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Are they shoes? Are they boots? Shoots? One thing we know for sure: whichever way we're looking at these little hybrid numbers, we're loving them. Perfect for the approaching cold weather, the heel versions give you all the sex appeal of a stiletto, combined with the comfort and ease of a secured foot and ankle — it's genius, really. The flat versions skew to the edgy side of style, with laces, chain detail and buckles lending all the intrigue necessary. Just like with clothing, good cut-outs on shoes reveal sexy snippets of what lies beneath, while keeping the overall look elegant and stylish. What's not to love? We had a little peruse and found so many pairs we loved — but we've narrowed it down to our top 10. Click to see them all here!

It's pretty much a given that when Michelle Obama steps out wearing something, it's about to hit the fashion circuit in a big way. That's certainly the case when it comes to the black-and-silver embellished J.Crew belt she wore after her husband Barack's Inauguration on January 21. Cinching in her teen-tiny waist and adding a touch of glam to an otherwise dark and wintery look, it's pretty amazing just how much a great little belt can do. With that in mind, we've decided to do a little shopping for you and here you'll find 10 of the best embellished belts out there. They'll pull you in and add a little flair to any outfit, but best of all, you won't need to take out a loan to afford them. Click through and check them out!

The dress might be what gets most of the attention on your big day, but what about what's happening south of your ankles? Yes, you need to focus on your feet, too! Finding wedding-appropriate heels can be quite the challenge, what with the plethora of nanna-height, satin-covered, diamonte-sprinkled styles around. Defy the odds with a pair of shoes that will get you down the aisle in style. After some considerable online searches, we've found ten wedding-day heels that you'll actually want to wear again. Here comes the bride . . .

Alannah Hill is known for her girlie-girl approach to dressing. Think prom-style dresses, nipped-in waists, full skirts, embellished cardigans and enough ladylike accessories to turn the Mad Men girls a minty shade of green. However, after viewing Ms Hill's current Spring/Summer '12 look book, we think the appeal of her latest offering will extend beyond those with a '50s fashion fixation. Slinky sequinned party dresses, sexy pencil skirts and punchy printed pants speak so some of this season's strongest trends, albeit all of the above mentioned have a distinctly feminine twist. The whole kit and caboodle is in-store and online now, so we suggest you get a-clicking!

Did Melbourne Cup Day creep up on you? Not to worry! We'll get you race-ready in the mere click of a mouse. Whether you're heading down to the track, are partaking in a celebratory lunch or watching the race that stops the nation from the confort of your desk — you'll still need to look the part. According to racing royalty and David Jones racing ambassador Emma Freedman, the Melbourne Cup Day calls for a festive look; think bright! Think bold! Think colour! We've rounded up ten fabulously fast in-store buys to top-off that outfit in style. Better put a lunch-break dash on today's to-do list!

With Derby Day approaching, we asked the Sugar editors for their ultimate celebrity red carpet up 'do moment to copy, and the fascinator they'd wear to match it. Hair inspiration is key before a race meet, especially if you're going to the hairdresser to have yours professionally styled. If you're going the DIY route — our favourite — then having a picture on hand will keep you on track (geddit?!). Last week we revealed our top 10 races survival prods, now click through to see which celeb the girls will be channelling this weekend, and what hair accessory they'll be donning, as well.