Winter Essentials Shopping

Ever wonder how a fashion editor shops? It's essentially our job to shop — to find the most gorgeous things, assess the trends, and put together outfits for your viewing pleasure. That said, it's hard not to shop for ourselves when we're constantly tempted. Now we're showing you exactly how we'd spend our money with our budget shopping challenge — each editor gets a $500 Winter fashion budget and is able to spend it however she wants. Next up is our assistant editor, Hannah Weil. See how she spends her $500 now.

I'm an eclectic shopper. Admittedly, there are big ticket items I'll always spend on — quality denim, a great handbag, a leather jacket — but more often, I dress according to my moods and my style's constantly changing, especially with my recent move from San Francisco to New York. Now, I'm in the market for sequins, great seasonal booties, and statement pieces that'll make dressing up for the Big City a lot more fun. Ready to see how I spent my budget? Click through to see and shop my picks.