We ran into Robert Burke, a familiar face from the front row, just outside the men's room at a trade show, Blue, this week. The former senior VP at Bergdorf Goodman currently oversees his own, big time consulting company but still manages a type of effortless style.

He's got a summer weight, two-piece suit and skips on a tie to beat the heat. Then, add those signature glasses for a touch of whimsy and a tad of intellectualism. The look is totally soft and approachable, classic and tailored but still relaxed and refined. We're digging what Mr. Burke puts together. Anyone else?

Somehow, designer Andrew Holden resists reading the newest edition of Antenna Magazine that sits in front of him. (The beer belongs to this reporter, yikes!) Maybe it's because the second second season, s/s '08, for his own collection, Conference of Birds, is less than an hour away from a runway show. While currently lacking its own website, the video of last season's debut for f/w '08 is just a click away. More on s/s '08 soon.

There is very little more frustrating than getting ready in the morning, running a little bit late, and then falling way behind schedule because you can't seem to get the clasp of your bracelet to catch.

That is Reason #1 we love cuffs. Aside from that, they're big, chunky, and substantial enough to be a real addition to your outfit.

The Stylelist Spring Beauty: Blue Eyeliner post made us pull out the makeup kit, ready to go to town. But to our disappointment, we only found old black, grey and brown liners in there.

Clearly we need to upgrade from the neutrals. We're craving some color!

Eyeliner is one of the easiest, fastest and most versatile ways to brighten up your face and be daring. Go bright, dark, sparkling or smoky. Blue can do it all!

Five great blue liners in the gallery give you a flavor of this sizzling seasonal trend. Let us know if you get the fever for some blue!

Never in a million years did we think we would ever wear something from Tommy Bahama, a brand that we have historically associated with 55 year old wealthy retired men in Orange County whose favorite past time is deep sea fishing (don't ask us how we built that image in our heads - we just did).

However, the Blue Coral dress, though not completely changing our idea, at least gives us a reason to perhaps try Tommy Bahama. The navy blue halter dress has ivory embroidered embellishments at the high waistline (more like the bottom of the bustline), and the hem falls 31" from the natural neckline. We love the femininity of the full skirt and the embroidery detai that are paired with a little bit of a plunging neckline. We like this dress paired with comfortably cute flats for a Sunday afternoon brunching and shopping with Mom and Dad.

The dress is available from Nordstrom for $198.

We love the look of navy blue and white for Spring, and this year, we're seeing a splash of kelly green added to the color duo all over the place to make for a striking threesome. Isaac Mizrahi's Color Block dress really allows the color combination to stand out with a 100% polyester matte jersey color blocked dress. The dress features a high neck, cut away sleeves, a classic long lean silhouette, and the navy blue, contrasting lighter blue, and kelly green. We love this dress for a casual day look with a pair of navy blue ballet flats, or dressed up for a weekend brunch with Mom and Dad with a pair of round-toe navy and white spectator pumps.

The dress is available from Target.com for $29.99.

Looking to switch up your look for spring? Maybe you want to find something a little less heavy than regular black eyeliner? You're in luck -- according to The Budget Fashionista, navy eyeliner is the way to go for spring '08.

Models on the spring runway for Narcisco Rodriguez wore an indigo gel liner because, according to Dick Page (the make up artist responsible), "Navy is more mysterious than basic black."

I don't know about the whole "mysterious" thing, but I do like the look. It's just a bit more exciting, adding a little extra "oomph" to your everyday makeup. Plus, it can make the whites of your eyes look a bit brighter (you know, the blue vs. red rule, like when you wear lipstick with a more bluish tone of red or pink, it makes your teeth look whiter -- same thing, only for your eyes).

The Budget Fashionista recommends the L'Oreal HIP Navy Eye Liner Pencil for $8, but I'm sure your favorite makeup brand has their own. Give it a try!

Just in case you weren't satisfied with the wide array of color contacts out there, either because you don't feel like they look natural or because of those silly instructions telling you to take them out once in a while, you'll be glad to know that you might have an option. A Toronto man nicknamed Pauly Unstoppable (of course) got an eyeball tattoo. Say it with me: EEEEWWWWW!!!!

Over 40 injections were made into the man's eyeball in order to turn it blue. Not just the iris -- the whole thing. The procedure was entirely experimental (and GROSS), and Mr. Unstoppable made a point to say that this was something and his tattoo artist had researched, and that nobody should try this until he finds out whether it will make him go blind or not.

Fantastic. Hope those blue (eye)balls are worth it, man.

The weather is forcing me to wear my brown, flat-heel boots all the time, and it's kind of depressing me. It's not that I don't love my boots, but after wearing them five days in a row, my feet, and my daily look, is ready for a change.

Isabella Fiore's Clarity Pumps are just the change in color and attitude we need as we end out January. Not only is is a smashing teal-colored grained calfskin, but it features a shimmering metallic gold stripe and sparkling art deco inspired jewel accents. The heels are only 3½", so that's a nice way to ease back up from a flat-heeled boot.

Available from eLuxury on sale for $279 from $395.

I love the look of large tropical or floral prints on over-sized dresses, but sometimes I'm afraid of looking like Mrs. Roeper in a muu muu. There's a way to get around that, of course, by shortening the hem, updating the shape, and adding a few details, like a simple (and super inexpensive) dress from Delia's.

The Sophia dress is made of a royal blue and white floral pattern on a satin-finish fabric. It features a wide, gentle scoop neckline that doesn't need a necklace but would be fine with an amulet on a long chain, slightly puffed half-sleeves that gather just below the elbows, and a contrasting trim at the hem that falls 34". I'm seeing bare legs and pair of dull gold flats.

Available at Delia's for $44.50.

This week, some of us are travelling, but even when we're "on vacation," we're not really on vacation because 1) heading off to different climates means we get to wear a whole new wardrobe, 2) packing is a major style activity and 3) checking out style in different cities is always educational.

For the resort traveller who is heading for sun, the Palm Springs Dress by Sydney Los Angeles is more than perfect. Though the dress is made of silk and cashmere and has long sleeves, the palm tree print on a tahitian green background and the deep and wide open V-neckline evoke a warm-weather feel. With a pair of platform wedge espadrilles the Palm Springs dress is great for a night out after spending the day sunning by the pool.

Available from CoutureCandy for $233.

Is it just me or dis it feel like a sauna on the equator of Hell yesterday? Yes, it was hot, humid, and I was cranky as you-don't-want-to-know.

When it's that hot, all I want to do is run around naked, but since I also don't want to get arrested, a little minidress will have to do. Romeo & Juliet Couture's Violet Minidress almost looks like a swimsuit. The front has a deep scoop with a bustline that's pinched in the center and lets out into a ruffled skirt. The back is a raceback.

The dress originally retailed for $110, but is available from Bluefly for $66. (Today, Bluefly has an additional 15% off their already marked down prices on dresses.)

Feeling a little modest? Don't like to show too much leg?

Honey, get over it.

Not only is a super short short hemline the only way to go these days, but it is summer! Working in an office where I see hundreds of people walk along a shopping avenue every day, I can tell you that really, you can't not wear a micro-mini length.

Of course, you can still maintain some level of modesty with longer sleeves and a higher neckline, like the Paris Girlie Dress by Debra Rodman. The 100% silk dress in blue and white print is on sale at Revolve Clothing for $160, down from $319.

Yesterday I happened to catch this surprising post-rehab photograph of Britney Spears over at PopSugar. If you look closely, you'll see that Brit has up and pulled a Crystal Gale. You know, the whole "Don't you make my brown eyes blue," only instead of 'blue' meaning sad, she means 'blue' as in the color.

Many other celebrities use colored contacts, so Brit is by no means the only celeb to pull this sort of corneal color con. But unlike say, Paris Hilton, who has always worn blue contacts, these azure peepers seem strange, especially on a face that we've always associated with brown eyes. Although I can't say that Britney's are any faker than Paris's, they somehow feel less authentic. (Especially when you consider that she is also wearing a wig under that newsboy cap.)

What do you think? Are the blue eyes better or worse?

It's casual, but luxurious, because that's what you're all about on a Sunday morning, right?

The Belted Tunic Dress by T Luxury is made of 95% viscose and 5% Lycra, making it a comfortable piece to wear. The deep scoop neckline lets you breathe, as does the drop-waist that's embellished with a drawstring. The sleeves are a little longer than ¾-length, but still shorter than a long sleeve (does this count as "bracelet sleeve?"), and the skirt falls short to mid-thigh, screaming for a pair of leggings. The color is "Flint," much brighter than the usual charcoal heather you always wear, right?

The dress is available from PInk Mascara for $119.