Swanky is just the word to describe cases from Mujjo, as Kristen so aptly described their Macbook Air Sleeve recently. Swanky again sums up their beautifuly new iPad mini Sleeve, made from wool felt and high quality leather. The water-repellant felt and the vegetable-tanned leather give this case a luxurious and cozy feel. You may enjoy looking at this more than the iPad. Almost. ($58, shipping Nov. 30th) 

This Griffin case is as functional as it is fancy; the front cover flips open easily and is padded with a soft microsuede lining. That's the fancy part. The functional part is that you can flip the cover and lock it into place to angle the iPad for working or watching. And I love the mustachioed design which makes me smile every time I see it. ($44.99) 

For those of you who think less is more, this case fits the bill perfectly. From the makers of one of our very favorite stylish laptop cases, the beautiful leather front works like an Apple smart cover, with a magnetic closure that wakes up your iPad upon opening. The case offers three different angles for propping it up and fits the iPad in snugly with a form-fitting case. I love this cognac color, but there's a fun pink too. ($69, shipping Nov. 21) 

Belkin's cover offers all the features you'd look for in an iPad mini case--magnetic closure, adjustable stand, cushy interior, but what I like the best about this pick is the price. If you're looking for something to do the job and protect your iPad with few frills but still some style, you can't go wrong at $29.99.

The FitFolio fits securely around your iPad and offers, not three, but four viewing angles to choose from, whether you're watching a video or getting some emails out. There's a snap clasp which gives you assurance that the iPad isn't going anywhere, and for a rather reasonable price, you can choose from a couple of pretty solids or fun patterns. Personally, I'm digging those colorful owls. ($34.95)