Wicked Leather Gauntlets and Bracers are a very easy way to level from 260 to about 300 (though I think they go green around 290 or 295). All you need is 8 rugged leather, 1 rune cloth and 1 black dye, both vendor bought.
Do Rugged Armor kits until they turn green; I could actually make a small profit on those buying the leather from the AH. Then get the recipes for the Wicked Bracers and Gauntlets.