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Prior to working at Marie Claire, she wrote about celebrity and royal fashion at Page Six Style and covered royalty from around the world as chief reporter at Royal Central

So to raise my spirits and stay happy during the dark season, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and try a fun look that is not so typical for me

By dressing down and wearing less formal clothing, you can do the same with shoes and begin to explore more casual shoes for summer (within reason)

Memorably, Hudson's character Liv Lerner donned a classic Vera Wang strapless ball gown with a full tulle skirt and purple sash tied around the waist for the big day