I saw this on Daily Candy today and just had to hijack it. Set Editions' cardstock set includes 40 all occasion (think birthday, thank you, congratulations, holiday and more) cards with matching envelopes. Sweet and understated, you'll never be caught unprepared again.

($60, www.seteditions.com)

Let's get serious for a moment with an alarming statistic: 1 in 8 women will experience breast cancer during her lifetime.

Thankfully, in recent years, breast cancer has experienced major visibility, with a flurry of products and companies donating funds to finding a cure each October. One of my very favorites is Philosophy's Shower for the Cure 3-in-1 Shower Gel, Bubble Bath and Shampoo. Lightly fragranced and evoking major bubbles, every penny of the profits go to the EIF Women’s Cancer Research Foundation.



($20, www.drugstore.com)

For the down low on more charity-benefitting goodies than you can wrap your mind around, visit www.beautynewsnyc.com.

Hayden Harnett's Mercer Clutch in Coral was easily my favorite bag of the summer. It's rich leather, beautiful and thoughtful details and versatility (it works just as wonderfully as a shoulder bag as it does as a clutch) made it a frequent carry. Unfortunately, the color is strikingly spring/summer. Well, problem solved. New for fall is a subtly metallic pewter grey, only, oh, the color of the season. Get it for $253 at www.haydenharnett.com.

I'm so terribly predictable. Put me in a room of beautiful shoes and for some reason, I gravitate directly to the least useful color.

Dolce Vita flats, also available in black, gold, silver.

($121, www.standardstyle.com)