No big deal or anything, but digital pioneer Michelle Phan's YouTube channel [1] has garnered over one billion lifetime views. Her first makeup tutorial [2] video, uploaded in 2007, has now been viewed a mind-boggling 10.8 million times! Today, Michelle is a full-fledged author (she just published her first book, Make Up: Your Life Guide to Beauty, Style, and Success — Online and Off [3]) and founder of the video channel FAWN (For All Women Network) [4]. She's also launched her own line of beauty products, EM Cosmetics [5], and is mostly recently starring in an ad campaign for Nintendo 3DS.
On the outside, Michelle is a perfectly polished YouTube beauty star, and on the inside, she's an Adventure Time-loving [6], Sailor Moon-smitten [7] self-proclaimed nerd. We thought Michelle would be a perfect fit to share the most geek-chic gadget gifts and accessories for aspiring YouTube sensations, entrepreneurs, and boss ladies. Take a look at her picks in the gallery!
Source: Josh Madson [8], Handbag Butler [9], Ban.do [10]
Ban.do Back Me Up Charger
"The Ban.do Back Me Up [11] ($33) is a portable charger that you can bring with you on the go. You can store it in your car or bag. You're basically a walking battery, which is kind of cool. And if you're carrying it with you, your friends will leech off you – you're going to be a battery and outlet to them!"
My Selfie Remote
"My Selfie Remote [12] ($25) connects with your phone, and all you have to do is press a button and it takes a picture."
Mermaid and Metallic Gold iPhone 5 Case
"I love the colors of this supercute iPhone case [13] ($30) to dress up your phone."
Tabby Cat Jack Plug
"You just put it on your phone jack and you have your own little Tabby Cat Plug [14] ($5) that hangs out on your phone."
Mighty Purse in Pastel Turquoise
"If your phone is always on low battery, and I am guilty of that, Mighty Purse [15] ($85) will help. It has a built-in battery charger. You can store your phone inside and charge it at the same time and still look really cute!"
Unicorn Computer Decal
"A fun way to dress up your laptop with this beautiful, magical unicorn computer decal [16] ($20-$24)."
#TheSelfie
"Another selfie device [17] ($20) that's basically a button that you push. You attach the cord to your headphone jack, push a button, and it takes a picture."
Spectrums Decal Style Skin
"If you have a pair of Beats headphones and you've had it for a while, try these decals [18] ($30). They come out with so many different colors, but they can get a little expensive. It's a great way to dress up your headphones without having to buy new ones, which I think is really cool."