iBling

Back in the day, only a few of us had iPods, and like the vainglorious early adopters that we were, we carried these white chiclets like they were too enormous to fit in our purses.

Now, practically everyone has one, so where's the fun in that?

But thanks to the Swarovski crystals, our favorite little gadgets are not only tricked out, but perfectly appropriate for the evening.

You can leave the silcone skin at home and slip your iPod into a Swarovski Crystal iPod case. They come in all sorts of colors and designs, and most vendors have a model to fit your MP3 player (even the non-iPod ones). Now, a woman can listen to her playlist, or watch a video, while looking as elegant as she can be.

And don't stop there. ChicBuds Swarovski Crystal Retractable Earbuds are now becoming more widely available as well. This ear candy features an in-the-ear style that gives crystal clear (pun intended) sound quality. The Swarovski crystals add sparkle, and the retractable cord adds ease of use and convenience. The clip secures the earbuds in place during use, and when seen from across the bar, it looks like a piece of jewelry.

The best thing about these bling buds is that they can be used with iPods, notebooks and media players. So no matter which new version of iPod or iTouch you buy next, you're always glamorously wired.