Somewhere to go and nothing new to wear... what's a girl to "shoes"? Jazz up a simple little black dress with a pair of colorful shoes in one of this season's brightest hues.

In seasons past, spring always represented corals, yellows, pinks and any other bright color in the color palette, while the darker shades were always left to fall. This year, we've seen every color down the runways, Cobalt Blue, Bright Orange, Fuchsia, whichever color you prefer, this fall season is anything but discriminating. The best way to make a fashion statement is to dress in a head to toe neutral hue and strap on a pair of bold bright stilettos.

We all remember Carrie's wedding in the Sex & The City movie (no not the big lavish one where she was stood up) but the simple wedding in city hall, with the "labeless" vintage white suit set and those stunning blue Blaniks. Re-create that same memorable look with a winter white romper and a pair of Cobalt blue sandals like Steve Madden's Taaboo or Trufle. These shoes make the ultimate stand out statement and feature a luxurious suede that's appropriate for the season.

If yellow is more your taste, opt for a pair like Report's Fillmore that look great against an all black ensemble. Michael Kors's Dauphin features a a platform and 4.5 heel for a daring look for the fashionably brave.

Shoes no longer compliment an outfit but rather complete them. Shoe designers are offering us everything from pumps to flats in a series of fun bright colors. So, the next time you feel like spicing up an outfit, take advantage of the latest trend and ditch the printed outfits and those overly eccentric embellished tops. The best styling tip of the season is to keep the basic outfit simple while drawing all the attention down to your beautiful feet.

Indian Summer Boots, Not Gladiator Sandals
Ease the pain of parting with gladiator sandals this fall with a pair of open-toed, slouchy boots. The ruched details give these flat boots a warrior edge, so you won't feel completely lost without your sandals. Plus, you can still display your pretty pedicure.

Slip-Free!
This is not about your choice of fall undergarments, but about your footwear. Fashion mavens no longer have to choose between being looking good and treading safely. The latest fashion boots provide no-slip protection with tread on the bottom, and all fashion on the top. Fall boots with treads will help you trod over wet leaves without worrying about falling, and you will be prepared for that first surprise snow storm which sneaks up on you.

Seeing Red, Not Pink
Our collective fashion love affair with pink is coming to an end. Warm red replaces pink, on lips, on dresses, purses and shoes. The proliferation of all things 1940s brings us a warm red lipstick color, splashed across the fashion spectrum.

Curvy, Not Square Hobos
The ever-popular Hobo back is getting into a new shape. Seek out half-moon shaped bags with contrasting handles. These new hobos are more defined, less slouchy, smaller and yes, cuter than their larger counterparts.

Not Your Little Girl's Rain Boots
Only some people can pull off wearing the color yellow near their face. If you adore the color yellow and want to wear it in a flattering and grown up way, a pair of heeled yellow rain boots may be for you.

Asymmetrical, Not Balanced
Take the Grecian theme to a new level, with an asymmetrical dress. You may have two great shoulders, but showing only one, while the other is covered is both classical and futuristic. You'll look like a Grecian-infused Goddess with a Star Trek flair in the one-shoulder top. Pair it with a matching pair of leggings and a pair of purple boots.

Fashion mavens say brown is the new black, or maybe it's pink this year, who knows? But one thing is always certain: every stylish woman needs at least one versatile little black dress in her wardrobe, a dress that can go anywhere with the right accessories.

Start with a sleeveless black "Samba" dress from Lole. Take it to the office by adding a great jacket, and stay work-focused in Tantra shoes by JUMP in black with stylish cut-outs and a cute little bow. For that essential burst of color, try a doctor bag from Carlos Falchi in orange. If you want to add just a hint of the wild, add an animal bangle watch from Pedre Watch.

Switch into a casual mode by slipping on a yellow tee from Fitzwell Allison under the dress, or not, depending on your mood. But do wear darling red sandals by Annie, comfortable enough for shopping or afternoon tea, and carry the party with you with a fiesta-look South of the Border tote from Betseyville Handbags. For a glint of gold at your ear, add sophisticated large hoop earrings in polished gold from Sheila Faji.

Turn the dress into perfect date wear easily. Dress up with Jelissa2 pumps from GUESS in gold leather. Add more gold with a Franchi pleated clutch with room for the essentials, like keys, wallet, and lipstick, and so much style it might explode. Swap the hoops for something luxurious, like "Just Lilly" fleur de lis gold earrings from Just Cavalli. Wrap it all up with an Italian linen wrap that doubles as a scarf from Love Quotes in confetti; a snazzy name for a snazzy fuchsia shade to make your outfit stand out.

It's amazing what one little black dress can do. Fashionistas, put your mind to it, and I'm sure you can come up with even more looks all by yourselves.

Brighten up your style with a bold mini, studs, new booties and combination of metallics for a new look.

Bright Bottoms not Neutral Skirts
There is a certain sports drink company known for its black and white commercials featuring the products in color. This same look, featuring a brightly colored miniskirt and neutral top and accessories is au courant. Pair a cute and colorful mini, in a solid color or a pattern with gray, black, white or tan shoes, top and bag. Keep jewelry neutral rather than using colors from the skirt.

Sculptured Shoulders not Bare
A more sculptured shoulder padding is back from the past, specifically the 1980s. More emphasis will be on shoulder and upper arm portion of jackets and tops, with less design at the midsection than has been seen in recent fashion seasons.

Get Your Booties On
A pair of booties will balance out the boulder shoulder look, giving women a new reason to buy this season's bootie styles. New booties come in faux animal materials. Faux booties are also being seen on pumps with bootie-like backs.

Studs on Clothes, Not on Arms
Gals, leave the boy toys at home and wear studs on your clothes instead. Studded clothing brings a rocker edge to any look. Studs are popping up on jeans, jackets, purses and shoes. Studded shoes are available in heels for an extra burst of attitude, or opt for a more subtle edge with studded flats.

Silver and Gold Together
Rather than fret over the silver vs. gold as an accessory choice, the new choice to make is both. Find accessories made with both gold and silver colors. Metallics are not out yet, but it is time to mix them up in new ways. Try bronze with silver, or pewter and gold. Remember, all that shines is not real gold, it could be faux and you will look just as fashionable.

We've all been there. You go to the store and see a t-shirt or blouse you like. It looks so good on from the front that you don't even turn around to see how it looks from the back. Then, later, after you've strutted all over town wearing it, you see your reflection from behind. Yikes! You've got back fat.

The ugly truth about back fat is that it can affect people of every sex and size. It's common to have a little extra cushion under your shoulder blades unless you are extremely thin. Yet, most of us don't see it unless we are standing naked in front of a mirror and checking ourselves out from every angle. So, how do you deal with it? You deal with back fat in these three ways.

Wear clothing that fits. This tip sounds funny because it's what we all should be trying to do. Yet, some of us still try to squeeze into our favorite jacket with the hopes of losing weight later. Or, we get a t-shirt a size too small because it is on sale. Try to avoid falling into these traps. If you see a stylish top and it's too tight in the back or doesn't hang quite right, put it back. It will surely show back fat, which will ruin your entire look.

Invest into quality undergarments. Bras, cotton t-shirts and body girdles all help pull in and minimize back fat. Make sure you get one that molds your body into a natural form and pulls in excess fat by a ½ inch. If you are not sure what garment to look for, get help from the store clerk.

Select tops made of sturdy material. Fabric that you can't see through is considered to be "sturdy." It won't fall apart at the seams or thin-out after a few washes. This kind of material is the least likely to show back fat and will help hold in those extra bulges.

If you pay attention to these three things, you should be able to hide your back fat. Also, you will appear sleeker. Of course, this look is one we all want to achieve in our clothes.

Okay. You just got your invitation to the office holiday party. So now you are wondering what to wear. Good. At least you are thinking about it. But before you reach for that super, mini cocktail dress or glow in the dark suspenders, stop and think about it. What you wear at the holiday office party can affect your career - positively or negatively.

A holiday office party is just like the prom. The next day, everyone is talking about it. What's at the top of the food chain? Who looked fantastic and who looked a mess. Unfortunately, if you happen to fit into the latter category, your sense of judgment will be under question. Your co-workers and boss will wonder what made you think a low-plunging, 1960s, pink taffeta dress would look good on you or why you wore MC Hammer pants to a class event. So, here are a few tips. They are ones that will help you pick out the right outfit for your office holiday party.

Appropriate Attire for a Fancy Holiday Party

• black slacks with a blouse or tailored shirt
• black skirt with a glitzy sweater (silver/red/white)
• cocktail dress that falls to the knees
• tuxedos (fitted by a tailor)

Appropriate Attire for a Casual Holiday Party

• Dockers with a shirt or tunic/wrap top
• classic cut jeans with a sweater
• cotton or blue jean skirt with a blouse
• designer sneakers, loafers and flats

"No-no's" for any Holiday Party

• plunging necklines that reveal breasts
• see-through clothing
• mini-skirts or dresses above the thigh
• jeans with holes or rips in them
• overalls or other labor-like clothing

These suggestions, of course, are just helpful guides on what to wear at your holiday function. If you have a holiday party with a goofy hat or sweater theme, you should go with the flow. However, if not, these suggestions are ones that will keep you safe and off the gossip train at work. So now all you have to worry about is saying the right thing to the boss' spouse and not spilling a drink all over yourself. You know - the usual things.

In the first edition of "Brandis R. Paden's Love Advice," she tells Joe from Las Vegas how to get a girl from the office to notice him. Her advice ranges from flirtatious twitter notes to macho swagger. Of course, since it's all done at the office, Joe faces the HR man after each situation and gets fired. It is a dual example of love and office etiquette. However, there was one tip missing. What was it? Paden's advice to Joe to change his clothing.

Without a doubt, what you wear in the office affects both your future career and your chances of meeting your future spouse. You just never know when you might encounter that person, which means you always need to be prepared for him or her to be around the next corner, whether that's a street corner or a cubicle corner. So how do you dress for love and still stay professional? Here are a few tips:

Guys:

Casual

• Black jeans
• Crisp white or black shirts
• Tanks under shirts that show pecs
• Leather sneakers or casual shoes

Professional

• Tailored suits
• Cuff links
• Modern ties

Ladies:

Casual

• Short skirts (knee to low thigh)
• Boots up to the knee
• Black jeans
• Fitted blouses

Professional

• Figure flattering suits
• Colored suits (pinks/oranges)
• Patterned tights

This type of attire is appropriate for the office but also attractive if worn in a certain way. To add to this fashionable office attire's allure, you should add a dash of cologne or perfume.

Now, don't ever say I didn't try to help you. I just gave you some reasonable ways to spruce up your office attire and get the attention of the man or woman of your dreams. Who loves you baby? Me.