It’s the season to party, and you need shoes. When you’re flitting from one gathering to another, you’ll want a pair of killer heels to stand out in a sea of party dresses. We’ve put together some of our shoe picks for this merry season. Pick a pair, put them on, grab a dress, and you’re ready for a cocktail.

Rene Caovilla glitter heel – The ankle strap will look adorable with the season’s full skirts.

Rene Caovilla lace shoe – This has a decadent, gothic and vintage vibe in one!

Camilla Skovgaard jagged sole stiletto – The unique sole gives this heel a lot of edge.

Jimmy Choo Ciara heel – Nothing looks more luxurious than suede, a clear heel, a bejeweled strap and the color of the season, camel.

Jimmy Choo Marine sandal – This strappy confection combines the slick attitude of black leather and the elegance of crystals.

Jimmy Choo Niagra platform – The Lucite material, crystal studs and silver trimmings all channel the look of a beautiful ice queen.

Rene Caovilla bow heel – The one to go for when you need to tie together a formal, black ensemble or sweeten up a raunchy dress.

Rene Caovilla studded heel – This pretty shoe is perfect for understated gatherings.

Rene Caovilla silver peep-toe bootie – This will go wonderfully with your party hardy, short, tight skirts.

[From Camilla Skovgaard, Jimmy Choo and Rene Caovilla]

It’s sweater season, and you’re no doubt bundling up in this wardrobe staple. Lucky for you, this year’s sweaters are far from boring. We’ve rounded up quite the selection – from camel to military, you’ll find a sweater for every mood.

J. Crew Cashmere Slouchy Sweater – Keep warm with luxurious cashmere in one of this season’s hottest colors, gray. ($168)

Urban Outfitters Sparkle and Fade Boucle Drop Arm Sweater – The bright purple color and boho chic vibe will add some sunshine to gloomy, cold days.

Rick Owens Chunky-knit Wool-blend Sweater via Net-a-Porter – The unusual cableknit design and flat-knit sleeves will make you stand out among a sea of regular sweaters. ($965)

Stella McCartney Chunky Wool Cardigan Dress via Net-a-Porter – Yes, it’s actually a dress, but do pair this tights or skinny jeans. Also, it’s in camel, this season’s color du jour. ($1,095)

Zara Military Sweater with Fabric Pocket – When you’re in a tough, rebel mood, put this on with combat boots. ($39.90)

[From J Crew, Urban Outfitters, Net-a-Porter, Zara]

Here’s how to update your sexy librarian look: go for full skirts instead of the tired and old pencil skirts. Full skirts have been showing up in spades on the runways, and if you’re up for a bit of Mad Men dressing, this trend’s for you. Here are two Mango skirts to help you get in touch with your inner librarian. Just make sure you pair them with some look-at-me shoes so you wind up on people’s books – their phone books, not their library books.

Mango Tipo Skirt – It’s got the perfect, tweedy librarian look, but the fringe detail down the sides add a startling twist to it. ($89.90)

Mango Tofe Skirt – Every wardrobe needs a neutral, goes-with-anything skirt, and this fits the bill perfectly. ($69.90)

Mango Lady Skirt – This pleated number will look fabulous with cat-eye glasses for a retro look. ($99.90)

[From Mango]

Our obsession with androgyny continues! We were just fixating on these Zara pants; now the style’s become pretty ubiquitous. Tapered trousers should be wardrobe staples since they’re such flexible pieces. They go with brogues so well, but they’ll look just as good with booties, pumps and flats. With a silhouette that’s a little loose on top and fitted at the bottom, tapered trousers are a great way to add polish to a casual outfit, as well as flair to a serious look. We’ve rounded up our favorites this season. Take a look.

Zara Cotton Gabardine Trousers – The neutral mole brown color will go with pretty much anything.

Zara Cool Wool Pleated Trousers – These grey blue pants will work for more formal occasions, and the belt provides an interesting detail.

Topshop Paper Bag Trousers – The soft fabric gives these trousers a slouchy vibe.

Topshop Buckle Front Chino Trousers – These pants are simply sturdy and rugged.

Forever 21 Belted Capri Trousers – When you’re feeling girly, put on these work pants and add fierce heels to give them edge.

J Brand Inez Cropped Cotton Pants via Net-a-Porter – Taupe’s the perfect neutral shade that you can wear bright colors with.

[From Zara, Topshop, Forever 21, and Net-a-Porter]

Fact: Androgyny is sexy. That is why there’s a certain appeal to boys with long hair and eyeliner and girls in masculine clothes. It’s the blurring of the sexes that makes androgyny what it is.

It is also why brogues (also known as oxfords or loafers), have very fiercely come back in style. The brogues of the moment are deliciously androgynous – they have that men’s shoe shape, but with softer, feminine colors. We couldn’t get brogues out of our minds since we saw Katie Holmes’ brown brogues the other day, so we’ve decided to round up some cool pairs for you. Check these out.

American Retro Max Derby Oxford Flats via ShopBop – The punched-through leather gives a twist to the classic brogue. It reminds us of a Band-Aid – in a good way. ($310)

Burberry Tumbled Leather Brogues via Net-a-Porter – Pair these cream shoes with a blazer and you’ll get the scholarly vibe in an instant without looking boring. ($375)

Jil Sander Leather Slip-On Brogues via Net-a-Porter – These are the perfect brogues for summer – white, no laces, totally laidback. ($570)

Bronx Heather Bee Oxfords via Piperlime – The uneven, tan-colored leather makes these unique, and they’ll match a lot of things in your closet. ($119)

[From ShopBop, Net-a-Porter, Piperlime]

Spring is all about taking the time to stop and smell the flowers. Go shopping with your girl friends, have picnics at the park with your man, read a book in the sun at an outdoor caf

Every girl needs one little black leather jacket in her closet. A simple t-shirt and jeans outfit gets instant attitude once a leather jacket is made a part of the mix. A dress or skirt instantly shifts into a whole other personality when you put a leather jacket on top of it. The leather jacket of the moment is the fitted and short (or cropped) motorcycle, which you’ll know by its large, pointy, triangular collar. Here’s a roundup of little motorcycle jackets that we love.

Rag & Bone Maryna Leather Moto Jacket via Intermix – This one’s nice and uncomplicated, with clean lines, snap tabs, and zippered pockets and sleeves. Make this an investment if you want super soft leather that’s like butter. ($1,325)

Mango Cropped Fitted Leather Jacket – Big studs, a prominent zipper and front pocket make this a flashy, snug piece. ($119.90)

Zara Leather Jacket – If you like things slouchy, this version from Zara has curved lines and edges, giving the jacket a softer vibe. ($189)

Mike & Chris Rupert Leather Jacket via ShopBop – Look, it’s a double-breasted motorcycle jacket with button-tab epaulets! Enough said.

Acne Rita 1 Black Leather Jacket – Shiny lamb leather and gold hardware make this a very slick, piece. (Around $965)

Topshop Stud Leather Biker Jacket – Studs are everywhere this season, so this jacket is spot on. ($160)

[From Intermix, Mango, Zara, ShopBop, Acne, Topshop]

My silver wallet gave out recently, so I’ve been on the hunt for a new one. Wallets are such an everyday item, but if you choose the right ones, they could actually spice up an outfit. Here’s a roundup of wallets that won’t just live in your bag – you’ll want to show them off.

Chloe Lily stamped-leather wallet via Net-a-Porter – This can double as an evening clutch, with the very elegant, unique, gold astrakhan-stamped leather. ($285.60)

Topshop leather tab detail purse – The cobalt blue makes this one an attention-grabber. ($30)

Miu Miu studded leather wallet via Net-a-Porter – This one looks tough, yet pretty. The gold studs and rivets complement the warm brown leather very nicely. ($246.39)

Marc by Marc Jacobs Croc of Q zip-around wallet via Bloomingdales – Purple, crocodile-embossed patent leather is so chic it hurts. ($198)

L.A.M.B signature flap clutch wallet via Bloomingdales – Here’s another one that can work as an everyday money-keeper and an evening clutch. This abstract-printed canvas wallet is simple, but it packs a punch. ($135)

Comme des Garcons polka dots embossed large zip-around wallet via Bloomingdales – The red color just pops out at you, and the polka dots make this simply adorable. ($330)

That slim time between summer and fall is fast approaching, and when the weather’s not too cold and not too hot, peep toe booties are the perfect things for your feet. With open-toed or open-heeled versions, these ankle boots give any outfit just the right amount of attitude. Here are SodaBottle’s favorite peep toe booties in basic black.

Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony elastic wedge booties via ShopBop – Cutout suede with elastic straps looks pretty darn good. ($525)

Sergio Rossi Baltimora suede ankle boots via Net-a-Porter – The patent leather ends plus the unexpected plum peep toe make things interesting. ($716.80)

Topshop ABBY buckle stud peep boot – The open heels, double buckle and studs sure caught our attention. ($180)

Prada Wedge Bootie via Neiman Marcus – The wedges add some edge to a very basic shoe.

[From ShopBop, Net-a-Porter, Topshop, Neiman Marcus]