Weekend Bling - 10/16 - 10/17

Today's Daily Bling is a fashionable find courtesy of my mom! My mom has a good eye for fashion (she was a fashion buyer in her former life, so this is not shocking) and we have enjoyed a good Saturday mall trip since I was big enough to walk (probably big enough to even take out of the house actually!)

Yesterday, I decided to take the trip out to Long Island to meet my mom and grandmother for one of these perfect shopping Saturdays. Although we didn't buy much I did get to check out some of my favorite "mall stores" which are just too long a subway ride from my apartment on the Upper East Side of NYC. One of these? Madewell, J. Crew's chic and rebellious little sister. I ended up with an adorable mesh and jersey tee that was on sale but as I was waiting to be checked out my mom spotted this too cute, too chic for words "Gatsby" necklace. I decided to pass only because I have two many silver chains, but this one is definitely making it on my Christmas list. Everyone knows I love a good bow detail, and this would make the perfect go-to for casual, work or night-out ensembs.

The "Gatsby" Necklace is $48 and also comes in gold. You can find it at Madewell.com.

Daily Bling -Wednesday, October 13

We love the dramatic flair this necklace from Lee Angel Jewelry brings to any look. It's vintage vibe, feathered leather detailing, and monochromatic black look is equal parts sexy and mysterious. ShopBop has it featured currently as one of the best accessories for a "night out" on the town and we couldn't agree more.

It could be hard to wear this leather feather look, but we think you can get away with wearing this piece and not going goth if done in the right way. Wear it with a satin strapless or one shoulder dress for a more formal affair, like a winter wedding or holiday party or channel your inner vintage vixen and go boho by pairing it with a cream or black lace cami and a pair of high-waisted jeans.

Lee Angel Jewelery's Martine Necklace is $128 at ShopBop.

Fall's Hottest Handbags Revealed

It's recently occurred to me that I haven't done a post on one of my most favorite accessories in quite some time -the handbag! I am definitely a purse gal but somehow this season there haven't been too many bags to catch my eye. However, there a select few that I am just lusting after.

Below find my absolutely favorite pretty purses for the season.

1) Tory Burch Haircalf Mini Bag

We love a good crossbody bag; I mean this style has basically met the top of our lust-have list in the purse category. Why not add one of Fall's hottest trends, a little animal print, to your look with Tory Burch's chic leopord twist on the classic evening crossbody.

2) Rebecca Minkoff Quitled Kiss Bag

I love this pretty lady-like bag from Rebecca Minkoff . The quilting is classic, the studs are updated and the small size makes it a good weekend bag or evening out go-to.

3) Rebecca Minkoff Croc Morning After Mini

I gotta say, I am lovin' Rebecca Minkoff this season. My third pick in this gray luxe croc finish makes it a perfect daytime, work bag. Goes with everything and is so ultra chic!

4) Beirn Jenna Watersnake Tote

Everyone needs a good tote and I love the colorful snakeskin variations from Beirn. This is a great daytime bag and would add a pop of color to your neutral looks - from camel to black to navy and even gray!

Tell us - what new handbag will you be investing in this year?

Weekend Bling - 10/9 - 10/10

My new favorite watch from Michael Michael Kors is the perfect addition to Fall's camel look and a classy edition for your "weekend wardrobe."

On a gorgeous Fall weekend such as this one, The Michael Michael Kors Square Watch in "Luggage" make a pretty edition to a preppy Fall look. We can just picture it with some denim skinny jeans, lace up camel boots and a fitted flannel shirt or your favorite cashmere sweater. Its a classy, updated take on the leather watch trend thats so hot right now and definitely on the top of my wish list.

Michael Michael Kors Square Leather Watch in Luggage is $160 and available at MichaelKors.com.

Daily Bling - Tuesday, October 5

How 1970s ladies who lunch is this necklace from designer Kenneth Jay Lane? It may seem like something your grandma might have worn in the disco-era but we think that makes it like all the more chic. 1970s style is definitely where its at this season and we can't help loving this cool vintage-inspired piece.

The gold leaf detailing added to the graduated brown glass bead necklace make it the perfect, luxe edition to the "Camel" trend this season. We envision it on a navy blue or hunter green turtleneck sweater with wool camel pants and a floppy hat!

Kenneth Jay Lane's "Gold Leaf Beaded Long Necklace" is $400 and available at Saks.

Clothing That Cares! Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In case you haven't heard, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Nearly all of our favorite designers support a cause, and this month some of our favorites like Ralph Lauren and Gorjana have chosen to support Breast Cancer. As a woman, I think its imperative to spread the awareness and help support the cause so we can hopefully find a cure. So this October, I challenge you to not only spoil yourself with a chic piece of garb, but do so to help support Breast Cancer Awareness. Some of my favorite Breast Cancer supporting lines are below.

Lauren Pink for Lord & Taylor

Add a touch of pink to your wardrobe with Ralph Lauren's new Lauren Pink Collection in support of the Pink Pony Fund and exclusively available at Lord & Taylor. A line of comfy and cozy active pieces like cute track suits and jackets, vests, and cricket sweaters make this new collection the perfect "Sunday wear" for the Fall season. 10% of all sales of Lauren Pink will help fight cancer.

Gorjana

Gorjana, one of our favorite jewelry lines, is being very generous this October providing 60% of all sales from their Breast Cancer Awareness Collection to Breast Cancer Connections, an organization which helps women and their families who are suffering from the disease. Chic pieces in rose gold of course, make this collection just as stylish as it is supportive.

Full Disclosure: Lauren Pink items were gifted to me at an event for the launch.

Weekend Bling - 10/2 - 10/3

We love the gothic and victorian look of this wrap around bracelet from one of our favorite British imports - TopShop! TopShop opened its doors in America about a year and a half go and all though its not quite as good as the orginal, it does the trick for unique, indie finds with that "Euro" sensibility.

We think this bracelet (if you call it that - its really more of a blinged out mesh wrap) would make a great addition to a dressier, evening look. It could look really nice with a simple LBD or even a blazer and jeans look. Mulit-functional, you can also use this wrap as a headband or hairtie. We'd love to see it as a bridesmaid's headband with a simple black dress.

The Fabric and Stone Wrap is $28 at TopShop.