I could be wrong on this, but I secretly think that a whole lot of the people who update their Facebook status more than once a day are doing so because they are Facebook friends with a real-life frenemy, and they’re trying to somewhat sneakily communicate to said frenemy how awesome their life is.

Or maybe not.

Dear Catty Girls:

It seems like all the options for outdoor summer hats are out of style this year — the cowboy hat, the bucket hat, even the bandanna.

What can I wear boating that won’t make me look like a fashion victim?

Brigitte: This year, I’m liking simple, vintage-inspired white straw hats. I think they look very classic.

But for boating, I’d recommend shopping for a hat at a discount store or just wearing something old that you have around the house. Otherwise, you risk becoming an uptight person in a fashionable hat, spending all your boating time worried about losing your expensive hat in the wind or getting splashed with dirty water.

Cara: I agree with Brigitte on the simple vintage-inspired straw hats. I also like them in white. And black. And when I did a Google search for straw hats a few minutes ago, I found a black-and-white striped one I liked. Watch “Four Weddings and a Funeral” for inspiration.

Of course, these hats seem very dressy and would look out of place on a motorboat at Branched Oak Lake. Probably if you’ll be drinking can beer out of koozies, you can wear whatever hat you like (and I think the bucket hat is probably overdue to make a reappearance on the summer fashion scene). If the situation is even just one step up — like you’ll be drinking drinks out of actual glasses or slightly fancy, non-lite beer — then go for the big straw hat.

Brigitte: While we’re on the subject, here’s my list of things that look out of place on a motorboat on a lake: shoes with pointy heels, delicate jewelry, iPods, leather purses, lip liner, socks.

Cara: Being on a motorboat on a lake is a fun chance to dress way, waaaay down, and wear things like Britney-style cutoff jean shorts with the pockets showing, halter tops and mirrored sunglasses. It’s also a nice chance to break out the souvenir wedding koozie that says something like, “Our love will last until we’re old. This will keep your beer cold.”

So in the past few days, I've seen several late teen/early twenties looking guys on bikes and walking around wearing... WRESTLING SINGLETS. Seriously. I know it's hot out, but please, let's not do that.

My two-week long vacation will begin in 11 days, and already I am counting the days.

I have two short trips planned, some chores I’ve been putting off forever to take care of (the worst of which involves washing all of my blinds) and a book to read.

I’m also planning to spend a day or two hitting some Omaha yoga classes. Any recommendations?

I recently bought a tank top with ropes instead of straps. It’s not really me, but I liked the colors and I liked the way it fit. The first time I wore it, a friend of mine complimented my shirt and then said that he liked it because it looked like I had been shipwrecked and then made my outfit out of scavenged materials. Hrm.