I've always been a fan of big gimmicky shoes. Massive platform? Perfect! Covered with studs? Even better! But something happened to me this season. Suddenly I'm sick of anything with a platform and I'm craving ladylike shapes. On the search for the perfect pointy shoes, I discovered these beauties from Nine West, which ring in at less than $70.

I have so many striped pieces in my closet--dresses, tops, and even some (sort of ill-advised) pants. I'm drawn to anything striped, so was really excited that the pattern was absolutely everywhere on spring runways. I saw these shoes at J.Crew and had a visceral reaction--a good one--to them immediately.

Like many other people (maybe?) I am constantly on the hunt for perfect black booties. And I have, uh, a few pairs in my closet already. But when I saw these Vera Wang Marilyn booties in an editorial somewhere, I immediately wanted them.

Mascara is my desert island beauty staple. I will not leave the house for any reason without it, for fear of scaring everyone with my zombie-like lack of eyelashes. I have mascara stashed in every bag I own, not to mention all over the house. It's the only thing I hoard. I've had favorites over the years ranging from drugstore to high end, but they have all been displaced by this new sleek Chanel beauty.