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Fashion - Women > Shoes / Boots

Browsing the Net-A-Porter seasonal sale for alternative winter footwear, as it turns out Australia Luxe and Ugg boots aren't made for slushing it back and forth to work everyday in the Canadian winter.

Calf hair, patent leather, satin, —

Totally practical, right?

_{Stella McCartney Thigh-High Satin Boots, sale $522.50, Net-A-Porter}

_{Christian Louboutin Jonathan Saunders 100 Leather Boots, sale $675, Net-A-Porter}

_{Roberto Cavalli Thigh-High Calf Hair Boots, sale $2,120, Net-A-Porter}

Fashion - Women > Shoes / Boots

If there's any necessity when packing for a family weekend away at the cottage, it's a solid pair of rain boots. Especially during these fall months when weather is unpredictable, there's nothing like strutting your stuff around cottage property with confidence (and believe me, I learned the hard way you can't do this wearing Italian leather boots).

Taking a cue from the Queen of England, I highly recommend Hunter Original Wellington boots for your outdoor adventuring. Available in a variety of colours, heights, and with so many fantastic details, Hunter rain boots are far from your average rubber boots. They're easy to care for and clean, and so much more practical than even the most comfy pair of Uggs.

Whilst there's something so classic about the Originals in green, I'm also fond of Hunter's Festival boots and also the Original Short Wellington with laces.

A hint for cold weather? Buy the sock inserts and you're sure to keep your feet toasty warm.

_{Hunter boots, available at Net-A-Porter}

Fashion - Women > Shoes / Boots

Tunisian designer Azzedine Alaïa's been perfecting his craft since the 1970s, along the way making stops at Christian Dior and Thierry Mugler. Original screen icons such as Greta Garbo helped him make his mark as a reputable designer.

It's no wonder that classic starlets and socialites flocked to style Alaïa's designs. Even today, the artist has the likes of Victoria Beckham and first lady Michelle Obama coveting his craftiness.

Look at these lace-up suede ankle boots. The combination of intricate details like a ruffled trim and zip-up back make these shoes a work of art. French sophistication at its finest, these 5-inch heels have an almond-shaped toe and open tie front.

Alaïa's feminine, Parisian suede bootie would wear well with an embellished sweater-dress or wool skirt and blouse.

_{Alaïa lace-up suede ankle boots, $1640, Net-A-Porter}

Fashion - Women > Shoes / Boots

Never have I been a huge fan of wedges; I've always thought the geometrical shape of the heel stood only to shorten the look of gorgeous gams. Leave it up to J.Crew to change my mind.

How much am I loving these J.Crew Dorian wedge sandals?!

The mid-height 3-inch heel makes these wedges a supportive and stylish choice for work and play. Designed in an über-soft suede, and available in black, burnt sienna, and shadow (my personal favourite is black).

These made in Italy shoes are the perfect footwear for the end of summer. They'll segue well into fall, and when the September breezes start blowing, you can pair J.Crew's Dorian wedges with tights.

_{Dorian wedges, $238, J.Crew}