You knew it was coming eventually. That, however, doesn't make it any less uncomfortable for all of us. Pete and Ashlee are engaged. [People]

Remember when someone pretended to launch a George Clooney fashion line, and the rumors were so rampant that the actor had to make public denials? Yeah, whoever did that is totally getting arrested. [AP]

Wanna see Gisele naked? It'll cost ya $40,000. [fashion indie]

A "reality" show is forcing Adderall down its stars' throats. We're guessing it's The Hills. That would explain a lot. [Gatecrasher]

Flip-flops: Officially dead? More to the point: Were they ever alive? [About]

How long before "dress jeans" are the new khakis? [Brandish]

5 dating sites you should definitely avoid. [Cracked]

Hooray! Now everyone has a beauty pageant they can call their own. Introducing Miss Hooker 2008. [BBtv]

I'm so ready for summer. Winter is all fun and games until the holidays are over, and then it's just cold and crappy for no reason (other than scientific). I'm ready to spend my days wearing shorts and flip-flops with my toes in the sand and a drink in my hand. I want to be warm.

Enter the music of Jack Johnson. I bought his new CD, Sleep Through the Static, and I have officially put winter behind me (my back is to the door).

I could go on and on about the "greeness" of Jack. The album is sold in sleeves made from recycled materials and was recorded using 100% solar energy. Take that Amp. However, as awesome as that it, I'm not writing to share the effects on my conscience, but rather the thawing of my soul. You can use that if you want.

Jack Johnson is the soundtrack to summertime. It's hard to listen to his music without skipping right to bikini season. I want to fill an ice chest with beer and invite some friends over to sit in the yard and laugh about our kids and our lives. It's a good feeling.

What does this have to do with style you ask? Everything, my friends, everything.

For some of you, the temperatures may be dropping over the next couple weeks, but for those of you in warm-weather climates, you probably have at least another month of wearing your flip-flops around town.

But why settle for those tired-looking, way-too-casual-looking sandals, when you could have a pair of Swamisz? Granted, at $45, they're a little more expensive than your average flip-flop, but they look way more interesting, and have the unique benefit of not flapping against your feet when you walk -- meaning you won't sound so annoying as you're strolling down the street.

Plus, they allow you to run more naturally, and are apparently worn by swamis and yogis in India. So, you'll probably get could karma just by trying them on. Bonus.

Darlings, anyone with the most basic fashion sensibility knows that the only things more stylish than Wal-Mart shoes are... chemical burns!

Well, now you can have the best of both worlds, apparently. Check out this woman's account of her horrifying experience with some very normal-looking flip-flops that she bought from Wal-Mart. I didn't want to post any of the pictures of the serious burns left on her feet because some of you may find them quite unsettling.

Despite informing Wal-Mart of this major problem and hearing from someone else who experienced the same issue with identical flip-flops, not much progress has been made in the situation. The problem still has yet to be resolved and it looks like the woman's website will be updated as news comes in.

The scariest thing is that Wal-Mart is still selling the shoes. Sign of good customer care, right there.

[via: Boing Boing]

When you live someplace that's at least 90 degrees for 4 months out of the year, you spend a lot of time trying to look like you're not a big, sweaty, uncomfortable mess. This summer I'm trying to perfect wearing flip-flops without looking like a slacker, and -- as I mentioned in a previous post -- I think I might be saved by the comeback of cool-looking shorts.

Women, however, have considerably more to worry about -- frizzy hair from summer humidity, the necessity to look tan even though we're all well-aware that sunbathing is a one-way ticket to cancer, etc. I'm afraid I won't be much help in this department, but Second City Style has some good suggestions for keep yourself looking good when the temperatures are out of control.

In a recent post, Joanne Molina recommends keeping your nails looking "naturally beautiful" with a manicure and pedicure, using a headband to control unruly hair, using self-tanner, and more.

After all, you're supposed to spend the summer having fun -- not feeling gross.

Summer is coming. And with the warmer weather comes the opportunity to ditch you shoes for the ultimate in laid-back, lazy-day footwear: the flip-flop sandal.

But why be content with a normal sandal, when you can have one that distributes booze? Seriously. How else are you going to sneak your favorite whiskey onto that alcohol-free beach than by cleverly concealing it inside the polyurethane encapsulated flask in the heel of your new pair of Reefs? (Not that I would do that -- just sayin'.)

Even if you frequent a beach where drinking is condoned, isn't it worth drinking like this just to impress your friends?

Plus, while I've never owned a pair of Reef sandals, word on the street is they're pretty comfortable. Although, as Uncrate notes: "after drinking all the Beam you've hidden in the heels, we doubt that will even be an issue."

[via BoingBoing]