The way we see it, there are four items in life that one can always, without a doubt, drop cashola on without a second thought. Nice jeans, designer shades, dogs and phones. When you wear something as frequently as those Tom Ford cats-eye frames or your J Brand skinnys and play with something as frequently as your beloved pup or iphone, there’s no reason to scrimp.

Hallelujah, it's here!

Yes, it may have cost you $199 and a few hours in line at the Apple Store, but it’s here, and it’s glorious. The iphone 4! All the photos, music, browsing, SMS, MMS, e-mail and Web shopping you know and love. But now, you can have Face Chat, HD video, a library of books and a living, breathing SimCity- all in the palm of your hand.

Regardless of how you use it, one thing is for sure. You need to protect your flossy new tool! From car key dings, from the AJ’s parking lot, from friends who can’t be trusted.

Many forego the iPhone cases because- let’s face it- they’re just plain ugly. No, I don’t want my phone clipped to my belt in a black leather Microsofty wallet, or in a bright pink rubber, but thanks for asking. Fashionable chicks go for a chic leather sleeve or removable case- perfect for protecting against iphone dangers, without hindering it’s perfect design.

Here are my picks for luxurious iPhone cases- the only acceptable ones.