Vera Wang's artfully designed Crystal Canvas Earrings cost $295 at Bergdorf Goodman.


Get all the drama and glamour for less with these Dyanne Earrings, now $33.25 at Chico's.

You don't have to look far to find cheap-chic Halloween costumes. Many of the stores you already shop at for affordable fashions also carry inexpensive costumes this time of year. How convenient! Here are 5 options I found under $50, be sure to browse each site for dozens more:

[1] Target.com: Tons of styles and sizes to choose from, plus accessories like boots, wigs and makeup. Hippie Chick Dress Plus Costume, $34.99
[2] Wetseal.com: With the money you save on a costume, you can pick up some accessories, too. Race Car Girl Costume, $29.50
[3] Kohls.com: Lots of styles, including all the classics. Elsa the Ghost Maid Costume, $41.99
[4] Mandee.com: Take your pick of naughty or nice costumes at rock bottom prices. Cute Cop, Was $19.99 Now $16.99
[5] Kmart.com: You won't win a costume contest but you'll still have fun! And right now, all costumes are 40% off. Red Riding Hood, $11.99

An ad for the upcoming Carlos Falchi for Target handbag collaboration in the November 2009 issue of Lucky magazine afforded me my first look at the collection, which will be sold at Target stores and online at Target.com from November 1 through December 24. The dark green croc-print patchwork bag above is $49.99. Resistance is futile. I can't wait to see more!

CC Skye's instantly recognizable jewelry and accessories are a celebrity fave. This Double Wrap Bracelet by the designer costs $285 at Couture Candy.


Save on this look with Asos.com's Double Wrap Around Cuff instead, just $18.24.

Natalie Portman wore an ink blue Ferragamo double-breasted jacket with a decidedly cape-like silhouette to the Broadway opening night of Hamlet at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York City.

One of this season's most daring coat trends is the cape. Designers are always reinventing this old-school style to make it modern and relevant for today's fashionista (consider this cool city cape by Elizabeth and James or this showstopping cape by Derek Lam). Look for super-wearable coat styles, or short, cropped capelets that can be paired with jeans or a dress. If you're concerned about this trend's staying power, pick a budget-friendly piece like this military-inspired cape from ASOS ($59 on sale) or this adorable capelet from Forever for just $27.80. Would you wear a cape?