Just as much as I’m a sucker for a good bag, I also flip for whimsical jewelry. It’s rare I go nuts for expensive, run-of-the-mill pieces, preferring to scour Etsy, flea markets and Ebay for bobbles that the masses can’t access. You can probably imagine my excitement when I came across this snappy necklace from accessory maven Kenneth Jay Lane. Known for creating charming whimsy in his accessories, I’ve come to love his affordable style and all the compliments I get on said pieces. His Gold Alligator Pendant Necklace is bold enough to spice up outfits on its own, and super affordable at $39 on Bluefly’s website.

As I get older, I tend to schlep more and more things around with me every day. Upon clearing out one purse, I found no fewer than 26 items, including a book, my Blackberry charger, more gum than humanly possible to chew and an old Starbucks gift card that hasn’t had money on it since there was snow on the ground. 

But that won’t stop me from looking for the perfect, affordable tote bag to keep all my useless (but oh so necessary) things in one place. This one from Target has it all – ample room, pockets aplenty and enough style to take me from work in the morning to dinner out at night. Better still, it’s marked down from $44.99 to $15.74! Say what you will about a giant purse, I just can’t get enough of their practicality and function.

I haven’t been this excited about a collaboration since Madonna first collaborated with H&M in 2007! Yesterday marked the launch of Anna Sui’s line for Target and I fully admit to rushing out to get my hands on her sophisticated, affordable dresses and skirts. Available through October 17th, the collections features Gossip Girl-inspired pieces, all for under $150. I made a beeline for this darling tweed dress with a feather-esque neckline, with dreams of wearing it with thick, black tights to upcoming fall events. With the prices so great and the clothes so chic, I couldn’t help but play favorites to the looks below. Check out Anna Sui’s full collection at Target stores nationwide and Target’s website.