Let’s face it – these days, if you haven’t got a smart phone, there’s a whole host of things you’re missing out on. Instant access to your email, access to a wealth of useful information through apps, and having the internet at your constant beck-and-call, and of course some of the most popular games of the day are smart-phone exclusive.

One thing we hear time and again from people who are resisting the smart phone phenomena is that smart phones are boring; they are all the same as the next, black, rectangular and nondescript pieces of mass produced technology. People also say they are also way less sturdy than older phones, and what’s the point of buying an expensive new phone when it will just get scratched and broken in no time at all?

Admittedly, to a certain extent all the modern smart phones are very similar. For the most part they do all look the same, act the same and can do the same stuff. However, there are plenty of ways that you can smash through the drudgery of black and silver which dominates the smart phone landscape and mark a phone out as your own.

First and foremost, the phone needs to outwardly reflect your style. Love leopard print? Scottish and proud? History geek? There’ll be a phone skin out there that’s right for you (check out ThinkSkins for a great selection).  A quality phone skin such as the ones sold by ThinkSkins are made out of 3M adhesive vinyl, shaped depending on make and model, and protect the phone from all kinds of cosmetic damage from bumps and scratches. If you can’t find a skin you like, or have a great idea of your own, or if you just want to be extra certain you never meet someone with a phone which is quite like yours, you can even create your own customised phone skins.

You can also personalise the inside of your phone, with wallpapers, themes and ringtones. Have fun assigning your friends a different funny ringtone each so you know exactly who’s calling you, before you even look at the screen.

If you’re more concerned with the long term survival of the phone, there’s no need to worry. As well as the huge range of pre-designed and custom skins, ThinkSkins also sells personalised phone cases, which are harder and more durable, and provide more protection than a skin alone. Though, as the skins fit totally flush to the phone and the cases can fit on over the top, why not go for a double-dip of personalised protection?

Whether or not you’re a smart phone owner, you can’t deny the excellent gift-giving potential of these customised phone skins and cases. They really are great gifts for any occasion. Wouldn’t a phone skin of that photo of you and your siblings when you were kids holding up a ‘we love you mum’ banner make a perfect mothers’ day gift? And how about one with a sports team logo for a friend who’s an avid supporter? An ‘I hate Mondays’ slogan skin for the office secret Santa? The possibilities are almost endless.

So, what kind of skin will you be going for first? One for yourself, or are you a generous soul who’ll be starting off with a gift?

Make sure your phone stands out from the crowd; protect and personalise with ThinkSkins.

You can buy this skin plus many more at http://www.thinkskins.co.uk. Only £7.95 and Delivery is FREE!