Online - August 21, 2006

Life in Plastic, It’s Fantastic

Plastic People’s Laptop Cases

Going for office sophisticate? Look the part in a sensible pantsuit and pumps.

But lose the fake glasses and bun. (That’s more porn librarian.)

If you really want to work it like Career Woman Barbie, you’ll need plastic accessories.

Like Plastic People’s laptop cases. Custom made of vinyl, they look plastic (hence the name). They’re functional, with a half-inch of safety padding, two external pockets, and an interior sleeve. But they’re so bright, cheery, and whimsical that you’ll feel like you’re carrying Sweet Valley High and magic markers instead of the McClarin file and your overdue bills.

The cases have small hearts on the front and come in a mishmash of pick-it-yourself colors. You can stick with the conservative black-on-beige (investment banker) or the splashier red-on-yellow combo (freelancer/unemployed).

So fun you’ll dump the laptop for a beach towel.

Channeling your favorite dress-up icon: Malibu Barbie.

Available online at plasticpeople.com.