Indian Summer Boots, Not Gladiator Sandals
Ease the pain of parting with gladiator sandals this fall with a pair of open-toed, slouchy boots. The ruched details give these flat boots a warrior edge, so you won't feel completely lost without your sandals. Plus, you can still display your pretty pedicure.

Slip-Free!
This is not about your choice of fall undergarments, but about your footwear. Fashion mavens no longer have to choose between being looking good and treading safely. The latest fashion boots provide no-slip protection with tread on the bottom, and all fashion on the top. Fall boots with treads will help you trod over wet leaves without worrying about falling, and you will be prepared for that first surprise snow storm which sneaks up on you.

Seeing Red, Not Pink
Our collective fashion love affair with pink is coming to an end. Warm red replaces pink, on lips, on dresses, purses and shoes. The proliferation of all things 1940s brings us a warm red lipstick color, splashed across the fashion spectrum.

Curvy, Not Square Hobos
The ever-popular Hobo back is getting into a new shape. Seek out half-moon shaped bags with contrasting handles. These new hobos are more defined, less slouchy, smaller and yes, cuter than their larger counterparts.

Not Your Little Girl's Rain Boots
Only some people can pull off wearing the color yellow near their face. If you adore the color yellow and want to wear it in a flattering and grown up way, a pair of heeled yellow rain boots may be for you.

Asymmetrical, Not Balanced
Take the Grecian theme to a new level, with an asymmetrical dress. You may have two great shoulders, but showing only one, while the other is covered is both classical and futuristic. You'll look like a Grecian-infused Goddess with a Star Trek flair in the one-shoulder top. Pair it with a matching pair of leggings and a pair of purple boots.

The 2009 fall runways went from one extreme to the other with boots. We looked at how popular booties are for this fall, but another huge trend with boots this fall and winter are thigh high boots. Now, some women automatically associate thigh high boots with women of a not-so-nice profession, but thigh high boots can be done in an attractive and non-trashy way.

To avoid getting mistaken as a streetwalker when wearing thigh high boots, you want to be sure that the boots are of good quality and also avoid high-sheen finishes such as pleather, as well as chunky heels. Here are some styles to look for that will keep you walking in the thigh high boot trend this fall and winter.

Leather thigh high boots are the safest choice if you are unsure about the trend. Pick a black or dark brown to play it even safer. Suede is another top pick for thigh high boots. Suede boots look awesome in black, grey, brown, tan, plum, and olive green. Suede boots can be dressier with a heel or even have a completely flat heel for a more casual look.

Some cute ways to wear thigh high boots is paired with a mini dress and leggings and tights. Don't forgo the leggings and tights under the mini dress as they are still needed. Plus, they are a big trend for the fall as well, so a mini dress or mini skirt with tights or leggings the same color of the boots or dress makes a great outfit for a date night out. Best of all, thigh high boots that are the same color as the tights or leggings can make legs appear longer and skinnier!

If you want more of a casual look, you can choose a pair of skinny pants or jeans to put your thigh high boots over. This look only works with skinny pants that are tight all the way down. Other pants will look way too baggy for this type of boot.

A nice pair of thigh high boots in a neutral color will have you walking like a model on the runway all through the fall and winter.