Now that spring has finally sprung (fingers crossed!), our dark iPhone covers are in desperate need of a spring overhaul. Move over chevrons, we’ve got 4 of the hottest new spring Fashion trends worth looking at, in the form of new iPhone and Android cases to keep your smartphone protected and runway-ready. –Jeana and Liz
Trend: Tribal Prints
Tribal prints are making their way from warm blankets at the Sundance Lodge to textiles everywhere, including phone cases. I love artist Maximillian San’s India style pattern case for iPhone on Society 6 (above). Wow, those colors! Bet you’ll never lose that one in your overstuffed bag for long. His Bohemian style is pretty great too. ($35 , iPhone 5, 4, 4S, 3G)
Speck is one of our go tos for durable cases and their FabShell iPhone cases fit the bill perfectly. All the cases, including this tribal print, are very form fitting so it won’t add a lot of bulk, but it also provides the protection you need from the accidental drop. ($29.95, iPhone 5)
The Navajo-inspired pattern on this Samsung Galaxy case from Hello Nutcase has really caught our eye with the strong geometricsa and earthy colors with a pop of turquoise. And we’re glad to see a small lip on the front of the plastic case for some extra screen protection. ($17, Samsung Galaxy S3)
Trend: Python Prints
Talk about a pop of color! Python is definitely in this spring and the Striped Snake Print case by Marc Jacobs will grab everyone’s attention and certainly brighten up your accessory wardrobe. The durable silicone cover adds protection, making it more than just pretty to look at. ($38, iPhone 5)
If the neon is a little too bright, this Rebecca Minkoff Python Print case gives you more demure color gives with the same fashionable effect. This silicone case offers protection and a no-slip grip, and can be snapped on and off easily for quick wardrobe changes. ($48, iPhone 4)
Trend: Feminine Floral Prints
Florals aren’t just Liberty prints any more–we’re seeing them on everything! Including technology. The photographic pink roses iPhone case by Love2Snap at Society Six is so pretty. What a sweet Mother’s Day gift alternative to the kinds that wilt in 4 minutes. ($35, iPhone 5, 4, 4G, 3G)
This sophisticated floral design isn’t just for tea parties. The beautiful and soft Botanical Rose case from favorite illustration company, Rifle Paper Co., will bring your phone feminitity with the protection of one of their brand new, slim-fitting cases. ($32, iPhone 5)
Another rose alternative: this crushingly sweet illustrated rose HTC phone case designed to fit most HTC models. It’s from Etsy’s i Heart Illustration, which has so much fun eye candy you might spend a little too long browsing. ($18 for 9 models including HTC One S, HTC Amaze 4G, HTC Incredible)
The designer series from Case-Mate features award-winning artists and their smartphone designs. This Tough Case for the Samsung Galaxy hails from Cinda B, whose prints tend to adorn handbags and more traditional accessories. This fun floral pattern takes some art nouveau cues, and the colors keep it from being too girly-girl. ($50, Samsung Galaxy S3)
The Robinson Printed Hardshell by Tory Burch is such a beautiful accessory for your iPhone. The bright but muted colors are classy and of course, it’s finished off with the signature Tory Burch insignia. It also comes in orange and black, but I like this one for being the brightest. ($65, iPhone 5)
A super feminine floral print Galaxy case from SodaCase keeps your baby protected and pretty all at once. There’s a slightly raised, embossed texture which gives it a little more grip, and the printing technique is designed to stave off scratches. ($21.99, Samsung Galaxy S3)
Trend: Mint Green
Mint green has been all over the runways and we can see why. This fun and bright color not only looks good on every complexion, but on every phone as well. Kate Spade’s Newsprint Dot case in this color is totally eye-catching with its symmetrical dots. ($40, iPhone 5)
Okay, so we couldn’t resist one chevron design (what? they’re pretty!), especially in mint green. This Motorola Droid Razr case from Case-Mate will do the job in style. ($39.95, Motorola Droid Razr/Verizon)
If you like the idea of a personalized iPhone case, we like the idea of this pretty one from Luv Your Case which adds just a subtle splash of mint below another of this spring’s trends–wide horizontal stripes. Better on your slim iPhone than on our post-baby bodies, perhaps? ($15.99 for most iPhone models)
