Didn't you wear that on "American Idol"?

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As the style-making contestants of "American Idol" have shown--lest we forget Ace Young's beanie or Taylor Hicks' toboggan--knit caps are in, especially for those looking to tame a full head of hair (yes, we qualify) and look cool doing it. Look no further than the Retro Knit Cap from Brooks Sports, Inc., Bothell, Wash. Made from a soft wool and acrylic blend with an inner mesh band for excellent moisture transfer and comfort, the Retro comes in raspberry, but rest assured, it surely won't get any.

While Brooks is well-known for its winter wear for the jogging enthusiast, its garb is no less relevant, or stylish, come springtime. For example, the eye-catching Cascadia ($90) sneaker in canary yellow with black and red trim is sure to garner compliments everywhere. (Honestly, in the little time we've been wearing them, we've been stopped numerous times by queries of where...