Now that school is officially back in session and the vacations have ceased bringing everyone back to work, why not tote your most important professional tool – your laptop – in style! From basic black to funky polka-dot motifs, why not let your personality shine through with a unique, yet practical laptop bag?

Do you own a laptop bag? If not, check out some of these:

Brenthaven Metrolite Laptop Case available at www.coolcomputerbags.com for $79.99

Acme Slim Cargo Laptop Bag available at www.coolcomputerbags.com for $129.99

Laptop Tote available at www.coolcomputerbags.com for $33.99

Built NY French Bull Laptop Sleeve available at www.coolcomputerbags.com for $45.99

Knomo Toyah Laptop Briefcase available at www.coolcomputerbags.com for $169

California Leash Laptop Sleeve available at www.coolcomputerbags.com for $31.99

Urban Junket Tote Laptop Messenger Backpack available at www.coolcomputerbags.com for $143

Black & White Laptop Case available at www.target.com for $24.99

Bellwether Front Pleat Laptop Bag available at www.endless.com for $279

McKlein USA Series Forest Leather Laptop Bag available at www.ebags.com for $139

Mango Tango Portfolio Laptop Bag available at www.coolcomputerbags.com for $49.99

Last night I had the pleasure of taking an exclusive sneak peek at fellow BG Rachel Roy’s new and more affordable line, RACHEL Rachel Roy at a pop-up store in Soho. I was excited to take a look at this line because I’ve always admired her style, but the prices for her high-end pieces never aligned with my budget – until now.

This super chic line consists of everything that a fashionable BG would love. From sexy, stylish dress to big comfy cardigans – RACHEL Rachel Roy has it all. I knew that I’d like the clothes, but I had no idea that I would fall in love with her accessories too! Her delicate, yet bold pieces of jewelry are simply stunning. You can tell that she pays close attention to every detail, which is exemplified throughout her entire line.

There were so many pieces that I wanted, but had to hold off from buying until next time. Trust me, once you see her entire collection you will not leave empty-handed.

Would you wear RACHEL Rachel Roy?

Origami Neck Dress available at www.macys.com for $109

24-Hour Dress available at www.macys.com for $89

Antique Goldtone Earrings available at www.macys.com for $40

Brush-stroked Print Dress available at www.macys.com for $99

Oversized T-shirt dress available at www.macys.com for $129

Gold-tone Black Cord Necklace available at www.macys.com for $185

Studded Dress available at www.macys.com for $109

Sweater Dress available at www.macys.com for $129

Crystal Wing Adjustable Ring available at www.macys.com for $38

For the past couple of seasons, when it comes to jewelry it’s been all about statement pieces. Although I am a huge fan of big, bold necklaces, sometimes you have to bring attention to other areas – why not let your fingers get all the attention? This upcoming fall, adorn your digits with fashionable rings that are big on style, but won’t break the bank.

Are you a fan of fashion rings? Will you wear them this fall?

Check out some of these:

Juicy Couture Decor Ring available at www.bloomingdales.com for $88

Duchess Ring available at www.bananarepublic.com for $42

Kenneth Jay Lane Ring available at www.revolveclothing.com for $80

Knotted Gold-Like Ring available at www.topshop.com for $16

Midnight Crystal Ring available at www.jcrew.com for $45

Noir Circle Pattern Ring available at www.cusp.com for $85

Olia Ice Grey Rock Stone Chain Ring available at www.bluefly.com for $60

Pave Ring available at www.anntaylor.com for $45

Criss Cross Ring available at www.topshop.com for $24

A few weeks ago I bought a long cardigan from Zara for only $15 and it’s already become one of my wardrobe staples. Even though it’s still warm in most places, it’s never too hot to pick up a long cardigan.

Whether it comes with buttons, snaps or similar to a wrap, long cardigans can take you from frigid (thanks to the A/C) office days in the summer to chilly nights in the fall and winter. Long cardigans can be worn over light-weight dresses cinched with a belt or paired with jeans and a tank, no matter what they are paired with, they’re perfect for all seasons!

Are you a fan of long cardigans?

Textured Knit Cardigan available at www.martinandosa.com for $49.50

Long Cardigan available at www.newportnews.com for $24

Cotton V-Neck Cardigan available at www.jcrew.com for $69.50

Long-sleeved Open Cardigan available at www.expressfashions.com for $49.50

One A Striped Two For Cardigan available at www.lordandtaylor.com for $59.99

Hooded Long Cardigan available at www.bananarepublic.com for $98

Long-sleeved Cardigan available at www.topshop.com for $40

Pink Roses Long Cardigan available at www.macys.com for $38

Some trends stick around for more than a season and from the looks of things, maxi dresses are here to stay…at least for the rest of the summer. This time around why not bare your shoulders in a sexy tube-style maxi for maximum style. Tube dresses are perfect for those long-dress lovers who still want to bare a little skin in the sun!

Would you wear a tube maxi? Click here to check out some maxi dresses from my post last year.

Tiered Maxi Tube Dress available at www.oldnavy.com for $19.99

Tiered Chiffon Maxi Dress available at www.ardenb.com for $68

Aqua Colorblock Maxi Tube Dress available at www.bloomingdales.com for $88

Blossom Maxi Dress at www.forever21.com for $27.80

Floral Tube Maxi Dress available at www.ardenb.com for $78

Gabriella Rochain Fuse Maxi Dress available at www.zappos.com for $69

Belted Tube Maxi Dress available at www.ardenb.com for $38

Zinc Smocked Tied-Dye Maxi Tube Dress available at www.macys.com for $9.99

Although I didn’t have one of these cute cover-ups while on my mini-Miami vacay, I will definitely pack one on my next trip to the beach. These super chic sarongs, tunics and swim dresses are perfect for the BG who doesn’t want to bare it all, but still wants to look fashionably beach-ready.

Do you like to bare your body on the beach or are you more of a cover girl?

City Style Beaded Trim Sarong available at www.newyorkandco.com for $18.71

Embroidered Boho Cover-up Tunic available at www.victoriassecret.com for $85

Feather Swirl Coastal Kaftan available at www.althea.gap.com for $89

Love Shop Stacy Beaded Tunic available at Intermix for $89-119

Michael Kors Point Break Tunic available at www.lordandtaylor.com for $29.99

O Beach Salsa Cover-up available at www.figleaves.com for $23.10

Plunge Cover-up Tunic available at www.victoriassecret.com for $22.99

O Beach Wahine Cover-up available at www.figleaves.com for $23.10

Strapless Ruffle Cover- Up available at www.victoriassecret.com for $24