I am resisting the What to Wear to BlogHer post, for two reasons; not all of you are BlogHer-bound, for one, and those of you who are should know that there are no real rules about what to wear to the conference. But still. I see your posts and Twitters and coments, and I hear you talking: OMG WHAT AM I GOING TO WEAR TO BLOGHER?!? Let's think about it this way: what would you wear to any function that would involve networking and socializing and meeting new people? Oh right, that's why this is so hard.

I love to fly; one of my favorite things ever is to get on an airplane with my iPod and a magazine and just fritter away the time it takes to get where I'm going. But I also believe in being prepared for the worst, or at least for the most likely hassles, and in choosing clothing that will outlast my day of travel. I also believe that I should be the one sitting in the emergency exit row, because I will be able to open the door and toss it out faster than the rest of you. I have issues. Let's just move on.

We all have a body part that we find less than delightful; Nora Ephron, for example, feels bad about her neck. Summer is tough because hot weather often compels us to bare those parts we are less in love with, but that doesn't mean you should spend your vacation fretting about that one little bit of you. If that worrisome bit is your upper arm, take heart; there are simple strategies for camouflaging the wattle that do not involve long sleeves and a cardigan sweater. Thank goodness.

Summer's here, which means time to dig out all those warm-weather clothes, the ones that keep you cool by leaving you uncovered. If you are a pear shape -- someone who carries her weight primarily in her hips and thighs -- summer also means choosing between being comfortable and looking good, because OMG shorts! and short skirts! what's a pear to do? First of all, stop worrying; you CAN look great AND be comfortable this summer. You just have to make good choices about what you wear on your bottom half.

I'm sure you've heard by now: American Airlines is charging $15 for each bag you check with them this summer. You know, because it doesn't cost ENOUGH to travel already; now you can PAY to possibly have everything you are bringing with you go missing or get squashed. It's almost enough to make a girl stop checking her bags.