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Winter Boots in Style

Posted by Kate in Tips, Waterproof Winter Boots, Winter Boots on September 24, 2009

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A few tips on how to wear your favorite winter footwear

Don’t wear boots and a skirt with bare legs, it looks tacky. Wearing tights or stocking keeps your legs warm while fill in the gap between your knee and your hemline.

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Mid-calf boots

  • Look great with skirts of all lengths
  • Accentuate your calf muscle
  • Stand out from all of the knee-high boots

Ankle boots

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How to choose the right boots

Posted by Kate in Boot Accessories, Tips, Waterproof Winter Boots on September 22, 2009

High quality boots are expensive, so it would be a good investment if you buy the right pair of boots. There are a few things I would think about before choosing a pair of boots. These are just  basic simple little details, but they are always helpful.

Figure out what kind of boots you want. Consider:

  • Temperature: freezing, cold, cool, warm
  • Condition: muddy, rainy, slippery, snowstorm
  • Outfit: do they fit with multiple outfits, Read the rest of this entry »

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How to waterproof your boots

Posted by Kate in Boot Accessories, Tips, Waterproof Winter Boots on September 20, 2009

Waterproofing your boots is one of the best things you can do to take care of them, from fashion boots, hiking boots, motorcycle boots, etc. But how do you go about it?

When purchasing the boots in-store:

  • Ask the salesclerk what he or she recommends for you as waterproofing products. There are many kinds of products, including oil, wax, silicone, and water-base. Asking the clerk would give you an idea of which kind of products would work for your boot material.
  • Ask the clerk for specific technique to waterproof your boots. Make sure you ask them in detail, such ask whether you should rub the product in, or wait for it to be obsorbed, or just let it air dry.
  • Ask the clerk for the possible side effects the products will cause on your boots, and consider whether you would go for waterproofing them or not. Read the rest of this entry »

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