May 27, 2009: SHOW SOME TOUGH LOVE Due to the sometimes unbearable heat waves that are customary to summers in the city, we usually rely on anything light weight and mini (as in mini dresses, mini skirts, maxi dresses and barely there sandals) to get us throught the season. However sometimes a girl's got to show a little bit of attitude. Sometimes she's got to show some tough love. This summer, we're mixing some rocker-inspired pieces into our summer wardrobes including denim vests, lace up booties, crop tops and sequin jackets. It's our attempt to break away from the traditional summer garb and let our inner bad girl out. We'll just have to carry a battery-powered fan whenever she wants to come out and play! WHAT: Steve Madden leather lace ups WHERE: Steve Madden HOW MUCH: $149.95 WHAT: Sleeveless denim zipper vest WHERE: Topshop HOW MUCH: $80   WHAT: Sequin biker jacket WHERE: Topshop HOW MUCH: $170 WHAT: Alice + Olivia embellished tank WHERE: Net-a-Porter HOW MUCH: $198   WHAT: Elizabeth and James cropped tee WHERE: Joan Shepp HOW MUCH: $195 WHAT: Denim lace up sandals WHERE: Mango HOW MUCH: $109.90   WHAT: Ruffle trim sweatheart dress WHERE: H&M HOW MUCH: $44.90 WHAT: Multi zip leather purse WHERE: H&M HOW MUCH: $79,90   WHAT: Pyramid stud elastic bracelet WHERE: Forever 21 HOW MUCH: $8.80 WHAT: Pleated harem style trousers WHERE: H&M HOW MUCH: $39.90