, a little over the top for everyday use, but perhaps you could use it for a more formal event, say where your basic leather case would be too dressed down?

The other reason you may want to open your arms to this outrageousness is that it's free. That is, it's free if you win Case-Mate's giveaway at Macworld this year. Yes, the butterfly and polka-dot diamond-clad case can be yours if you happen to check out Macworld this week in San Francisco and swing on by the Case-Mate booth for your chance to win!