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Spotted: Très chic red Wellington Boots making there way through the rain by none other than fashions favorite scripted bad boy, Chuck Bass of Gossip Girl fame, or as he is called off set Ed Westwick.

Do you have what it takes to pull of this trend or will you have to take the walk of shame?

So, until next time, you know you love me. Gossip Guy!

Sock It To Um'

I'm doing some pre-fall cyber stalking, and came across an interesting find. I thought the sock with sandal trend wouldn't last long, but to my surprise it looks like designers are bringing the trend back for fall. Yeahh!!! (sarcastically)

You can literally sock it to um' in these Bruno Frisoni boots.......

These boots are $1439. With a pair of platform sandals you already own, and a sock, you can create the look for less.  I wanted to go into my closet and create this look. Why? Because I like to say I've tried something, before I say I hate it. Verdict: I personally HATE this look I created!

Not sure if it's because it's hot as crap and the socks were itchy. Or if it was the fact that the socks were black and the shoes were brown, or if it's because it looks SILLY! I think I would enjoy the look more if the sock were gray or more dainty. Kinda like this.....right??

Christian Dior

Alexander Wang Resort 2011

Burberry Possum

Rihanna

Coach Gold Janie Boot

I am still searching for a pair of shearling boots so I can move my Uggs to PT status. After the fashion crime I witnessed this week, I need to purchase replacement boots ASAP. It's to early in the year to receive a fashion misdemeanor.

I recently came across the Janie boot by Coach. The metallic gold color had me hooked within seconds.  Anyone who knows me understands my obsession with my Tory Burch metallic gold reva flats. I believe they match everything and they make me feel happy! So the Janie boot is right up my alley. I also like that they are lined with shearling to keep my feet warm and comfy.

But the verdict is still out on these. The price point isn't horrible, $138, but I think gold ballet flats are more versatile than gold shoe boot. The boots also come in natural, but they don't appeal to me. I need to check out the gold boots in the store to make a decision....I'll keep you posted.

Photos: Coach.com

Feel Like Robin Hood

My friend Heather shared a link with me from the NY Times about over the knee Robin Hood boots replacing shoes on the sidewalks of NYC.

I gave up on my quest for over the knee boots because I could not find any I loved under $350. But watching this video encouraged me to fire up another search. I learned the rule to finding boots in my price range is avoiding window shopping at Saks and on Net-a-Porter.com. So I visited Piperlime and was able to find a couple of pair under $200 that I can wear with a ton of outfits.

Guess Rumala boots $199


Kelsi Dagger boots $169


Restricted Vamp boots $110


Two Lips Voodoo boots $109

Here are a few celebs in their Robin Hood boots.....

Rachel Zoe



Khloe Kardashian


Rihanna


Kate Hudson

Rain Rain Go Away!

It's really rainy in NC due to the remnants of Hurricane Ida. I realized this morning that I need to purchase a pair of rain boots. This summer I found a pair of Hunter rain boots at Rugged Wearhouse for $24. At the time, it was near drought weather in NC so I didn't purchase them. Looking back, I must have been near starvation or sick because I rarely think I don't need clothes or shoes.

Hunter has partnered with Jimmy Choo to create a croc print rubber rain boot which are a bit more interesting and chic than traditional rain boots.

Hunter boot for Jimmy Choo available at saksfifthavenue.com for $395

Since $400 rain boots are way outside of my budget, to Target I go! Target has a ton of rain boots in various patterns and colors. I think the red and black are really chic and versatile. The best part is they're only $24!


Zetta Tall Rain Boots available at Target.com for $24

Here are a few celebs in their rain boots....

Penelope Cruz


Liv Tyler


Gwyneth Paltrow


Stacey Solomon (The X Factor)

Where Are you Going In Those?

To test my faithfulness to my fashion fast, I visited Saks 5th Avenue after work. While it was difficult, I was victorious. Even though this location is no competition for 10022, they had a few shoes I would by elated to receive from Santa. As I entered the shoe salon, I saw 2 girls, yes girls who looked maybe 16, trying on over the knee boots. My first thought was "where in the hell are you going in those boots!" But I refrained from commenting. If I was with a friend I would have let out a whisper. But I must admit, they were HOT! As I stated, I was victorious in my fashion fast, so I can only imagine how I would wear them if they had the privilege of resting in my closet.....

P.S. Santa, if you are reading, please contact me ASAP. I need to turn in my change of address form. It's been a few years since you've visited and I'm starting to get concerned.

Over The Knee by tiff0626 featuring Valentino shoes