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Having a phone case that is deemed 'fashionable' or 'edgy' has become an issue for anyone with a smartphone. There are so many different types of cases out there and most major fashion houses have created their own designer cases too. Whilst street vendors used to be seen selling pirate DVDs, they're now selling knock-off phone cases, and more and more of them are appearing with each passing day. For those of us who can't afford a Moschino iPhone case - never fear! Mobile Madhouse has lots of snazzy phone cases that you can get your hands on.

About the case

This case, made by Caseflex, is for the iPhone 5/5S made of a tough, lightweight polycarbonate shell. It's dark blue/purple in colour with multicoloured bubbles covering it and the quote 'TRUST ME YOU CAN DANCE" -Vodka on the back.

What's good about it

The case wraps snugly around the iPhone and is cut perfectly around the edges so your phone remains thin and sleek. What's most annoying about these cases that just wrap around your phone is that they're usually incredibly hard to put on and remove but surprisingly, that is not an issue at all with this case. It snaps on and off very easily, without much bending so I doubt there's much risk of it breaking in the process. This is most convenient if you, like me, have a large collection of phone cases and like to change them frequently.

Although this case is made from a hard plastic material, it is still incredibly light and doesn't really add any weight to your phone which is a major plus. I've been using this case for a few days now and it's constantly being thrown in and out of my bag but so far it has remained unscratched with no chips. In addition, all the ports and buttons around the edge of the phone are still accessible and the case does not get in the way at all.

What's not so good about it

This isn't really a negative point, just something to note: the case is significantly darker in colour than in the picture on the website. In addition, the case is shiny and has a 'gloss' finish, as opposed to a matte one as the picture indicates. The edges of the case do not rise above the screen which means that your screen is virtually unprotected with this case so I would highly recommend getting a protective sticker for your screen, just in case.

Final thoughts...
This is a fun case that is evidently also of a very good quality - a rare combination these days. I have ordered a Caseflex iPhone 5 case from Mobile Madhouse before, which I was very pleased with (see review here), and I am currently alternating between that one and this new one. I love the quote on the back and this is the perfect lightweight case for carrying your phone around on a day-to-day basis. What's more, there's free delivery if you purchase it from Mobile Madhouse!

Get yourself this case here, or to see their other iPhone 5 cases, click here.

*This case was provided by Mobile Madhouse in exchange for an honest review. All opinion are 100% my own.

'I Promise'

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It's less than a week until Valentine's day and I'm willing to be that over 50% of people won't have bought their someone special anything at all. Most people are probably planning on making a last minute dash to Tesco to buy some flowers, a box of chocolates, or maybe even some saucy underwear, but why not do something different this year? Give a promise. I Promise is a nifty little idea that involves you giving a little envelope full of 'promise' cards to your special someone.

How does it work?
Simply go to I Promise's website (ipromise.to) and select 'Make yours'. Choose from either 3 promises, 5 promises or 10 promises. Pick the colour of your envelope, either navy or red, and then off you go! For each of your cards you can either pick a ready-made promise or write one of your own. You can also change the little icon picture on each card so that each one is different. You'll also get an extra card at the start so you personalise these little cards even more with you and your partner's names. Once you've done that - voila! Select your delivery option and the cards will be on their way to you.

My thoughts
Firstly, I was incredibly impressed with the delivery speed of these little cards. As Valentine's day is drawing closer and closer, you'll need something with a speedy delivery time to ensure your loved one doesn't miss out. My cards arrived within 24 hours of ordering them which surprised me greatly and there was nothing lacking in their quality despite their speed of arrival.

I ordered 10 cards choosing to write personal messages on some and pick some pre-written ones as well. There's a wide variety to inspire you on the website ranging from really sweet promises, to rather naughty ones. I was slightly disappointed that there weren't more icons to choose from to put on each card alongside my message, but those that they had all fitted in with the theme of this gift. To give you a few examples, some of mine include:

"I promise to do 'that thing' you've always wanted"

"I promise to 'forget' my underwear"

"I promise you're the only one for me"

These cards are so easy to make, in fact, the entire process must've taken me less than five minutes and yet here I am with the perfect (personalised) present! Each card is made from a sort of watercolour card so there's nothing flimsy about these little sheets which are really cleverly crafted. The envelope itself is also really neat with two different sides, one addressed to your special someone with a little note explaining what these are, and the cards on the other.

All in all, I was really impressed with cards and I would love to receive something like this for Valentine's Day. Just a little bit more thought goes into these cards than a generic box of chocolates so if you're stumped for ideas, why not give these a go?

For 3 promises - £9.50

For 5 promises - £14.50

For 10 promises - £18.50

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*These cards were received free of charge in exchange for an honest review

iPhone 5 cases: Trust Me You Can Dance -Vodka (Mobile Madhouse)

I Promise - A unique Valentine's Day gift!