Forget Oprah, here are a few of my favorite things...

•  Tokyo Milk perfume-this is a hip, funky perfume company from Chicago that makes perfumes for about $40. My personal favorite is Dead Sexy (for the musky, woodsy, sexy, vanilla smell and also because of the skull and crossbones on the bottle). I like this scent so much that I go through about a bottle a month. My signature scent (I have the soap, the lip gloss, the body lotion, etc etc). Warning: Do not wear this scent if you do not want to be constantly asked…”What are you wearing" or told "you smell good" http://www.tokyo-milk.com

• Rescue Beauty Lounge nail polish-A company located in NYC. I don’t like girly nail polish colors. You will never see me with a French manicure or any of that other nonsense. My favorite nail colors are Stormy (dark gray) and Concrete Jungle (light gray) and I also love Bruised (nail polish in yes, the color of a bruise!!!) and No More War (olive green). Not cheap, but very, very cool. http://www.rescuebeauty.com/

• Blowfish shoes-100% vegan, durable, hip, not overly expensive. Made in Malibu. Especially love their boots (yes, that’s where I get them for everyone who has asked...) and sandals. http://www.blowfishshoes.com/ or http://www.zappos.com

• Me & Ro jewelry-I’ve had a love affair with Me & Ro for over 10 years. Whenever there is a special occasion to mark or celebrate, Me & Ro is where I turn. Can’t say enough about this special jewelry company in NYC. Lots of Buddhas, lots of skulls, lots of Sanskrit. Expensive but well worth it. Love it. http://www.meandrojewelry.com

• BrooklynThread bracelets-I have so many of these bracelets, I have lost count. I am partial to this designer because she is located in Brooklyn and I was born there. Skulls, Buddhas, lotuses, peacock feathers and much, much more. All the things I love. Very well made. http://www.brooklynthread.com/ or http://www.etsy.com/people/BrooklynThread 

•  RockMyWorld, Inc jewelry-located in Southern Florida. She has made many a custom order for me (usually involving a peace sign, Buddha or skull). Can’t say enough about the quality or funkiness of these silver pieces. http://www.etsy.com/shop/rockmyworldinc

• Beaded skull bracelets from Jan’s Beads. Located in CA, I think that Jan likes skull jewelry more than I do and that’s saying a lot. Or at least, just as much. I have many of these beautiful, unique beaded bracelets in many colors. Visit Jan on Etsy at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/jansbeads

• Pureology Anti-Fade Complex Real Curl Defining Creme-I cannot live without this product. It’s a curl-enhancing cream that is lightweight, humidity-resitant, contains zero alcohol and “aromatherapy essences”…the only downside…it smells like men’s cologne but you get used to that after awhile. (Located at salon near you!)

• Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap-Peppermint-I have literally been using this off and on since I was about 18. Love the smell, love the feel, love the price. http://www.drbronner.com

• Lucky Brand Bags-I don’t think I have ever seen a Lucky bag that I didn’t like. Peace sign bags, patchwork bags, Buddha bags, leather bags. Also love the clothes and jewelry. Best buys are on eBay but of course, you can visit http://www.luckybrand.com/ or http://www.macys.com.