Complement Your Booties

As the cold weather makes its way into the spotlight, it's no surprise that flats and open-toed everything will be replaced with anything, especially the season's sexy new trend: booties. The thing about these fashionable foot warmers is that they're quite tricky when deciding what to pair them with to get the look just right. That being said, we did a little dirty work to keep your booties looking tight.

If you're looking to achieve a classic look, combine a pair of black suede booties and a bright cable-knit sweater with black skinny jeans. This combination is key to looking chic.

To mix that class act with an edgy vibe, combine an oversized blazer with a pair of buckled booties (also black) and you'll be sending a mysterious signal of style and suspense before you know it.

For a much more relaxed, yet modern aura, it's best to wear a blazer (this time fitted) over a plaid button-down. The finishing touch will go to your feet: black, high-heeled booties. Simple, yet still chic.

Have a bootie-ful winter!

Text Brittney Schering
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Warm Gifts Worth Giving

It's about that time of year again, and with the holiday season comes giving presents to those we care about the most. What better to give than the gift of warmth? Well, a stylish one, of course.

The most perfect of gifts this winter combine stylish with functionality: funnel scarves from Calypso, bright pink cashmere gloves from J. Crew, and the most appealing slouched beanies from Alexander Wang.

Check out FabSugar's list of the 15 best gift options, from which you can choose an affordable Zara Tripe Combination Print Scarf for $36, or a chic yet steep-priced Alexander Wang Marled Beanie for $145. Whether you are shopping for a guy or girl, the gift of a stylish scarf, hat, or gloves is surely considerable.

Text Brittney Schering
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Sexiest Shoe of 2011 Goes to Valentino

Valentino's peep-toe was named the "Sexiest Shoe of 2011" in a contest created by Footwear News and Saks Fifth Avenue, which consisted of 35,000 online voters. The lace-embroidered leather pump is feminine yet edgy — creating a sexy appeal that proves being ladylike is indeed attractive.

The simple and chic shoe can be yours for the price of $695, but many mocks are much less, in case you're watching your wallet. For those of us who enjoy this fashionable shoe but can't afford it (for now), there are several budget-friendly options.

Express has a mock edition for $83, and Charlotte Russe has an even less expensive buy for $36. Guess also has a very close style for $99, and Vince Camuto does for $110. View FabSugar's full slideshow here.

Text Brittney Schering
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