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Reefer madness

I feel like I must immediately tell everyone about these very exciting flip-flops that I just got. They are sturdy and cushiony and oh-so-comfortable, as such shoes should be.

But the most exciting thing on these puppies is the strap. It's shorter than the one on a regular pair of flops so it just wraps around the ball of your foot, which - trust me - is very flattering. And if you wear them with long jeans, your jeans will not get caught under the strap as you traipse about. Hooray!

I plan on wearing them all summer at the beach, around town and in the office every day from May 'til September. At $38 for two pairs, they're a little pricier than my standard Old Navy flops but much, much cooler.

There's a hole in your shirt

I admit, I'm a bit obsessed with tokidoki. But even if you're not, I bet you'll agree that this hoodie pretty much rocks.

So cute! So unusual!

Must have!

With me, I said! Just give it!

J.Crew decided to go above and beyond this holiday season, and by "above and beyond" I'm referring to how frustrating and annoying holiday shopping is. First, their "sale" rack includes items marked down TO $149. Second, instead of just handing you the receipt, they are now required to gift wrap your receipt in a tiny, green envelope.

I paid the cashier and he bundled up my goods and then said, "Receipt with you? Or in the bag?" I said, "I'll take it, thanks," and then put my open palm out before him. Then I waited. And waited. While he folded my half-mile long receipt into 8 rectangular sections, pulled a miniature envelope out of a box, put the box away, fiddled to open the tiny top of the envelope, tried to shove the receipt in, then smoothed the receipt down on the counter so its folds were flush, then fiddled again with the top of the envelope to fit the receipt in, then hand it to me, pull it back, place a J.Crew sticker across the seal, and hand it over again.

OH MY GOD PEOPLE.

Anyway, these are the best socks ever. The men's version make a fantastic stocking stuffer.

The Good

It's dresses like this one (at $39.99, a perfect budget-friendly holiday option!!) that makes me think Glenda the Good Witch must have died and come back as Isaac Mizrahi for Target.

The Corduroy Appreciation Club

We get lots of product suggestions and submissions here at Awesome--quite a few from jewelry and t-shirt-makers, but every once in awhile there's an email or a product or an idea that simply stands out from the crowd. There was that hand soap. And the ear earring. And then there's the email from the founder of The Corduroy Appreciation Club. He writes:
   
"In a nutshell, the Corduroy Appreciation Club is a social club, in the tradition of organizations like The Elks Club or  secret societies like The Masons. We only meet on dates which resemble Corduroy. The date which most closely resembles Corduroy is November 11th, or 11|11."

What they do at their meetings is anyone's guess. Roll around on Corduroy rugs? Read their corduroy sonnets and haikus aloud to each other? Offer support to one another through what could be a debilitating addiction? I don't know! But they sell some cool shirts and ties, and that's good enough for me. (Also, you get a free membership card with your purchase, because "you deserve it.")

The Anti-Vanity Sizing

I almost bought this sweater today (in teal), but they didn't have my size at the store. Apparently a size 8 is considered "Large" in Arden B. I mean, I know I've been slacking on my workouts lately, but please, I'm a size 8. Isn't this average? Shouldn't that be a "Medium?" And it's not just Arden B where I'm large. I'm large at Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, and well, just about everywhere, except those places where sweaters cost about $400 each and then, of course, I'm a "Small."

Anyway, regardless what size you happen to be, Arden B is having a 40% off sale on their sweaters and outerwear and they have some pretty cute stuff. At their prices, you could afford to put together a few holiday party outfits. Just be careful not to eat too many brownies at said parties or you'll become "large" like I apparently am and won't be able to find your size in the stores because every other woman has already bought it because "large" is the new "medium." End of rant.

These Boots are Made for Walking

After a few failed attempts, I think I finally found the perfect boot to wear around the streets of NYC this winter. These Seychelles boots look cool, are super warm, and most important, are fucking com-fort-uh-bull! They look great with jeans and tights and best of all, those little zipper pockets on the side are big enough to hold all the business cards and phone numbers that will be thrown at you when you're wearing these.

For the Love of Coffee

Dear Mom,

You know how you were asking if there were any items of clothing I wanted for Christmas and I was all, "Umm, lemme look," and then I just watched Dancing With the Stars and read Perez Hilton and I totally forgot to look for Christmas clothes ideas and a few weeks went by and now you've probably already bought me some socks and body wash instead? Well, hey! You can buy me this shirt now and get an early start next Christmas! It says "I Really Need a Fucking Coffee."

Anyway, it's okay if you don't get this shirt for me, but could you at least have some coffee on hand when I come home for Christmas? Because you know I'm really going to fucking need some. And also chocolate and wine.   Love, Wendy

Stranger than Fiction

A dress from Anthropologie that costs less than $50? Stranger things could happen. Like, Britney Spears acting like a responsible mother. Okay, maybe not that strange. But I'm sure stranger things have happened than a cute jersey dress from Anthropologie being on sale for less than $50. Throw a cardigan over this, pair it with boots and wear it all winter. Or! Throw on some sexy heels and sparkly jewelry and wear it to a holiday party. Be comfy all night while you chow on mini quiches and brownie bites.

For almost snow season

This weekend the time that I've been waiting for finally came around: It's almost Christmas snow cold winter time!

The best thing for an in-between season is an in-between coat, like this quilted peacoat from Target. It's perfect when a sweater won't do and a puffer coat will only make you sweat and then curse it for being too hot. I wore mine yesterday and during a walk around town it weathered the first flurry of the year.

Granted, the walk was from my car to the store, and the flurry melted before it landed on me, but the point is I was warm and dry, and did I mention it was only $40? One thing to cross off my wishlist this year.

Shoes for eyes

I had to go to the eye doctor the other day and so I showed up early to make everything easier for everyone, and PER USUAL when it comes to anything I try to do right, they weren't even OPEN. Instead of warming myself in their toasty waiting room and filling out my new patient paperwork and walking right back to the exam ON TIME, my choices were to go sit in my car or go to Payless Shoes.

I chose probably the wrong one, since it cost me $67 in velvet flats and these plaid wedge shoes that I cannot take off my feet. And they were like $14 on sale in the store, which meant I had to buy another pair, then another, and then I was late to my eye appointment and they RESCHEDULED ME.

Next time I need to get there 2 hours early to get in at least 3 more pair.

Red Hot

Hey, girls with hips, thighs, and an ass: I've found the perfect brand of jeans for us! Red Engine jeans are a bit pricy, but I swear to God, if you wear jeans as often as I do (nearly everyday) and you like looking tall and lean despite the occasional sugar, booze and bread indulgence, these jeans are worth every single penny. Like, that girl in the picture over there on the left? She's actually over 200 pounds--it's the jeans that make her look so thin! And! Red Engine jeans are so soft and comfortable, you'll totally forget to change into your sweats while you're curled up on the couch watching The Office and eating a tub of raw cookie dough. But that can be our little secret.

Better than Bettina

Last night on The Bachelor, Brad made hometown visits to the 4 remaining bachelorettes. In Washinton DC, he visited Bettina who met him on the Great Lawn (I think?) dressed in her pajamas. In a tank top and low-slung lounge pants, looking like she'd just woken in her sorority house, hungover after a raucous night of hard drinking, the only thing missing were the initials of her school planted across her ass.

I mean, really. If she was going to be dressed in her lounge-wear, couldn't she have at least shown up in classier pair of lounge pants??

Perfect for puddles

If ever there was a time to spend $60 on galoshes, this would be it.

Forgiving Cardigans

How happy am I that long, loose, comfy grandpa gardigns and sweaters are the big trend this fall? Let's just put it this way: only being served cococut-covered chocolate bon-bons with a low-fat vanilla latte served by David Duchovny dressed in nothing but a barista apron tied around his waist on a Hawaiian beach overlooking a gorgeous sunrise could make me happier.

These long cardigans are God's answers to the prayers of  women with body issues everywhere. So, thanks, God! Now if you could just get to work on that Duchovny-barista fantasy for me, please, I'll forgive you my monthly cramps.

You can actually sleep in it

So, you know how most lingerie is pretty and all but ridiculousy uncomfortable and impractical and the old saying is, "well, it's not meant to be worn for long?" I think that SUCKS! Why spend 50 bucks on some lacy thing that you only wear for like 5 minutes just to get some dude all excited and shit? Lame!

I say spend 50 bucks on something you can wear all day or all night and still be comfortable and if the dude gets all excited and stuff, cool! Then you can ask him to do favors, like run out to the store and get some ice cream, and you can actually keep the effing lacy thing on while you wait and while you eat the ice cream because it is just that comfortable and practical and it doesn't ride up your ass or cut off your circulation and oh my, what a novel concept!

Summer hoodie checklist

When looking for the perfect summer hoodie, you have to ask yourself these questions:

• Will it work with a skirt?
• And with jeans?
• Will it be too hot at brunch on Saturday?
• Or keep you warm at the beach bonfire?
• Does it come in gray and white?
• Will everyone ask me where I got it?

If you answered Yes to one or more of the above, congrats, you get a hoodie.

Forget about Threadless

My awesome friend Willo has taken the plunge and opened her own shop full of adorable, unique goodies, like this great subversive cross-stitch ring. For five bucks you can give everyone a fistful of good will, then point down to your shirt and ask them, "Don't you know who I am?"

Willo is so great she's even laid out step by step instructions for how to cut your own shirt to make it more feminine and flirty. Because who hasn't gotten a shirt from Threadless only to find out it's not even cut to fit over boobs or small shoulders, and then ruined it trying to modify it so you can actually wear it?

Obviously, I'm bitter, so Willo to the rescue!

Too Cheap to Pass Up!

Since you'll probably be broke after buying your new iPhone on Friday, you'll be pleased to learn that you can still get really cute skirts for less than $13, which leaves approximately 54 cents to pay your July rent.

But at least you'll be able to merge calls!

Bronze Flock Tee

File this shirt from Modishoppe as another awesome piece of clothing that'll clash with my red hair, but I covet anyway, the clash be damned, because it is just. so. cute. Look at those birds! The flattering scoop-neck--perfect for showing off great pendants and, um, your decolletage! The super-soft, comfy cotton! And, anyway, the description says that since it's hand-dyed, there might be some color variation--maybe I'll get lucky and it'll come out more green than yellow? More blue than mustard? More brown, than gold? And if it could come out with a bonus cupcake and maybe a new bell for my bike, then I'd be a really happy camper. What--a girl can dream, right?

To Dye For

I'm pretty sure the color of this dress would clash terribly with my red hair, which is really too bad because the price--a reasonable $60, marked down from $168--is an Anthropologie rarity, and the style and cut look so comfortable and flattering. And the versatility! Wear it to a backyard summer party, cocktails with the girls, Sunday brunch with your family.

Hmm, maybe I'll just wear it to the salon where I'll have my red hair dyed to something that complements hot pink a little more--blond, perhaps?

Summer Attire

This is the perfect summer shirt--wear it to a show at a grungy bar with jeans and your favorite Chuck Taylors, or pair it with white pants and some pretty silver jewelry and get ice cream with a cute boy, or wear it with a low-slung, short denim skirt and some flip-slops, grab a good book and a thermos full of beer--or lemonade or whatever--and hit the park for the afternoon.

Or just wear it at home with your underwear, a wet cloth on your head, and nothing else if you happen to live in the midwest like I do and don't have central air. (And if that's the case, I'd definitely recommend that thermos full of beer!).

Slipper Pillaging

While I was packing my 5,000 pairs of shoes to move this week, I realized that 4,998 of those pairs are flip flops. What I don't have are these chenille flip flops by Spa Sister, so obviously my wardrobe is incomplete.

I kind of fell in love with these when I bought a pair for Mother's Day and sadly gave them away to my mom, who loves them because they're comfy, sturdy (they have real shoe-sole bottoms) and actually cute for a pair of slippers. What she doesn't know is that I'm going to steal them from her.

I'll cut some flip flops out of cardboard and paste cotton balls on them and paint it with nail polish and I'm sure she won't notice.

Torrid

It used to be I only envied the skinny girls who could shimmy effortlessly into a pair of size 2 white sailor pants and a halter top on a summer afternoon and look absolutely adorable. But now that I've discovered Torrid, a fantastic shop for the fuller-figured women among us, I'm a bit envious at the way the models fill out the stylish fashions with their womanly curves.

Eh, one of these days maybe I'll actually have a super healthy body image and be happy with exactly where I am. Until then, I'll just keep envying the way the rest of you look in your size 2 and size 22 cute outfits.

Come on, shorts!?

I don't know why Old Navy is currently on some mission to convince grown women that wearing shorts of any length is not only OK but encouraged, but they do have some cute dresses these days.

Dresses, you see, are not shorts, they don't typically emphasize the back of your legs while you don't even realize it, or make your crotch look five times it's normal size.

This one is flirty, simple and cheap since it's on sale for $20. And the best part is that the description says it "hits below the knee" which is exactly the length of clothing any female over the age of 15 should be wearing unless she's in bed or under water.

What's in a Size?

This shirt is so cute and so springy! It comes in size small and size medium, but I'm not sure what that means exactly. I'd like to suggest designers start sizing their clothing in ways that really mean something to us consumers:

• This will fit if you subscribe to Self and Shape Magazines, worship Rachel Zoe, and eat grapes because you have a "sweet tooth"
• This item fits those who look towards ScarJo and JLo for style inspiration, enjoy Girl Scout Cookies season, and rent a third floor apartment because they like a little exercise in their life
• This item will fit if you spent the winter catching up on Project Runway and The Office on DVD, trying every beer and top shelf vodka on the market, and giving your new Kitchenaid a hearty workout every other day. Also, if you have boobs.

Basically, what I'm saying is I don't think this shirt comes in my size, so you should buy it instead.

You don't always have to be so nice.

Sometimes you just want people to back off, but you're not in the mood to pout. After all, your new lipgloss doesn't look best on a frown, and who says you have to go and get all uncute just to stick it to that asshole who won't leave you alone?

When you want to be pretty but keep your tongue sharp, just go get this shirt, or this one, or this awesome one and let the delicate embroidery say it for you.

Everyone will coo at the pretty little flowers and lean in for a better look, and you won't even have to open your mouth to say, "Fuck off, dude."

Mayor of Pretty

Go ahead and splurge on something special for Spring--for today only Bluefly is having a 10% off everything sale. Save 10% on this silk floral cap sleeve blouse from Parameter. Retail price: $175. Bluefly price: $105. Sale price: $94.50!

Okay, sure, it's still roughly the same price as a small island for a little bit of unlined woven silk. But people, think about how hot you'll look, how all the boys'll swoon when they see you and the ladies will be green with envy. Why, you'll be the cutest girl on the block, you'll be Spring personified, you'll be be like the Mayor of Pretty, and that, my friends, is priceless!

And anyway, buying groceries and paying rent is so overrated.

Never a bride

You should know by now that I'm decidedly anti-weddings and children, and that I have a superior dislike for things like baby showers and bachelorette parties. This isn't because I'm cold hearted and cruel, it's because they are so, so, so annoying. Going to a restaurant filled with half drunk sorority sisters in bad lace appliquéd tiaras and pink shirts that say "BRIDE TO BE" in iron-on lettering is distracting and repulsive.

So let's join Befizzy in getting the ball of change rolling here and start passing out these shirts between rounds of blended margaritas? Then we can have calm parties celebrating our union with the man of our dreams and quietly declare our impending matrimony to the world with subtle, cursive screenprinting.

They even make hats to replace those stupid, stupid tiaras, ladies. Please.

No Rush

Gah, birds! Swirls! Cute cap-sleeves! Love!

Also, is it weird that I want that swirl pattern on my wedding cake one day? And by 'one day,' I mean far, far in the future. No, really, Mom--years from now, decades even. I'm in no rush! Maybe it'll never happen! God, I'm only 30, get off my case!

And, seriously, there's still loads and loads of time for me to have babies! Tons of time! Ages! I am very young. And youthful. There's no need for me to rush into these sorts of things.

Anyway, not that I am going to have a baby any time in the near future, but the whole bird and swirl thing looks pretty cute on a onesie, too. JUST SAYING!

Holding out for a hero

"Where have all the good men gone
And where are all the gods?
Where's the street-wise Hercules
To fight the rising odds?

Isn't there a white knight upon a fiery steed?
Late at night I toss and turn
and I dream of what I neeeeeeeeed!!"

*Thanks for the tip, Susan!

Little Awesome Forest

There's nothing I hate more than finding a cool t shirt design and not wanting to buy it because it's printed on some stupid crew neck 50/50 men's shirt. No more, I say! Good day to you, stupid 50/50 men's shirts!

Hello to this awesome tank screen printed with a sweet little squirrel munching on a love-fruit from a love-fruit tree! So cute! So feminine! So not made for some skinny emo dude!

(Just keep in mind they're in Singapore so the sizing is a little different than in the US, but it's not hard to figure out.)

Kimono-rific

This black kimono dress is everything I love and miss about summer: Simple, flowy, feminine, and cheap.

It's made of that amazing gauze material that somehow stays cool even when it's 180 degrees outside and you're walking to work and OMG why are you walking to work when it's 180 degrees?! Why did you wear a dress on the hottest day of the year? Oh yeah because it's so freaking cute with the fluttery sleeves and lace and smocking, how could you not wear it? Plus, like I said, it keeps you cool.

But oh yeah, it's winter out still, which is lame unless you buy this dress and match it with some tights and boots and a great jacket. Then it's just like summer but with more clothes on.

Sakura

If you're looking for a vintage art black v neck with a cherry blosson silkscreen to go with your new cherry blosson wallet, I think this is the perfect find (imagine how cute under a hoodie, too!). And if you just have to have a vase that continues the theme, check out this awesome rectangular vase from Sprout Home.

Because one can never have enough reminders that spring will be here again. One day.

Cute shoes by request

Reader Kirsten wrote us today asking for advice on some cute sneakers to wear with skirts. Obviously my mind started rummaging around my memories of the 1980's and all I could see were those women in movies like Secret Of My Success walking down 5th Avenue in their doughty dresses, opaque nylons and bright white high top sneakers.

I said no, shaking my head violently, but we'd be happy to find something cute and comfortable that's versatile with skirts of any length.

So that option, dear Kirsten, is these sporty Mary Janes that are not only on sale but also come in different colors. The platform heel is good for neutralizing a semi-dressy outfit to something more casual, and the top strap is a cut touch to an otherwise athletic look. And they're made by Aerosoles, so we're pretty sure they're comfortable.

Just remember: When in doubt, Mary Jane is your BFF.

Squared Away

It's a blazer that you can wear to work, but it's got just enough edge to keep you from looking like a big fat square, which is pretty awesome if you ask me.

Plus, it's on sale for only $24.99.

Lady in red

In 2007, I'm going to be changing so much about my life, I'll be a brand new woman! Everything is new to me, from moving far away to using $70 moisturizer to wearing awesome kicky red shoes like these.

Because what makes you feel like a better woman than sexy red shoes? Sexy red strappy shoes, that's what, ones that cost a mere $16.50! Sexy new women don't need to break the bank this year, right?

I loved them so much I bought the black ones too! Just, you know, in case I need to feel the comfort of old habits. Sigh.

 

A holiday limerick

I picked up this hoodie Christmas Eve
Thinking a good present it'd make for me.
Since then I've worn it thrice,
And people say it looks nice,
So perhaps you should get one for...thee.

Last dance for Mary Jane

I just picked up these great Mary Jane slippers on sale at Aeropostale and I absolutely love them. They're warm and cozy but not at all bulky, and they actually stay on your feet thanks to that dainty strap.

Plus the bottoms have these great rubber spots that defeat the purpose of calling something a "slipper." So I guess they're more like knitted Mary Janes? Or non-slippers? I like my new non-slippers just fine, thank you.

P.S. I wear a size 6 shoe and the 9-11 size fits me fine.

Rubber Belt

I don't really have anything witty to say about this belt. I just really love it is all.  And it's made of rubber? So, no dead animal skin here, which, you know, yay, or whatever.

Not Just For Guys.

When Wendy posted about this argyle t shirt, I had no idea that Alternative Apparel makes a female version too! And it comes in four great colors that could be layered over a 3/4 sleeve and under a great peacoat. Woo hoo!

Women look great in argyle too, since it's a neutral pattern that doesn't involved stripes, because for the most part none of us have any idea how to wear stripes. Up or down? Across or back? Is a diagonal stripe still a stripe, and can we wear them after Labor Day?

Who cares, go with argyle.

I SEE FRANCE

Don't get caught with your pants down, but if you do, or if you happen to flash the papparazzi a shot of your crotch as you're exiting your limo, for God's sake, have on some cute underwear, like this set from I See France, on sale now for 30% off!

And I promise, this will be my last reference to crotches.  For a little while at least.

Orangy Porangy!

How cute would this cotton jersey tank look paired with dark jeans and a black velvet blazer for a holiday party?  Super cute!

Sign up for our Holiday Gift Guide Email and find out how to save $10 on your purchases at OrangyPorangy along with more great savings at other awesome stores!

S'wonderful

GAH!!!! So! Cute!

Ahhhhhhhh!!!!! Contrast stitching!! Flower and button! So cute!!!

Paris Skirt

Hey, all you extra-small girls, I now have another reason to hate you: this adorable black fleece "paris skirt" with the moss green floral print ruffle at the bottom is marked down 75% and only your size is left.  Bitches.*

*This is a term of endearment, of course, not to be confused with 'hoes,' which is just plain rude.

Do the Polka

You know what's totally lame?  Spending loads of cash on boring work clothes you can't wait to get out of when the clock strikes 5 PM.  I mean, ugh!  I'd rather spend my money on Margaritas and nail polish and pretty earrings and cupcakes, which is why I love shirts like this cute polka-dotted one.

For less than 30 bucks -- which is about $75 cheaper than most cute shirts are going for these days -- I can have a top that'll look just as great with a red pencil skirt and black boots at work as it will with my Seven jeans and heels while sipping Margaritas with the girls. 

And I'll have saved so much money, the pitcher's on me!  Or something.

Let's get sloshed

Awesome reader Amanda writes in, "Any tips on where I can order some cute rubber boots? It’s been raining for two weeks in Ottawa and I’m about to make a trip to even rainier London. Dry feet would be nice."

Sure thing! How about these cute knee highs by Tamara Henriques, on sale at Amazon for a mere $89. (Hey, you'll have them forever, it's a small price.) If the price is a bit too steep, try this cute tartan pair for a few bucks less. If you're looking for something more whimsical and temporary, Target has a great selection for you.

But my favorite, and the pair that I'd actually wear more than those clunky galoshes, is this ballet-style flat in a cute bright color that's perfect for those dreary winter days.

Not Your Average Hoodie

Who says your hoodie has to be boring?  It doesn't!

Sure, some days you just want to zip and hood up, head to the grocery store, and hope you don't run into anyone you know as you skip lipgloss and fill your cart with tampons, Ben and Jerry's Phish Food and back issues of In Touch and Us Weekly.

But other days, you want a little pizzazz:  Stripes!  Color!  Funky collars!  A great neckline!  Vintage buttons and lions and tigers, oh my!

And, hey -- pass the Phish Food, would you?

Invested

Okay, people, we're well into the Fall season, with winter quickly approaching and if you are between the ages of 17 and 37 and live somewhere between the mainstream and the fringe and still haven't found your requisite down vest yet to layer over knits and plaids and ironic t-shirts, you are in danger of forfeiting your right to exist in society.

Here, I'll make it easy on you -- this rust orange Kenneth Cole vest will keep you warm without making you look like a shape-less marshmellow and if you purchase from Nordstrom, you can get a fucking scarf for free, too, and lord knows you need about 18 million of those to stay cool, I mean warm, these days.

OMG! WTF?

Forget days of the week, sometimes you just need underwear that expresses what you're really thinking.

Not only that, this great underwear (I just can't bring myself to say -- or even type -- the word panties, can you?) provides full back coverage, and ladies, you know how important that is.  I can't tell you how often I've gotten the cutest underwear from that one store whose initials are VS and I spend most of the day pulling out wedgies, which, I dunno, sort of ruins that whole pink and black polka-dot and bow satiny cuteness of it all.  Seriously, wtf?!

I'll take comfy, full back coverage over cutesy and impractical any day of the week.

Hen pecking

Come autumn and winter, there's nothing I love more than Henley's and hooded clothing. Combine those two favorite things and you could have a really warm and cozy straight jacket.

Or something like this awesome hooden Henley from Old Navy! In a pretty bright blue or hot pink! Or even your basic black with a nice colorful tank underneath, who knows! At only $16.50 you can buy all of them, or wait two weeks and they'll be 2 for $12.

You know, in mental hospitals they don't get to pick their clothes, so you should be thankful.

Track Star

Now that it's not so fucking hot anymore and I don't die of heat exhaustion everytime I so much as step on my stoop, I've been dragging my tired, 30-year-old body out each morning for a "run."  After several years of these sad, pitiful attempts at becoming "fit" and a "running enthusiast," I've finally come to the conclusion that the closest I'll ever come to being  some sort of track star is by wearing a super cute track jacket.

Lucky for me, this W Bird Track Jacket from Brooklyn Industries is on sale for a mere $38 marked down from $54!  Now all I need are some Chuck Taylors and some wristbands and I'll look like such a jock.  Or something.

All I need is an herb garden