Sugar Editorial Picks
Jun 15, 2009 -
When I came across the Infectious website (the name is oddly fitting) — which is packed with skins for your iPods, iPhones, and laptops — it took me a while to peel my eyes away from all the cool artist eye candy. I've already covered my laptop with a skin, so I guess it's only appropriate to slap a skin on my iPhone as well. Keeping your gadget safe from scratches, these skins are not only functional but are pretty easy on the eyes, like this Lomo-esque print I wouldn't expect to see on an iPhone.
- 4 Comments
Dec 10, 2008 -
I can't help but gravitate toward vintage gadgets (I am the founding member of the Vintage Geek group, you know), so mash-ups of old and new stuff is something I'm totally into.
This particular skin from Gelaskin ($15) tugged at my heartstrings, mostly because it reminded me of my first boombox that I carried around with me to sleepovers, my backyard, and even a few times to school (my teachers were not pleased with that last location).
I'm kinda digging this skin for my iPhone, but I'm not sure I could handle it taking up permanent residence there.
- 8 Comments
Dec 10, 2008 -
I love my laptop (but not in a creepy way), but sometimes I wish I could spruce up the exterior as much as the interior (colorful wallpaper, fun icons, and so on). Rather than spend money I don't have on a fashionable laptop like the Vivienne Tam Notebook, I've decided to get more creative with the laptop I already have.
For $28, I can get one of these special limited-edition Artist Series Laptop Skins, which measure 15.4 inches — making it the perfect fit for my MacBook Pro.
- 16 Comments
Sep 16, 2008 -
I go in and out of liking laptop skins; sometimes they can look cheap and dumb, and sometimes they're done right and end up looking so adorable that I want to buy a whole series. Making a good case for the latter scenario is this Tree Laptop Skin ($19).
It would make your laptop so cute and distinctive that no one would mistake your MacBook for theirs while you were up getting your third coffee at Starbucks.
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Aug 12, 2008 -
As much as I love silicone gel cases for my phones, I'm kind of stubborn about them when it comes to the iPhone. I'll happily wrap my BlackBerry in brightly-colored silicone skins, but the design of the iPhone is something I don't want to cover up — especially in the striking new colors.
I can stop being stubborn because I've found these Ultra-Slim Silicone iPhone Cases ($12)!
- 8 Comments
Aug 11, 2008 -
Since gel cases seem to be the preferred cell phone case of me, you, and your neighborhood pop star, it appears that celeb-accessory fave Juicy Couture has thrown their iPhone gel cases into the ring.
The three sherbet hues — lime green, strawberry, and white come as a set for $55, and are not different from other gel cases, except for the stamp on the back that reads "iChoose Juicy."
Looks like Steve's reach is further than we thought; should we expect to see the Apple logo on the butts of overpriced velour sweatsuits soon?
- 16 Comments
Aug 01, 2008 -
Apparently what a geek wants is to coat all her gadgets in gels. They're ubiquitous among BlackBerrys and iPhones, and I've seen them for Mighty Mice (mouses?), and now: Silicone Sleeves for the Wii Fit Balance Board ($20).
I have a love/hate relationship with gel cases; while they're great at protecting your gear (especially in the case of a fall), the light ones tend to get discolored and murky looking, and they are lint-magnets (ever leave your gel-covered BlackBerry in your handbag with a floating tissue?
- 18 Comments
May 16, 2008 -
For those of you who liked InCase's pink hard case laptop covers but still think $50 is a tad steep for a basic case, I offer you these gorgeous laptop decals by Etsy seller michellechristina. Simple, stunning, and only $14, these stickers don't look as janky as some skins can, and I find the flower design rather breathtaking.
The pink flowers are totally my favorite (why have I suddenly warmed to pink?!
- 13 Comments
Feb 19, 2008 -
I've seen decorative skins for wiimotes, iPods, laptop screens, mouse pads, and gaming consoles, but I've never seen anything like this before — stylish skins for your trackpad. Yes SkinStyler has designed these skins to add some flair to your otherwise plain trackpad — maybe it's just me but I've never thought of sticking anything on my trackpad.
When I first saw them on Chip Chick, I was a tad skeptical (it affecting scrolling capabilities), but SkinStyle claims that they actually increase trackpad sensitivity.
- 17 Comments
Jan 28, 2008 -
Lindsay, Nicole, Paris. . .not you guys too!
- 13 Comments