cell phone cases

I've never really been a "pink" girl, but there's something about the impending holiday that softens me toward the hue. I guess it's just more romantic than obnoxious — so what better time to get a pink cell phone case than for Valentine's Day?

Sweetening the pot is Incipio, who's offering 30 percent off all of their pink cases — for iPhones, BlackBerrys, iPods, etc., — from now until Feb. 15. Just add the pink case to your cart to see the discount.

I've bought an Incipio case before and seen most of their colors in person, so I can attest to the shades looking great in real life. Yes, even the bubblegum pink.

I'm used to seeing designer Jonathan Adler's work on CasaSugar, but I was rewarded today when I browsed around his mod website to find accessories for the gadget queen in me. This Cell Phone Cozy and MP3 Case are $48 each — and I want them both.

The needlepoint cases are on the same kind of usual Adler level — thoroughly modern, but with an element (in this case, the needlepoint) that's totally vintage chic.

So sexy, yeah it hurts. Vaja, the maker of supple leather goods fabulously fit for chic geeks, has some new cases for the BlackBerry Bold.

This model, which cradles the Bold and flips open to reveal the front side, is particularly mouthwatering.

However, the price starts at $75 (lord knows where it stops) and that handcrafting process takes 45 days!

Yeah, it does hurt.

Plia Designs is banking on the fact you really want to protect your cell phone when it's in your bag, or another place it might get jostled; their Luxe iPhone/BlackBerry Cases are like little books, with elastic bands to hold your phone inside. It's not the greatest thing for accessibility, but I like the idea that you can use this case for most phones and smartphones (negating having to buy a new case because you went from say, a first-gen iPhone to an iPhone 3G).

There are a few pretty patterns, though I'm partial to the metallics, but they're kinda pricey for phone cases at $72. Still, traveling with that baby would give you a great sense of security (which sometimes makes it worth it).

I just got my hands on Specks new lineup of cell phone cases and they're not only affordable and will keep your phone scratch free, but they are totally trendy too! Below you'll notice the BlackBerry Pearl Hard Shell Case ($25) that comes with a removable swivel holster and belt clip and protects your phone while maintaining its sleek design. Then there's the Hard Shell Case and Stand ($30) that comes in two pieces that snap together to protect your iPhone 3G and includes rubberized no-slip finger rails on the sides.

And last but not least (and one of my faves), the Pixel Skin ($25) for the iPhone 3G that allows you to access all your controls and ports, and it comes in seven hot colors!

Starting this Friday, August 15 to Saturday, August 23, Neiman Marcus is kicking off its Fall 2008 trend event by showcasing trendy berry-colored fashions — which we all know are so hot right now. And to ring in the berry-goodness, Neiman Marcus will be giving customers who spend $250 or more a gel cell phone case as a free gift with purchase! By the sounds of it, they'll have gel cases that fit a variety of cell phone models, including BlackBerrys and iPhones.

I know exactly what you're thinking. Man, $250 for a free phone case? Pulleease. But if you were planning on doing some shopping already, and you happen to spend $250 Neiman Marcus just make sure you get your fabulous gift — your cell phone will thank you!

This past weekend PetSugar took a little trip to Portland, OR, and while out doing some shopping at a local craft exhibit, she found the perfect case for her BlackBerry Pearl! PetSugar picked up one of these $14 leather cases with a hand-painted yellow flower accent to protect her cell phone. The company that creates these cases is called Appetite and thankfully has an Esty store, so we can check out its other cute designs.

Appetite also makes an assortment of vegan as well as nonvegan cases for everything from laptops and cell phones to itsy bitsy cases for iPod nanos. Here's hoping it updates the online store with some BlackBerry Curve cases so I can get my hands on one just in time for Fall!

With colors like apple, graphite, sapphire, scarlet, and terra-cotta, how can you not love these Angie device cases by Aster+Sage?! As you already know, I'm a case-on, case-off kinda girl when it comes to my gadgets, but I'm always looking for new retro-chic cases. And as much as I cringe saying it, aren't they perfect for Fall?! Just throw me a supersized version Aster+Sage and I'm all set!

Cotton corduroy lined bags measure 3.25-x-5 inches and include an outside pocket. Find these cases at an Aster+Sage store near you! No word on pricing just yet.