Speck’s CandyShell in emerald. Sweet

image004Most folks put their iPhones through a lot of paces. Calls. Texting. Music. Words With Friends.

Speck’s CandyShell cases keep smartphones looking stylish while protecting your mobile from the rigors of constant use. The cases are rugged, yet soft to the touch — and now you can order one in emerald, this year’s hotter-than-sizzling fashion color.

The CandyShell design features two layers of protection, a hard outer shell in a glossy satin finish and an inner rubberized shell that is shock absorbent. Think of it as an M&M, except this CandyShell isn’t edible. Rather, it’s a mean, green mobile machine.

Not into emerald? Not to worry. Speck has a rainbow of cheerful, saturated shades to choose from. Expect to pay $34.95 to buy your phone a new wardrobe. An upgraded offering, priced at $39.95, includes a slot for a credit card and a few bucks.

You can dress all your mobile devices in matching outfits. Speck also makes colorful coverings for tablets and MacBooks.

 

Vera Bradley on the Promenade

The Adorableness Factor just got even higher at the Promenade at Sagemore, favored shopping destination of Jersey girls.

Vera Bradley is open, offering a parade of colorful bags, luggage and accessories. It’s a happy line that appeals to multiple generations. In fact, both my mom (she will be 82 on Aug. 18) and my former intern (a 22-year-old hottie) carry Vera Bradley bags.
Lots of visitors to the store’s website hail from Cherry Hill, Medford and other South Jersey ‘burbs so a location on Route 73 in Marlton was a natural match for the trendy retailer, says Melissa Schenkel, Vera Bradley public relations manager.

It’s a super cute boutique, 1,600 square feet of feminine indulgence.

Personally, I am fond of Vera Bradley’s hard cases for smartphones. My iPhone is wearing the Va Va Bloom case, which features a vibrant swirl of pink flowers. It is so unabashedly girly that I will never have to worry about my husband picking up my phone by mistake. That pop of pink helps me to immediately spot the phone in my purse.

Thanks, Vera!