iPhone Accessories Holiday Gift Guide 2023

With every new iPhone launch also comes new accessories! I used to have dozens of cases that I used to switch to match my outfits or my mood, but these days I'd rather have fewer cases that I can call my favorites. Check out my round up of phone cases for this season!

Kate Spade Morgan Colorblocked 

iPhone 14 Pro / Pro Max Cardholder Case, $60

I always seem to buy a new iPhone right before the new model comes out. Last time it was because my battery kept dying, this time it's because I lost my phone. While many people are looking for iPhone 15 cases, I have my eyes set on ones for the iPhone 14 Pro. This case is great for anyone that loves earth tones and neutrals. This one comes in Saffiano leather, with a back case that opens up to reveal two card slots. 

Case-Mate Brilliance Chandelier

iPhone 14 Plus, $40

If you happen to have an iPhone 14 Plus, then you are in luck! Instead of $40 you can find this for $14.99 at Target. The 14 Pro can be found on Amazon for $34.49. This case has a gold glitz and glamour feel with an art deco vibe, inspired by a sparkling chandelier.

Burga Emerald Pool 

Elegant iPhone Case, $34.95

These Burga cases are definitely on my gifting list (for myself lol). I love the designs, especially this marble one, and they look sturdy too. They also come in all different sized cases. 

Moschino Teddy Bear AirPods Case, $130

I'm still shocked I don't own AirPods yet, but this would be my case of choice! I love the Moschino bear! I wish there was a phone case in the shape of the bear. 

- Kim Weling

iPhone Case Holiday Gift Guide 2021

With the recent launch of the iPhone 13 series and many people upgrading their phones, now is the perfect time to gift a new iPhone case, or start the new year off with a new case for yourself. Here are a few of my favorite fashionable and functional cases. 

The Pretty Connected Belle Pearl Chain + iPhone Case is the perfect gift for the fashionista. This clear case is paired with a pearl chain (the pearl chain can also be purchased on its own), and can also be swapped out worn with other Pretty Connected silver, mermaid or gold chain straps, including the KESHA x PC Yin Yang Braided Multi-Use Necklace to Mask Chain. This case is perfect to carry or wear on your wrist when you don't have a purse or pockets to store your phone. It's not only an accessory for your phone, but for your entire outfit!

Who needs a wallet when you have the Mujjo Full Leather Wallet Case! This phone case and wallet in one is made with high-quality full-grain vegetable tanned leather and a luxurious Japanese microfiber lining. The leather pocket on the back is designed to hold 2-3 cards, just enough for everything you need on the go:  license, bank or credit card and a metro card. The back pocket is beautifully stitched, and the buttons are full covered in leather. I can't wait to see how this cases ages, as the leather will develop a unique patina and transition from tan to a deep, dark amber. Since I have the iPhone 12 Pro, this case is also available in Black, Slate Green and Monaco blue. For the iPhone 13 series, it is available in Black and Monaco Blue. 

The Purity "Chlorite Ring" iPhone Case, named after the mineral, is a for the fashionista that loves both color and marble for this unique design, with the ring attached. They make a variety of stylish cases that caught my eye but this one is my favorite.

- Kim Weling

6 Fashionable iPhone Cases 2021

Now is a good time as any to upgrade your iphone and stock up on new phone cases, now that we can resume with travel, dining and reunions with family and friends! Here are some of my top picks for fashionable iphone cases.

Halo LuMee x Paris Hilton, $70 - a holigraphic case with an iridescent effect and iconic LuMee Halo lights to act as your mobile lighting studio.

Otter + Pop Symmetry Series Case Aura Smoke, $49.95 - watercolor design with matching pop grip to make it easier to snap pics and prop your phone.

Richmond & Finch Pink Marble iPhone 12 Pro Max Case, $39

Coach Protective Case for iPhone 12 & iPhone 12 Pro, $49.99 - diagonal stripes

Sonix Agate iPhone Case - colorful quartz inspired print, $35

MAISON de SABRÉ The Phone Case, $79 - pebbled leather - snag your favorite color or limited edition color

- Kim Weling

5 Fashionable iPhone Power Banks and Charging Cords for 2021

Whether you are headed on a beach vacation, to the office, or spending the day exploring the city, don't leave home without a power bank and cord! When I'm traveling, I usually have at least two power banks with me. Here are some of my favorite power banks and cords for 2021.

Mophie Powerstation with PD and Lighting Input (fabric), $59.95

Rifle Paper Co. Power Banks, $50 - if you love their prints, then you'll want this floral case!

Ideal of Sweden Power Bank, $30 - Baby Blue Orchid is one of many designs available among vibrant florals, marble prints and more.

Ideal of Sweden Cable, $29.99 - Indigo Swirl pattern. Mix and match cables to go with Ideal of Sweden power banks.

Lilly Pulitzer Charging Cord, $25 - printed leatherette wrapped charging cord in a vibrant print. 

- Kim Weling

2018 Holiday Tech Accessories

These holiday tech accessories are perfect for gifting yourself or your loved ones! iHome's iBTB2 Aquio Removable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker, $59.99, is easily detachable from the bottom half, so you can enjoy music on the go. It's great for road trips, BBQs, and outdoor workouts. This fashionable water bottle has a built-in carry loop, is BPA free, double wall insulated, and keeps your beverages cold up to 24 hours or hot up to 14 hours. It's available in four colors - Merlot, Blush, Seafoam, and Midnight.

Mophie Charge Stream Powerstation Wireless, $79.95

No more worries about plugging in your phone to charge up with this 6,040mAh powerstation! All you need to do is set your phone on top of it!You can also charge wired devices using the USB-A port. 

Mopie Charge Stream Pad+, $59.95

A universal wireless charging pad for Qi-enabled smartphones, this will charge your Apple or Samsung super fast. This is perfect for the home or the office and easy to use - just set your phone down on it and let it charge up!

Western Digital My Passport™ SSD, $89.99 - $399, 

Who is guilty of not backing up their laptop? You'll have no worries with My Passport™SSD, as this has automatic backup to keep all your files safe! It's also got password protection with hardware encryption, and super fast file transfers with speeds up to 540 MB/s. I love the mini, lightweight, sleek design, making it easy for travel, too. My Passport™SSD comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB capactiy.

- Kim Weling

T-Mobile 2017 Holiday Tech Gifts

 mophie powerstation mini - Speckled Magenta, $17.99

It's officially the holiday shopping season! T-Mobile has holiday deals on fun, fashionable tech accessories to gift to friends and family (and even yourself)! One of the best deals is on the mophie PowerStation Mini with a speckled print, on sale for $17.99 (originally $29.99)! 

Check out these must-have iphone cases, for some stylish stocking stuffers. The cases below are for the iPhone 7/8 Plus but T-Mobile also has cases available for the iPhone 7/8, iPhone X and Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. I'm currently using the Case-Mate Waterfall case in Rose Gold, and so far it has been a conversation piece, and is fun to shake up, with its snow globe effect. It also has a shock absorbing bumper, anti-scratch technology and metallic buttons. For more deals and T-Mobile exclusives go to t-mobile.com.

Apple iPhone 7/8 Plus Case-Mate® Karat Case - Pearl, $49.99

Apple iPhone 7/8 Plus Case-Mate Waterfall - Rose Gold, $39.99

Apple iPhone 7/8 Plus Case-Mate® What's Your Mood Case, $49.99

- Kim Weling

Summer Tech Accessories 2017

Here's a round up of some of my favorite tech accessories from Pepcom. Including a lot of great travel accessories, from headphones and product trackers to wireless sticks and flash drives. LeEco has some colorful headphones and reverse in-ear headphones in pink and blue, as well as power banks to keep your accessories charged up at full power. 

Garmin introduces DriveAssist 51 - GPS Navigator with built-in dash cam, with forward collision and lane departure alerts, automatically records continuous video, bluetooth calling, smart notifications and voice-activated navigation.

Epson Expression XP-440 wireless all-in-one printer is perfect for your at home printing needs, and also copies and scans photos and documents. 

Wester Digital's newest portable external hard drives have a new look with My Passport, with a version for Mac too. 

SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick and iXpand Flash Drive are perfect for backing up photos and videos. People have asked me what they can use to backup Facebook and Instagram photos and the iXpand is great for this. 

I'm always worried about where I place my keys or if I'll ever see my luggage again when I check my bag at the airport, so Pixie will make sure I know the precise location of my items. All you have to do is tag Pixie on and check its location through the Pixie app. 

- Kim Weling

New OtterBox iPhone 7 Plus Cases

It feels like I had waited months to get my hands on my iPhone 7 Plus and I couldn't be happier! The beginning of the new year is the perfect time to start fresh with a new phone. Between work, blogging and events I plan on using some serious phone memory on photos and videos this year, and my previous phone had no memory left. I knew I had to move on from my iPhone 5S but I was not looking forward to saying goodbye to my 5S accessories I had amassed, including 20+ cases, case chargers and portable chargers. Thanks to OtterBox, I've started my new collection of cases for my iPhone 7 Plus! I love switching out my cases, sometimes based on my mood or outfit. 

The Symmetry Series Clear Case is perfect for when I want to show the gold exterior of my iPhone. The Symmetry Series Graphics Case in Firefly is a fun print, that I've gotten a lot of compliments on. It also matches my style since I prefer darker colors and prints. The Statement Series Case in Black is also clear with black leather accents. OtterBox cases have gone through 24+ tests and 238+ hours including high temp & humidity and cold storage to hand lotion and makeup resistance. All OtterBox cases have OtterBox Certified Drop+ Protection so my phone is protected against everyday wear and tear and those accidental drops and fumbles. 

One thing I definitely needed for my case is the Alpha Glass Screen Protector. The screen on my iPhone 7 Plus is so much bigger than my 5S was, and even more prone to cracking if I dropped it. I've had friends that have easily cracked their new phones right after getting them. I feel so relieved now that I have it on my phone, especially since I've dropped it a few times already (it's so big it has fallen out of my coat pocket). The Alpha Glass comes with an alcohol wipe and microfiber cloth to clean the phone with first, and then the glass is easy to apply onto the screen. With the Alpha Glass on, the image clarity and touch screen remains intact and is fortified to make the screen shatter/scratch proof. 

Thank you again OtterBox for keeping my phone safe and providing me with some classic, everyday, and stylish cases that I can use everyday! Check out all of OtterBox phone accessories at otterbox.com.

- Kim Weling

Holiday Gift Guide 2015

In case you are still shopping for holiday gifts (or are now focused on gifting yourself), here are my favorites from this year's Holiday Gift Guide media event I attended over the summer. Highlights include the latest products in beauty, tech, candles, and other accessories. 

This was my first introduction to Savannah Bee, which has a number of amazing products in their line, including body butters, hand creams, lip balms, heel balms and bar soaps. These products are sure to keep your skin soft and moisturized all winter long. One of their star products is the Royal Jelly Body Butter, which smells amazing and has a super-rich formula (you'll never have to worry about dry skin if you are using this). I absolutely love the packaging too! 

One of Vitabath's newest scents is Orchid Intrigue, with a scent of amber velvet, layered with luxurious amethyst orchid jasmine, and sugared musk. For the holidays, Vitabath also launched Spice Is Nice and Sweet Pink Peppermint. Spice is Nice is a blend of pumpkin, allspice, rum and maple syrup, topped with delicious cream cheese icing. Sweet Pink Peppermint has a scent of pink candy cane, cheery vanilla and sugary musk. 

The Softlips Cube make the perfect stocking stuffers. The 5-in-1 lip care  is made with SPF 15, shea butter, and Vitamins A,C, and E. New scents include Pomegranate Blueberry and Peach Mango. Also be on the lookout for the limited edition Hello Kitty Cube. 

Products you'll want to gift from Hada Labo this season include the best selling Skin Plumping Gel Cream, Anti-Aging Hydrator, and Replenishing Hydrator. The newest product is the Ultimate Anti-Aging Facial Mask with Super Hyaluronic Acid. The single-use mask instantly boosts hydration, smooth fine lines and refreshes skin in just 10 minutes. 

Barbar blow dryers are stylish and effective, reducing drying time up to 50%. Barbar also makes an eco-friendly blow dryer, saving 40% more electricity than a standard dryer.

This Belkin Ultimate Pro Keyboard Case is the perfect accessory for your iPad, for home or for travel. 

The SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive is perfect for transferring photos or videos from your iPhone, iPad or laptop, up to 64 GB. 

Cobra JumPack is a must-have for your car, as you never know when you'll need jumper cables or a charger. 

Zolt Laptop Charger Plus  is perfect for the home, office or travel, powering up your laptop, phone and tablet at the same time. 

Puppy Bumpers are a cute and safe option for keeping your dog from escaping the fence. They are available in different designs, including festive ones such as snowmen or wreathes.

Yankee Candle is one of my go-to candle brands, with cocktail-inspired candles such as Vanilla Bourbon, Sparkling Wine, Holiday Sangria and Pomegranate Cosmo. 

Corkcicle Canteens keep beverages cold for up to 25 hours and hot for 12 hours thanks to its triple insulation. The tumblers keep drinks cool for 9 hours or hot for 3 hours. The design and variety of colors really caught my eye, especially the brushed copper!

Plaid is definitely trending this winter, and the Vera Bradley Buffalo Plaid collection is perfect for the holiday season, whether you are looking to gift a wallet, cosmetic case, tote or travel bag. The Midnight Geometric collection features a fun, modern black and white design. 

- Kim Weling