Liz Claiborne Inc. was founded in 1976 by Liz Claiborne, Art Ortenberg and Leonard Boxer. The line specializes in clothing, accessories and beauty products for men and women. Fashion designer Issac Mizrahi is currently the Creative Designer of Liz Claiborne New York, which is the re-invented version of the Liz Claiborne brand.

Liz Claiborne handbags are moderately priced and feature classic styles such as hobos, totes, shoulder bags and satchels. Materials include but are not limited to leather, canvas, linen, cotton and PVC. Liz Claiborne bags are available at most departments stores and online.

The Liz Claiborne Electric Slide Tote is created from croc-embossed synthetic leather. It's an affordable alternative to expensive exotic skin handbags. This bag is priced at just $79 at Zappos (Buy Direct). It comes in fantastic colors such the candy red pictured here.

Earlier this week, at its flagship store re-opening in Time Square, Swatch revealed the brand new Full Blooded White Watch. This watch is a fabulous addition to their Full Blooded Collection and bears a resemblance to the Chanel Ceramic watch (without the huge price tag, of course).

At the event, celebrities like Kelly Osbourne and Michelle Trachtenberg were in attendance, sporting their Swatch watches. Kelly looked fab as she accessorized with a black cloche, black and white watches, and her black Mary Jane pumps.

I could do without the green nail polish... but hey, she's Kelly Osbourne.

The Swatch Full Blooded White watch ($165) is available right now at the Time Square store. It will be everywhere else, including online (Visit the website) as of December 1, 2009.

If you are a big fan of Badgley Mischka, but not their high price tags, you are in luck. Badgley Mischka is one of the new lines that is coming to HSN. The American Glamour Badgley Mischka Collection will be exclusive to HSN and include shoes, handbags, jewelry and apparel.

The collection officially launches on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 with a 2-hour premiere special at 9:00 pm EST. However, some select styles are available on hsn.com right now (Visit the website).

With prices ranging from $39 to $499, the collection is very affordable. They offer fantastic handbags for around $300 and gorgeous jewelry, such as a bold statement bib necklace for $159.

Croc-embossed bags continue to be on trend this season. Right now, you can get this leather hobo from Dooney & Bourke with oversized croc-embossing on sale for 33% off.

This bag comes in your choice of four fabulous colors - cognac (pictures), green, red and brown T-moro. Originally priced at $265.00, this bag is now just $176.90 for a limited time during Nordstrom's Half Yearly sale (Buy Direct).

At 14 inches wide, this bag is big enough to carry all your daily essentials but not so big that it is overwhelming. It seems like it could be the perfect casual everyday bag for fall/winter.

It's time to start pulling out your winter hats! A hat is essential when the weather turns cold. But it shouldn't just keep your head warm and dry, a hat should look stylish too.

This soft beret is space dyed, providing beautiful color. I love the burgundy hues pictured here, but it also comes in black, brown or grape.

This Brazen beret has a grippy band for a comfortable fit. Regularly priced at $28.00, you can get this beret right now at Nordstrom (Buy Direct) for just $17.90. If you like the coloring, also check out the matching scarf on sale for $27.90 (Buy Direct).

Right now is a fantastic time to shop at Nordstrom for a new handbag. Their Half Yearly Sale offers terrific bags at up to 50% off the retail price.

This large leather hobo from the MICHAEL Michael Kors line is a fabulous choice for everyday wear. It features contrasting accent stitching and silvertone handware. At 13 inches wide, this hobo bag is big enough to hold all your essentials. Inside, you'll find the MK logo print lining and several organizational pockets.

Regularly priced at $298.00, this MICHAEL Michael Kors hobo is now $149.90 (Buy Direct). It comes in luggage brown (pictured) or black.

Everyone seems to have a netbook these days. They are a portable, lightweight, easy way to stay connected when you are on the go. Though you can usually slip your netbook into a handbag or tote, you might also want a bag specifically designed to carry and protect your little computer.

Skooba Design has created a line of messenger bags that are perfect for carrying a netbook. These bags measure only about 14 inches wide, so they are less cumbersome than a traditional laptop bag. They are designed for netbooks with up to 10 inch screen size. What I love about Skooba bags is all their organizational pockets.

The Skooba Netbook Messenger Bag has 20 pockets and compartments, including the padded sleeve for the netbook, a mesh pouch for your power adapter, a pocket for your digital camera, and much more. There's even a place for your water bottle.

Priced at $49.95, these bags are both cute and durable. Created from water-repellent nylon, they are available in four colors -- black, white, red and blue. Visit the Skooba Design website to find more information. Do you have a netbook? I'm still using a somewhat bulky Sony VAIO laptop but think I might pick up a netbook soon.

If you are a fan of Tory Burch handbags, shoes, jewelry and other apparel, you'll be happy to know the debut Tory Burch Eyewear collection is now available online. The collection was inspired from style icons that include James Dean, Peter Fonda, Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway.

No matter what type of sunglasses you are looking for (from classic aviators to glamorous Jackie Os), you can find them in this cool collection. The line is available at Tory Burch boutiques, select department stores and now online at toryburch.com. Most Tory Burch eyewear is priced under $200.

Remember when selecting glasses and sunglasses, generally you should pick frames that are the opposite shape of your face. For example, round faces look fabulous in square frames.

Fashion designer Betsey Johnson is known for her colorful, fun fashions -- both for designing them and wearing them. This weekend, she made an appearance at her store at The Miracle Mile Shops in Planet Hollywood Las Vegas.

As expected, Betsey's outfit was bold and funky. Though most of us couldn't pull off this look -- it's Betsey Johnson! I love that she accessorizes her bright blue capri pants with a rather simple brown leather belt. Such a cool contrast.

No matter what you think of Betsey's wild taste in clothes, you have to love that she always seems to be having so much fun!

Classic plaid is on trend once again this season. This plaid muffler is a timeless piece that will be a terrific addition to your fall or winter wardrobe.

This soft cashmere scarf comes in your choice of green, orange or magenta plaid. It measures 12"W x 60"L with 4" fringe. This piece will definitely wake up a drab or monochromatic outfit.

Cashmere accessories are luxurious and ultra soft, but they don't have to be expensive. At Nordstrom, you can find this cozy cashmere muffler for just $78.00 (Buy Direct). And right now, it's on sale for 20% off. That makes this cashmere muffler just $59.90!