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M y favorite big statement-making book, Bals: Legendary Costume Balls of the Twentieth Century, is the story of a vanished way of life. Plushly slipcased for $175, through curatebooks@papercitymag.com. Holly Moore Eight feet of 100 percent reclaimed teak from Rajistan makes this our dream table — we're thinking themed dinner parties and lavish brunches. $2,750, at The Wooden House. Rachael Abrams Meet Blake, the new women's tuxedo shoe from Elaine Turner. $225, at the Elaine Turner boutique. Kate Stukenberg Trained as an architect, artist Alison Berger apprenticed with glass-blower Dale Chihuly before launching her own lighting line. I'm stunned by her beautiful Crystal Sphere pendant. To the trade at George Cameron Nash. Carol Isaak Barden I 'm looking for heavy ornamentation for fall, such as this Lanvin Symbolically speaking, the ram represents energy, power and desire. This handmade ring from Lotus Arts de Vivre, sparked with precious gems, says all that and more. $21,500, at Grange Hall. Amy Adams Luggala Days: The Story of a Guinness House by Robert O'Byrne (Cima Books, October 2012, $45). Luggala Lodge is an 18thcentury Gothic Revival Irish bolt-hole owned by the Guinness family. The likes of Mick Jagger and David Mlinaric have thought it swell, as have socialites and junkies, earls and poets. Escapist and wonderfully eccentric. Diane Dorrans Saeks Victoria Beckham has me baring leg again. Right out of the gate, she nailed the sexy shift, a timeless silhouette that feels terribly au courant. Her collection is at Forty Five Ten. Laurann Claridge embellished number, price upon request, at Neiman Marcus. Holly Moore Rachel Zoe's new jewelry collection is bananas, especially this bracelet. $385, at Neiman Marcus. Kate Stukenberg C onsidered to be the first "it" bag from the fashion house of Alexander McQueen since the skull-clasp clutches, the Heroine satchel comes in black or oxblood leather, but it's this python version that has us saying, "Yesssssssssss, please." $6,395, at Neiman Marcus. Amy Adams These are my new go-to frames. I can't get over the stars! Givenchy frames $475, at Barneys New York. Ceron ETT EV KENNON My newest trifles are from, respectively, the boîte Jean Paul Gaultier shopped when he was in Dallas and a boutique that raises funds for a good cause: a '50s American Luciteand-woven-metal picnic basket handbag ($48) from Dolly Python, and a sleek wicker, hand-beaded '60s-era purse ($39) from the Genesis Benefit Thrift Store. Catherine D. Anspon KENNON EVETT Versace sent this chic metallic leather bag down the runway for fall, and I must have it. $2,495, at the Versace boutique. Ceron C law your way to the top of the fashion heap with Pamela Love's talon cuff. From $1,160, at V.O.D. Brooke Hortenstine KENNON EVETT Vis-à-vis: the Statement Bar Set by Paul Smith for Stelton with stellar sentiments such as "Take Pleasure Seriously" and "Stop Making Sense." From $185 for coasters to $399 for the tray, at Nest. Rachael Abrams Who wouldn't fall for this beautiful purple-hued beet margarita at Bolsa in Oak Cliff. Catherine D. Anspon Been a long day? Tell it to your Dammit Doll. $16, at Nicholson Hardie. Kate Stukenberg