This season’s hottest boots feature textured leathers and a mix of rustic, tough-chic detailing that swings between Western and military. The top styles creep away from last year’s focus on low-heeled comfort, with a shift towards contrasting rugged outlines with femme heels, wedges and platforms. While stiletto heels and pointed toes make an appearance, the two key themes this season are menswear-inspired and bohemian.

What’s on the hot list for Halloween this year? Angry Birds crops up in full force, as do super heroines and heroes, nods to retro cartoons, and a blood curdling number of vampires inspired by Twilight, True Blood, and even Fright Night. Snooki and the rest of the Jersey Shore gang are kicked to the curb and will most likely be in the sale bins come October—which is good news for those of you needing bump wigs for your Amy Winehouse costumes.

The hottest trends for this season balance between sweet and sultry—mixing lacey blouses with slick leather pencil skirts, or pairing relaxed blouson tops with polished tuxedo pants. The ladylike cuts inspired by Mad Men have returned, but the ‘70s have taken center stage with both bohemian and sophisticate looks.

Move over pencils and paper, laptops have long ago earned prime spot as the school essential for college, high, and even elementary students. With back-to-school shopping in full throttle, it’s time to hunt for the right portable device that can run the range of study buddy to entertainment system without batting a chip.

Moving into your dorm room can be one of the most exciting—and overwhelming—parts of college. You already have studying down (we hope), but what exactly do you need to make your new room a home away from home? Read on for the basic essentials and everything beyond.

Spending time with Dad this Father’s Day is the best way to show him how much he means to you. But if you want to give him a little something extra, we’ve rounded up our favorite 15 gifts that cost $50 or less.

Father’s Day with a tech and gadget guide is like, well, the Super Bowl without commercials. So whether he’s a techno geek or an avid runner, we’ve rounded up the greatest dad-worthy gadgets priced from cheap (under $30) to steep.

Show Dad how much you really care this Father’s Day. From bar-quality beer glasses to a digital video camera swim mask, we’ve rounded up our favorite dad-approved gifts priced $100 or less.

No ties or wallets here. We’ve rounded up 15 unique, useful and all-around awesome gifts under $25 to give your dad this Father’s Day.