Although we're loving summer at the moment, our fashion-forward minds are already getting excited about cool weather and hot fall trends. After all, who doesn't love shopping now for items you can't wear for three more months?

It goes without saying that some of the styles we saw in the Sex and the City movie should come with a "Don't try this at home" warning, and when we first saw these over the knee argyle socks (available for $14 at PatriciaField.com) on Carrie, we thought they were a prime example. But something made us take another look. And another. And, all of a sudden, we kind of love them.

Many of us women out there suffer during the summer because we don't have stems like a supermodel. Unfortunately, you can't think your legs long but you can create the illusion that they're a mile long with the right clothes. So let's put an end to your suffering and take a look at some helpful hints to getting Rockette worthy gams.

If you have tender toes, then you know that working out can mean more than just aching muscles. The wrong socks can rub your feet raw with rough material or sharp seams.

Many, many times we've been really cooking on the elliptical machine, thinking, "We're finally going to fit into that sample size dress!" only to cut the workout short because of painful blisters from our socks.

Summer time is all about trying to balance looking stylish while not dying of heat exhaustion -- sometimes that's pretty hard to do. While we love our flip-flops, but some situations call for a more substantial footwear choice. That doesn't mean your feet have to sweat it out.

Click through the gallery to see the top 5 classic tennis shoes for a sock-free existence:

Forget the baby bjorn, or the sling. Who needs carriers, strollers, or baby backpacks? With the new invention of velcro clothing, now you can just stick your baby to you and go. Look, ma, no hands!

The designers of all velcro outfits have one thing in mind -- human connection. They are imagining cities full of people walking around wearing velcro, bumping into each other, getting stuck together and starting up a conversation. The brand is called Takkiainen, which is developed by a company called Com-pa-ny, "Takkiainen is a jacket for lonely or bored people. It is designed to help the wearer to get in contact with others. Since we brush against each other every day as we move around in the city, we can use our clothes as a medium for meeting people and communicating with them."

Com-pa-ny, based out of Finland, coincidentally makes many other amazing products such as silicon socks (for outdoor use, no shoes), the safety skirt (giving you absolutely no chance of flashing an accidental up-skirt), jeans with built in gloves, jeans with a tail, " to sit on, to lean on, to balance, to wrap around you," a skirt with four purses attached, a rocking bear, a blanket you could hibernate in, literally, a beard made out of wool, in case you're looking to get a cleaner Adrien Grenier look, a hood and backpack all combined into one, and my favorite of them all, shoes with the kiddy shoes attached right on top for easy father/daughter dancing. The products are insane, exciting and innovative. You have to browse through the gallery to see what I'm talking about, everything that Com-pa-ny makes is out of this world! Check out the products and then tell me what crazy invention is your favorite!



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Please help me understand these socks because I am awfully confused. I was drawn to these socks because Shop Intuition dubbed them as "the next best thing." That claim made me curious -- curious enough to click through to the "pet socks" page. What I found were $13 dollar socks with silly names breeds like "cuddles" and "cosmo." How, uh, cute ...

Have we gone back in time and replaced the oh-so-pointless pet rock with a pet sock? Why on earth would I need a pet sock? ShopIntuition.com seems to think I need a pet sock because there is no grooming or feeding required. They also claim that "pet" socks are a "must have" for me and my gal pals.

My gal pals would totally disown me but for those of you that haven't run out of the room screaming, pet socks are fuzzy, 98% polyester, 2% spandex and can be purchased online.

At least there's no leash required.

I'm not a big Wal-mart shopper. In fact, I'm not a Wal-mart shopper at all, but if you are lucky enough to have one of the supermega discount stores in your neighborhood, you can pick up a pack of five pairs of these socks.

The thick cotton socks, by Pink Stuff garments, come in various pink and white designs: one heart and ribbon design, one pink ribbon and stripe design, one "find a cure" and "breast cancer" message design, one "fight, happiness, family, pink, joy, find a cure." Pink Stuff will donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of these items to cancer research and patient care.

The pack of five is $11.95, and also comes in an ankle-sock style.

So maybe his real name is Julius Winfield Erving II, but if you were the most stylish basketball player of the 1970s, wouldn't you go by the name "Dr. J"?

Sure, he played high-intensity, fast-paced, amazing basketball. Sure, he managed to dunk from the foul line. And sure, he managed to sink a lay-up from behind the backboard during the 1980 NBA Finals.

But what I do I like about the good doctor? His amazing style, and two things in particular. First of all, the Afro -- the man went huge. Second, the socks (a.k.a. "high-highs") -- even in his choice of hosiery, Dr. J reached for the stars.

The corporate world is a dark and somber place.

No, I am not talking about the cutthroat ethics of some blue-collared businessmen, but rather, I am referring to their dark and dreary business attire. Please! How many grey suits, white shirts, and black socks must we be subjected to observe?

Luckily, Vivek Nagrani, founder of Ovadafut Hosiery, is spearheading the campaign to add color to the corporate world. His weapon of choice: socks.

Everyone recognizes the warmth factor associated with socks, but how many people acknowledge their fashion potential? Well, Nagrani does. His designs are a refreshing alternative to the dull, bland, and conservative wardrobe essential.

Now, lawyers and CEOs everywhere can showcase their personal taste by wearing chartreuse, fuchsia, or periwinkle hosiery.

Move over, power ties! Whimsical socks are taking over!

Average Price: $30