These pricey bags by Violet May London are the ultimate in couture laptop bags. They are made of italian leather, have a 100% silk taffeta wrap strap (2 of them so you can be sure to get the perfect length), super soft satin padded interior, as well as gold fittings & studs on the base for when it's standing. It comes in three different color palattes, all equal in beauty. At $695.63, you are definitely paying for quality.

It resembles those super trendy sling-bags that the celebrities use to carry their babies. It looks like it might be more support than the usual straps that come on bags. They're just so preeeetty, but I don't think I could live with myself if I paid $700 for a laptop bag. However, if luxury is your thing, this is the way to go.

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Just when you thought you had everything you needed, along comes something so pretty, so unnecessary, it just screams to be held. It's a gold USB drive encrusted with 5 diamonds, and though simple, it is certainly beautiful! It comes in either 14k or 18k gold and is available with or without diamonds (but who in their right mind would pass on diamonds?)

No mention of storage capacity, but if you're interested in having one to call your own, be prepared to shell out $3500 ($2800 without diamonds!)

Thanks to Kari for writing in about this gorgeous piece of equipment.

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Are you one of those people that has to have the biggest and the best of everything? If you answered yes, then you need this mouse. It's made almost entirely out of 18k white-gold, and has 59 brilliant cut diamonds (totaling 2 carats) in the shape of a flower on the top of the mouse. Don't like flowers? No problem, Swiss manufacturer Pat will arrange the diamonds in a pattern of your choice (maybe a dollar sign?).

This optical mouse can be yours for the price of a new car: $25,030. The extra $30 must be for the hideous black track ball. I mean if you're going to sell a 25k mouse, at least make the track ball the same color scheme as the rest!

Ok, the next time you've completely spaced out and forgotten about that big presentation you have to give in 5 minutes - have no fear! Whip up something quick & dirty and then dazzle your colleagues with this 18-karat-gold-plated X-Pointer from Chois Technology, they will be so distracted by your lustrous laser pointing they won't even be looking at the screen.

The beautiful golden instrument you are using to conduct the presentation comes equipped with slide controls, a laser pointer, and wireless mouse functionality. But that's not all, you'll also be getting a 1GB Gold Coated USB drive to match. All this can be yours for only $215.

Let's be honest - shiny objects are more interesting than charts, graphs and 'points of interest' in a boring PowerPoint presentation.

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There comes a time in every woman's life when they have to start thinking about dreadful things like wrinkles and *barf* cellulite. This handheld device called the ILIFT (and no, it's not made by Apple) is designed to target those pesky little problems. Apparantly, massaging yourself with this thing just 15 minutes a day is all it takes to reduce the signs of aging by tightening your skin and toning your muscles. It is programmable to be used on various areas of your body, so anyone can use it.

How scary does this sound: attack your skin with ions to strengthen cellular resistance, improve circulation with infrared rays, and micro massage to strengthen electricity. Ummm, what??? This is our skin we are talking about, right? Not a spaceship?

Or, save the approximately 500 US dollars. Maybe the better (and less scary) solution is eating less doughnuts and running more. Just a thought!

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Calling all big spenders - I've got another little treasure for you to waste your money on! It's been a while since I've shown you a grossly overpriced flashy storage unit, so feast your eyes on this:

Impress your peers with this alluring USB memory stick from S.T. Dupont, officially named the 'Lacquer and Palladium USB Key.' For $480, you are getting a whole 2GB of space, but you are mostly paying for the look of it. It features the trademark diamondhead pattern as well as a spicy little block of color (available in pink, turquoise, palladium, and black).

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Are you the type of person who cares more about brand name than functionality? Me too. Kidding! Well, now that Armani is joining the ranks of other uber-designers releasing cell phones (Prada, for example) there is yet another sophisticated smartphone to pine after.

Only this one is special! This touch screen phone features a special rape alarm. It's too bad we have to even think about things like that, but it's great to have the option out there. Here's how it works: you, the user, program 5 of your closests contacts in a special emergency contact list. When in need of assistance, simply press the volume key four times and the phone will automatically send alert texts to those 5 special contacts, who can in turn, try to contact you, or if need be, the police. It also activates a built-in GPS tracking system that locates your exact whereabouts.

OK, it's a smart idea, but if that were my phone, I have a feeling I'd be accidentally pressing the volume key quite a bit. Say you're in a crowded place, for example, or you have too much crap in your purse. No harm really, except that those 5 people will get an unnecessary text. Better safe than sorry!
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P.S. Here are the specs, in case you're interested: Tri-band 900/1800/1900 GSM, 3 megapixel camera, 2.6-inch 262K color QVGA touchscreen LCD, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP support, microSD expansion, full Internet browser, and support for H.263, AAC/MP3/WMA audio and MPEG-4 video.

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Ugh, it's another gold covered iPod. This is only the 73rd time I've seen this. OVER IT!

Blah blah, pure 18k gold, blah blah, shiny, upgrade your nano, video or shuffle, costs a million dollars, yadayadayada.

Thanks, Xexoo. File this one under "money to burn."

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It's not everyday you can justify spending $25,000 on a cell phone. Come to think of it, can you justify that... ever??? Regardless, Vertu (luxury unit of Nokia) has collaborated with Ferrari once again to give us one of the most outrageously expensive luxury mobile phones in the history of the world: the Ascent Ferrari 60.

But what exactly is so fancy about this phone? At first glance, it doesn't appear to be that remarkable, besides the very obvious Ferrari logo. However, it is made of titanium and uses the same screws as used on Ferrari automobiles, as well as the same leather used on the seats of the car. Umm that still isn't worth 25,000 bones. Scarcity is certainly one factor in pricing, as there are only 60 of them being manufactured. Plus you're gonna have to travel to London, Paris, Hong Kong or Singapore if you want it.

Don't bother with this phone if you are concerned with technology, however, because that's not what Vertu is about. It's got the basics - tri-band phone with bluetooth, voice dialing, GPRS, MMS and SMS. Beyond that.... eh. Nada. It's got nothing!! It's the Paris Hilton of cell phones.... worth a lot of money, but empty on the inside. Zing!

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The Prada and Giorgio Armani phones are one thing, but this.... well this is quite another. Japanese mobile company Softbank Mobile is teaming up with Tiffany & Co to create a nearly $100,000 cell phone (exact price tag is 10 million yen or $94,000 USD). This luxury mobile phone is adorned in 400 diamonds for a total of 20 carats. Ask any girl you know - if there is anyone that knows diamonds, it's Tiffany's!

Well at least it's pretty. SIKE! My eyes, my eyes! That thing is OOOOGALAY!

As if the rich folks really need another gadget to tote around and leave the rest of us bitter about. This is truly insane!

Anticipated launch date between Feb and March of this year. I wonder if it'll come in the little blue box?

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In my opinion, anytime fashion and technology overlap, it is cause for celebration. Which is why I find it utterly amazing that none other than iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld will be making a cameo in the much anticipated Grand Theft Auto IV.

The diva-esque Chanel designer was eager to be a part of it, and said ""I prefer to be in a video than to play with it, I would love to be a very nasty, politically incorrect character." This is no surprise to me. However, Lagerfeld will only be featured as a part of the game's soundtrack - where you can listen to him as one of the radio DJs.

The much sought-after game is due out on April 29.

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