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Velvet Idole Computer Cases: Love or Leave?
I can't say I've come across many Parisian product lines for electronics, but if these laptop cases are anything like Parisian shoes or handbags, I better take notice. Velvet Idole has created these luxurious leather to fit snugly around various laptop models. With a foam padding exterior, a cotton interior, and a zipper surrounding the case on three sides, a laptop is sure to stay protected inside.
Kangaroom Media Bags Keep Your Gadgets Snuggled
Say you're not as depraved as I am — using pillowcases as laptop sleeves and whatnot. Say you like to use dedicated bags to keep your gadgets organized and orderly (more power to ya!) — then check out Kangaroom's totally practical (and as a bonus, adorable) Velvet Media Bags.
It's just $20 for a set of four, and each cute drawstring bag has the gadget it's intended for embroidered on the front — there's an MP3 player, a cell phone, a camera, and a larger one for cords (great for travel since my box technique won't work on the road).
Polaroid Tea Towel Keeps Things Geeky in the Kitchen
Do you miss your gadgets when you're not in the kitchen (the gadgets other than your mixer and blender, that is)? Bring a piece of technology — vintage technology, no less — into the kitchen with the Polaroid Tea Towel ($18) by Red Velvet Art.
I have sort of thing for adorable tea towels (I'm looking into it), and these towels, with the Polaroid camera lovingly embroidered on and the blue rickrack around the border .
Gimme the "Give Me Number 9" Telephone Purse
This vintage-looking velvet handbag sports a name as cute as its print: it's the "Give Me Number 9" bag.
The perfect purse for the vintage geek — and vintage fashion — fan, the bag goes from shoulder bag to clutch with the removal of its strap.
And don't worry — it's also good for the modern girl: it features an interior cell phone pocket (so it's not that retro).
Wrap Your Beloved BlackBerry in Fabulosity With This Case
BlackBerry-obsessed individuals, pay attention. Plia Designs has created some fashionable PDA Universal Cases that are perfect for those times when you don't want to carry a big purse. There are many chic designs to choose from and each case offers a hardshell exterior with a purple velvet interior.
Geek Tip: Check Your News on a Map
I'm all about catching up on my world news, but some days, sifting through my RSS feeds can be a little painful on the eyes. Not sure if it's the lack of coffee, or that there's just so much to take in! So when I found the Breaking News Map, that shows you visually where the bits of news are coming from across the globe, I was happily relieved.
Pretty Cell Phone Cases
Goody Goody has created these beautiful silk jacquard, lined in velvet with silk ribbon cell phone cases. Shown here are Pink Camellia #8428 and Boutineer #8401. Check out Goody Goody Online for more styles and creations, including unique tote bags.
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