Words: Alexandra DeMaria

 The colour purple: defined in the dictionary as “any group of colours with a hue between that of violet and red, or a symbol of royalty or high office.” Here is a selection of easily attainable purple gadgets and fun accessories, guaranteed to heighten your sense of royalty and add some colour to your life.

Calvin Klein Purple Rings

Slip on Calvin Klein’s large silver and purple ring to decorate your fingers for some fun in the summertime. Available in a small and large version. (wwwswatchgroup.com 416-703-1766)

Zen Nano Plus MP3 Player by Creative

To stimulate all your senses, plug in to the Zen Nano Plus MP3 Player. The sleek design, fab features and enough memory to hold 500 songs will keep you skipping to the tune of the coolest beats all summer long. (www.creative.com)

Purple Considerable Embarrassment bag by Crumpler

When the clock strikes and it’s time to trade in work for play, toss laptops, books and binders into this handy purple carrying case called the Considerable Embarrassment Bag by Crumpler. (www.crumpler.ca, 905-845-0700)

Purple faced Raining Star Swatch Watch

To keep track of time this summer strap on the Raining Star watch by Swatch. (www.swatch.com, 416-703-3279)

Canon’s Vivacious Violet Powershot Digital Camera

Snap away in style. Pick up Canon’s Vivacious Violet Powershot Digital Camera to store all your summertime memories. (www.canon.com, 905-795-1111)