“I picked up these beautiful ankle zip booties at Zara on Boxing Day. They were on sale for $69.99 from $99.90, so it was a steal! My Prada lucite heels were my favorite until I found these chic contrasted zip and sole leather ankle boots. They are very understated and comfortable for a 4 1/2 inch heel.” — Aney, Allllure

Wear it yourself tip: There’s no rule against mixing black and brown, and when placed next to one another the colors can actually look quite chic. The trick is to choose one of the colors as the dominant color for your wardrobe, but still add in pops of the other color. This way, the black/brown shoe combo doesn’t look like an after thought.