"Comparing this first half of this year versus last, we're seeing a 48 percent increase in searches for Western and riding boots," Sciacca tells us
Black boots or pumps make a chic, earthy look thats perfect for work or formal functions
Semi-formal and cocktail: the natural home of short cocktail dresses This is the territory where most wedding guest dress questions live, and where short cocktail dresses feel not only acceptable but expected
Key Features: Full-length sleeves
shown color: fluorescent green
Penelope Cruz in Versace, 2007 Penelope Cruz had been nominated this year for "Volver," making her the first Spanish actress ever to receive that honor (she would, the next year, become the first to win for "Vicky Cristina Barcelona")