get a sugar high. be a ballerina. and get exotic with lizard. october is looking out to be one hot month.

leapin' lizards.
all dressed up and no place to go? impossible with this lizard clutch from bottega veneta. growing leaps and bounds from its safe braided leather bags, designer tomas maier created an accessory worthy of the spotlight. the clutch is constructed in silver and gold tone lizard, topped with a woven kiss-lock knot to keep your valuables safe. neiman marcus. 390 san lorenzo avenue. 786.999.1000. www.neimanmarcus.com

en pointe.
maloles never disappoint with its super feminine, super cool ballet flat. can they do no wrong? simply ruched with the ever-so-slightest lift, these little toe tappers come in an array of colors in metallic patent leather. pair with skinny jeans or a denim mini and hang in comfort. barneys co-op. 832 collins avenue. 305.421.2010. www.barneyscoop.com

instant grat.
she's teased us with her sweet treats and too-cute-to-eat cookies for years. finally she has a place to call home. barbra roqueta's sweetcakes were only available online until this month. now she sells her made-to-order desserts from a brand spankin' new storefront. you can even build your own cupcake from dozens of different options. good for her. bad for us. 8425 biscayne boulevard. 305.333.5894. www.sweetcakesedibles.com

time flies.
chanel ups its J12 watch collection with high tech black ceramic and three chrono functions. a backdrop to the diamonds that surround the face. it dazzles, it's daring, and it even tells time. 9700 collins avenue. 305.868.2404. www.chanel.com

follicle fix.
you change hair salons like you change your underwear. perhaps not once you try danny dillon. at his newly opened shampology, he promises to be patient, loyal and attentive while paying attention to only you. unlike your last boyfriend, this one's a keeper. 180 northeast 39th street. 305.576.1530. www.shampologysalon.com