Things we want to buy today…

1. Warm It: Fabulous Furs faux fur ice scraper, 'cause who says you can't clean your car in style? $25.

2. Accessorize It: Twisted Silver Hip Hoop Bling, for lightweight sparkle; $25.

3. Define It: Benefit Brows a-go-go, for a kit that includes it all—even mini tweezers! $38.

4. Slit It: Dolce Vita Simone dress, for a subtly sexy back; $168.

5. Sequin It: Steve Madden Broxy bag, to add some sparkle to our nighttime look; $38.

6. Feminine It: Bebe sweetheart lace top, to sweeten up our leather leggings; $79.

7. Bark It: Old Navy plaid dog coat, for a preppy pooch; $14.50.

8. Starpless J. Crew Ikat bow monde dress, for slightly ethnic holiday party attire; $250.

9. Jersey It: Marciano Tupelo belted top, to wear on our next date; $98.

10. Stud It: Free People Nail Head cuff bootie, 'cause the padded footbed makes these edgy wedges super comfy; $178.

Things we want to buy today…

1. Luxe It: Forever 21 faux-fur stole, to add some glamour to our everyday coat; $8.80.

2. Clutch It: DKNY crocodile-effect purse, to brighten up any LBD; $65.

3. Vintage It: Fred Flare dual-strap satchel, for an old-school collegiate feel; $30.

4. Rose It: Charlotte Russe knit beret, to keep our head fashionably warm; $9.99.

5. Mini It: Riller & Fount Rio drape dress, 'cause the neckline is the perfect amount of sexy; $157.

6. Waist It: Arden B lace-overlay belt, to instantly make an old outfit trendy; $24.

7. Ceramic It: Urban Outfitters owl lantern, for wise lighting; $28.

8. Perfume It: Kat Von D Sinner rollerball, for a spicy scent on the go; $16.

9. Embellish It: Guess Selene jacket, for office-appropriate beading; $148.

10. Wool It: Merona Collection wrap cardigan, to stay warm but still show off our figure; $39.99.

Things we want to buy today…

1. Convertible It: Alloy Marlane boots, 'cause they fold in case the over-the-knee style gets too scary; $46.90

2. Bead It: Forever 21 boucle jacket, to get a Chanel look on a waitress's salary; $32.80.

3. Pink It: Pure Energy V-neck halter, 'cause who says plus-size women can't wear prints? $24.99.

4. Drape It: Haute Hippie fringe top, for a bohemian-meets-rocker vibe; $185.

5. Plastic It: Melissa Ashanti bootie, 'cause we won't have to worry if it starts to rain; $88.

6. First Baby It: Tease infant peace shirt, to dress our little one like the Obama girls; $29.40.

7. Chill It: Crate & Barrel Tea Over Ice, so we don't have to worry about a watered-down beverage; $29.95.

8. Cable Knit It: Victoria's Secret off-the-shoulder sweater, for sexy comfort; $49.

9. Crop It: Silence & Noise faux fur coat, 'cause the snow leopard print makes it unique; $178.

10. Cognac It: Aldo Garmen bag, for an old-school collegiate feel; $50.

Pavina's stylish handbag holders are an absolute must-have. The Swarovski-crystal-encrusted pieces were designed to hook onto any table and hold up your purse (up to 25 pounds). No more placing your bag on the unsanitary floor or hanging it on your chair for just anyone to snatch up. Tote-al genius!

The adorable accessories, which are shipped with a metallic pouch and gift box, run between $45 and $60. However, mystyle users can save 20 percent on the entire collection from now through Nov. 30.

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Fall is all about accessorizing. Lucky for us, this ostrich faux-leather handbag is now only $18—that's 81 percent off the original price. Zomg! We'll take two, please! We're going to wear the brown satchel with a navy sweater, jeans and matching boots. To give the neutral tote some personality, we're also going to tie a printed scarf on one of the handles.

Shop this budget-friendly bag and more great deals in mystyle's Top Steals of the Week gallery!

Karl Lagerfeld doesn't just want women to wear his clothes—he wants women to wear him! In his spring collection, the designer for Chanel showed a tote emblazoned with his face and signature white collar and black tie.

Can you guess the singer hidden behind the handbag? Head over to mystyle's Real Life/Runway gallery to find out!

Things we want to buy today…

1. Cherish It: Art for Obama: Designing Manifest Hope and the Campaign for Change book, to relive the iconic artwork during the historic presidential election; $15.30.

2. Light It: Aquiesse Timber soy candle, to bring nature's scent into the bedroom; $38.

3. Jet-Set It: Babyliss PRO Mighty Mini hair dryer, 'cause it fits into outlets around the world; $28.98.

4. Chiffon It: Alloy Gabriel top, for a hippie-chic feel; $34.90.

5. Emerald It: Bailey 44 Barbarelle dress, 'cause the seaming is flattering for a curvy bod; $173.

6. Graphic It: Silence & Noise Geo bodysuit, to wear with a plain high-waist skirt; $42.

7. Peacock It: Anthropologie Preening pen, 'cause our desk should have some fun with the feather trend, too; $20.

8. Emotion It: Happy/Sad reversible sweatshirt, so people don't have to ask how we're feeling; $44.

9. Multicolor It: Melie Bianco fringe clutch, 'cause the earth tones go perfectly with a pair of jeans; $77.

10. Ribbon It: Love Birds dress, for a romantic piece to wear with our hubby; $62.99.

I want to buy a designer purse that I saw at a thrift store. How can I tell if the purse is genuine or a knockoff? Are there any telltale signs to look for?
—Heather E., Los Angeles

As much as I want to say there's an easy way to tell—insisting on original receipts from an eBay reseller, relying on authenticity cards—there's really only one surefire way to shop smart. And that is, unfortunately, to stick only to reputable retailers.

Things we want to buy today…

1. Statement It: Amelia Rae Designs Veronica necklace, for a unique mix of earthy and rocker chic; $80.

2. Spritz It: Calvin Klein Euphoria perfume, for a seductive scent that isn't too overwhelming; $45.

3. Cheer It: Wildfox Couture sweater, 'cause fangs never looked so delightful; $108.

4. Stud It: Go Jane skirt, to wear with black tights and booties; $20.70.

5. Two-in-One It: MinkPink tank dress, to make getting ready in the morning a breeze; $88.

6. Hippie It: Melie Bianco feather hobo, 'cause we're growing tired of our fringe handbag; $79.

7. Call It: Twentyone Eiffel Tower phone sticker, for a glam long-distance conversation; $1.80.

8. Sweetheart It: Boston Cream Pie dress, 'cause the subdued colorblocking is perfect for fall; $64.99.

9. Ikat It: The Home Centric pillow cover, for an easy way to update that old couch; $17.20 for two.

10. Cognac It: Steve Madden Fold bootie, to wear with skinny jeans and a crested blazer; $149.95.

I'm looking to invest in a designer handbag that I'll carry for years. Suggestions?
—Janet Richardson, Bellevue, Wash.

I turned to handbag designer Rafe Totengco for advice on this one. "I would invest in a bag in a great color, like bordeaux," he tells me. Translation: wine-colored. Somewhere between red and brown—in a good way. "It goes with everything, trust me." Bordeaux has another advantage, too: "It pops all-black outfits, and enhances color or prints."

Things we want to buy today...

1. Bird It: Miss Misa emerald green owl ring, for a jeweled symbol of wisdom; $28.

2. Oversize It: French Connection Appache appliqué clutch, 'cause it's anything but basic black; $98.

3. Intensify It: bareMinerals Tutorials: Eye Lining kit, for an at-home beauty coach in a box; $38.

4. Charcoal It: MM Couture by Miss Me belted dress, 'cause the cutout back adds just the right amount of sex appeal; $87.

5. Toughen It: Mossimo Supply Co. Katherine leather engineer boots, to wear with feminine dresses; $49.99.

6. Pattern It: Twelve by Twelve dotted cardigan, 'cause we like the bubble sleeves; $28.

7. Office It: Jones New York tweed slim skirt, for an alternative to solid black; $109.

8. Tie It: Tolani Lipstick scarf, 'cause we love the bright colors; $85.

9. Flutter It: ArynK cinch-waist top, to show off our midsection without a belt; $65.

10. Crop It: Silence & Noise zip-trim jacket, for a slouchy alternative to a rocker-chic bomber; $78.

Things we want to buy today…

1. Hang It: The Hookup, so our purse never gets dirty again; $36.

2. Protect It: Kérastase Chroma Thermique, to maintain and brighten hair color; $36.

3. Metallic It: Bronze, gold and silver braided headband pack, to expand our hair accessory options; $10.

4. Teardrop It: Robyn Rhodes Zaria necklace, for a delicate stone accessory; $95.

5. Bodycon It: Wet Seal cross-front bandage dress, to get wrapped up for less; $26.50.

6. Button It: Forever 21 Sweet Bow cardigan, to add a girlie touch to any outfit; $22.80.

7. Blouse It: MM Couture by Miss Me chiffon and lace woven blouse, for a romantic top to pair with jeans; $73.

8. Sleep It: Snooze City aviator pillowcases, so we can look cool even in slumber; $25.

9. Cozy It: Free People kimono jacket, to feel like we're wearing a blanket; $128.

10. Pink It: Ella Moss Elle ruffle-back tank, for a flirtatious surprise; $81.

Listen up, bargainistas! Cora Boutique carries fashionable pieces at incredibly low prices. Nothing's over 60 bucks! If that still doesn't do it for you (we're in a recession, after all), then take advantage of mystyle's exclusive 15 percent discount, which is valid through Dec. 31.

We can't wait to use it toward the gorgeous Nila Anthony "Kate" clutch (left). With its lovely color palette and exquisite design, it's sure to be the star of our wardrobe this holiday season.

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She's still wearing the Dolce & Gabbana headband from her red-hot premiere outfit, but Eva Mendes went in a slightly different direction to promote her new flick, Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans. The peach and black color combo is certainly more subdued than the red animal print, but thanks to the way the dress showed off Eva's famous curves, the actress still oozed her trademark sexuality as she flirtatiously posed for the Italian photogs at the Venice Film Festival. You may not be able to join Eva for a trip down the canal, but with these affordable finds it's a cinch to get her look.

The belt on Forever 21's chiffon collar dress ($32) shows off your waist while the chiffon bow adds a girlie touch similar to Eva's lace.

Keep reading to see the accessories you need to complete your Eva transformation...

TREND: Orange clutches

WHO'S WEARING IT: Jordin Sparks, Ashley Greene

HOW TO WEAR IT: The accessory looks best when it's used to add a pop of color to a relatively neutral outfit. If you're feeling adventurous you can pair it with another bright, but whatever you do, don't get a matching mani and pedi like Jordin did at the Teen Choice Awards. Pumpkin princess isn't in this year.

Shop the steals 'n' splurges in the gallery below!