It's really none of my business, but I was just curious. I'm definitely spending less than I used to on clothes and hanging out, so when I saw this $14.50 "Staying in is the New Going Out" tee from Old Navy, I had to laugh.

Photo © Old Navy.

It took a while, but finally someone figured out there was a need for real tween beauty products - not those sparkly, glittery things we've become accustomed to seeing. Ottilie and Lulu is a new range of skin, hair, and body care products formulated especially for girls between the ages of 7 and 14. Why the need, you might ask? Well, the company puts it this way: "Tween girls have delicate skin and face their own challenges. Girls really don't need glitter, perfume, and strident colors to feel good about themselves. They need safe products made just for them to help them feel good, look good, and build self-confidence."

I'm especially thrilled with the fact that the company has an $18 Everyday Facial Moisturizer & Sunscreen with an SPF of 20. Take it from me, if you take good care of your skin NOW, you'll be so much happier when you're older!

Photo © Ottilie and Lulu.

With the shocking and untimely death of Michael Jackson comes a wave of MJ-themed clothing items to pay tribute to the idol.

My fave is this $75 P.Y.T. tee from Lyric Culture - complete with Swarovski crystal-studded glove.

Photo © Lyric Culture.

I'm on the hunt for a new phone (my BBerry has officially bitten the dust, and I can't play Brick Breaker anymore because the track ball is out of whack), so I'm trying to figure out what kind to get. As silly as it sounds, it seams like the kind of phone you choose is almost as important as your clothing in determining your style these days, so I'm not taking the decision lightly.

Photo © AT&T.

As is my M.O., I decided to start searching the WWW for ideas, and I came across this list from Seventeen.com on gifts to get your boyfriend - and they were all submitted by regular girls! My favorite was from 16-year-old Jessica, who said: "One time I made my bf a picture frame, decorated it, and put one of our pics in it. He loved it because it came from the heart and it didn't cost much!" How cute is that?

I don't actually get to spend much time in Brooklyn, New York, but a friend of mine lives there and has been raving about this jewelry store called The Clay Pot. I keep promising her that I'll go check it out, but in the meantime - the store's website will have to do.

While the site carries a load of cool brands like Alexis Bittar, Me & Ro and Gorjana, I was really impressed with the fact that they have a whole category of 100 items under $50, including these Brazilets bracelets - which are only $5 each. Brazilets are wish bracelets that you wear until they fall off, and then supposedly your wish will come true. I'm going to wish for more jewelry!

Photo © Clay-pot.com.

It's blazing hot right now, so I was quite surprised to find these $150 Caroline K Legwarmers while I was e-shopping last night.

Price aside, I actually think they look sort of cool - but I can't see very many people wearing them. How about you - would you rock the legwarmer trend?

Photo © Kloienyc.com.

The weather is finally getting a little bit warmer here in NYC, so I started working on a story on Must-Have Beach Accessories. While I was e-shopping I came across this Will Ferrell sunscreen, and thought it had to be a gag.

But nope - turns out it's legit. Not only does Ferrell's sunscreen provide SPF 30 sun protection, but proceeds from the product's sale go to support Cancer for College, a charity that gives scholarships to cancer survivors.

Photo © Cancer for College.

By now you're probably getting pretty tired of hearing about all the high-end designers that are partnering with affordable companies to create capsule lines. But before you shut me out completely, check out this one from Gap: Indie-cool designers Alexander Wang and Vena Cava have each interpreted Gap's traditional khaki fabric into some really chic, actually wearable designs!

I'm especially smitten with Vena Cava's $88 Khaki Zip Dress. I'm totally going to get one - but I think I'm going to wait until it goes on sale.

Photo © Gap.

Truth be told, I hate showing my legs. I'm extremely pale as it is, so when summer rolls around I feel like some sort of alien compared to all the bronzed bodies out there.

Well, this season I'm just going to have to grin and 'bare' it, because there are so many adorable pairs of shorts out there! I am already smitten with these $60 sweet Floral Mid Length Shorts from Topshop. They're flowy enough to be mistaken for a skirt, but still comfy like regular shorts. Love 'em!

And I didn't stop at just one pair, so be sure to check out my story on Summer's Unique Shorts.

Photo © Topshop.