We have grand dreams of saying bubye to our loft space this summer and heading for the rooftop instead, where, thanks to technology (re: laptops, satellite wireless cards, cell phones, iPods), we'll work while lounging in our swimsuits, soaking up the city sun, and being served fruity drinks by eager eastside hipster boys. Um, that just might happen actually, minus the hipster boys that is, unless there are any takers out there? Anyone? But we'd still want to look vaguely professional, which is where this elegant and sexy cutaway swimsuit by Michael Kors comes into play. Just the right amount of skin and style, it too can be yours for less than a Benjamin (which, let's face it ladies, has actually become a good deal – sad but true) at Nordy's.

Partying with Hollywood's A-list is a tough job, but somebody's gotta do it. And that somebody is E!-lister Lara Morgenson, a.k.a eonline.com's Hollywood Party Girl columnist. She parties with the crème de la crème of the Hollywood who's-hot (think Paris, Lindsay and Leonardo just to name-drop a few) and then dishes all the dirt and details (like what the celebs are doing and wearing) in her juicy weekly column Hollywood Party Girl which you can read here. She also just started podcasting – from the parties themselves – which is a huge treat for those of us who are celeb-obsessed – it's almost like you're there watching Lindsay's antics yourself! You can subscribe to the Hollywood Party Girl Podcast by clicking here. Then, simply click on the bubble on the right hand side (next to the party invite where it says "Get Her Totally Happenin' Podcast" which will take you to iTunes). Hit 'Subscribe' and let the party begin! Or you can search 'Hollywood Party Girl' under Podcasts on iTunes. We love how you can totally be working a boring office job right now, listen to Hollywood Party Girl on your headphones, and surf BussBuss and all its fabulousness, while getting paid – that's what the American Dream is all about peeps! While you're clicking away, be sure to check out OUR interview with Party Girl here – you might just discover how you can land the job that even tops yours: getting paid to party with young Hollywood.

We recently met newbie textile designer Paula Smail of Henry Road at a party in New York. We were immediately charmed by her infectious personality and voracious appetite for life and even more inspired that she had left a very cush, but ultimately dull, career behind to embark on a new passion (designing) because she felt that she should be living a more creative lifestyle. Huge supporters of taking the road less traveled, we were even further stoked when we saw her brilliant creations – extraordinarily colorful pillows, tablecloths, runners, napkins, tea towels, sachets, bags and even stationery, all designed by Paula herself and inspired by her childhood in South Africa and her global travels to Paris, London, New York and beyond. She now calls sunny Los Angeles home and we're sure it's decked out with her eclectic and cool creations -- and we want ours to be too. We'll be picking up some fabulously bold pillows to start and are contemplating the Coffee, Tea and Me tea towels or a tablecloth for Mom for Mother's Day. Check out the whole collection and pick out your faves at Henry Road (named after the road Paula grew up on).

How it's already the last week in April astounds us too. Where did the month go? We completely missed Easter – somebody send us a chocolate bunny STAT! But we're all set for the next holiday: Mother's Day. And we want you to be too. Which is why we're sharing our round-up of completely fab gifts for Mom. There's something for every budget (from $12 to $400) for every type of Mom. See our Splurge and Save ideas for handbag-addicted moms, domestic-goddess moms, flower-loving moms and more right here in our column on Great Mother's Day Gifts. Plus, many of the featured sites are offering faboo discounts, so there will be enough moola left over to treat yourself to something special too. You deserve it – after all, you missed out on that whole Easter thing. Sniff. Sniff. Click here to see Great Mother's Day Gifts now!

We love wrapping up the week by showcasing the Objects of YOUR Affection. It's a blast to see what you're actually coveting and buying, and this week got very global, with recommendations from our friends across the Atlantic. Check out what fellow hauties were scooping up this week, including scrumptious candles, blingy accessories and funny baby gifts – looks like many of you have already started your Mother's Day shopping. Our fave? This cleverlikethefox skirt with a cute lil iPod pocket on etsy.com. See all of the OOYA here!

Those who have been BussBuss readers for a while know that we worship at the altar of color. The world is not black and white, so why should our wardrobes be? Which is why we lurve spring and summer! Even the most diehard fans of black and neutrals spice it up with bold hues. Our biggest color obsession right now? Yellow. And while we won't be trouncing around the beach in an itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini any time soon, we will be trouncing around town with one of these Mamie bags. Like carrying around sunshine all day long, these bags are yummy in every sense of the word. Prefer just a ray of sunshine instead? Check out the adorable belts with turtle buckles. And be sure to scope out Mamie's new jewelry too – the anchor necklaces and bracelets are a really fun nod to the nautical trend without going overboard. Pun SO intended. Check out the whole new collection at Mamie here.

Psst. Remember, tomorrow is Objects of YOUR Affection day! Email us your fave finds from the week (websites or specific items you've bought or coveted) to editor@bussbuss.com -- please put OBJECTS OF MY AFFECTION in the subject line! We'll post them here like so!

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Our fave site for scoring shoes is having a massive sale. There are tons of cutes shoes up to 50% off, including darling Bronx Shoes flats, Gabriella Rocha heels, Charles David kicks and much more. Plus, as always, score free shipping and free return shipping. Not sure what size or color? Get 'em both and send what doesn't work back. Sometimes we can't believe how great and convenient Zappos is – we especially dig the user reviews so we know if things are comfy, true to size and worth our time. Click here to browse thousands of shoes marked up to 50% off.

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Moms are the masters of multitasking, which is why giving Mom a glam gift for Mother's Day that also happens to be versatile is a huge score on your part. What do we propose? Getting Mom waisted, while giving her jewelry too. How to pull that off? With rock candy hip jewelry by Aila Designs. Intended as belts that can be strewn across the hips or looped through your favorite denim, each handmade belt, crafted from colorful imported glass beads, can also be rawked as a necklace. You can even design your own, which is a very grown-up way of giving Mom something handmade (and way better than those paper-and-paste creations you used to give her). Simply choose the color of beads (we heart the tutti fruiti mix and the carmel), select your closure (lobster, S clasp, suede or ribbon), then choose your size and number of strands and presto glamo, a gift Mom – and you – will love. Plus, Haute Shoppers score an exclusive 10% off when you use code HipMom at checkout, so go ahead and snag one for yourself while you're at it. Mom and daughter waisted together this spring, what could be better? Get started here.

Since we've been gushing about all the cute things at Delia's for spring, we decided to round up our faves and put them right here in Our Spring Delia's Wishlist. Other than the cool pair of metallic Chucks for $70, everything is blissfully $46.50 or less. Scope out everything, from a vintage-looking patchwork dress to tons of cute nautical-inspired wedges and shoes to darling swimsuits, hoodies and more right here.

Last Friday we invited you and your fabulousness to email us and tell us your favorite online shopping finds – of the week, of the day, of the hour. In a nutshell, we learned what we already knew: you have great taste! As promised, we've posted them here in our 'Objects of YOUR Affection' column – check them out and keep sending in your haute picks to us at editor@bussbuss.com -- we'll post them again next Friday with all of your finds from the week. Until then, enjoy the beautiful Easter weekend and K.I.T!

Spring means but one thing to us here at BussBuss, and that my friends is entertaining. It's time to crawl out of couch-blanket-TV hibernation, pick up the tele and invite your friends (or better yet, send an adorable old school invite) over for some TGIS (thank goodness it's spring) party action. Whether it's a chic cocktail party in the city, a BBQ in the 'burbs, or a fab dinner party anywhere in between (the Hamptons, perhaps?), the whole reason we want to throw a bash is so we can sport a super adorable and retro-glam apron by Sommer Designs. The swoon-worthy prints are also irresistible in handbag and tote form (so Martha-esque -- we just picture strolling down the sidewalks of a resort town with one) and also make fab baby bags and burp cloths, too. Pick your poison (and keep Mother's Day in mind) at Sommer Designs. Plus, Haute Shoppers score an exclusive 20% off when you use code SPRINGFLING at checkout.

Cool spring nights demand a cool evening bag, but that doesn't mean you have to drop a lot to look haute. For instance, this hip Stil bag is just the right size to carry your essentials without having to cram them, comes in silver, bronze and white, and is just $15 at 80's Purple. Want to splurge on a cute little sweater to wear with it? Check out this adorable Free People one, also at 80's Purple.

Bubble skirts, patchwork and madras are all big trends this season. If you're digging them, then why not get them all in one piece with this fun skirt? Rock the madras daydream skirt in your own way – with flops and a tank for casual shopping days, with a button-down top for brunch or with your bikini top at the beach. Score it here at American Eagle.

You could say it's rainy season, but in New York a few days ago, it was rain, snow and bright sunshine all in one four-hour period. Thanks for keeping us on our fashionable toes, Mama Nature! No really, we like SO appreciate it. We'd already decided on our wellies for the season (remember the cute cowboy ones here?), but we hadn't snagged a cute trench yet. Until today that is, when we spotted this adorable one that looks very Orla Kiely, but only costs $48 at Nordy's. Nordy's also has shopping bags full of cute things we want to bring home, all for less than $80 each. Perhaps we'll add it to the Delia's Wishlist for next week. Til then, scope out your faves and tell us what they are! We love hearing from our stylicious readers and are starting a new feature where we'll include YOUR top picks on the site. So go on and play stylist: Email us your fave finds from the week/day/hour (we know some of you are tres bored at work) to editor@bussbuss.com -- please put OBJECTS OF MY AFFECTION in the subject line!

While Lekkner is away remodeling, we're left to fend for ourselves on the hip hoodie front. Which thankfully is okay for the time being because Delia's has the cutest new short-sleeved hoodies for spring. In fact, Delia's has soo many cute things right now that we're dedicating a whole Delia's Wishlist feature to it shortly. But for today, the hoodies. Choose from ruffled sleeves, paint-splattered, heart or ladybug-bedecked. We're gonna stock up on all of them because we're feeling ultra-gluttonous – you DO know that April is our birthday month, right? Send prezzies STAT, please! Oh right, back to the hoodies. Score your faves here and get free shipping on orders of $75 or more when you use code DQEAFF thru 7/31/06.

The coolest way to accessorize those daring straight-legged jeans? With a super hip belt of course (preferably worn over a long top if you ask us). We're totally digging this blue antique key belt buckle by Steel Toe Studios, available at Indie Shopper. Or head to Steel Toe Studios and build an entire belt of your own. Designer Erica Gordon, a trained blacksmith, hand paints, distresses and patinas each belt and buckle, resulting in one-of-a-kind creations you're not going to find on everyone else.

Today, they're filming Law & Order right outside of BussBuss HQ. How very New York. But we realize not everyday at work is a film set, and not for everybody. Especially for our corporate-going brethren. Thank goodness BussBuss exists and gives you worthwhile work distractions, like where to score this 'Work Sucks. Spread the Word. Yo.' tank. The answer? Here. The T-Shirt Project will even entertain custom inquiries, so if you want that baby in red or pink or some other hue, ask away. Whatever color you choose, we highly recommend wearing yours under your suit at work, so you can flash it at the water cooler when things get rough. You may risk that cushy j-o-b of yours, but then you could finally start your real job of blogging like the rest of us. Still bored? Go Fug Yourself (after supporting our Haute Sponsors please, their generosity is what keeps BussBuss free, and we all lurve that).