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What clothes look best with white wedge sandals? ANUSHKA K, BANGALORE

When it comes to a casual look without sacrificing height, wedge heels are the champs! Starting with a bikini and going on through denim short shorts and a tied up blouse; to breezy summer dresses and pencil- leg jeans, wedge heels look great with almost everything that is casual and daywear. Looks great on a churidar and mini-kurta too, so try them on with everything and check it out.

I want a new look for the new year but can't spend much. How can I revamp my wardrobe without spending loads? NEENA MAHADEVAN, MUMBAI

Tough! Stick to basic investments. Tarun Tahiliani's Diva Jeans at Levis are a great starting point and can be teamed with little white fitted shirts. A simple little black dress from Mango can go the distance and change chameleon-like by adding costume jewelry and different wraps and shawls to change the look. Get a new haircut ? it's the single most potent tool in a makeover. Clothes can be swapped around and mismatched. Shoes from Nine West are affordable and trendy. Ask for a make-up demo from an expert in any big store like MAC, it's worth the trouble.

What are the colours for the New Year? KARUN NARAYAN, PUNE

Black is for the over-35's this season, and with that firmly in mind, try any colour that you fancy. Berry tones are big ? from deep Raspberry to purply cranberries can create a very contemporary look in formal shirts. Coppery browns and bronzed hues look great on tee shirts and shirts. Jeans overdyed to earthy washes look great and when summer comes, go white on white with cool jeans from Guess and white shirts from Tommy & E-spirit.

My friend gave me a pair of amazing brown leather, just-below-the-knee vintage boots. I really want to wear them, but do not know how. Do you have any suggestions for a classy outfit? APARNA LIMAYE, KOCHI

Dazzle Kochi with a tight little leather mini skirt worn with a cleavage revealing blouse or tee shirt. Denim shorts worn with a wide belt and a tucked in man-style shirt looks great. Knee high boots need a lot of glistening leg to create the maximum impact so remember to moisturize and bronze up your thighs. Skinny jeans rolled up to reveal the boots can also look great if you don't want to drive the men mad with your bare- naked skin!

What sort of shawl goes with a strapless dress? DIVYA JANKIRAM, SECUNDERABAD

Any kind really, as long as its silk or pashmina. Look for witty little stoles with embroidery and fringing, velvet shrugs and sparkly designs in luxury cashmere to add that touch of glamour.