Zip it Good

So maybe it's just me and my super uncoordinated genes, but I find myself failing miserably at the art of buttoning buttons. I don't know if it's because I'm just way to too lazy to concentrate or because my fingers are like those of a 90 year old arthritic women but I just have a burning desire to boycott them all together. Luckily, zippers are EVERYWHERE. Not only do they add a touch of edginess to any look but they make getting dressed (or undressed) much much easier. I am currently crushing on this batwing dress from Urban Outfitters (picture from here). The sleeves are guaranteed to hide my pathetically untoned upper-arms and the zipper down the front is just so perfectly backwards and as a bonus, it's on sale! Also on Urban is this cotton motorcycle jacket which I have been coveting FOREVER. The deconstructed shape makes it the perfect piece to throw over just about anything and royal blue is super flattering on sun-kissed skin! This front-zip vest from Juicy Couture and sold on Shopbop.com is the perfect transition piece. Wear it now with bear arms and over your favorite knits come fall! AND if you aren't a huge fan of the vest movement, the sweater version is super chic as well! For the utlimate zip-fan, splurge on these crazy fantastic Pour La Victoire ruffle flat sandals (picture from here), the zipper detail is too fabulous I can't even think of words to explain how I feel about them. Finally, on LuLu.com is this feminine meets fembot ruffle dress (picture from here) that I want to buy ASAP. Not only does it have a full zip back, which adds an element of interest, but it also has layers of pink ruffles- PERFECTION!