
It used to be that faux leather or animal skin was second best and you avoided it, but in these more responsible times, faux things are preferable. Hence why I'm loving these faux crocodile and snake
Digital Camera Cases from Pottery Barn.
No cuddly reptiles had to die so your camera won't get damaged.
I know the
Diana Dreamer Camera had a lot of fans when I posted it, both for its romantic results and its vintage styling, and now Urban Outfitters has introduced a custom-fit case for it, the
Diana Case ($38). It's totally hot (built-in tripod hole!) and totally leather.
I've been looking for cases that conform to camera lenses since I saw
Sienna Miller rocking one a few months ago, and the Diana Leather Case is my hippie-chic answer!

Do the terms "ballistic nylon" and "neoprene" totally bore you when you're looking for a camera or iPod case? Do the craftier cases get a little too Holly Hobby for you? Swedish designer
Kikki.K, normally known for designing stationery, is coming to the rescue with her simple but adorable gadget cases.

I'm all for
creatively re-appropriating bags for laptops, cameras and phones — especially since the variety of what's put in there is not exactly what you want. And I know when you're waiting for a case, you might have to use a somewhat subpar substitute. .