Steve Madden Parlez Patent Leather WedgesI have a huge crush on these Mary Jane wedges. They're so shiny and adorable, and I like the comfy two-inch heel. They'd be great with long jeans. They also come in red, black, or taupe.
$73.95, Zappos
Charter Club Cashmere Argyle Pointelle V-Neck Sweater
This cashmere argyle sweater looks so comfy and warm. It comes in this pretty black, white, and gray pattern or a cute light gray with light pink and white diamonds. Plus, it's been marked down to a reasonable price.
On sale for $59.99, Macy's
Nine West Gold Leather Alber Slingbacks
If you're off to a New Year's shindig (and there's not nine inches of snow on the ground where you live, of course), these strappy gold leather slingbacks are festive. They have a three-inch heel and come in wide and narrow sizes too.
$69.00, Nine West
Chic Mannequin Gift Tags
If you want to dress up a birthday gift, add one of these sweet gift tags designed by Wendy Patterson of Mulberry Muse in Australia. A little black dress decorates each pink and white striped tag, and the whole thing attaches to a gift with a black satin ribbon.
$7.50 for five tags, Etsy
Metalsgirl Bangles
These sterling silver bangles designed by Laura Gibson of Metalsgirl in Austin, Texas, are so cool. I especially like this one, with a silver charm that reads "rock star" and a fuchsia charm. If you'd rather promote nicer things like "peace," "hope," or "love," they've got those too.
$22.00, Give Simple
Diamond Ring Key Squeeze Light
What this key ring lacks in quality materials--think faux leather with metallic foil--it makes up for in cuteness. A little flashlight shines from the diamond when you squeeze the keychain. It's handy for locating keyholes in the dark and/or reminding everyone of how much you like real diamonds.
$4.99, Perpetual Kid
Creativity Coloring Kit Toaster
Plain old toast seems pretty boring after you've seen this toaster. It comes with six insertable plates to burn various shapes onto your toast, such as a happy face, hearts, or a flower. Plus, you get five markers with edible ink, so you can doodle all over your toast before you slather it in butter and down it.
$39.99, Target
In Full Bloom Earrings
These sweet earrings from Rhyme and Reason Designs in Santa Barbara, California, are covered with goldfill beads and tiny white flowers made of Czech glass. They're a little more than an inch long. I like the way they look like little bouquets.
$29.00, Etsy
Forever 21 Sunglasses
Forever 21 is notorious for its knockoffs, and this pair of sunglasses bears a striking resemblance to a $300 pair of Chloe sunglasses I was drooling over this summer. I couldn't see spending that much for sunglasses, but I wouldn't mind shelling out a few bucks for this cute knockoff.
$5.80, Forever 21
Fresh Sugar Lemon Eau de Parfum
When I first smelled this lemony perfume, I thought it smelled more like cleaning products than a real fragrance, but once I wore it for a day, I was hooked. With hints of mandarin, lychee, orange blossom, and ginger, it just smells so clean and light. I kept wanting to put more and more of it on.
$22.00, Sephora
Envirosax Reusable Grocery Bags
One thing I find impractical about environmentally-friendly shopping bags is that there aren't enough of them. One of them stuffed into my day bag isn't enough to accomodate a spontaneous shopping spree or even a trip to the grocery store on an empty stomach. This set gives you five big totes, which are a little more than 19 by 16 inches, that fold into a small 9 by 6 inch carrying pouch. Each bag is decorated in a stylish black and white pattern.
$35.00, Wishingfish.com
Grey Chunky Knit Newsboy Hat
A friend of mine just bought a knit winter hat like this one in plum, and it's so unbelievably cute on her. I like this pretty color too. It looks so soft and fluffy and warm.
$22.00, Fred Flare
Flowergirl Ring
As a kid, I made countless necklaces, rings, and bracelets out of clovers. Even though it wasn't really the most fetching jewelry in the world, it was fun to drape myself in flowers. So, I love this little ring, made of brass and glass beads, that looks like a cluster of tiny blossoms. I wish I could somehow make a necklace to match while I lay on the grass. $38.00, Anthropologie
M by M Kalan Pleated Neck Top
Pretty fuschia and black flowers decorate this flowy feminine top. I like the funky drawstring waist and three-quarter sleeves. I don't usually go for a square collar, but on this shirt, it's kind of cute.
$98.00, Nordstrom
Leaf Drop Beaded Earrings
These leaf earrings are pretty long--more than three inches. Whether you choose the gold ones with creme colored beads or the silver ones with light blue beads, they go well with a day or evening look.
$18.00, Urban Outfitters
