Lani's Most Recent Buys!

This week I thought I'd show you a few of the things I've bought myself lately, starting with the iPad sleeve highlighted in my Tech Accessories blog. I did finally give up on the anonymity of a plain black case and give in to my inner Rainbow-Brite. And can I tell you how happy this one accessory makes me?!

PS. Scroll to the bottom for the perfect Mom accessory!

Kate Spade Glitterball iPad Sleeve

As much as I hate being accosted in the cosmetics department, I can never resist trying a new concealer. Veil's Illuminating Complexion Fix is a new concealer that actually seems to live up its promise of covering and brightening my black under-eye circles while also moisturizing the eye area! Although it isn't available on their website, I picked mine up at the Henri Bendel store in NYC, home of all cool new beauty products.

Veil Illuminating Complexion Fix for Face and Eyes

Don't you hate when you design your outfit around rain boots, then it doesn't rain that much so you are stuck in a non-optimal outfit and hot boots? Now you can match your shoes to the outfit you want to wear! I was grabbing a pair of pedicure flip-flops for a client at ZChemist on 57th Street when I ran into THE PERFECT RAIN SHOE. They only had my size in black but I've decided that everyone should have them in nude, black, and a fun color such as fushia or a neon. They are so comfortable they could even double as comfy commuting shoes instead of the dreaded flip flop...

OKA b. Taylor Ballet Flat

These Uniqlo light denim legging pants are THE PERFECT SUMMER JEAN. Lightweight and stretchy, I'll be wearing them all summer with neon tees.

Uniqlo Women's Demin Cropped Legging Pants

I am officially obsessed with Gwyneth Paltrow's new cookbook, chock full of "clean" versions of what we would like to be eating, not just what we should be eating. The best part is how kid friendly most of the recipes are. Max is a huge fan of the Sweet Potato Muffins and has eaten two in one sitting.

It's All Good: Delicious, Easy Recipes That Will Make You Look Good and Feel Great by Gwyneth Paltrow

MOMS WITH NO HANDS, THIS ONE'S FOR YOU. Something I've been searching for seemingly forever is a wristlet/iPhone wallet. I featured this Michael Kors  one in my Tech Accessories blog and intended to purchase it once I decided upon a color. However, leaving behind a leopard print wallet, solid colors just weren't doing it for me. Enter Kate Spade's gold heart version, available for a steal at her outlets. Excuse the bad eBay picture but it is no longer available on her website and I just had to show it to you!

Kate Spade Metro Spade Jazzy Perforated Phone Case Wristlet

How Well Dressed is Your iPhone?

Move over shoes, phones and tablets seem to be the world's greatest new accessory. Everywhere we go, we are sure to have our tech gadgets accessible to us at all times. What a perfect opportunity to show off how stylish (and clever) you are! Luckily, designers are constantly coming out with new lines of cases for our tablets, laptops, and phones.

I'm here to help you sort through some of the many options out there (and maybe provide a last minute Valentine's Day gift idea!). What I can't help you with is what to do with that expensive case when you switch from the iPhone 4S to the 5...Guess it is a good excuse to buy something new!

What kind of cases do I own for my iPhone and iPad you ask? Shiny metallic purple for my iPhone 5 but just plain black for my iPad. Why? The New Yorker in me can't help but think it wouldn't be very street smart to walk around with a glitter advertisement that I'm carrying around an iPad. Once I admit to myself that I don't take the subway much anymore, I'll buy the Kate Spade glitter case below.

Here are some of the cutest cases for your iPhones, Blackberrys, iPads, E-readers, and laptops:


Kate Spade carries her girly chic style over to her tech cases with fun colors and prints, and my favorite, glitter!

Curiosity Quote iPhone 5 Silicone case, $35

Hard Shell iPhone 4/4S case, $40

The eyes wink when you move this case!!!

Lenticular iPhone 5 case, $40

I had to talk myself down from buying this in the store. It may yet come home with me!

Glitterball iPad sleeve, $80

Glitterball Blackberry sleeve, $35

For more functional tech cases, look to Michael Kors. Combining phones and wallets, these cases are perfect for any event where you only want to carry the essentials, such as an all-day shopping trip. I'll be purchasing one as soon as I can decide which color I want! Also, do you think studs would be too much?

Multifunction iPhone 4/4S and 5 case, $88

iPhone 4/4S wristlet, $79.95

Jet Set iPad case, $129.95

So many cute prints!! It's nearly impossible to choose from the selection of Tory Burch cases with different styles, colors, prints, and textures.

Wray Mix Hardshell iPhone 5 case, $50

Layton Hardshell iPhone 5 case, $50

Akira Softshell iPhone 5 case, $50

Baja Stripe Hardshell iPhone 4/4S case, $50

Lattice Logo Hardshell iPhone 4/4S case, $50

Cheetah Softshell iPhone 4/4s case, $48

Cute iPad case with a handle on top? This case screams "I'm a fashion blogger!"

Printed Robinson Flip E-tablet case, $165

I love this black and white leaf print on Diane Von Furstenberg's tech cases! Very on-trend for this spring!

iPhone 5 case in Animal Leaf with Pink, $40

iPad case in Animal Leaf White, $145

Laptop case in Animal Leaf White, $225

For a Downtown vibe that is effortlessly cool, these Rebecca Minkoff cases will get the job done.

Runway Print iPhone 5 case, $35

Pyramid Stud iPhone 5 case, $35

For something more work appropriate, Coach has nice leather phone and tablet cases in an assortment of colors. For many of their products, they offer complimentary monogramming as well. What a great gift!

Legacy Leather iPhone 4/4S or 5 case, $78 

Legacy Metallic Leather iPad clutch, $178

Legacy Leather Zip-around iPad case, $198

For more formal events where you don't want to be weighed down, consider one of these Marc by Marc Jacobs phone "boxes," cut to the shape of an iPhone with extra room for your cards and your lipstick! Sooo chic!

Phone in a Box Dots in Nude, $258

Chalky Liz Phone Box wristlet, $228

Marc by Marc Jacobs makes fun and quirky phone cases as well!

Katie Bunny iPhone 5 Softcase, $48

Drew Blossom iPhone 5 Hardcase, $38

Tootsie Flower iPhone 5 case, $38

Tech Stardust iPhone 4/4S Hardcase, $38

Gucci also makes leather phone holders and silicone phone and tablet cases. Oh no, I might have to get the lilac one that matches my logo!

iPhone/iPod touch sleeve, $185

Dark Pink Micro GG Silicone iPhone cover, $90

Lilac Micro GG Silicone iPhone cover, $90

Light Blue GG Silicone iPad 2 cover, $160

Kristen Dunst must have one of these adorable Miu Miu phone sleeves!

Croco-print Leather iPhone sleeve, $150

Embellished Patent Leather iPhone sleeve, $250

Jimmy Choo makes iPhone sleeves as well. Basic black croc and more glitter!!

Trent iPhone case in Black, $250

Trent iPhone case in Glitter Fabric, $225

Loving the studs trend? No one does it better than Valentino. Well, and Jimmy Choo...

Valentino Studded iPad case, $795

RED Valentino Bow Leather iPad sleeve, $250

This Alexander Wang iPad book is so luxurious!

Prisma Embossed Leather iPad case, $435

Happy Valentines Day! Hope we gave you some good gift ideas!