An Edgy Moto Vest

This Current/Elliott vest was wishlisted forever.

It went on sale, but not enough. It quietly sold out. I left it on my list, though, cuz ya never know.

And that is why I love those online sample sales (Ideeli, Gilt, et all). The vest popped up, cheaper than cheap, and now I have it to put together a wholly uninspired, shlepping-to-Trader Joe's ensemble.

In my defense, it's in triple digits. How can you care about looking cute when it's deathly hot?

But, I have plans (cue maniacal designer laugh). Oh, I have plans. This vest would toughen up a sweetly floral, silk dress. I might also bust out that H&M red dress with the rosette skirt and use this to Bitch. It. Up.

The Un-Shorts

An interesting trend (well, to me anyway) is the not-quite-a-pair-of-shorts shorts.

It's like the designers don't want to admit they're making what is traditionally knock-around-on-the-weekends attire. Although shorts do have a growing acceptance as casual business attire and going-out wear.

Alexander Wang had his apron shorts. Now there are these. They're not perfect — check out that price, nearly $1,000. Woof. Plus, the angled cut gives 'em a wedgie look. Not attractive.

Still, I like the idea. Just several hundred dollars cheaper and with an even hemline, and I'd be sold. This is where knowing how to really sew would come in handy.

Friday Shoe Boo Hoo Haiku

I need me some shoes!
Don't care if they're flats, sneaks, wedges
Just something new. Pleeeeeaase.

Shoe n' Tell: No, those are not my feet. They just illustrate my extreme desperation. I haven't bought shoes in... months. Yeah, don't bother pointing out the espadrille booties from March. Those ended up going back — they didn't fit quite right. I'm kinda bored with my shoedrobe, but I'm on a buying ban so you can understand my frustration.

How To Properly Cuff Jeans

So, get this — there's a right way to cuff jeans.

You hear people say "rolled" jeans, but you don't really roll them. That would be tragic.

I picked this tip up from the manager of a local boutique. It's a great trick. Figured I'd share.

You're welcome. :)

Step 1: Fold the jeans up from the bottom into a pretty long cuff. You've seen people who've got these big, fat rolls near their ankles? Yeah, that's cuz they didn't go wide enough.

Step 2: Take that cuff and fold it in half. Pull it over a smidge farther than the edge so that you don't see the underlying cuff. By actually folding twice, you get enough stiffness to keep that cuff in place. Plus, the wider look is so on-trend.

Step 3: Do the other leg.

Easy peasy.

Outfit: Sauce t-shirt; TAG jeans; Diego di Lucca wedges.

Corset Love, The Final Chapter

Now — with the purchase of this new-to-me rayon top — I officially consider myself over the corset thing. The itch is thoroughly scratched.

The back, with the two triangular cut-outs, is the clincher.

Outfit: Style Stalker "Gidget" top; black tank dress: Michael Kors shoes.

What the.....

What is wrong with me that I think a mini pair of chonies — on a keychain, no less — is cool?

Think I need pink.

Kiss This

Green.

It's more than the color of money. More than my favorite shade. It also aptly describes my beauty routine. Green and clean, baby.

I'm not perfect (still use my MAC eyeshadows and wickedly cool Wonder Woman lipglass), but virtually everything else in my makeup/beauty arsenal is made with non-toxic ingredients. Why? Read "No More Dirty Looks" — the book and/or the blog — and you'll see.

Since making the switch, one brand has consistently been great — 100 Percent Pure.

Made with real fruits, this clean line is free of synthetics, chemicals and all manner of artificial yucky stuff. The makeup, in particular, is long-lasting. As an added bonus, it all smells terrific — like real fruit and not that nasty, faux smell wafting out of Bath and Body Works.

On a whim, I bought a set of Creamsticks during a sample sale. It was a screaming deal — $11 for three; typically they're $15 each.

The beauty of this lip product is the easy-to-tote and use pencil form. But get this, it's as rich and creamy as a lipstick. No danger of poking a hole through your lip, as can happen with a real lip pencil.

Coverage is thorough, and long-lasting — about like a lipstain, if you can believe it.

The only mild gripe is that the three colors aren't all that different. It's pink, darker pink or really dark pink. But, that's a minor gripe.

You have to buy online, but sign up for emails because 100 Percent Pure is quite generous with freebies and complimentary shipping.