Have you ever had your tweezers taken away by airport security? Yes, apparently those necessary beauty contraptions are a threat to national security. That is why I started packing these Medique disposable tweezers for trips. They're cheap (19 cents) and replaceable, and they keep my eyebrows at bay just as good as my "dangerous" Tweezermans.

Ohmygod. I've died and gone to heaven, and it's all thanks to the insistence of a friend that I try the Pomegranate Chip ice cream from Haagen-Dazs' Reserve line. Besides the lip-smacking pomegranate, the ice cream is also flavored with yummy grapes and cranberries. But what really makes it memorable are the chunks of dark chocolate scattered throughout. Delicious.

Gold jewelry somehow conjures up strong love-hate feelings from us women. Wearing too much of it is reminiscent of Run DMC clones from the 80s, while too little of it just goes unnoticed. These Indian-inspired beaded edge gold hoops for $50 are an example of gold at its best - bold, but not over the top.

I'm a little obsessed with t-strap heels. It's true; I'll be the first to admit it. These stitched t-strap heels from Korean brand Soiree are the latest shoe to fuel my obsession, especially because open-toe t-straps are so hard to find. I rarely go for purple or orange shoes, but these are so nicely understated (and affordable at $70) that I may have to buy a pair in each color.

After being tipped off on CB2 (Crate and Barrel's new young, affordable line) by the lovely ladies at Splendora, I came across these fun stainless steel balls. Use your imagination on how to display them. I roll mine between a glass vase on my mantle and a big bowl on my dining room table.

I have to give props to Target lately, because I keep finding things for my apartment there. My latest find: these colorful ceramic vase lamps. They’re clean, simple, and classic all rolled into one. I love the idea of mixing and matching them as bedside lamps.