More Steve Madden...

Steve Madden's 'Kasidy' t-strap wedge sandal is a great take on the gladiator trend. Get them in black, brown, purple or metallic for $79.95 at endless.com.

More Mossimo...

Mossimo's 'Pollyann' woven wedge sandals look nearly identical to the Steve Maddens but cost a lot less. I tried these on in person and they look fab, if I hadn't just purchased two pairs of Cynthia Vincent for Target sandals, I would have bought these too! Pick them up in black or brown for $22.99 at target.com.

Caldrea recently launched Caldrea Essential Collection for Target, a budget-friendly line of aromatherapy homekeeping products including dish soap, countertop cleaner, hand lotion, hand soap, hand balm, all-purpose cleaner, as well as home ambiance items including candles and reed diffusers. Scents for the homekeeping products, priced from $5.99 to $19.99, include Citron Ginger, Herbs of Provence, and Olive Oil. Home fragrance items, priced from $9.99 to $14.99 come scented in Citron Ginger, Water Lily, Pomegranate Fig, White Birch and Cypress Sage.

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.

This past Wednesday, I was invited to the LOFT Fall 2010 Preview Party at the Bowery Hotel in New York City to preview the Fall 2010 collection and check out the launch of LOFT Style Studio—a collaboration with four leading fashion stylists: Alia Ahmed-Yahia, Kate Young, Tina Chai, and Joanne Blades. The collection included separates, dresses, outerwear, shoes and accessories, with each item priced under $100, except for the shoes. I need the over-the-knee leather boots ($198, of course I go for the most expensive item in the entire collection!).