I don’t know why, but it seems impossible to be in a gloomy mood when I wear yellow. Yellow’s said to instill optimism and energy while stimulating memory. No wonder I like it so much. Yellow is a great color to wear during the summer months and there’s a perfect shade of it for every skin tone. Yellow isn’t just a daytime color, either. It’s rare to see yellow rocked at night, but I think that’s what makes it even hotter! Pair some Canary Yellow Shoes from my buyer’s guide with a little black dress and some silver hoops and you’re good to go! Yellow Purses and Faux Canary Yellow Diamonds are hot too! I’m obsessed.
Shown: Cosa Sandal by Kelsi Dagger in Gold.

With airline prices as inexpensive as they’ve been these days, many are opting to take mini vacations to get a little sightseeing and relaxation in. If you’re planning a trip, studying abroad, or if you’re someone who travels regularly, I’ve done some online window shopping for products that will help make your next trip organized, stress-free, and stylish. Some of my favorite travel items are shown below. To see a full list of stylish, functional, and affordable travel products, click on one of the categories here:

Cool Passport Holders
Neck Support Pillows
Portable Massagers
Sleek Laptop Bags
Toiletry Bags for the Serious Traveler
Travel Shoe Bags

Shown (l-r): Samsonite Double Comfort Travel Pillow with Pouch, Shoe Bags by PB Travel, Travelon Nylon Hanging Toiletry Kit, Checkpoint Friendly Quick Pass Adjustable Laptop Protector, Homedics PM-R2 Handheld Massager.

Gold is my new passion when it comes to flashin’ fashion. And I’m not talking about the 24 carat kind. I’m talking the shiny, reflective, metallic variety. Why I have not yet purchased a gold lame’ bikini is beyond me.

It really is better late than never, though, as there are now so many contempo designers flashing back their clothing, shoe, bag, and jewelry lines to gold’s glory days of gaudiness. The result is flashy, yet somehow classy. I love 2009! Anything goes! And I say go for the gold. Sexy gaudy gold, that is.

Seen here: Marc Jacobs Quilted Metallic Leather Stam Satchel, American Apparel Shiny Legging, American Apparel The Shiny Sash, Just Cavalli Just Joy Logo Ring, and Louis Vuitton Graphic Wedge Sandal.

See tons of my favorite sexy gaudy jewelry too! So hot! Trust me, you want to see this.