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What's your sign? Whether you're an astrology buff or not, there's no denying that the stars have stylishly aligned for Charlotte Olympia's Cosmic Birthday capsule shoe collection. Debuting online and in select stores this month, the 12-piece loafer collection features gorgeous hand-painted enamel zodiac symbols, luxurious suede, and to finish it all off, gold trim detailing. Each pair costs £495, but they're well worth it in our eyes; how cute would they look with all of your Spring-ready cropped trousers, printed dresses, and chic shorts? Even more, every pair of Cosmic shoes comes with a Charlotte Olympia horoscope book, so you can learn all about your special sign. And if you're into the whole zodiac scene, don't forget to check out the designer's color-coordinated clutch collection. We can't think of a better birthday gift for your deserving BFF, or better yet, why not treat yourself.

Black pumps will always be a classic, but right now, it's all about white pumps. For proof, just look down at the famous feet of some of our favorite stars, including Kate Hudson, who donned white Christian Louboutin pumps with a pink tee and black leather skirt in New York City. Jessica Alba styled her floral trousers with white patent pumps, while Blake Lively glammed it up in a tweed pair by Bottega Veneta. If the thought of styling white pumps sounds a little scary to you, then see how these celebs styled theirs with an array of gowns, mini-dresses, shorts, and suits. See every head-turning look — and tips on how to incorporate white pumps into your own style — inside the slideshow. Hopefully they'll inspire you to snag a pair too.

She's a mother, an author, and an award-winning actress — and now she's People magazine's Most Beautiful Woman. But, in case you missed it, we're turning our attention to Gwyneth Paltrow's killer shoe collection. Sexy sandals, edgy ankle boots, and unique creations from some of the most iconic designers — Jimmy Choo, Giuseppe Zanotti, and Brian Atwood, to name a few — rest side by side in one of the greatest shoe collections to exist. Whether you've been poring over Gwyneth's seriously chic shoes for years or you're a Paltrow rookie, take a stroll down memory lane with 55 of her most enviable heels ever.

There's something very chic happening with each of these celebrity ensembles — and it's all happening south of their ankles. To be fair, their cocktail looks and casualwear are styled starting places, but the outfit clincher in all of these looks is a pair of t-strap heels, flats, or sandals. While the silhouette is nothing new, the t-bar is pulling rank as one of the hottest styles to hit the pavement this season, on the heels of style setters like Alexa Chung at Fashion Week and Emma Stone. As for designers, we're getting both sweet flat and sexier studded iterations from Valentino, retro-feeling heels with modern-day flair from Christian Louboutin, and a range of other styles to choose from that all add extra interest with a t-bar strap. This is style to a T, so click on to see who's wearing them — then shop your own.