I just 'discovered' Erin Gallagher and her lovely jewelry designs. My current desire? The Mae Earrings in ruby & 10k gold.

The best part is that you can even choose your favorite earring back: post, clip-on, french hook or my personal favorite, the ever-so-secure leverback.

Simple. Classy. Pretty.

($150, www.egjewelry.com)

If you are anything like me, you can't possibly survive a day without your iPod. If that's even the tiniest bit true, check out the Das Blau 'Versa'. It may just be the most stylish and versatile iPod case yet.

My favorite feature (aside from the punchy leather colors and contrasting print linings)? The belt clip turns into a handy stand, leaving access to the dock connector for charging and syncing. Seriously, how cool- how useful- is that!?

Das Blau, you have won my heart.

Available in 8 color combinations and 4 sizes.

($60, www.dasblau.com)

I adore the color combination of blue and red. Nothing is as fabulous as say... a red polka dot dress with navy or teal pumps. It's wild and a little bit kooky but somehow it works.

Now, admittedly, blue and red isn't for everyone. But, if you're intrigued, even just a tiny bit, take a gander at these fabulous silver and enamel earrings from Coko NYC. Quite a bit more understated than the dress/shoe ensemble suggested above, they'll add a bit of flair to almost anyone's look.

($40, www.cokonyc.com)

All this pounding the pavement for fabulous sales this month...I need a nice long foot soak.

Not to be outdone by a certain unnamed competitor, The Body's Shop's Semi-Annual Sale started online today. Take up to 75% off select items! My hot picks:

Lightly scented, unisex and uber refreshing: Pink Grapefruit Liquid Hand Wash, 6.1 oz (Was $4, Now $1)

Successfully controls shine on these toasty June days: Tea Tree Oil Pressed Powder (Was $12, now $3)

Neutral and classic Eye & Cheek Palette in Brown (Was $18, Now $1):


Click the title to link directly to the sale!

(www.thebodyshop.com)

Skulls have been a subversive little movement for some time now, surfacing in collections by Lucien Pellat-Finet, Luella Bartley, and Thomas Wylde. Starlets including Carmen Electra, Ashlee Simpson, Nicole Richie have shown some love for the trend, sporting a signature skull print scarf by Alexander McQueen.

I stumbled upon this slightly wild, but endearingly kitschy verson at Amici Accessories. Since I'm not willing to spend big bucks on the original, this is a rockin' substitute. I'll give it a go as a hair scarf at the beach (wink) or a neck scarf a la Patti Smith.

($18, www.amiciaccessories.com)

NEW: Click the title to link directly to the item. Enjoy!