under 50 bucks

Great bargains, all for under $50.00.

Customize Your Sidekick 3 with Skins

Did you get a T-Mobile Sidekick 3 for Christmas? I wanted one, but it will have to wait until after the new year. But that hasn’t stopped me from looking at cool accessories and add-ons for the Sidekick3.

The shiny, glittery, Swarovski crystal style gel skins are on my list of must-have items.  I’ve compiled a quickie composite of my favorite skins I’ve found so far.  Out of the six above, I’d say my ultimate favorite is a toss up between the tropical monkeys and the pink Burberry style plaid.

You can find them at lots of places online. I happened to find these at a place called mygelskin.com They also have skins for the RAZR, SLVR, Ipod, PSP and more.

Pink Leather ID Card Holder

It’s mandatory that you wear a badge at some companies and government agencies. Do you have one of those plain old silver chains? I remember those days.

I found this nice leather identification card holder and it’s pink!  Your work ID badge can either hang from the pink nylon lanyard or you can remove it to clip the leather case onto your shirt or jacket.  It has a clear window so that everyone can see your gorgeous mugshot. I hate security ID photos, I used to make my flip over on purpose.

In case you’re interested, this comes in more than just pink. You could get a couple to match your wardrobe or style of the moment. Colors: Pink, Green, Orange, Black and Blue.  So green for Christmas? Orange for Halloween? Black for “suit” days and blue for “casual Friday.” See, a color for any day.

$9.99 Lewis & Clark

Classy USB Flash Drive

This stylish black and gold USB flash drive is sleek and unique.  It’s also available in white and silver.

Available in 1GB or 2GB storage. This USB flash drive features a special capless design with an ejecting USB connector, LED light indicates usage status, no external power required, password security and more.

Why carry a boring black or gray USB flash drive? Yes, there are more choices than a boring old SanDisk.

$100 $30 1GB at Overstock.com
$140 $63 2GB at Overstock.com

You’ve Got to Sparkle & Shine!

I’m a girl on a mission.  I’m going to call this the 10 days of Stylish Office Gear. Forget the 12 days of Christmas.

Since this is “Day One” we have a long way to go girl.  And if this goes well, we may just continue it forever and ever.

Next up is this flashy, crystal computer mouse. Yes, you need rhinestones to dazzle you while you’re working on that document. I’ll be when the light hits it just right you’ll be a shining star. (Okay, so maybe not but it’s still a cute mouse, right?)

“When you compute with this stunning computer mouse embellished all-over with hand-applied crystal rhinestones. Optical mouse with scroll wheel and USB connector.”

Lovely.  Best thing? It’s on sale.

$29.99 $19.99 ComputerGear

Fun, Colorful Keys for Your Keyboard

Bah, who says work has to be boring.  Sure you sit in that cubicle with that boring gray and drab design throughout the day.  You can put up a few photos and a sexy geeky calendar on your wall, but it’s just not a fun, happy, entertaining environment. Duh, it’s work!!!

I am on a mission to jazz up your cubicle. Yes, me.. the Savvy Chick.  I’m going to help you make it through the day with color, humor and style.

Let’s start with these funny and cute sticky covers for your keyboard.  Everyone needs a panic button!!!  A beer button is oh so fun!!! Think: “HAPPY HOUR!!” and “Oops,” did you do it again? Perfect to cover up the delete key.  Yes, ladies, it’s time to have some fun in the workplace (or at home - either way.).

These keyboard covers come in a set of 8 including the following:

• Panic
• Any Key
• Beer
• duh!
• $
• Oops!
• Eject
• Smiley face

$19.99 ComputerGear

Hearst Magazine $5 Subscription Sale

Love magazines? Hate paying high subscription rates?  You don’t have to! Here’s the 411.

The following Hearst magazines are only $5 right now. Yes, $5. But the offer ends December 24, 2006 - so Hurry!

CosmoGIRL!
Cosmopolitan
Country Living
Esquire
Good Housekeeping
Harper’s BAZAAR
House Beautiful
Marie Claire
O at Home
O, The Oprah Magazine
Popular Mechanics
Redbook
Seventeen
SmartMoney
Teen
Town & Country

I placed an order for Marie Claire, Good Housekeeping and Redbook.  When I’ll find time to read them I have no idea, but at $5 how could I pass them up?

$5 Hearst Magazines

Shiny, Sparkling, Classy… Blinged Out Mouse

Jazz up your boring office accessories with this shiny little mouse with obligatory sparkling bling bling rhinestones. We love shiny gadgets and this one is very nice looking. It’s not overstated or in-your-face like some I’ve seen. This blinged out computer mouse is tasteful, classy and elegant.

“This is the ultimate gift for a female executive, boss or stylish girl. This silver and crystal embellished mouse is a must have to be in style.”

$48 at Abernook

Christmas USB Flash Drive

After finding the ‘Cars’ USB flash drive, I set out to find more cute USB flash drives!  I started at A-Data, which is the manufacturer of the ‘Cars’ one. Well, look what I found!!!  Don’t be a scrooge this holiday season, carry your data on a Christmas Holiday themed USB flash drive!  I’m the type of girl who would have one for every holiday if I could find them. I love these things.  This one comes with 4 different changeable faceplates, which includes Santa Claus, a Christmas Tree, Stocking and a Snowman.

Price: varies - available in 512mb-4gb
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Disney Pixar ‘Cars’ USB Flash Drive

Anyone who knows me, knows that my favorite animated movie this year was Disney Pixar’s “Cars”.  I just loved “Mater!” Did you see the movie?  While browsing tonight for a USB flash drive, I found the cutest cards one.

I didn’t order it because I’m looking for a 2 gig, but I thought I’d share it with you just in case someone was interested.  It’s cute, isn’t it!  It also comes with changeable faceplates, so you not only get Lightning McQueen, you also get Sally.  This would be a great gift for a child or someone who is young at heart.

$25.99 at TigerDirect

** Update **

I found it in a 2 gig! Yeaaah!  It’s available at SuperMediaStore.com for $35.99. (They are also offering free shipping.)

Everyone Loves Hello Kitty

Do you love Hello Kitty? Okay, so not everyone does, but it makes a great gift for girls.  I just ordered my daughter this Hello Kitty mouse. I wanted the matching Hello Kitty mousepad but it’s currently unavailable. I didn’t see it at my Target, so I’m not sure where I’ll get one.  I was trying to finish my Christmas shopping tonight and have a $23 gift certificate from my Amazon I need to use.

My daughter is getting a notebook computer for Christmas from my parents. My dad’s office got all new equipment so they let the employees have an auction to buy the old notebooks, desktops, and a bunch of other stuff.  This means… easy, cheap Christmas presents.  My daughter loves pink as much as I do, so I am getting her a pink skyn for the outside of the computer and then adding on the mouse and mousepad, it should “girly” it up a bit.  The mouse and mouse pad are both $9.99 each, so that’s a great bargain. Hope they arrive in time for Christmas.

$9.99 Hello Kitty PS2/Computer Mouse - KT4090
$9.99 Hello Kitty Computer Mousepad - KT4000