More BC Footwear...

The Thunder Oxford from BC Footwear is a cute take on a menswear trend. Available in black, tan or yellow for $54.95 at endless.com.

More Xhilaration...

Save some cash with the oh-so-similar Xhilaration Sulia Oxford flats, just $19.99 at target.com.

Three coats, natural light, no flash

During a routine trip to CVS, I spotted a new collection of scented-when-dry nail polishes by Revlon, with the beautiful Revlon spokesmodel Halle Berry smiling back at me and luring me towards the display. I almost squealed aloud when I spotted what appeared to be the perfect shade of satiny smooth lilac (I had Essie's Lilacism in mind) among the half-dozen or so colors still left, called Revlon Scents of Summer Nail Enamel in Gum Drop.