Jessica e-mailed with a photo her dress (above) from the Gap. She needed to spice up the dress with accessories for under $50 for a holiday party she was attending.

Below are four looks that change the feel of the dress just by adding a few accessories.

The base items in each look are:

Gap Shift Dress

Back Seam Tights from Urban Outfitters, $14

1. Forever 21 Jeweled Hair Clip - $4
2. Charlotte Russe Knotted Pearl Necklace - $7
3. Target Patent Pumps - $25

1. Forever 21 Chiffon Chain Necklace - $7
2. Forever 21 Vintage Headband - $6
3. Target “Kadisha” Lace-Up Booties - $30

1. Forever 21 Chiffon Mesh Floral Necklace - $11
2. Forever 21 Chain Belt - $10
3. Madden Girl “Brklyn” - $39

1. Forever 21 Frill Flat - $17
2. Charlotte Russe Braided Chain Necklace - $8

Jessica liked the F21 frilly flats, the headband from the “Vintage” look and the necklace from the “Trendy” look. Which is your favorite look?

Jennifer e-mailed me with the following:

I’d love to know the best option for refreshing my winter wardrobe on the cheap!  All I need are a couple sweaters and maybe leggings or cool tights and possibly a pair of boots. But I want to spend under $100 -$150.

Well, Jennifer, I went very slightly over your budget (by about $10), but feel free to eliminate any of the above items from your shopping list to compensate!

Here are my picks:

1. Forever 21 Jacket - $40 - Chic enough for work, but relaxed enough for the weekend too. Wear it with everything in your closet.
2. Forever 21 Military Cardigan - $23 - Military motifs are still on-trend and cardigans are perfect layering pieces. Wear buttoned over a black dress, over a tunic, with skinny jeans or leggings. Tons of options with this.
3. Target Chunky Sweater - $9 - A chunky sweater is a winter must-have. These look great with skinny jeans and leggings as well.
4. Target Converse Wrap Sweater - $12 - The print and colors are subtle enough to pair almost anything. This would be also great over a dress.
5. Forever 21 “Carlita” Booties - $19 - Booties are huge this winter! This brown is the perfect shade, since you can still pair it with black—the darker the brown, the harder it is to wear with black. The laces add a nice trendy touch. These will look great with the striped sweater and coat.
6. Charlotte Russe Over-the-Knee Boots - $40 - Over-the-knee boots are going to be all over the place. A flat, slightly slouchy pair is easiest to wear. This pair will also be great in the snow, but be sure to spray them with waterproofing first.
7. Forever 21 Black & Gray Leggings - $4.50 - These are the ideal length (ankle) and the most versatile. You can pair these with endless outfits over the winter. Exchange your tights for leggings and you’ll keep warmer too.
8. Forever 21 Mesh Tights - $6.80 - Textured tights are a great way to spice up plain LBDs.
9. Forever 21 Lace Ruffle Blouse - $5 - On sale, so grab it quick! Pretty and perfect to wear with your new sweaters.

Do you have any pressing winter wardrobe questions? Send me an email!