I'm not a big headset-in-the-ear fan — and I'm still startled when I see someone engaging in an animated conversation while they're wearing one and waling down the street – they look like crazy people talking to themselves.  But my friends who use them swear by the Jawbone.  It's sleek and modern looking, and does the best job of blocking noise – even when Rich drives around in LA with the top down. It retails for $129, but I've seen it as low as $59 on Amazon.com, and they're on sale for $84 through 4/17 11:00am EDT at Gilt.com — including the "exclusive" pink and blue colors.