With Christmas just around the corner, it’s no surprise that celebs have been feeling inspired.

Red seems to be popping up everywhere on the red carpet this week: Heidi Klum, Taylor Swift, Serena Williams and Kristen Johnston have all donned the bold hue.

It’s not only red looks we’ve seen a surge in, but also red lips (think Taylor Swift and Miranda Kerr) and red shoes (think Paula Patton).

As soon as we hit December, it becomes a seasonal colour: Santa and his elves, stockings, candles and Christmas decorations.

Here are some red hot items to get you sizzling this season.

Valentino red ruffled dress Net-A-Porter.com
7 For All Mankind red leather leggings 7ForAllMankind.com
Anya Hindmarch Valorie glitter-finish leather clutch Net-A-Porter.com
N.Peal Cashmere cable knit cashmere gloves theOutnet.com,
Miu Miu bow-embellished patent-leather peep-toes Net-A-Porter.com
Proenza Schouler PS1 bag ProenzaSchouler.com
Alexander McQueen suede ankle boots AlexanderMcQueen.com
Ralph Lauren Black Label cable knit cashmere sweater Net-A-Porter.com and
Marc by Marc Jacobs vintage-style aviator sunglasses theOutnet.com.

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As you know, I’m not a fan of celebs wearing black pumps on the red carpet. They always seem like the safe choice and it’s frustrating to see the same heels on the red carpet time after time when so many more styles and colours are out there…thank god for Leighton Meester.

Recently celebs have been shunning the sometimes formal black pump in favour of a racier colour: red.

This month, red shoes have been popping up all over the red carpet, much like the red dress trend at the Emmys this weekend.

I only own a pair of red studded ballet flats, but these ladies have inspired me to seek out some red shoes.

I think I would wear red pumps to add some excitement to my look, like Sveva Alviti did during Venice Film Festival, rather than going full-on, head-to-toe, fire-engine red like Dita Von Teese.

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Even though we’re well into the summer season, celebrities have been favouring one trend that’s just as sizzling as the weather, leather dresses.

Typically leather dresses have been worn by celebrities in basic black (see Angelina Jolie) but this time around fiery shades of red, orange and burgundy have joined the roster.

Despite this being such a provocative trend, these stars show us there are different styles to choose from to suit your personal tastes.

Kristen Stewart kicked off the trend back in June at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards dazzling in a edgy Balmain mini dress with safety pins as embellishments.

Brooklyn Decker also went strapless in a Jay Ahr dress in a deep rouge colour to the 2011 ESPY Awards.

Despite the fact that she naturally oozes sex appeal, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley was very sophisticated in her Marios Schwab lace trimmed leather halter dress.

Jennifer Aniston took a typically safe approach in Celine. Whilst Blake Lively and Elizabeth Banks opted for bold hues for their skin-tight leather minis.

The key to pulling off this look is definitely confidence. Choose a knee-length version for a more covered up look like Blake or Rosie and opt for simple accessories in neutral colours á la Jennifer and Elizabeth, if your style is more conservative.

However, if your personal style is more on the wild side go all out by adding a slick of red lipstick and sexy spiked pumps for a seriously sultry look.

Black faux leather bustle back dress
Topshop US $100 & Topshop International £50
See by Chloé leather shift dress
Net-A-Porter US $795 & Net-A-Porter International £620
Oscar de la Renta scarf-detailed leather wrap dress
Net-A-Porter US $2890 & Net-A-Porter International £2,375

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