Jenny Sanford is smart, rich and classy. A Georgetown grad and former VP of mergers and acquisitions for an investment bank, this mother of four boys had it all. Including a husband who chose politics with little notice, a husband who she supported by running his campaigns and being his advisor, a husband who very publically cheated on her.

With a breezy chill filling the air as leaves dance in the wind, October means the beginning of fall, and, for October babies, it means brilliant shimmering opals.

Can you imagine a game of Dress up with Demi Moore and daughters, Rumer, Scout and Talullah? All those amazing necklaces and elegant Little Black Dresses from Zac Posen, Lanvin, Dolce & Gabbana and Gucci?

We already know that pearls never go out of style – but these unusual and unique Keshi pearls give us even more reason to have a strand of our very own.

Planet love is sophisticated and smart, however, some green technologies - like keeping worm bins in your house for composting - are not exactly sexy. But here’s something that is – organic jewelry.

As Barbie is a busy supermodel on the go in a long running, on again, off again relationship, her days are varied from active to very formal. When she was first introduced fifty years ago today, she was wearing the famous black and white bathing suit. She often paired that bathing suit with simple hoop earrings.

But in dull economic times, there is a shiny nugget of good news: Now is the time to put your money on gold—or silver, platinum, diamonds, even enamel and wood. Jewelry, whether costume or the real McCoy, will weather both the economic storm and the ebb and flow of fickle fashion. Luckily, the Spring 2009 runways put forth a goldmine of investment-worthy statement baubles sure to give new life to last year’s looks.

This season, I particularly love freshwater styles featuring warm autumnal hues like bronze, peach, and yellow. But no matter their color, their not-so-perfectly-round shape (the result of a culture process that does not involve the implantation of a bead nucleus) adds a unique, eye-catching, and not-so-precious touch to the bracelets, earrings, and necklaces they adorn.

First we have the ‘collar’ length. Very snug. Very sophisticated. Collar length necklaces are great for formal occasions and look fab with anything strapless. To wear a collar, especially one on the smaller side of the 12-13 inches, you should have a thin neck, or a love of bondage. But if you can pull it off, this style looks fantastic. Even good with jeans and a blouse. Anything v-neck.

The days of having everything in a coordinated set are OVER. The look of the moment is one bold piece that says it all. A pair of really big earrings, a cuff or a great necklace will say whatever needs to be said, just not at the same time! Pair a bold piece with more understated matches. You know, pair classic diamond studs with an amazing gold cuff bracelet.