Winter Boot Essentials

This Winter has already proven to be one of highs and lows literally. One day we are bundled up to our ears with every piece of outerwear we can find. Then other days, a thin blazer seems like too much. Its easily understandable how one could be at a loss as to how to look weather appropriate everyday. JAVA FIERCE TO THE RESCUE! There are a few boots that all women should have in rotation and ready to pull out a moments notice. Lets take a walk...

* The Rain Boot
Although it took me ages to accept this look, it is quite useful. This is obviously that is reserved for rainy days and rainy days only! DO NOT incorporate this into your day to day wardrobe by no means. This is a functional shoe, that in recent years has just seen some eye catching patterns that make them acceptable for adults. Wear sparingly!

* The Riding Boot
This is one of the most important boot purchases you will make so feel free to splurge on this one. This is a flat, knee lenght boot that easily conforms to any outfit. It is a staple for Saturday morning errands,casual Fridays at work, movie night with the boo, I mean this shoe is a lifesaver! I opt for the cognac colored one. I do because, while this is a casual look,the color is sophisticated and adds luxury to your look. Steve Madden, Michael Kors make excellent designer choices for this look!

* The Bootie
There has been a misconception about who can wear a bootie. It use to be thought that if you were short, you couldn't were them because they just chopped you up and made you look shorter. Well actually that isn't the case. If you are short and wearing a bootie,there are tricks to not "selling yourself short". First if wearing with pants,make those things as skinny as you can bear. The bulkiness of a full jean will add width that you don't need when wearing a short shoe. Secondly, if wearing with a skirt,the skirt needs to be above your knee. If below your knee,you need to wear the same colored tight as the skirt for a elongated effect. The downside to not wearing matching tights is a chopped up look that makes you look frumpier and shorter than you should.

*The Over the Knee Boot
First off, get the Pretty Women street walker look out of your mind and address this look with a fresh mindset! This has always been associated with the loose women who will do something strange for change but,those days are long gone now! This is a look that adds sex appeal to an otherwise normal look. Weather you opted for suede or leather,whatever you do, don't get it in white. I absolutely despise white boots with everything in me! Rather you know it or not,this look is quite versatile. You can wear it with skinny jeans and an over sized cable knit or cashmere, cocoon sweater. Also looks great with a A-line styled skirt that flows over the boot too. If, and only if your headed out to the club or party setting, would I wear this boot with a tight dress or skirt that comes above the boot. And even then, there has to be a loose cover up somewhere in the equation so that you don't look too..umm...loose.

* The Wedge Boot
Now with this look,you have the freedom of opting for a knee or bootie style. This is for the days when you still need height but don't quite feel like walking on stilts. They have the luxury of being very comfortable and fashion forward all at once. I recommend this for the "I'm just here" days that need a little lift.

**All picture courtesy of Endless.com**