I got a new cell phone (more details below), so I was searching for a cover. You’d be surprised by what is available. It’s not all tacky or hot pink, well, it’s mostly tacky.

But I really like the look, maybe not the infringement, of designer print faceplates. The manufacturers have Louis Vuitton down pat. (There are also really bad Coach imitations, and I saw one “Gucci” cell phone case.) They come in rainbow or pretty brown/pink, but the styles vary for each phone.

They cost about $12 online, but if you pay $20 at a mall, the person working can quickly “slap” the cover on for you, which might be worth it, but there are also, of course, less colors available. I had to settle for dark purple, instead of maybe a light, shiny one. I wanted my cover quickly, since I’m traveling this week.

If you want to browse cell phone covers, search Froogle; replace my phone type with your own brand and number, or just try designer cell phone cover or case. Better yet, try eBay.

Here’s my cell phone. It’s a Motorola V551 with a purple faceplate and battery cover. The wallpaper I downloaded, “Shoe Therapy,” is next to its picture. (My ring tone is “Linus and Lucy.”)

It’s a flip/camera phone with many other neat features, but I won’t brag any further. I am obsessed with my shiny new gadget, it’s sad.

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