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Trends are such a tricky thing: we get all attached to a particular style, only to have it be out of vogue the following season! Luckily, there are some trends that make the cut year after year. Dying to know if that spiked pump you bought last fall will still be hot this year? Check out some of these fierce footwear picks from the shoe trends that will be returning for fall, and see if your favorite makes the cut.

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Monica Jones Moore loves chasing the big moments. Whether it’s a primetime hard news event or a high profile pop culture trend, Moore can be found in-the-thick of it, behind the scenes figuring out how to translate the moment for TV audiences.

And while her fast-paced career as a freelance television producer has taken her to the sets of Good Morning America to the Discovery Channel, she never lets her unpredictable schedule get in the way of her personal maintenance routine or her favorite indulgences.

We recently caught up with Monica to get the inside scoop on some of her favorite things for Summer.

Keep clicking to see what she can’t live without!

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Color is key this season. Amp up your style with a bold statement color. There are numerous ways you can add pops of color to your outfits. For the trendsetters out there, color blocking is a fun way to mix and match different colors in your wardrobe. If your style is more laid back, add a bright hobo bag to your outfit or try a bold lip to draw attention to your beautiful face.

Here are some simple ideas to get you started…

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Looking for the next trend when it comes to heels? Try cap to pumps. Fashion forward ladies like Jennifer Hudson and Brandy have been spotted in this fly footwear.

If you like what you see, head over to StyleBlazer.com  to see how you can score a look like this for your own closet.

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So what if it’s still cold outside! There’s no reason you can’t start to stock up on the shoes you were lusting after in the Spring 2012 collections. Pockets need to be considered, we totally understand, so we compiled a list of the trendiest shoes from those collections with their very simliar look-a-likes (#WalletHappy). If you can afford the designer versions, go head’! But for those of us who want to look fabulous and not have buyers’ remorse, this is for you. Consider us forward-thinkers.

To many women, being described as “Hot” is the ultimate compliment.  Hot is the epitome of femininity and the embodiment of sophistication and sensuality.  The label implies that not only is a woman attractive but that she also elicits passion and desire and stimulates all of the senses.

The secret about sex appeal is that it’s less about looks and more about inner confidence.  What makes a woman Hot is not necessarily about the stilettos she steps out in, but how she carries herself in them.  Here are ten ways to introduce a little bit of Hot into your daily routine:

Yes, Jennifer's shoes are on this list too.

Someone once said, “It doesn’t matter if you’re having a bad day, hair looks crazy, have a huge pimple and are super bloated from the first day of your period. Put on a slammin’ pair of heels and your legs will at least look good.”

We couldn’t agree more, so we figured we explore the options. If you like color, we got you. If you like slingbacks, don’t worry. If you have an affinity for Hot strap-ups heels, no worries. For every madame with a shoe fetish this one goes out to you.

Enjoy!

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