Unless moving to Florida for the cold seasons is a part of plan, fall and winter are an annual inevitability. While most of us find ourselves complaining about the cold by the time November rolls around, Canada's four seasons are part of what make our country so beautiful, don't you think?



Time for a wardrobe update
With the beauty of the ever-changing seasons comes the need to swap out our summer wardrobe to make room for warmer wear. Farewell flip-flips, bonjour boots! Karen Kwinter, Canadian Living's fashion and beauty editor-at-large, reveals what boots are on trend for fall and winter 2012.

"Cold and wintery weather always heralds the arrival of boots in our wardrobes," says Kwinter, "but for this upcoming season, boots are stronger than in seasons past." Here are four boot trends to look for this year.

1. Booties are king this season
"This fall, the king of boots is the bootie," says Kwinter. "Hitting generally just at, or slightly above, the ankle, the bootie has become a style mainstay," she explains

Whether you're comfortable in skyscraper-high stilettos or prefer something flat, this season's booties will offer something for everyone. No matter what type of clothing you have in your wardrobe, booties are flexible and can be easily worn with a variety of outfits.

"Originally conceived to be worn with trouser-style pants, the bootie is now a fashion statement that looks great with all skirt lengths and cropped pants," says Kwinter.

2. Knee-high, equestrian-inspired boots make a strong style statement

Tall boots are popular during fall and winter, and it's up to your own personal sense of style to determine just how high you like your boots to be, whether that's just below the knee or just over it. It's all about what you feel most comfortable wearing.

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