Missing your days of strappy sandals?  Replace them with Mulberry's strappy Postman's Lock leather boots!  I love how fancy boots have gotten lately, all the bells and whistles are nice because let's face it, boring black boots are just, well, so boring.  This pale gray color, called drizzle, is so chic!  I don't believe I have boots in this color (yet!), I plan on making them the finishing touch of my skinny jeans this season.  I find that 4.5" heels are so much more comfortable when your feet are securely tucked in boots!  At Net-a-Porter for $695

Why is everyone going ga-ga over Hunter boots when there are these rubber riding boots from Givenchy? These are so good I wish it would rain everyday (and I HATE rain!). You don't have to make sure you are wearing something that would look semi-normal to go with these rain boots, this is a real fashion shoe - just made in rubber. The taupe definitely allows it to be worn regularly (you know, instead of yellow). There are real equestrian details like the ankle buckle and upper seam at the knees. I think I would just wear these even if it isn't raining, I kind of have to being that I live in Southern California and it never rains here but I really really HAVE to have these. And the price, incredible (yes, because it is rubber), at Browns Fashion for $368.

Sneakers are not just for tennis courts, they are established in the fashion scene - to my relief! I am literally jumping for joy! Skinny jeans, a jacket and these wool sneakers with satin ribbon laces, could anything be more fabulous or comfortable? And there are no concessions being made for the comfort, this look is a natural extension of the flats trend. Tretorn has been around for over a hundred years and now they have collaborated with J Crew in this exclusive fabrication. It comes with 2 sets of laces, the satin shown here and regular cotton (in case the satin is a bit much for everyday wear). The heather grey flannel wool contrasted with the nude satin ribbon laces is so chic and expensive looking but these are only $95 at J Crew (available in catalog and online only). I love J Crew for certain key pieces!!

I am in rainy day bliss right now, the 100+ degree weather is finally over (I hope) and today is a lovely drizzly 72!  All I'm missing to complete my day is a pair of DKNY Active Rain Boots!  I have never seen rain boots as chic as these, I would wear the black Neve pair ($120) like regular boots with leggings even on non-rainy days.  It's hard to choose what I want with so many color combinations being offered, the Niagara ($120, shown in yellow and also available in black/bone/forest/red/saffron) is so whimsical and the Noli ($110, in gray) is adorable with the pink DKNY token print, would it be unreasonable to get all 3 pairs?  At DKNY.com here.

Before you judge these shoes, think for a minute that you are on a stage... with the spotlight solely on you... what shoes would you want to be in?  Me, I'd need a pair of bejeweled heels with sparkling straps!  Okay, so they are totally outrageous and I won't be getting them since I am not a dancer of any kind (especially the kind that requires a pole) but still, they are so fun to gawk at them!  The Ambertina (don't laugh, I didn't make up the name) has 6" heels and a 1 1/2" metallic platform and just in case that isn't flamboyant enough, Monsieur Louboutin added red satin to further brighten the look. 
$2,395 at Bergdorf Goodman or call Eddie Curtis in the Shoe Salon 212-872-8940

Prints, prints, prints - doesn't look like they'll be going away anytime soon! Countless designers have been incorporating animal-inspired prints into their collections. These black and white printed calf hair ankle boots have a 3-inch wedge heel and a pointed toe. Who do you think designed them? Jump for the answer, price, and where to buy!

A few weeks ago I went to an event at the Fenton/Fallon store and immediately upon entering my eyes caught wind of to these absurdly fabulous shoes from Ruthie Davis ($1,395)! I mean how could they not draw your attention?? In addition to jewelery, the Fenton/Fallon boutique in NYC stocks a carefully curated selection of clothes and shoes and you can take these booties as an indication that it's quite an awesome selection! I thought my Gucci Babouska booties (from 2008) were hot, but these totally take the cake!