JEAN ELEGANCE

Jeans tighter than a Toyota screw become a dressy item when matched with a navy-style jacket, with big buttons and a thick scarf. Keep the jacket short enough to barely cover the belt and add flair with knee-hi shiny boots.

SCHOOLGIRL INSPIRED

This number would be a hit in Japan. It's an original take on the whole private schoolgirl thing. The checkered mini has a line of lace and, even though the boots are as high as they can be without becoming a show costume, the pull-up wool socks still mange to show above the knee. The monochromatic choice of gray and black creates a perfect canvas to allow a hint of tanned skin stand out.

NEO-DENIM

I have a feeling that this breed of leggings, like the bodysuit, may go out of style fast. But, for now, let us all appreciate them. They are not quite metallic. The fabric pattern is a faux-denim concoction that goes down smoothly with a pair on neo-cowboy boots. I enjoyed much the little red accents on the footwear.

CHECKER RED DRESS

Always looking for ways to stay hot in the cold. This red checker dress has the right dosage of cute and sexy, while sailing smoothly with a leather jacket and brown boots. Observe the comfy leg warmers rolled up to the knee. Warm nylons are a better choice than leggings here. While leggings can certainly heat up most tops, they do take something away from a dress. Not as bad as wearing a dress over jeans, though. That idea was as useful as a convertible submarine.

CAPPING IT WELL

Going to the supermarket in style is a "must', according to an anonymous French fashionista: one never knows where one's picture may be taken. While stiletto boots, a black leather jacket with copper buttons and a shirt, long enough not to cover too much, do most of the work for this leggy outfit, it is the all-black baseball-slash-horseback riding cap that brings a touch of cuteness and uniqueness to the concept. Trucker hats with words that begin in "Ed" and end in "Hardy" would achieve quite the opposite result.

CURVACEOUS SWEATER DRESS

These days, some women believe they can throw a bottle of relish over leggings and look half-decent. Looking hot, however, requires a little finesse and taste. This off-white sweater dress, with buttons at the front and a belt wrapped around the waist, was light and clingy, defining curves with each step. Wide sleeves added sensuality and flow to the walk. Black cowboy boots with white motifs came to support both the dark leggings and the bright sweater.

DARK GRAY JEANS

Contemporary female cowgirls leave their Colts and holsters at home when they go shopping, but they carry their gritty coolness at all times. Dark gray jeans and rugged hi-heel brown boots go together like a horse and a saddle.

DARK ZEBRA LEGGINGS

While black leggings make even a gecko look hot, it's fun to go off the beaten path and try some patterns and graphics (NOT Ed Hardy! He's not paying you to plaster his name all over your valuable human real estate!). This zebra number, with the cute socks sticking out higher than the boots, stays close to the darkness while introducing a wild element. I've seen actual black and white zebra leggings, but I generally prefer animal prints on alternative colors.

AVIATOR STYLE

I believe Angelina Jolie wore something like this once in a Vanity Fair pictorial. Or maybe I just imagined the whole thing. The point is, she should have. Pardon my ignorance, but if those pants are not horseback riding gear, what are they? This combination is an aristocratic killer, with those leave-nothing-to-the-imagination pants, above-the-knee boots and massive flowing scarf. Add the fine details of a long sleeve sweater hanging off one shoulder and classic aviator shades and one may think she's heading to pick up Bond. All we are missing in this shot is a helicopter and a chase. Hot.

SCHOOLGIRL SKIRT DONE WELL

The private school skirt brings a sexy note to this leather jacket and oversized sweater pairing. I appreciated the blend of fall colors in this outfit. To wear whenever waiting alone on a rainy night, as seen above. It is oddly romantic.

GREEN NYLONS

Never thought green nylons would do it for me, but, after taking this picture, I stand corrected. There are three main colors and pieces at work here and they all seem to blend flawlessly, creating a lively combo impossible to achieve with traditional plain black. The nylons are almost army green, muted and not flashy at all. The flat boots and the sweater are black, but the dividing mini-skirt brings in a dark blue tone. Original, zen and quite pleasant.

GOING DEEP

A new classic has made an entrance: the deep, deep v-neck t-shirt for women. It is unashamed. It is sexy. And it is a must. Paired with barely-there jean shorts and a suede or leather belt with matching flat boots, the result is simply... distracting. To tone down the impact, cover the recipe with a polite sweater and go about your business without a care in the world.

VEST & MINI

Legs do a lot for this outfit, but it is definitely not reserved for runway gams. The form-fitted long sleeve top and the big vest offer a contrast of sleekness and volume, allowing to go extremely short with a classic denim mini-skirt and sock boots. Keeping the whole in black, blue and gold is simple and tasty.

ELLABORATE CURVES

I admit I don't quite understand all the forces at play here, because she zoomed by like a Tokyo bullet train, but this outfit brought much joy to the street. I'm guessing that she managed to avoid a ticket for indecent exposure by the clever use of a black tube top. The entertainment value came out of the bizarre design of the dress. The hotness came out of the fabric, which wrapped her hips and derriere like cellophane. Matching light beige with brown knee-high boots was smack on the money. CAUTION: Do not wear unless you have mastered a confident stroll.

EQUESTRIAN INSPIRATION

Few sights are sexier than a stylish woman on a horse. Hence, horseback riding outfits have always been a source of inspiration for savvy fashionistas. The outfit above nails the idea by mixing leggings with tight stiletto knee-high boots and a fitted short waist jacket. A silky long top underneath creates a feminine mini-skirt line with touches of leaf green, which, must be said in passing, is a smart choice of color to brighten up any black.

EVERYDAY TIGHT LEATHER

Tight leather pants can be the ultimate 80s hair band fashion calamity or a classy and very sexy choice. The devil is in a couple of details. The boots must be toe-licking good. Any range of heels, from flats to vertigo-inducing stilettos will fly, for as long as the footwear is knee-hi. In the example above, she chose a sensual light flowing top. The idea is to keep it tough below and as feminine as possible above, to showcase femme fatale duality. And with black & white, the contrast couldn't be any bolder.

RED STATEMENT

In a cold urban jungle, a daring splash of red stands out like a song in a library. This short red leather jacket, red tights, striped mini-skirt, black hi-heel boots and black purse is an original winner that speaks of sexy confidence (notice the attention from the crowd). Bold red and black combinations (leather and other fabrics) are often featured in fashion magazines and never seem to go out of style. Yet, they are rarely spotted in the street.