By Francesca Claybrook
The holidays are just around the corner, believe it or not, and we are here to help you out with all your gift-buying needs. This time, we’re focusing on your technology-obsessed friend. Let’s see what’s out there:
Laptop cases. Everyone needs to keep their precious laptop safe while they’re on the go, so this makes a great gift for your friend whose computer is her life. I love the striped case from Henri Bendel or the detailed one from Juicy Couture, but if your friend is more low-key Marc Jacobs makes a simpler black case.
– This little bag by Orla Kiely is like a combination laptop case and computer bag – perfect for the girl-on-the-go who doesn’t want to be bogged down with a giant heavy bag. It looks like a laptop case, but comes with handles so it’s much easier to carry. Genius! Get it from Piperlime.com.
– Kindles (and Barnes and Noble’s version, the Nook) are everywhere these days, but it can be a pain worrying if they’re getting cracked or scratched in your bag. The perfect solution is this gorgeous e-reader case from Henri Bendel. Chic, and practical too!
– If you love the e-reader case but your friend invested in an iPad instead, Henri Bendel carries the same design in an iPad case– perfect for the Apple addict.
– Who doesn’t need an iPod lamp? I know it’s probably never crossed your mind, but after seeing these lamps I have to admit, it’s a pretty good idea. It gives off light, plays music, charges your iPod, and makes an adorable home accessory! Available atNeiman Marcus.
– Finally, I’ll let you in on one of my favorite tricks. I got so sick of all the various chargers laying around my house and clogging up my purse on trips (phones, Blackberries, iPods – the list is endless) that I decided to get a cute makeup bag and stick all the chargers in one place. A bag like this one from Burberry would make a perfect gift for the techie who has everything else (available at Bloomingdale’s.)