Get the upper hand on this week's hottest trends, and be a step above the rest!

Must-Have Mittens

Don't you hate it when you're wearing mittens, and you can't use your hands because your fingers are bound together? But then if you wear gloves, you don't get the same warmth from body heat. However, hooded mittens like the Volcom Hooded Mittens ($19.50, delias.com) give you the best of both worlds! You can flash your retro rings with the flip of a mitten, but your hands will look just as cute covered. 'Cuz unlike most mittens, these have military-style gold buttons -- giving your hands style even when your mani is hiding from the cold.

-- Rebecca

Vanilla Face Cream

I'm constantly battling breakouts, but my face also gets super-dry during the colder months. But when I use oil-free lotions for acne-prone skin, they sometimes make my face feel drier. That's why I like this oil-free vanilla-scented lotion by TESS ($20, sephora.com). It's lightweight, non-greasy, and leaves my face feeling baby soft! And did I mention that it also smells super yummy? To get a bigger bang for your buck, I suggest using it as a hand lotion, too. I slather it on my hands all the time (even when I don't need it!) 'cuz it smells so good.

-- Emily

Hot Heels

Ditch your fab flats for a minute in favor of these higher than high heels. I know what you're thinking ("do I really want to be that tall?"). But let me tell you -- I'm a chick who�s already sporting a 5'10" frame, and I'd wear this pair ($29.50, alloy.com) with supermodel confidence any day! Yeah, they're super tall. But the ankle strap and chunky heel will keep you from toppling over! And hey -- you were made to be head and shoulders above the rest. So start workin' it!

-- Jenn