Party-Friendly Ankle Boot Styles; Rad Ways to Wear Stripes

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Best Bets Daily: Twins for Peace bou bou velvet trainers
DailyCandy: Satisfy chocolate cravings with Nohmad Snack Co.
I Heart Daily: How to smell like candy
Refinery29: 15 raddest ways to wear stripes
Rundown: Fright night
Thrillist: Best bar snacking in LA
WWWD: History's most scandalous women
The Zoe Report: Shop the ankle boot trend (pictured)