October is best seen through orange-colored glasses. A pair of Cruz frames from DIFF Eyewear, with a classic aviator vibe and mirrored lenses, complement every face shape and give a seasonal upgrade to your signature style. Lucy Rose, 600 Metairie Rd., 504-218-7368; 3318 Magazine St., 895-0444, shoplucyrose.com.
Make happy hour haunted with a collection of skull and roses drink coasters from Two’s Company. Crafted from heavyweight paper, the set of 24 comes with four artistically spooky patterns. Miss Smarty Pants, 5523 Magazine St., 504-891-6141, misssmartypantsnola.com.
Oh, what a web you’ll weave in a pair of spider tasseled earrings. The dangling silver-toned duo is accented with black beads and jewels and measures at 4” x 1”. Trashy Diva, 537 Royal St., 504-522-4233; 2048 Magazine St., 504-299-8777, trashydiva.com.
We’ll forego a tote full of candy for a delicious Carol bag from Le Niné. Handmade in Italy, the biscotto-colored purse is bedecked with gold crystals and has lovely details like satin lining and a coordinated lava-hued handle and shoulder strap. Pilot & Powell, 3901 Magazine St., 504-827-1727, pilotandpowell.com.
When out and about after dark, don a pear-shaped amber stone cocktail ring from Porter Lyons. Perfect for warding off evil spirits, amber is thought to absorb negative forces and transform them into bright, soothing energy. The protective nature of this piece of finger candy is made all the more likely with the addition of diamonds shaped in a peace sign. Porter Lyons, 623 Royal St., porterlyons.com.
