Just added these fabulous patent leather ankle boots from Aquatalia to my collection. They are incredibly comfortable, gorgeous, and weatherproof. Even though they’re not cheap — they rang up at $350 — I firmly believe that I get more value out of these boots than I get out of most of my other winter shoes combined. I have two pairs of Aquatalia boots, and I will probably wear one or the other on most days, at least when the weather gets bad. And, I won’t feel like a schlump: I think Aquatalia does the best job of injecting style into totally practical boots. 

There are at least 3-4 other Aquatalia boots I’d like to buy, including the Diva and Zina models, so I have some good shopping to look forward to!

Just added pictures of all my boots to my collection. Keep forgetting how many I have, and am embarrassed to note how many I still haven’t worn. Like the ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS Bruno Magli ankle boots. I got them for next-to nothing a few years ago, and they are still really, really stylish. The other ones I haven’t worn are the black leather Isaac Mizrahi boots. Also gorgeous. No idea why I haven’t worn them. Perhaps this will be the year of the unworn boot for moi.