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Colorful UV Reading Cell Phone Charms

GeekSugar — Thu, 03 May 2007 10:00:46 -0700

We all know that limiting our time in the sunshine will protect us from exposure to harmful UV rays. But did you know there's a product that attaches to your cell phone and will tell you how strong the UV index is?

Featured on Gizmodo and Techie Diva, these direct from Japan cell phone charms start out being white and will change color as they absorb radiation from the sunlight.

The base price is $6 and will increase depending on how many beads you add. You can also bling it up with an extra Swarovski crystal gemstone. I think for now I'll stick with my old geeky UV-indicating system, which is watching my face turn various shades of pink and red and reapplying sunscreen obsessively. I guess this cell phone charm makes its debut at the perfect time, since May is Skin Cancer Awareness month.

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Love It or Leave It? Hello Kitty Cell Phone Charms

GeekSugar — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:01:04 -0700

When I saw these tiny cute Hello Kitty cell phone charms on Chip Chick I couldn't help but add it to my list of favorite Hello Kitty accessories! Trust me, these charms are small enough that they won't scream "I'm obsessed with Hello Kitty," but in all honesty, does that matter anyway? They are priced at around $13 and come in a pack of six different colors so you can mix and match. What do you think? Overly kitchy or just the right touch of this fictional curious cat.

Never Miss A Call With Snazzy Phone Charm

GeekSugar — Sat, 05 May 2007 09:06:54 -0700

How many times have you missed a call because your phone was lodged in your purse, backpack or pocket? Australian designer Jimeale Jorgensen has created the "nevermissacall" Phoneflasher to overcome the frustrating problem of missing your calls because you can't hear your phone ring. The interchangeable leather and crystal charms, which are priced under $20, slip on your bag and when your cell rings (or you get a text message), it lights up with a mini laser show.

Apparently, the patented feature of the "interchangeable" Phoneflasher model, enables you to change the pictures whenever you feel like it and you can select from 36 bright and witty inserts, or your own photo. You can even get them custom made for your business. How's that for cell phone bling?

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Kitschy Missy Broome Cell Phone And iPod Charms

GeekSugar — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 05:00:48 -0700

The Miss Broome cell phone and iPod charms bring kitschy fun back to protecting your gadgets sans Hello Kitty, glitter or feathers. The line, which touts a marine and rock-inspired theme and is adorned by buttons and youthful embroidery, is made up of characters like "Two Sloops," "Captain Shivers," "Howdi-Culture," "Howd-Oui," and "Road Howdy," and seem to have a youthful Betsey Johnson influence. They each cost $30 and are 5-inches high and 3 inches wide. They have a zipper and key ring so they can attach to your key chain or purse.
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To learn how to post photos of your cell phone bling to the group, read more

I know that this long list looks scary, but trust me, once you get the hang of it, it'll be a snap the second time around.

First of all, join the Cell Phone Bling Group
Click "Create and Share!" on the left hand side
Choose "Blog"
Give your photo a Title
Leave the category as "general"
Change the channel to "technology and gadgets"
Add keyword(s) (for example mine for this photo was "Cell Phone Bling")
Click on the "Add Image" link below the "body" box
A popup window will happen - click on "Browse" to find your image on your computer
Once you have the image chosen, click "Submit"
The popup will show you your image, choose size: "normal" - if you want, you can give it a title (which will show up as a caption)
Click "Insert" and the popup will go away
Your "body" box will now have some text in it. Leave it as is. If you want to add some text before the picture, do it before the code that has appeared.
Click Submit

So join the Cell Phone Bling Group and start posting your great photos! Yours just might end up on the geeksugar homepage!

Totally Geeky or Geek Chic? Louis Vuitton Cell Phone Charm

GeekSugar — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:00:12 -0700

This might be one of those accessories that only you will know is designer and you paid $240 for, but it's cute nonetheless. The Louis Vuitton monogrammed phone charm features two dangling resin cubes with Swarovski crystals and tiny golden brass LV logos. Available in beige and pomme d amour/perle, these accessories include crystals and monogram elements which appear to float in the clear resin finish. Too geeky to put on your cell phone or kinda chic?

Mirror Cell Phone Charm: Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:05:19 -0700

I stumbled on this mirror cell phone charm at one of my favorite Japanese discount stores a few weeks ago and still can't get over how cute and funny it is. It reminds me of the Nintendo DM cell charm (yes, you read right "DM charm") a friend of mine picked up for me in Korea last year.

I love that it's kitschy and geeky, but slightly Victorian and whimsical. Would you use this "who's the fairest of them all" cell phone charm?

Sterling Silver Cell Phone Charm: Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:01:25 -0700

Obsessed much? There's a level where your addiction to gadgets becomes unhealthy and a little weird, and that may be when your friends suggest that you and your fiancé use cake toppers that depict the bride and groom with cell phones, or it may be when you start building jewelry with precious, mini versions of your favorite gizmos.

Not as expensive and therefore not as nuts as Tiffany's $1,500 Camera Charm, this sterling silver Cell Phone Charm is $80 and starts a charm bracelet for someone who has a hard time being disconnected.

Even though I fear for the person who takes their love for their phone this far, I have to say: It's cute, Okay? I can't help it.

What do you think?

Totally Geeky or Geek Chic? Voodoo Cell Phone Charms

GeekSugar — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 07:00:33 -0800

Looking for something to charm that cute barista into giving you a free scone with your coffee, or for the naughtier crowd maybe cast a hair loss spell on your enemy? The Firebox Voodoo Charms are hand crafted from one continuous length of string. You can pop them in your pocket, put them on your keyring, attach them to your cell phone or simply keep them on your desk.

What's with all this voodoo business, asks Firebox? Well, Voodoo Charms won't turn you into a zombie or subliminally instruct you to sacrifice chickens. What they will do, however, is bring you good fortune. Maybe. You see each stringy character has a special 'power' that is said to help the holder. Big maybe.

C'Elegance = Chic Cell Phone Bling Bling

GeekSugar — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 09:01:14 -0700

Icing out your cell phone with personalized charms and gems has long been an artistic and fashionable outlet in Europe and Asia, but has only recently begun to sneak into American culture. Right now my charm affections lie with C'Elegance, a company started by the Cell Phone Bling Group's gold member Suzanne.

Suzanne started the company after a trip to Hong Kong, where she discovered how trendy technology could be. She returned home, started experimenting with making her own charms and quickly teamed up with her daughters to create C'Elegance.

The result are chic, shiny and beautiful charm sets that combine a signature logo charm, Swarovski Crystal and Semi Precious Stones, and personalized charms. All charms are connected to silk cord via a tiny clip, so they can be easily taken off, rotated or worn together.

The line has been featured in Elle Magazine, appeared on Access Hollywood and was even part of the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards.

Prices range from $19 to $250 for jewelry pieces and $2.50 to $12 for charms. Available online at C'Elegance. For a full gallery of charms, read more

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Do you have cool photos of your cell phone bling? Share them with us! You can add your photos to the group by following these instructions:

First of all, join the Cell Phone Bling Group
Click "Create and Share!" on the left hand side
Choose "Blog"
Give your photo a Title
Leave the category as "general"
Change the channel to "technology and gadgets"
Add keyword(s) (for example mine for this photo was "Cell Phone Bling")
Click on the "Add Image" link below the "body" box
A popup window will happen - click on "Browse" to find your image on your computer
Once you have the image chosen, click "Submit"
The popup will show you your image, choose size: "normal" - if you want, you can give it a title (which will show up as a caption)
Click "Insert" and the popup will go away
Your "body" box will now have some text in it. Leave it as is. If you want to add some text before the picture, do it before the code that has appeared.
Click Submit

So join the Cell Phone Bling Group and start posting your great photos! Yours just might end up on the geeksugar homepage!

Ernarae's Blinged-Out Homemade iPhone Case

Geek Community — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:31:51 -0800

Check out this blinged-out iPhone case that reader ernarae created:

It took me three hours to make this, with a mix of Swarovski crystals and rhinestones. It was worth the wait, I had to wait overnight before I could put it on my iPhone.

Have you seen any outrageous cell phone bling lately? Do you have a totally tricked-out phone? We'd love to see pics of your rhinestones, charms, and other accouterments! Create a PopSugar account or log in to your account. Then join the Cell Phone Bling group and share your photos with the community. Your bling could end up on the GeekSugar homepage. Here's a detailed guide to posting questions or posts to groups if you are new to the PopSugar Community.