They’re beloved by kickball teams and soccer moms, the uniform of backyard barbecues and Sunday afternoon trips to Home Depot. Like Teva sandals and Eddie Bauer backpacks, they’re practical — sturdy testaments to the triumph of function over fashion. But if you thought you knew all there was to know about women’s shorts, think again. The summertime staples have gotten … chic?

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Whether Apple’s iPhone is a revolutionary mobile phone may be an open question among technophiles. But its status as a fashion icon seems little in doubt. Rest assured that you will soon see its sleek profile dangling from the ears of all the true shopperati. Trust us that scratchy earrings that could mar the iPhone’s immaculate face will NOT be the hot items this season. Still, this is a feature-rich phone/music player, so it’s worth remembering what its capabilities are.
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The Sonic Chair is marketed as a kind of multimedia cocoon — what with its built-in speakers, noise cancellation technology and ample connections for all things electronic. But this is actually (and the Germans behind this will soon figure it out) a sophisticated Teen Containment Pod.
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Sarah Jessica Parker is definitely acting out of character! While Carrie Bradshaw had no problem dropping the dough for designer labels on Sex and the City, the actress herself champions affordable fashion for all.

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Luxist is touting a line of artistic sculptural chairs for stylish outdoor living. The contemporary outdoor furniture from Horchow features solid spherical tables and open profile chairs create the look of a sculpture garden. The set is made of metal and fiberglass, which develops a patina of blending colors, and is designed to prevent heat retention. Prices are $1,849 for the chair and the table and the chaise is $3,099. Horchow