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Make Like Rihanna and Fall in Love With Sophia Webster Shoes
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Cool Brand Alert: Solange and Rihanna Are Loving Sophia Webster!

If you're tired of your basic pumps, take a page from the stylebook of perpetual cool girls Solange and Rihanna and start browsing Sophia Webster.
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If you're tired of your basic pumps, take a page from the stylebook of perpetual cool girls Solange and Rihanna and start browsing Sophia Webster. The young designer, a protégée of Nicholas Kirkwood, has been steadily gaining traction with her bright, playful, you-can't-help-but-smile shoes — and it only makes sense that they've recently been spotted on the fashionably fun feet of both of these ladies. Solange wore different pairs for recent appearances at Bonnaroo and Art Basel, while Rihanna paired hers with overalls on a London day out with her brother. The pop star gave them the ultimate seal of approval, sharing a pic on Instagram with the caption "I spy something with R — the 'RiRi's' by Sophia Webster!! Thank you lady, humbled, and loving these!!!" Get in on the trend before it blows up by shopping now!
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Shop the Best Heels to Wear With Opaque Tights Online Now
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High Heels Meet Hosiery: The New School Rules

Like the leaves turning colour, pulling out a pair of opaque tights is a true signifier that the seasons have changed.
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Like the leaves turning colour, pulling out a pair of opaque tights is a true signifier that the seasons have changed. Those little leg warmers may well be a sure-fire (and inexpensive) tool for transitioning any outfit into Winter, but trouble can arise south of the ankle if you're not careful with your choice of shoe. Our trusty pointy-toed pump looks strange stuffed on a stocking-clad foot, and you can't wear a pull-on ankle boot to a fancy dinner or black tie affair. 

The Brit It pack seem to have this style conundrum sorted — so we turned to the likes of Alexa Chung, Sienna Miller and Kate Middleton for help. Step inside to get the new school styling rules for high heels and hosiery, then shop our editor's picks.

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Personalised Jewellery: Zodiac Sign, Initials, Birthstones
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Accessory of the Week: Personalised Pieces

Everyone's got one — that special bracelet/necklace/bag/ring that might not have cost a mint, but means the world to you.
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Everyone's got one — that special bracelet/necklace/bag/ring that might not have cost a mint, but means the world to you. Whether they're special because they're personalised or special because of how you got them, there's a movement towards wearing accessories that have some sort of meaning behind them. Don't believe us? A quick run through of designer names — Samantha Wills, Charlotte Olympia, Tiffany & Co., Jordan Askill and more — proves that putting a personal touch to an outfit has never been more popular. And whether it's your star sign, birthstone or initials you like to point out, there's an option to suit. Jump in and check out these pieces waiting to be treasured.

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See All the Best Designer Shoes & Bags from Resort 2014
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The Best of Resort 2014: Accessories Edition

The Resort 2014 collections certainly warrant a closer look, right down to the very last detail.
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The Resort 2014 collections certainly warrant a closer look, right down to the very last detail. But it's not just the never-ending supply of lightweight fabrics and vacation-ready pieces that make these collections ripe for vacay styling; it's also the shoes, the bags, and the glittering jewels that do the bulk of the statement making. Ombré colourways provide new meaning to bright palettes, floral-embroidered tapestry bags double as chic beach totes, already-sexy pointy-toe pumps are transformed with even sexier cut-outs, and modified takes on the evening clutch aren't limited to graphic motifs and raffia finishes. See the best of the Resort 2014 accessories, here in the gallery.

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Inside Her Wardrobe: Designer Lill Boyd from Anna & Boy
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Inside Her Wardrobe: Lill Jenner from Anna & Boy

Some of our favourite Inside Her Wardrobe snoops feature the treasure troves of fashion designers.
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Some of our favourite Inside Her Wardrobe snoops feature the treasure troves of fashion designers. Why? We're not quite sure. Perhaps it has to do with the fact that they're constantly sourcing inspiration from unlikely places. Perhaps because they've got a keen eye for editing out the clutter. Or perhaps it's their dedication to turning entire rooms into a walk-in-robe. Whatever the reason, Lill Jenner is up there with the best of them. Lill is one half of the Anna & Boy design team, and her predilection for cheery colours and punchy prints are as evident in her own wardrobe as they are in her killer cossie designs. We went inside — wanna come? 

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Celebrity Style, Accessories: Cannes Bags, Shoes, Jewellery
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Zoom in on the Best Accessories at Cannes

When it comes to the glamour at the Cannes Film Festival, even the supporting details are on a grander scale.
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When it comes to the glamour at the Cannes Film Festival, even the supporting details are on a grander scale. For every ensemble that hits the red carpet, we'd be remiss not to take a closer look at the sparkling jewellery, sleek clutches, and sky-high heels that accompany every gorgeous gown — without these decadent little details, no celebrity arrival would be complete. Just click through to get up close and personal with Chopard, Jimmy Choo, Chanel, and the rest of the luxe lineup of bags, baubles, and heels to hit Cannes.

— Additional reporting by Jennifer Michalski

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Aldo Rise X Preen: See the Designer Collaboration Now
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Rise Up! 1st Look at Preen X Aldo Rise

International shoe giant Aldo is jumping on the designer collaboration bandwagon, bringing high end heels with high street prices to our door via their Aldo Rise line.
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International shoe giant Aldo is jumping on the designer collaboration bandwagon, bringing high end heels with high street prices to our door via their Aldo Rise line.  This is not the first time Aussie customers will benefit from Aldo's collaborative efforts, this making the joint capsule with UK design team Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi from Preen by Thornton and Bregazzi Aldo's third. Previous team efforts have included killer ollections with JW Anderson and Mark Fast. Let us be clear, this stellar six piece offering is not for wallflowers. Pointy-toed pumps spliced with snakeskin, sharp two-strap stilettos and no-nonsense hardware suggest that these heels are made for walkin', not talkin'. Selected stores nationally will be receiving the drop come August and, at a price point of $189.95, we're guessing they will disappear faster than you can say "Size 37 please."

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Editors' Picks: Best Black Boots to Buy Online Now
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Editors' Picks: The Very Best Black Boots

Black boots are like the denim equivalent of any footwear collection: versatile to the point of ridiculous, fabulously functional yet cool for any occasion.
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Black boots are like the denim equivalent of any footwear collection: versatile to the point of ridiculous, fabulously functional yet cool for any occasion. Which is why I'm shining the Editors' Pick spotlight of this un-sung shoe hero. Whether you want an on-trend seasonal update (hello gladiator cut-out boots!), or have simply worn out that trusty pair that got you through many Winter — our editors have done the legwork for you. Step inside to see their online selection. . . 

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See the Best Bags, Heels & Jewels from the 2013 Met Gala
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The Best Jewels, Bags, and Heels to Hit the Met Gala Stairs

Armed with spiked minaudières, fringed heels, and studded bracelets, none of the Met Gala's punk fashion was complete without the supporting details.
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Armed with spiked minaudières, fringed heels, and studded bracelets, none of the Met Gala's punk fashion was complete without the supporting details. Our favourite celebs and fashion fixtures fully embraced the night's theme with a nod to the subversive, the edgy, and the truly outrageous. Some committed more than others (Madonna, we're looking at you), but in every case the accessories deserve a closer look. Click through for the best bags, baubles, and heels to hit the red carpet last night.

— Additional reporting by Jennifer Michalski

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Celebrities Wearing Sandal Boots: Do You Rate the Trend?
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Sandal Boots Sweep the Celebrity World — Are You Into Them?

 Sandal boots first emerged on the Autumn/Winter 2013 catwalks, but it seems they've already infiltrated celebrity circles.
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 Sandal boots first emerged on the Autumn/Winter 2013 catwalks, but it seems they've already infiltrated celebrity circles. Anne Hathaway was one of the first to rock Tom Ford's black patent buckled sandal boots — which were said to be custom-made vegan — with her black taffeta Tom Ford gown at the NYC premiere of Les Misérables back in December. Rihanna rocked the same Tom Ford sandal boots in nude with a Mary Katrantzou tee and Siwy shorts during a recent night out in NYC, while Selena Gomez edged up her black trench coat with black Brian Atwood cut-out sandal boots for her appearance on the David Letterman in NYC. No doubt about it: this is an extremely difficult trend to pull off, so we give these ladies major props. Give sandal boots some thought, then tell us: are you into them?