$57, modcloth.com

My current default shoe is a black ankle bootie. It works with just about everything and it's all day- (or night) long comfortable. The cut-out lace and scallop detailing got me hooked on this pair. And, of course, the giddily affordable price tag. I'd wear them with*...

1. Derek Lam dress, $432, theoutnet.com

2. Joseph shearling coat, $1051, theoutnet.com

3. 3.1 Phillip Lim clutch, $575, shopbop.com

4. Modcloth bootie, $57, modcloth.com

* Can you tell I'm thinking about what to wear to New York Fashion Week?