If I had more of a tan, I’d definitely buy this Floral Ruffle Top.  It’s soft and romantic, plus very well-cut.  The problem I usually have with shirts like this one is that they tend to be too billowy or maternity-top looking…or just too trashy.  This one is the perfect compromise between the two, and it would make a great date top.  Just pair it with some cute jeans and maybe some ballet flats or heels and you’ve got an outfit that’s appealing to the male eye, but comfortable enough that you can have a great time.

Oh, and it’s just $23.

Even though there’s still snow on the ground here in the middle of the country, I’m ready for spring.  I figure, if I dress and decorate for spring, I might have a shot at fooling the bad weather into thinking it’s in the wrong place.  Wishful thinking, I guess.

That said, this Pastel Chevron Stripe hoody is like the apparel embodiment of everything spring.  It’s the perfect shirt to throw over a white t-shirt to provide just a little extra warmth for those days when it doesn’t quite warm up.

Plus, I’m about 99% certain that the jacket is a magnet for things like bunnies, baby ducks, and tulips.  Like attracts alike, ya know?  You’ll just be walking along one day and then BAM - you’re covered in flowers and small woodland creatures.  How awesome would that be?

This mug is making me giggle this morning. The idea is that you have a simple mug showing Adam and Eve, covered by fig leaves so you don’t see the naughty bits. When you add hot coffee, though, the fig leaves fade away to reveal their anatomical correctness.

I suppose I shouldn’t be shocked, since Adam and Eve are said to be the original troublemakers…but I suspect that this mug could get a girl (or guy) in some trouble in a politically correct workplace. If you work with anyone like Angela on The Office, I don’t recommend bringing one of these to work.

In grade school, I was a huge nerd. At any given time, my little backpack would be stuffed with books, pens, pencils, protractors, and the like. Unfortunately, little kids’ backpacks aren’t made to stand up to that sort of thing. I can remember more than one incident where my backpack burst in public and everything fell out. I could have used something a little stronger…

If you’ve ever tried to open one of those Tyvek bags that’s been sealed shut, you know just how strong they are. While scissors can make quick work of them, they’ve virtually impossible to rip or tear. Some brilliant soul realized that the strength could be put to good use in bag form, and thus we have the Tyvek Market Bags.

Uncommon Goods is carrying these Tyvek bags for $65-85, and given the fact that they are waterproof and practically indestructible with normal use, I’d say it’s worth it. Plus, they’ve super-cute and unique. I bet they’re a great conversation starter when people notice the weird-looking Tyvek fibers.

Given the writer’s strike, it’s hard to say exactly when 24 and Jack Bauer are returning, but we all know it will happen at some point. In the mean time, you can express your love of the show with this “Bauer Power” T-Shirt.

The shirt features a great picture of Jack Bauer on the front, with a rainbow placed inexplicably behind his head. I’m really not sure what that’s about, unless it’s some kind of visual manifestation of the “Bauer Power” as it radiates from his body. Luckily, they had the good sense to offer the Jack Bauer “Bauer Power” t-shirt in both men and women’s sizes. It would be great for a night out at the local dive bar, and even better for the eventual 24 season premiere party that one of your friends is bound to throw.

I just wish they’d send in the Bauer Power to negotiate the writer’s strike already. I totally support the writers in their very reasonable demands, but I wish the networks would hurry up and just give them what should be theirs.

I’m still not 100% sure if I think the Yoga Toes Toe Stretchers are gross and creepy or strangely awesome. On one hand, it looks a little painful and seems like it could get a little nasty after a while. On the other hand, haven’t you ever noticed how super-nice your feet feel after you take out those nail polish toe separators?

What do you think? Are the Yoga Toes toe-tally awesome or just weird?

I never would have guessed that I’d find something cool in a catalog that my grandma reads, but it has happened. I’m more than a little smitten with these Silver Metal Wall Tiles

They come in singles and sets of 2, and you can buy squares or triangles. They have several colors, but I mostly just like the chrome and black. What do you think?

If you’re between the ages of 22-30, you can probably remember many long afternoons spent watching Saved by the Bell. And of course, one of your favorite moments was probably the “Very special episode” where drugs came to Bayside High. Everyone’s favorite obnoxious feminist / super student, Jesse Spano, succumbed to academic pressures and became addicted to caffeine pills.

If you don’t remember it, here’s a brief clip of the scene:

Anyway, Busted Tees has come up with a shirt to commemorate the scene that will live on in infamy. Check it out here.

I’m not exactly sure why I titled this blog “What I’m Not”, but I own the domain and it’s a little too late to think about that now.  In the future, I’ll be discussing my favorite products of interest to women and possibly the occasional men who may drop by.  I certainly won’t encourage THEIR presence, though.

If you have any suggestions or thoughts, please feel free to e-mail me or add them to the comments section.  I’m always open to new ideas!