Once in a while, I come across a handbag that is so hideous I cannot resist writing about it, despite the fact that I am usually only looking out for attractive bags. The last time this happened, I wrote about the Swamp Thing-inspired bag from Toos. This Fox Fur Bag by Renaud Pellegrino (orig.: $5,095, sale: $3,566) is worse. Fur bags are fine, especially in the winter, when they’re tastefully done, but it looks as though the designer completely forgot what to do with the hide once he had it. Anyone carrying this big will …

The Sea Change Ring from Anthropologie is a “wow” piece of jewelry and will grab more attention than rings that are far more expensive. It is made of sterling silver and coated with mother of pearl, giving the effect of a pearl that is slowly being revealed from inside a shell. It is 1.5-in. in diameter and handmade in the US. Price: $498.