Get personal, get creative, get on board shorts…

It’s always easy to buy your girlfriend gifts, but lets face it, gifts aren’t always easy to buy, especially when it’s for a guy! It is always difficult to shop for your dad, boyfriend, or brother. Perhaps already got them the cliché Ipod speakers and a new wallet., so what now? Let's think of something different for summer 2010, something that’s a little more personal and creative, check out Shortomatic line of board shorts. The company has a wide collection of unique, funky patterns on their website. Even better, there is a customize tab where you can personalize your own board shorts in five simple steps, within minutes! The website allows each and every customer to be an artist and design their own collection of board shorts. Customers can buy shorts that other customers designed and Shortomatics provides incentives to the designer. The shorts can be shown off anywhere in the swimming pool, hot tub, beach, surfing or just sunbathing at home. So get on board (shorts) and buy a pair, they're a great gift for Summer 2010.


By: Cara Jacobs

The New Clog

It seems as if just yesterday one of the biggest fashion crimes you could commit was to wear clogs. Somehow though, as a result of either a genius PR campaign or just a completely unprecedented shift in the collective fashion consciousness, clogs have become this season’s biggest Cinderella story. Although initially skeptical of this miraculous comeback, I am officially sold! With countless styles that offer a fresh take on the original model, from lace-ups to slingbacks, there is without a doubt a pair for every palate. The pair I currently covet are the Kors Michael Kors Claudia Slingback Clogs pictured left. While they may not have had the most glamorous past, this current crop of clogs has certainly earned its redemption. How do you feel about the return of the clog? Are you a recent convert like me or have you secretly been holding out for years, hoping this day would come?


By Jessica Best

Rocker, Sexy, Flirty, Biker ... ? You Decide.

Not sure what category this outfit should go in, it's a mixture of them all! It had that rock/biker chick vibe, yet with the flashes of pink it makes it girly too. All of these items can be found in DOLCE AND GABBANA . Time to grab yourself a bargain, the leather jacket is reduced by 40%, yes 40%, so it is now $627. The high collar leather jacket has multi pockets and will be a great addition to your closet! The stretch leggings are also available with a great 40% off costing you just $117! Any money left? If so the silk polka dot top could be good for you along with the sexy pink peep toe pumps. Now these are a little harder to find so get searching. Here's a little help though ... they are available on their website. 

by Laura Woodbury-Smith

Cut It Out

Despite your Mother's rule to never cut your clothing, we've all taken a pair of scissors and chopped away at an old sweater. It's the feeling of making something your own that appeals to our creative vision.

Now that it's a fashionable trend, start going crazy with your old wardrobe!

Although, if you're a little hesitant, you can actually purchase the skull cut-out sweat shirt here: Show With Asian Stereotypes, they also cut up t-shirts too, so you won't have to they do it FOR you. In this case, the black skull top is a great find if you want to stand out, whether you want to dish out the $80 is entirely up to you. Cheap Monday is a designer where you can also purchase this look. Their spring/summer 2010 collection are full of tops, dresses and scarves that have the signature cut outs. You can wear a tank top underneath or pull it over a strapless dress – nevertheless, this versatile trend will look great for this season.

By: Jessica Moy 

They'll send shivers down your SPINE!!

Different, funky, strange, sexy, bold, and spinal all rolled into one shoe. Yup, shoes!

Don't worry, you do not need your eyes tested, what you see is what you get, a fabulous pair of DSQUARED spine heel platform ankle boots. You will be sure to stand out in these! They do come at a price though, but hey, isn't there always a price for fashion? They can be yours for $1,495.

Sit back, relax and go online to LUIS AVIA ROMA, put in your order, they sell several DSQUARED shoes available. There is also the peep toe spine shoes for $1,275 and thigh high spine boots for $1,650.

Unfortunately, these spine heeled shoes are in the fall collection, so they are not available until September 30th! I'm sure you'll agree that they are worth the wait.

This opportunity simply CANNOT be missed!!

by Laura Woodbury-Smith