iPhone and iPad Tech Accessories for the New Year

Start off the new year with fashionable tech accessories for your iPhone and iPad. The Kavaj "Dallas" Cognac Case (available for iPhone 5 and 5S) is my favorite of leather phone cases. The genuine leather is super soft and thin and comes in cognac and black. This sleek wallet-style case with a microfiber-like flannel interior protects your phone from scratches or cracking your screen when you drop it. The slots in the back are perfect for storing small business cards and cash. Another amazing thing about this case? While other leather cases are in the $100 range, this one is priced at $29.90 at amazon.com.

The Magnetyze Protective Case for iPhone 5/5S ($59.99) magnetically charges your phone with the Magnetyze charging cable. This is a great way to charge up, especially since I've had issues with wear and tear on my phone's charge port and lightening to USB cables. The Magnetyze protective case is also compatible with other Magnetyze accessories including the external battery and desk, car and wall chargers so you can charge up at home, at the office or while traveling. 

The Justin Case 11,600 mAh Portable Charger iPad Case doubles as a case and a charger, to keep your iPad, iPhone or other devices charged and ready to use while you're on the go. It's equipped with a built-in rechargeable battery, universal USB charging port and USB wall adapter. The synthetic leather case is lightweight and slim, making it easy to travel with. The Justin Case comes in a several colors, with red exclusively available at qvc.com for $69.96. 

- Kim Weling

Sodacase Customizable iPhone 5 Cases

During CE Week, I had a chance to check out Sodacase designs and cases. I am really impressed with their unique printing technique in which their designs are printed directly onto the plastic case, creating a raised print and embossed feel. It's stylish and functional, as the embossed pattern makes the case easier to grip and prevent slipping and dropping, with resistance to fading and scratches. Each case also comes with a matching microfiber for cleaning your phone, iPad, or sunglasses. 

You can even customize your own case with one of Sodacase's patterns or by uploading your own pattern or image from facebook or instagram. I customized my own iPhone 5 case, by uploading a signature ink and watercolor print by my cousin, artist Jayson Atienza. You may recognize Jayson's designs from his most recent shoe collaboration with Bucketfeet, currently available at treasure & bond. My customized case also arrived with the matching microfiber cloth. 

You can shop available cases at sodacase.com, or customize your own here. If you decide to customize your own case, you can get $10.00 off by applying code SHOW2013 at checkout. I'm so happy with the quality of these cases, I'm sure I'll be getting another one soon, since I can never have enough iPhone cases. My favorite of Sodacase's featured designs is the Red Purple Hibiscus Case - Duchess Prescott Case.

- Kim Weling