Would you like an entree with that belt?

If you thought that the ultra wide belt was hard to get used to these past few seasons, wait until you have to strut up and down the avenue with a serving platter strapped to your abdomen.

Ok, so I exaggerate a a little. The belts that were featured as part of Topshop's runway show at London Fashion Week are not quite serving platters, but of course, on those rail-thin runway models, they still looked as big as dinner plates! As ridiculous as they look, I'm even more concerned about how comfortable these things would be if you sit down. If that model in the picture were to take a seat, it seems like the top of the disc would cut right into her diaphragm. Ouch.

Cartoon-inspired fashion

I never get to watch as much TV as I'd like. There's always dozens of programs everyone seems to be talking about, that -- for whatever reason -- I never manage to get into (Lost, 24, the list goes on). However, when it comes to cartoons, I know my stuff.

That's why I was pumped to see that designers have been using characters like Charlie Brown, Pebbles (from the Flintstones) and even Jem -- that bodacious, animated glam-rocker -- as inspiration.

So when you're looking for that new look this Spring, just think back to your childhood, and Saturday morning television, and go from there. I have the feeling good things will happen.

Stylishly swank in cyberspace - The Bar

It's Valentine's Eve, dolls. What are you up to? Prepping those final ingredients for a fabulously romantic dinner that you're cooking? Wrapping a tiny sparkling gift in pink and red paper? Doing your nails?

None of the above! Because what you should be doing is relaxing during this Happy Hour with a Valentine's Day-inspired cocktail. TheBar.com is a new interactive site that introduces you to "Jack," the bartender who actually speaks to you from behind a swanky bar. His accent is a little weird, but it's fun to ask him to make you a drink. The site is built on the largest drinks database, so there probably isn't something that this Jack could mix up for you for Valentine's Day!

Shoes, not candy for Valentine's Day

Every year I stress like crazy on Valentine's Day. I'm a pretty decent gift-giver, so I'm always trying to think of a way to top last year's present -- should I be funny, or lovey-dovey, or both?

Especially for those of you, like me, that are in relationships with "non-traditional" sorts who eschew candy and flowers, here's something you might have luck with: Sweetshoes. The box is decorated as if it was full of candy, but -- surprise! -- inside you'll find totally cute and delightfully trendy sneakers instead.

My favorite thing is that in the lower right-hand corner, small, official-looking text reads "Net Wt. 1 Pair." Hysterical.

Plus, chances are, the shoes will be a hit amongst even the most discerning connoisseurs.