Oooh: speaking of cute necklaces, check out this gorgeous “Give it a Swirl” triple row necklace. I’m all about the bright, colorful necklaces right now, and I love this one in African violet. It’s $148 at Piperlime, but you can use code “me” to get 20% off sitewide (ends 7/24). Give It a Swirl Triple…

I think this zigzag patchwork scarf is really fun. While it’s definitely inspired by Missoni, I think it’s sufficiently different that it isn’t a total knockoff. I love the cool mix of colors and shapes, and I think it would look great tucked under the collar of a blazer, or around your neck on a…

I really love this canvas and leather tote bag from Vince Camuto. Cobalt snake with teal accents? Sign me up. I really like that there are many interior pockets — perfect for your technology. It was $198, but is now marked to $118 at Piperlime. Vince Camuto Phoebe Tote Handbag (L-2)

How do we feel about Steve Madden shoes? I’ll admit that I wore them almost exclusively in my early 20s, but I haven’t really tested the waters since. But:  hello, purple pump, highly rated on the Steve Madden site, and at a great price:  $35 (was $90). Limited sizes only, alas (even more so for…

I recently decided to replace my super-old (worn to a nub!) lip liner. So I poked around online, looking for a “nude for me” kind of lip liner. (I should clarify here: unlike some women who use their lip liner as a base for lipstick by filling in their entire lips, and unlike some women…