Top 5 Designer iPad Cases (That Double as Clutches)

 When I bought my iPad, I picked up a sunny orange case from Apple. However, in recent travels I noticed that while it does a great job of protecting the screen,  my iPad could use a little bit more protection when I toss it in my carry on.  In shopping around,  I've noticed a bunch of cases are pretty enough that I would happily carry them out as a purse or clutch too! Plus given their prices,  I would feel better getting double use out of them.

Here are the top 5 cases/clutches that I'm currently coveting:

1.  Capulet London "Alison" leather clutch ($340)  - I love the beautiful color of this calfskin leather!

2.  J.J. Boyles "Penny Loafer" leather iPad case in antique brown ($185) - The darling shoe inspired details make this a bit whimsical, but it's still classic enough to carry every day.

3. Marc Jacobs quilted leather iPad bag ($495) - With the look of classic Chanel,  this chain strap would make it as easy to pull out this bag for an evening out as it would be to throw in your carry on.

 4. Beyza Red Leather iPad Sleeve ($117)  - This would be the perfect pop of color to a simple black and white outfit. (or if you don't like red, it comes in black and tan too)

5. Michael Michael Kors "snake effect" leather iPad case ($130)- This snake skin clutch is for one glamorous techie :)

 

Bonus:  This Yves Saint Laurent case is stunning, but at double the price of an iPad ($795)  I'm not sure it's worth the investment.

New Toy!

My iPad 2 finally came in the mail last week! As expected, I love it.  In a combination of all things wonderful: here a is snapshot of me playing with it last week, on a warm evening in San Francisco (that never happens), while watching the sunset on the roof with wine, thai food, and good friends :)

It was a completely frivoluous purchase, but I love it!  It's perfect for all of the online browsing that i do (If you haven't figured out, thats a lot) 

Plus, it makes an awesome reading experience for all of my favorite online magazines.

Have you checked out Lonny, Matchbook, and Rue ? 

They are beautiful, fun magazines. And, I love that with the online magazine experience, you can click directly on an object you're interested in and shop for it!   No need to tear a page of something you like or,  check out the "where to shop" section of the back (remember when you used to have to do that to find a piece you liked?  And, then you had to CALL the stores? hah... )