Shoes

They run the gamut from bold pumps and sultry stilettos to cool platforms and peep-toe flats. Vivid colors, metallic leather and pretty details also come into play.

Black-and-white
It's less about spectators than looking spectacular. Zoom in on the trend-bold black with crisp white will sharpen any outfit and keep the focus on clean lines.

Left: Patent leather ankle strap heel, Stuart Weitzman, $265; 310-860-9600.

Leather and grosgrain ribbon mules, Magnolia, $135.

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X marks the spot in this chic throwback to the eighties. "It’s a fantasy feeling-sexy bondage with a rock and roll silhouette," says designer Jean-Michel Cazabat.

Metallic leather sandals, Loeffler Randall, $530; at Neiman Marcus.

Studded leather sandals, Imagine, $175; at select Nordstrom stores.

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The grown-up version of playing peekaboo: Show off your toes in styles ranging from braided, bowed or embroidered to cotton canvas and patent leather.

Leather flats, Arturo Chiang, $98; at Bloomingdale?s.

Linen flats, Christian Louboutin, $765; at Bergdorf Goodman.

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Adventurous souls take a walk on the wild side. Platform sandals are back again, updated with raffia details, colorful fabrics and covered stacked heels.

Leather, Vince by Vince Camuto, $145; at Dillard?s.

Calf hair platforms, Betsey Johnson, $200.

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