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It may be the dead of winter, but that isn't stopping some of us from showing some leg. Okay, so it may just be the tiniest ankle-to-toe bit, but it's enough to lend serious femininity to an otherwise covered-up ensemble. I'd like to give my everyday boots a break and step out in these skin-baring heels from Balenciaga (pictured above, I also like this version), Vince, Aquazurra, Phillip Lim, Joe's Jeans, Schutz, and Gianvito Rossi. All these shoes will nicely transition into spring, too!

Photos: Garance Dore, Lena Perminova, Tommy Ton/Style

I'm so not over Chloe's Susanna boots, which debuted several seasons ago and this winter have been re-issued with striking silver studs. The pic, above, accurately demonstrates their forever coolness.

Photo: Sincerely Jules

$190, topshop

I'd like to spring forward in this gorgeous floral lace frock!

1. Topshop lace dress, $190, topshop.com
2. Irene Neuwirth onyx and rose gold studs, $860, barneys.com
3. Smith & Cult nail polish in Dark Like Me, $25, netaporter.com
4. Lauren Merkin clutch, $135, shopbop.com
5. Prada metallic sandals, $750, bergdorfgoodman.com

I'm all for dressing up when traveling, but a comfortable outfit is a must. For me, the linchpins to a good traveling outfit are stretchy jeans and a lightweight blazer. For a fellow female passenger on my flight to Mexico last week, the ticket was a short, off-the-shoulder dress, similar to the one by LN Family, above. The look was fun, fanciful, and south-of-the-border ready. (The Bardot neckine also happens to be a big Spring 2015 trend.) Although I wouldn't necessarily wear this kind of dress on a plane (too skin-baring, not emergency evacuation-friendly!), I'd definitely wear it from the tarmac to the taco bar and beyond! Inspired, I've tracked down some hot spring break-bound options from Rebecca Minkoff (I also like the long version), MLM, Asos, Topshop, Miguelina, and Isolda.

Photo: Class is Internal

$59, h&m

Meet the slam dunk outfit-making skirt. Score!

1. 3.1 Phillip Lim top, $395, netaporter.com
2. Rebecca Minkoff earrings, $48, shopbop.com
3. Charlotte Olympia clutch, $1595, bergdorfgoodman.com
4. Francesco Russo leopard print sandals, $1195, bergdorfgoodman.com
5. H&M asymmetrical skirt, $59, hm.com

There are a million ways to wrap up in a scarf, but I just happened upon eight I really like in this graphic above, courtesy of Wit & Delight. An extra big scarf is clearly the surefire ticket, and solids and classic checks work equally well. I'd like to bundle up in these scarves by Isabel Marant, J.Crew, Asos, Paula Bianco, Tory Burch and Gucci.

Photo: Wit & Delight

$88, moda operandi

My long holiday weekend in Mexico (details and snaps to come!) verified that this cute little wrap skirt is the most perfect partner to a bikini.

1. Kiinis bikini, $290, netaporter.com
2. Valley Eyewear sunglasses, $200, shopbop.com
3. Aurelie Bidermann beaded braided bracelet, $125, shopbop.com
4. Shashi beaded bracelet, $36, shopbop.com
5. Antonelli tote bag, $525, shopbop.com
6. K. Jacques sandals, $280, nordstrom.com
7. Salinas side-tie wrap skirt, $88, modaoperandi.com

I'd like to have my own red carpet moment this awards season in this chic cape-inspired dress! For $69, no less!

I am obsessed with Stella McCartney's resort collection: the mash-up of vibrant prints, the sexy cut-outs and fun asymmetrical hemlines. If money grew on trees, one or more of the dresses would already be in my closet. But since I've yet to come across this elusive green tree, I'm happy to settle for one of Stella McCartney's bathing suits, like this one-piece or this bikini, featuring, those eye-catching eye-popping prints, and yes, sexy cut-outs.

Even though my twin sister and I live about ten miles apart in LA, we only get to spend a few hours together every month, thanks to work, kids, and her far flung photo shoot locations. But this weekend we enjoyed a rare 48-hour marathon of togetherness and I'd say that for most of that time she had these high-top sneakers on her feet. She explained that not only are they comfortable, they're a great alternative to winter boots (Jenna Lyons, below, can clearly attest to this!). They are also, of course, a big fashion statement, and Celine's latest slip-on version (last pic), will only propel this trend even further. Here are some options to kick around from Converse, Rag & Bone, Zara and Vince.