Become a geek or simply be chic

When you think "chic," more than likely images of strappy stilettos, bright red lipstick or little black dresses come to mind. Basically, clothing, beauty and accessories embody what it means to be chic and stylish in this day and age. But as always in the fashion industry, things are being pushed one step further. This year designers are tackling technology, and we are being taken from "geek" to "chic."
When MacBooks hit the stores a few years ago, people everywhere clamored to trade in their sketchy PCs for the sleek, new design. Fast forward a few years later and the Apple computers are all the rage again, but for a different reason than a faster hard drive and virus-free Internet.
British designer Mulberry has teamed up with Apple to create a line of stylish sleeves to carry the laptops in. The sleeves are identical to the iconic Mulberry Bayswater bag, and come in a range of colors and patterns from blue to white and even pink leopard print. The basic sleeve comes in Buffalo leather for the 13-inch MacBook at $550. Trade in your basic Target sleeve. These bags mix fashion and technology so you're never left feeling bland when carrying that computer through campus or airport security. The best part is, if you don't need your computer for the night, it can double as an oversized clutch.
Computers aren't the only item getting a makeover. First it was the Nokia. Somewhere down the line, the LG Chocolate became all the rage. Today, it's all about the Blackberry and iPhone. But before you congratulate yourself on having the latest "it" phone, take a second look, because high fashion is entering the world of cellular devices, and the result is anything but ordinary.
Christian Dior teamed up with Swiss-jeweler Swarovski to come out with a line of cell phones, embodying the definition of cutting edge cellular fashion. The phone is ultra slim and sleek, with a black sapphire crystal pattern identical to the Lady Dior handbag. The hinges and browser are both set with 640 diamonds. The keyboard is ultra flat and electroluminescent. In addition, the phone itself is hand brushed in stainless steel. If that wasn't enough, it comes engraved with a Dior logo.
Aside from appearance, the phone boasts a touch screen, camera and a miniature phone. The mini phone is about the size of a USB flash drive and is meant to clip on to handbags. The concept was so that women won't have to rummage through purses to find the phone. The bigger phone can be used for main functions.
But before you run out to the store to trade in your iPhone, consider the price. The Dior phone will cost you a whopping $26,000, making the iPhone seem dirt cheap in comparison.
Whether you find it frivolous or fashionable, another line has been crossed as high fashion enters the world of technology. Whether you want to stay "geek" or upgrade to "chic" is up to you.