After years of sucking for Americans, the financial crisis in Europe and turmoil over the British election is making for a relatively favorable exchange rate if you're swapping dollars for pounds or euros. What does this mean for you, dear traveler? According to the Wall Street Journal's Brett Arends, it means if you're heading to Europe this summer, you should exchange your moneys now.

Like many fellow fashion peeps, my mag's budget matches my waist size, so even though find myself sitting out the men's spring/summer 2010 shows, but that's no reason to throw a pity party. Ok, maybe it is. Few things match the thrill of that Lights up! Look One! moment that begins each blaring fashion show. Far from the front lines of the men's spring/summer 2010 shows, I've decided to quit the pity party, crack open some Clicquot and dish on the faves, raves and follies that jumped at me--all from my dusty computer screen.