Torrential rain has arrived and is here to stay until at least April, so I’m always lookin’ up new ways to make venturing out into the rain a little less painful and a little more fashionable. This Vivienne Westwood + Melissa collaboration is one of the very best galoshes I’ve seen in a hot minute.

Westwood, one of Britain’s most influencial designers, introduced her avant-garde, Euro punk style to Australian footwear line, Melissa, best known for their grown-up jelly shoes, starting in 2008. Today, their partnership is still going strong, and this lilac colored, bow bootie is straight from their Spring/Summer 10 collection. The boot is made of 100% PVC, features an almond toe and slight heel, and hits just above the ankle. The black PVC bow on front definitely adds a cartoon-ish, feminine twist to your basic rain boot.

The boots are for cool and quirky ladies who aren’t afraid to  turn heads while they slosh through rain puddles. Liven up a pair of dark denim skinnies or basic leggings and an oversized, nubbly sweater for a causal, cozy weekend look. Don’t be afraid to rock these during business hours either. Where them over opaque black nylons and a short skirt or dress when walking around outside and save your precious pumps for the office.

The boots retail for approximately $125 and are sold HERE.

August is all about coppin’ up pieces you can wear now but will transition nicely into your fall/winter wardrobe. That’s why these Jeffrey Campbell Cutout Booties are the perfect must-have purchase that won’t have your savings in a pinch!

Jeffrey Campbell is known for delivering high-quality, designer-grade footwear at an affordable price. His shoes are always on-point when it comes to the season’s hottest trends, and the use of high-quality materials make the shoes uber comfortable and long-lasting. The Cutout Bootie is made of genuine buttery black leather with a rubber, non-slip sole. Tonal laces and antique gromets give the boots a vintage feel, while the angled cutouts provide a modern twist.

What makes these boots wearable during the summer months is the fact that they hit right at the ankle and that they cutouts give the shoe an airy, almost sandal-like quality. Toughen up a summer dress at night or play up this year’s grunge-inspired cut-off denim with these booties right now. To take the boots into your fall/winter wardrobe is easy. Simply, throw on a pair of colorful or black nylons underneath, or even opt for some chunky, wooly socks or tights. Of course, these won’t be the shoes to reach for when it starts raining or snowing, but the year-round wearability of the Cutout Bootie make them a premium purchase.

To seal the deal, the Jeffrey Campbell Cutout Bootie have been recently reduced from $150 to $69.99 on UrbanOutfitters.com. They’re available online only, but at such a steal, who’s complaining?

Buy it HERE.

One thing that gets me excited for winter is the chance to don some of my favorite pairs of boots. Whether it be suede or leather, ankle or thigh-high, fringed, studded or clean-cut, I love them all.

This pair by Hits combines three of my favorite trends: metallic, ankle and fringe. And at just $122, these boots will have you rockin’ it out on the dance floor with change still left for the bar.

Made of metallic, gun-metal shade leather, these boots feature a cowboy-style wooden stacked heel and a slightly pointed toe. The boots fall just below the ankle bone with the front rising up a little higher. One level of fringe covers the entire ankle – consider these boots “moccasins meet disco”!

Try these boots on with a pair of skinny jeans or a pair of black high-waisted shorts with black opaque tights underneath. Wear them into spring by pairing the boots with your favorite pair of worn-in denim shorts or a vintage mini dress to keep the boho feel alive.

Available in US sizes 6-9 at Pixie Market.

Buy it HERE.

Janet Jackson was photographed wearing Christian Louboutin lace up boots for an article featured in Prestige Magazine.

During the 2008 RTW (Ready to Wear) fashion shows, Lace up boots were seen all over the runways. Lace up boots have also become an instant hit with Celebrities this year. This season offers a variety of colors and styles, from ankle to knee length boots and peep toe ankle booties.

Boots are a universal accessory that can be worn with leggings, skirts, dresses, shorts or skinny jeans.  I would rock all the outfits below:

A model wears suede ankle booties at Balmain’s 2008 RTW Show (Courtesy of Sytle.com)

Rhianna made an appearance on TRL rocking black from head to toe (Courtesy of MTV)

Sarah Jessica Parker wore white L’Wren Scott lace up boots at the MTV Movie Awards (Courtesy of MTV)

Erin Wasson pairs her lace up boots with ripped skinny black jeans and a gray blazer.  The first picture is not relevant to this post but I love Alexander Wang and decided to post a picture of Erin with him (Courtesy of Teen Vogue and )

Daisy Lowe’s ’90s Grunge inspired look was completed with hot pink Dr. Marten’s (Courtesy of Teen Vogue)

From the streets of Europe, a Fashionista wears blue lace up boots with skinny jeans and an oversized blazer, I love her outfit! (Courtesy of the Sartorialist Blog)

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1.  Calvin KlienWomen’s Sadee Boots

2.  Dolce VitaCher Cutout Bootie

3.  Minnetonka Moccasin Boots

4.  Giuseppe ZanottiPeep Toe Bootie

5.  Rock and Republic Lace Up Boots

6.  Colin Stuart Knee Length Lace Up Boots