There are a couple of tricks that can lighten up any rainy day: a cup of hot, aromatic green tea, some soft blankets and a dear friend to talk to, a crazy colorful outfit and, I should add, this Rainy Day Necklace. I usually don’t like to carry an umbrella with me. If it rains, I see it as a good excuse to stop whatever I’m doing and look for shelter in a small cafe. But this delicate silver-plated pendant, I’d love to wear.

It comes with a sterling silver chain and five Czech clear glass teardrops (or raindrops?).  Seen that all components are sterling silver, the price is good too. If your day is blue, you can ask for the blue drops instead.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $22 on Etsy.

If you plan to head out for an Irish party this Saint Patrick’s Day, you can draw everyone’s attention in a very simple (and inexpensive) way: a pair of Flashing Shamrock Earrings.

Each has a little battery and an on/off button so it’s just that easy to (literally) shine. What’s even better: they’re very cute even without the light, so you won’t have to save them for the night time (even though they’ll be most impressive in the dark).

And at $4… worth it even for one day a year.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $3.99 on MilesKimball.com.

Via bookofjoe

If you’re on the lookout for a nice present for a special someone, consider this ‘Inspirational’ Circle Necklace. If the special someone is currently serving time in jail, that is.

It doesn’t say who it should be inspirational for, does it? An embezzler or con artist lives by “Steal. Cheat. Lie”, they need to be reminded of them everyday or, God forbid, they could turn into decent people.

And since it’s sterling silver, they could also sell it to fund their next scam. Now that’s an useful piece of jewelry.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $14.99 on Overstock.com.

Via FashionablyGeek

Is there anything that says “geek” more than a circuit board? After all, without them none of the gadgets they love so much would exist. If you’re in need of a stocking stuffer this Christmas, why not go for some circuits?

At the office

Unless s/he’s a geek who made it big, work is unavoidable. But the office can become a more fun place with a few well-chosen accessories.

1. First, they need to wear something. For casual Fridays or for 9 A.M. Mondays, the Motherboard t-shirt will reveal their true nature to the co-workers… and who would want to mess with someone with circuit board innards?

2. If he’s one of the unfortunate souls that go to work in a suit and tie, there’s still a way to let their personality shine through… without ruining the company image. The Recycled Circuit Board Cufflinks are subtle enough not to be noticed when not neccessary but are always there to remind him there’s a world of gadgets waiting after this boring meeting.

3. Going to a technology fair? Meeting a potential business partner in the technology industry? A Circuit Board Business Card Case will project the image of a laid-back gadget-lover in a most natural way.

4. Meetings and clients or not, there’s no way a tech fanatic can survive without his/her computer, and what’s the thing everyone looks at (except the monitor)? Yes, that little piece of plastic we use for our mice. The Circuitboard Mouse Mat will decorate the desk with a bit of green and silver… and save a bit of the planet in the process, since it’s made from recycled materials.

5. All of the above are fine and dandy for all year long… but the holidays need some special geek Christmas spirit. If they love technology and don’t like chopping down trees, the Motherboard Christmas Tree is the perfect answer.

6. What if you’re looking for a present suited for a Jewish friend? A full-size menorah wouldn’t be appropriate at work, but the LED Motherboard Menorah would fit just right on the desk.

At home

Although they spend at lot of time working or in front of a computer, it doesn’t mean their whole life revolves around that.

7. Geek-chic is very much in, and a techie girl with a taste for quirky fashion will appreciate the novelty of the Circuit Board Necklace.

8. The best way to teach a husband or boyfriend to stop leaving their wet and sticky glasses all over your furniture? Get them something they won’t forget about. The Circuit Board Coasters will activate their technology radar and they just might remember to pick them up.

9. It might not be traditional, but a couple of unusual ornaments can give a new look to a tree. The Motherboard Christmas Ornaments come in three shapes for an extra-geeky holiday season.

So, what are you waiting for? Christmas is getting closer and closer, do you have presents for everyone on the list? Thought so.

Have you ever wondered how much noise small wind chimes make? If it’s anything like the regular-sized one, I’m afraid that, cool as they look, the Wind Chime Earrings would drive the wearer nuts very soon.

As far as the looks department is concerned, they’re something special: unique and classy, made of sterling silver with glass beads and nickel-free French wire.

But… wind chimes. The bead is meant to ring the chimes, it’s not just for show, and few people would like their ears to make a sound whenever they move. Not to mention family and coworkers unlucky enough to be around…

How much under $29.99?
A little: $24.95 on WhatOnEarthCatalog.com.

Via FashionablyGeek

Portable memory as jewelry is not a new idea, but new models keep popping up.

The latest is the Black Rose USB Drive and, despite what you’d expect, it doesn’t look that bad, considering that jewelry and technology aren’t the easiest things to combine. If you like (or can ignore) the fake diamonds, the rest is great. The USB connector retracts into the pendant (for protection and to avoid harming its look), and while the 2GB storage isn’t impressive, it’s not bad either.

If you’re looking for a trendy way of keeping your favorite tunes or important documents close… this just might do the trick.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $25 on USBGeek.com.

Via Coolest Gadgets

Recycled products are a good idea in general… but we shouldn’t buy something just because it’s “greener”. Why buy a thing you won’t use or wear because it’s too impractical/ugly?

Fortunately, today’s recycled product is not only environment-friendly, but also an interesting piece of jewelry. The Recycled Skateboard Circle Necklace is made from an old skateboard, so it features a part of the model it used to have. But while the pictured pendant looks good indeed, there’s no two alike, so it’s ultimately a game of luck; you can’t choose the color or model to match your clothes.

But sometimes a surprise is welcome… or would be, if this wouldn’t cost $28. Seriously, why? It’s just a piece of wood; handmade, but still just that, and you have no control over how yours would look like. So, while it might be a cool idea, I wonder how many people will be interested…

How much under $29.99?
A little: $28 on UncommonGoods.com.

Via ModernEcoHomes

<New mums sometimes neglect their appearance to an extent… which is absolutely understandable, who has the energy to stand in front of a mirror for an hour after dealing with a baby for a couple of months?

So two mothers got together and produced the Teething Bling Bangles, two-in-one jewelry and teething ring. The bangles come in no less than 16 colors and they’re simple, yet trendy enough to go with almost any type of clothes.

And, since we know one of the most effective ways of getting babies to stop crying is to give them something to chew on, they come in very handy at times.

I wonder however about the hygiene part… but I admit I don’t have children so I’m not sure whether it’s an issue if they chew on something that’s been exposed to dust and microbes all day. I wouldn’t put it in my mouth, honestly.

This aside, it’s a great idea. And with a bit of planning, a dash to the bathroom can solve the cleanliness problem and buy mum some peace and quiet.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $12.75 on Amazon.com.

Via bookofjoe

From the land of handmade things comes something tiny. I have a thing for miniatures, so even though it’s not exactly the best-looking or practical ring, the Wizard Of Oz Cup Whimsical Adjustable Ring has something going for it.

It’s basically a small plastic cup painted with the Oz characters (connection? no idea) glued to a ring, and it’d unique for sure. However, it does look like it would get tangled up in clothes all the time, so it’s not a piece of jewelry for everyone.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $7 on Etsy.com.

Via FashionablyGeek

If you feel geekiness is an important part of your personality, you will probably want to express it somehow. Preferably without talking to random people about the latest computer part you bought. Indeed, it’s fascinating, but… not for everyone. Being subtle is better.

The Cat5 Bracelet is not in-your-face geeky. If you don’t look close you can’t even tell it’s a stripped cable, But when the right person (i.e. a fellow geek) notices it, s/he’ll realise you’re like minds.

What I like about the bracelet is that it’s first a bracelet, then a geeky accessory; it doesn’t sacrifice style for the sake of making a point. …Ok, it does a bit, but it then end it still looks like jewelry, not a piece of cable.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $15 on ShanaLogic.com.