These long-cut shorts have a nice color combination (greens and blues), are 100% cotton, and have plenty of pockets. Looks like they will be comfy and breathable in the heat, which is important. It says the shorts have side buttons which allow you to roll the shorts up higher. This detail makes me think that, while they say they are for men, they would probably make a fabulous “girlfriend short.” Casual beachcombing shorts, at their finest.

Price: $22.00
Soul-Flower: Beach shorts

Two great colors are available in this knee length, hemp panel skirt. Also super cool is the fact that each one is slightly different, as the panels they are made from vary widely in size. We like the idea of something being unique for each buyer.

Price: $52.00
Soul-Flower: Hemp panel skirt

I confess I have an irrational attraction to houndstooth…perhaps it’s the aging punk rocker in me, but the jarring black and white pattern is on my preferred list. Check out this large tooth…perhaps Great Dane’s tooth print from Grn Apple. It’s a zip front 100% cotton hoodie, but unfortunately it is dry clean only, which removes it from my preferred list…I’m way to lazy for that nonsense.

Price- $121
Grn Apple Tree: Madness

Sweet, blessed (but sadly not-any-less-hot-than-last-week) Friday. Here are a few finds from the blog-o-sphere…

Awesome: PBR jewelry
Sterling silver and recycled bottle caps.

Omiru: Poketo Artist Wallet
Limited edition vinyl art for your money.

Indie Fixx: Stiffened lace jewelry
Can a doily be fashionable?

A Slip of a Girl: Vintage inspired nightgown
Va-voom!

Cuteable: Malota designs
Strangely engaging felt dolls.

What child would not love a whimsical and charming stuffed octopus to add to their collection? Each Socktopus is created by recycling sweaters and filling all those legs with hypoallergenic polyester, to make a soft, squishy, boneless friend. Each one is unique, so there’s really no telling what yours might look like when you order, but they do allow you to select a color. Due to the button eyes, the manufacturer recommends this toy for children ages 3 and up.

Price: $20.00
Elsewares: Recycled Socktopus

The shot put and the discus have to be two of the sports you might categorize as fringe or odd, up there NEAR Curling I suppose. These shoes in blue just look so cool we all want them here even though I can only imagine the trip to the hospital if i even attempted a discus throw. Perhaps they will assist us in elegant maneuvering around the office! Say you work as a waiter? These might help you dodge that inevitable collision, and look good doing it. These run a bit big if you read the reviews so order down a size…Zappos has a great return policy and awesome customer service, so returns are pretty painless (that is from first hand experience).

Price- $88.95
Asics: Cyber Throw

This super cute, earth-friendly, dragon fly printed tank is on sale. Created with 55% hemp & 45% organic cotton, it was dyed orange in an eco-friendly “earth dyes” technique used by the folks at Earth Creations. This tank is a sweet basic, with a little extra charm in color, fabric and print.

Price: $19.00
Lotus Organics: Dragonfly tank

This is another Islnd classic from Tommy Bahama. The visually pleasing print and nice deep red color will top off any casual evening attire nicely. Great for hot summer cocktail parties, or hanging out after work down at the Margarita bar. While you are there maybe try a Blue Hawaiian it will compliment the color of the tie nicely-

Ingredients:

* 1 oz Light rum
* 2 oz Pineapple juice
* 1 oz Blue Curacao
* 1 oz Cream of coconut
* 1 slice Pineapple
* 1 Cherry

Mixing instructions:

Blend light rum, blue curacao, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut with one cup ice in an electric blender at high speed. Pour contents into a highball glass. Decorate with the slice of pineapple and a cherry.

Price- $54.00
Tommy Bahama: Island Red Duff Tie

These cheeky panties are for the eco conscious ladies with a naughty side - we think everyone will want to eat organic! With such a great message, one pair of panties might help change the world for the better. 96% organic cotton, 4% lycra with a bikini cut and full rear coverage.

Price: $16.00
Faeries Dance: Eat Organic panties

Plaid on one side and reversible to a really cool Asian print garners this garment the A grade in cool. The pattern uses traditional Asian imagery to create a lovely pattern on this lightweight cotton zip up hoodie. The print will serve as perfect camouflage should you find yourself in an all out Ninja war that just happens to take place in an Asian art exhibition.

Price- $99.00
Urban Outfitters: Japanese Plaid