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So we all know about the Nordstrom Anniversary sale. And in case you don’t know, it’s a heavenly sale that happens every July where even though it’s 90 degrees outside, you get roped in by Tory Burch boots and Vince wool cardigans, North Face jackets and Burberry trenches. With the AC blasting inside Nordy’s, it feels like a crisp Fall day only better because this time, while still not cheap, all this Fall wardrobe amazingness is on SALE.

And not just a $10 off if you spend $100 or more type sale (how ridiculous are those?!). We are talking a good sale. And if you are going to splurge on something (like said Tory Burch boots), now is the time to do it. It’s also a good time to stock up on some wardrobe staples. My favorite thing to “know” about the sale: Don’t dismiss the Junior’s department. They’ve still got really cute things at VERY affordable prices!

And here’s the real scoop to know about: If you go into Nordstrom this week, there will be “private” show rooms set up all over the store for an early preview sale for a select few. But now you, my friends, are the select few. March right up to a salesperson and tell her you would like to make an appointment with her. She will take you around to all the different departments and show you what’s on sale before it actually goes on sale to the public next week. Don’t forget to check out the lingerie department too; a lot of times they offer Hanky Panky’s on sale and bras that are normally muy caro (aka, out of our price range) at much more decent price.

If you can’t make it to the pre-sale, though, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale officially kicks off in full mayhem July 16th.

Suddenly, Fall doesn’t seem so bad.

Lucky for me, metallics have been all the rage for the last few years and the fashion gods have decided to keep it around for yet another season! And I can see why; a metallic piece adds instant glam to an outfit. And you don’t even need much. A little shine goes a long way, whether it’s on a shoe, in a bag, or across an entire dress.

Of course, metallic pieces are perfecto for New Year’s Eve. There’s no better way to start 2010 than with a hot metallic mini-dress or a slammin’ metallic skirt. If that’s a bit too much for you, there’s a wide variety of shiny accessories out there that can add some heat to any look. And with retailers slashing their prices big time, many of these fabulous pieces will cost pennies, putting a very small dent in your Christmas money (and leaving enough for overpriced New Year’s tickets).  Lookin’ for a little shine? Here’s some of the best out there.

Or, you know, just for fun, fabulous style.

Thanks to those innovative designers lining 5th avenue in NY, sequins have taken on a totally new look in 2009 and  have become suitable for both day and night.  A cute, sequined cardigan could add sparkle to your morning lecture, or add a dose or personality when you’re heading to work.  On the other hand, a pair of made-for-a-rockstar sequined leggings are the perfect party pants.  Or, if you are more interested in adding a subtle dose of shine to your everyday outfit, you could opt for sequin shoes or the perfect sparkly accessory.  No matter how you want to wear them, there is a sequined item (or many, many fun shiny things) out there for you!

[Just click on the items to shop and fill that sparkle void in your life.]

Most guys we know stay up late dreaming of the day they might end up in a giant orgy with beautiful women. We, however, lie awake at night dreaming of a closet full of beautiful clothes. To the left, a wall of shoes. To the right, shelf upon shelf of delicately handcrafted bags organized by color and size.

Sigh.
We all have our fantasies.

Since guys can turn to the interwebs to get their daily fantasy fix, we thought you should, too! So, we’re bringing you some fashion porn. The best of the best in all things fashionable. Sure, it may be out of your price range, but it’s a fantasy, so live it up in all its delicious glory.

Who wears short shorts? We do! (Even if it means having to shave our legs.)

With such limited opportunities in your life to wear short shorts, you might as well take advantage before the cellulite sets in winter returns.  You’ve been working on those legs for a reason; show ‘em off! But, have no fear if short shorts are not your cup of skin baring tea – shorts come in a multitude of lengths this year, meaning there is something for everyone. Whether you are looking for shorts for the beach or shorts for the office, there is something appropriate for every occasion.  So no matter what your price range, style or the occasion, there is a pair (or many pairs) for everyone.

Vince is hot. And no, I’m not talking about Adrian Grenier (although I wouldn’t mind that Vince next to my body all day long). This Vince, the Vince, in my mind, that everyone seems to be wearing, first hit the stores in 2003. But with prices just above the average shopper’s range, the luxurious tees and sweaters were mostly reserved for those with lots of cash.

But with the arrival of Vince in Bloomingdales this past fall, the clothing line slowly became somewhat affordable for us everyday girls. Yes, the prices are still a bit steep, but the fit and the fabric most certainly make up for the extra bit of cash you’ll have to save.

I had always wanted a Vince piece, but never felt the need for it. There was just no way to justify spending $55 on a tank when my bank account is hardly even on an Old Navy budget. I had never needed a piece, of course, until I actually went and felt the clothes. I had heard rumors that the fabric was orgasmic, which I just chocked up to hearsay. I couldn’t have been more wrong.

I have touched many, many articles of clothing in my life and this was—by far—the best thing I had ever touched. It was like water rushing against my fingers. It was like puppy fur. It was like sex, but really really good sex. It was like all the best things in life placed delicately beneath my fingers… and for only the price of around 100 or so odd dollars.

Something so luscious never seemed so cheap.

After a day at the horse races, Drama falls in love with one of the horses, and although his particular horse failed to take first place, he falls in love with it and buys it off of the trainer in fear the horse will be taken to the glue factory. Hmmm…in love with a horse? That reminds me….Just kidding.

The horse is hauled back to the casa and ends up running out the gates. Definitely too much responsibility for these guys. Drama gives the horse away as a gift to his TV director, Ed Burns, whose daughter is more than happy to take the horse off his hands. Whatever! I love animals, but if someone dropped off a horse on my front lawn and said, “Look what I bought! It’s for YOU!” I would be pretty pissed to say the least. But I don’t even have a front lawn, so I guess I have nothing to worry about.

Meanwhile, it’s Yom Kippur for the Gold household. Ari and his family are spending the day at synogogue when he gets word that the movie Vince has been dying to land for two years might be back on. But there’s only one problem – Ari is no longer Vince’s agent, and Amanda, his new agent, refuses to believe that the movie is possible. The episode is all about Ari trying to get Vince on board, Amanda to help out, and avoiding his wife who won’t let him talk on his beloved cell phone on a holy day. You gotta hand it to him; he’s one hell of a multi-tasker.

In the end, the movie is a no-go. The head of the project backs out. Vince comes to the conclusion that Amanda has been so hesitant about the movie because she wanted him all to herself instead of sending him off to anothery country to shoot for six months. After realizing that Amanda is actually a better and more caring agent than he thought, and isn’t some love-struck puppy, he feels like an idiot. Only, it’s too late. She leaves him at the restaurant and says that “it’s time to say goodbye,” which can only mean that she’s dumping him as not only a sex buddy, but as a client.

Next week, the movie is once again back on. Geez, will they just start making it already? It’s getting annoying, this back and forth thing. And will Vince just re-hire Ari again? He obviously wants to. Why are they playing these stupid games? Ugh! I’m so aggrivated. I think it’s my hangover talking. Note to self: next Cinco de Mayo, no margaritas.

Yea, right.

While Drama is paranoid about getting “got” on Pauly Shore’s Punk’d-esque TV show, he finds himself in a showdown with actual ultimate fighting champion, Chuck Liddell. You do not want to piss this guy off. Little does he know, Liddell is in on the prank, and after humiliating Drama in the fighting ring (and scaring the crap out of him) The Weasel himself appears to catch him on camera, and Drama relishes in the fact he will be on two television premieres in one week. Oh, that Drama…what would we do without him?

In the meantime, E learns of Vince and Amanda, his agent, and the love affair they had last week. These two are totally into eachother, and E thinks it’s totally unprofessional. I agree, but two people that hot are going to hook up, inevitably. It’s definitely going to cause a rift in their working relationship, but as of now, Vince has one thing on his mind, and it’s not work. The flirting between them is nonstop during the entire episode, and they both realize that they “like” eachother. Oh, that Amanda…how jealous I am of thee.

And then we have Ari. When his old college buddy comes to visit, the disgusting, offensive frat guy he and his wife once knew has turned into a sensitive millionnaire who scored a hot, young, blonde fiancee. Needless to say, Ari is jealous and insecure that his own wife isn’t satisfied with him, and of course, it all comes out when the four of them are having dinner. Ari is insecure? Who knew? Oh, that Ari…obnoxious, but in an endearing kind of way.

Next week, we’ll get to see Ari attempting to win Vince back again with the chance at his dream movie role, and how this causes problems with his new love interest/agent Amanda. Should be quite interesting. But, I don’t think Vince will be in the bathtub for a second week in a row. And sorry, no Pauly Shore next week, either. Buuuuuuuddy.

Well, it’s post-Entourage Monday, and I definitely saw this one coming. No pun intended.

Vince’s storyline focuses on his already rocky relationship with his new agent, Amanda. What a beast. But it’s not that they don’t like each other. It’s that they reeeealllly do like each other. So much so that Amanda gives Vince quite the proposition.

After Vince tells Amanda she is “cute” in front of E, (which pisses him off and probably makes him jealous) she asks Vince if he thinks she is “hot” and if he wants to secretly sleep with her, get it out of the way so the sexual tension can be relieved, and then get on with their professional relationship.

And – here’s the shocker -Vince agrees! Can you believe it? He agrees to have pure, unadulterated Sexy Time! And the show ends as Vince slyly slips away from the boys to meet up with his lucky lady.

There will probably be repercussions, but if I was Amanda, I’d do the same thing.

While all of the obnoxious flirting is going on, Ari is stuck in marriage counseling, realizes that ever since he’s lost Vince, he’s been too much of a softy, and ends up firing a down-on-his-luck employee in true Ari A**hole form. He puts on quite the show for everyone in his office and redeems himself as the kinda guy he apparently is in real life.

That’s basically it for this week. Don’t miss next week’s episode, if for nothing else than at least for Pauly Shore. No, really.

Last night’s Entourage was a good one! The writers cleverly have Ari redeem himself after disappointing the fellas one too many times, by saving his lovable assistant, Lloyd, from what could have been a sticky situation. Literally. (Ew) The episode is all about the art of convincing.

While E and Vince plan a “couples” weekend to Napa, Turtle and Drama decide to score some chicks at the dog park. Clever, boys! They spend the day trying desperately to get laid by two girls, but when their dogs get in a fight, all the girls do is worry about their mangled pooch. Turtle and Drama are unsuccessful. No wonder these two are always kissing Vince’s ass – they need him around!

E’s girlfriend, Sloan, decides she wants her man all to herself for the weekend, and to prove that he isn’t whipped by Vince, E spends the day trying desperately to break the news to Vince that Nappa isn’t gonna happen in the “couples” sense. Besides, Vince can’t even find a date. What?!? Ummmm….he never called me….

As always, Vince convinces E to do whatever he wants, and this time it’s to go on a double date, just so the four of them can get acquainted before the trip. Vince brings some blonde chick along. In the end, Sloan and E end up fighting about the whole deal, go to Nappa by themselves, and while E is now the one about to spend the weekend going unlaid, Vince, Turtle and Drama take a jet to Cabo San Lucas. With Vinny in tow, Turtle and Drama will undoubtedly and finally get lucky.

Ari’s story provides the best content, as he is about to sign new talent. But this talent is same-sex-oriented, and he is allllll about the Lloyd. This guy basically won’t sign the contract until he gets what he wants. And what he wants is Lloyd! Ari convinces Lloyd to meet his almost-signed-talent at a gay club, and since Lloyd is hopelessly in love with Ari, he agrees. Little does he know, he’s about to be man-handled in every sense of the word. But, Ari is actually a good guy (deep down,) and after realizing what he’s done to his loyal assistant, he drives to the club, saves Lloyd, and loses his new talent.

Can’t wait for next week. What will Ari do without new talent? Will Vince’s new agent, Amanda, score him a good movie? Will Vince call me? Please?

To get some insight into working on the testosterone-filled set, click here to read an interview with Sloan herself, Emmanualle Chriquie. She’s very cute, and doesn’t seem full of herself like a lot of Hollywood actresses. But if I got to see this face everyday, I would be quite pleasant, too.

Here’s a quick recap: Drama finally gets a bigger break with a primetime series, and relishes in his billboard standing tall over LA. While Turtle takes on the challenge of putting Vince’s birthday party together and blowing a TON of moolah, E reads through some lame script about British people, given to him by Amanda, Vince’s new agent. And, of course, she’s hot. It’s that chick from the Pauly Shore movie, Son In Law, which I’ve seen more times than I’d like to admit.

Anyway, she takes the guys to the Lakers game as Vince’s present, and that’s where Ari sees Vince and starts his jealous tirade. Ari gives Vince a copy of the script for the movie Vince was dying to land throughout the beginning of the season, messing up Vince’s confidence in Amanda early on. After Turtle realizes the party is too expensive, he ends up getting sponsors. And who is there to help blow out Vince’s birthday candles? The Victoria’s Secret models in their underwear, of course! The show comes to an end when Ari basically professes his man-love for Vince, gets into a huge fight with Amanda, and Vince’s party is a success.

It’s just a matter of time before Ari wins Vince back as a client. But we’ll have to deal with more desperate shenanigans before that happens.

This week the word on the street is we should all be prepared to see a good side of Ari. I know, shocking. Apparently he does some kind of good deed. Best news of all? Now, I can look forward to spending every Sunday night with Vince and his loyal posse. Back to unreachable amounts of fame and wealth and the unnecessary over-glamorization of celebrity in America. Ahh…HBO and the world make sense again.