My bag is like a black abyss, so I’m always looking for solutions that make it easier to access things in a hurry.

I think this case would be the perfect stylish home for my credit cards and ID. It would be hard to miss this cheery print (even in the deepest, darkest bag) making card access nearly effortless!

Emilio Pucci Credit Card Case comes in blue-royal (shown) and coral and is available from Saks Fifth Avenue for $175.

This wrap is so extravagant I can’t even stand it! It’s warmth, femininity and regal elegance all wrapped into one luxurious cashmere/silk package.

The only drawback? The $1,825 small fortune it would cost to add this piece to my wardrobe.

Loro Piana Stola Aylit Evening in White Silver is available from Neiman Marcus.

The rainy season is just about to make its debut, and I’m determined to not let the gray get the best of me.

This adorable umbrella seems like a good place to start, no? I love the bright colors, clean lines and traditional curved handle. How could you possibly be in a bad mood with this one in hand?

Kate Spade Umbrella is available from Kate Spade for $75.

I use notebooks constantly to keep to-do lists, jot down notes for articles, record my thoughts and a wide variety of other things.

I love this collection of 10 journals! The speckled covers are so cute, and the assortment of colors would make it easy to assign each one to a separate area of my life.

Wee Dotted Journal Set is available from Anthropologie for $28.