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Tip of the day: Concert gear & supplies


Please don't stop the music!We had a great weekend. We danced our butts off, sang our hearts out and probably had one too many beers at the Glow in the Dark tour in illy Philly on Saturday night. But as always, we were thinking of our dear reader's and before we went in to enjoy the likes of Rihanna, Lupe Fiasco (heart!), N.E.R.D. and the brilliant Kayne, we took a tour of tailgate heaven to see what's hot and what's not for concert gear this year.

Here is a breakdown of the ideal concert attire:

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Get dressed on Stone Island


Stone Island has released their Spring/Summer '08 line for men, and within it is something for everyone. The apparel and accessories are modern enough to be fashion forward but classic enough that they won't go out of style any time soon, which is good because what they offer isn't cheap.

However, unlike some companies, you do appear to get what you pay for when you shop Stone Island. According to the website:

...the aim of Stone Island has been to design innovative top line collections in the sportswear panorama, with a high concern in function and use of the garments.


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Stone Island Jeans

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Ladies and gentlemen, it's sexual harassment season


Look out people, it's that time once again. Time for warm weather, skimpy outfits, and horny dudes in cars whistling at women as they pass by on the street. Yup, now it's official. According to a researcher at George Washington University, the number of women getting harassed/flattered by catcalling goes through the roof in the spring and early summer. Of course -- if you happen to be a woman -- you probably already knew that.

We're not sure if it actually an ingrained human response to mating season, or just the fact the it's been a few months since most of these guys got to see a woman in a tank top. Whatever the reason, if you happen to like getting yelled at by sweat construction workers- and apparently some women do -- now's the time to prance around in those short shorts.

If you live in NYC, you have a way to get revenge on catcalling meat-heads, it's a website where women snap pictures of the abusers and post them. Hilarious!

Why aren't you wearing this? Trina Turk 'Poppy' Cover-Up


Does the idea of strutting your stuff in a string bikini make you cringe? Some women get so concerned about wearing a bathing suit in public that they forget about the one item that should be at the top of their shopping lists for beach season -- a cute cover-up.

If you've got some extra bulges to hide, or just want to be modest, don't settle for an old tee and a pair of gym shorts -- treat yourself to a swimsuit cover-up that you truly love.

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Flatter Your Figure: Best summer dresses for pear shapes


One of the best things about summer is getting to wear all those summer dresses. Honestly, what's easier? You throw on a cute little dress, a hot pair of sandals, and you're out the door! However, in order to look your very best, you'll want a cute little dress that flatters your cute little (or not so little) figure.

If you're a pear shape, meaning that your excess weight tends to gather around your butt and thighs rather than your upper body, you're in luck come summer. You might not be excited about shorts, but after you try on a few of the right summer dresses, you might not want to bother with shorts ever again. Check out the gallery to see what you should be wearing, and, of course, what you should avoid.

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The free-flowing maxi dressWatch your printsNo straight skirtsClassic sundress -- YES!Get balanced

Set the tone for a stylish party with PosePrints invitations


Summertime around here means fun, fabulous parties. We love throwing impromptu get-togethers, but with Memorial Day and the Fourth of July coming up, not to mention weddings, bachelorette parties, baby showers, housewarmings, and more, we have the opportunity to plan ahead. And if we can plan ahead, you can bet your ass we're going to send out some seriously stylish invitations!

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4th of JulySpring FlowersGreen Polka DotsChampagne BubblesHot Pink Polka Dots (with NEW silhouette)

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Crazy cravings: wooden platform sandals


Ah, summer time. Cookouts. Weekend afternoon parties. Long, warm evenings in friends' backyards. It's the season for sundresses, bare legs and pretty pedicures.

This adds up to a deep need for new sandals.

A sensible woman would get something neutral and comfortable, a pair you can wear anywhere, with anything.

Yeah. Well, good for them.

We want these crazy 4" 4.25" high, green, wooden wedge heels with a hole in the middle of them. They look moderately uncomfortable and totally hard to walk in. L-o-v-e at first sight.

They live at Target, and will come home with us for $19.99. At least we won't need to use rent money to pay for them, unlike the $700 peach suede Prada sandals smirking at us over at Neiman Marcus.

Why aren't you wearing this? Pink madras fabric sandal


It's always fun to add a splash of color or an interesting pattern with your shoes, especially in the summer when your legs tend to be more bare. And, as we've mentioned before, we kind of love a preppy plaid. So what could be better than wearing a fun, bright plaid as a shoe?

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Flatter Your Figure: Swimsuits for wide shoulders


Some girls are born with a delicate, slight build. Others go through life with shoulders like a linebacker. And, while broad shoulders can make shopping for tops, dresses, jackets, and bathing suits a little more frustrating, we want to take a moment to point out that strong shoulders are sexy. So, the first thing you need to do with those broad shoulders is hold them up and back. Good posture, regardless of figure flaws, is always flattering.

Now that you know that, we can discuss specific bathing suit styles. Take a look through the gallery for suggestions of what to look for and, just as importantly, what to avoid. Happy shopping!

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Balance it outUse the neckline to draw the eye in and downThe eye needs to go down, not upDetail on the neckline works wondersDon't play it straight

Why aren't you wearing this? Four-In-Hand Belt


Belts can do so much more than just help hold your pants up. They can bring colors and patterns to an outfit. They can create a waist in a dress or long shirt where there was previously shapelessness. They can take an ensemble from ho-hum to Hell, Yeah!

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Urban Outfitters creates a nail polish line


The sun has finally broke through all of those dark gray skies, and its beaming rays have allowed us to finally rock our over-priced sunglasses and adorable wedges.

But, unfortunately, it's also shined a light onto our toenails, which are in dire need of a new paint job. So, the news about Urban Outfitters launching a nail polish couldn't have come at a better time because not only do we love to experiment with our nail color, but we also love it when we can do it for cheap.

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Why aren't you wearing this? B. Makowsky 'Eden' Convertible Satchel


White handbags are white-hot this summer, and with good reason -- they bring a bright, classic feel to any outfit, and, as you know, white goes with almost everything. And, sure, you could go with the uber-popular oversized clutch, but since your summer dresses don't come with pockets, why not invest in a bag that will carry all your summertime necessities?

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TKO Watches: Put some color on your wrist


Spring turns to summer and the world is full of color, and so forth and so on. Why not make your wrist a part of the action?

These colorful watches from TKO Orlogi were created to inspire the artistic, the creative and the unique. They wanted something fun, simple and different that separated them from the crowd. You know, the crowd that isn't up to par on warm weather flair, i.e., the "boring types." You know who you are. The crowd that is actually wearing their watches is okay to be a part of. It's complicated.

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Cape Madras: For the prep in all of us


Our favorite character from the US version of the Office is, of course, Andy Bernard, with his preppy-chic Ivy League style. Blazers, whales, pastel pants -- we love it.

You can have a taste of New England flavor with Cape Madras, offering patchwork plaid staples including pants, blazers and Bermuda shorts for men and jackets, shirts and skirts for women. We especially love the Men's bermuda shorts ($90) because they make it so easy for men to throw an outfit together -- a solid polo or shirt and a pair of Tevas or Rainbow flipflops complete the look.

With 23 Madras fabrics to choose from, you can make a truly individual choice! Just make sure to only wear one piece of plaid per outfit so you don't look confused.

Why aren't you wearing this? Santa Monica Beach Tote


Okay, you've got sunscreen, towels, phone, camera, book, magazine, iPod, sarong, sunglasses, and a change of clothes -- you're ready to hit the beach. But how are you going to carry all your beach bound goodies?

Don't throw it in a boring old straw beach tote -- pack a bag you can take into a cute beach boutique or cafe and leave the purse at home.

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