Trend Item How To: Over the Knee Boots

Greetings my fauxshionable friends! Welcome to a new reoccurring post about how to work with new trends. I'll tell you how to wear them, how much you should spend on them, and what variations will work for you.

This time I'm covering the biggest look this fall -over the knee boots. Even I'll admit that the first time I saw them (Gossip Girl Season 1 - on Serena)I was intimidated. My mind flipped back to Pretty Woman...

However, after seeing them in person and on my favorite shoe shopping websites, I decided to try them. Here's what I recommend from my experience.

1.) Look for a pair in a neutral color that goes with many looks. Avoid anything too shiny or bright colored to avoid looking cheap.

2.) Pick a flat pair. The heeled versions are great but tend to be more expensive, harder to pull off, and more likely to be next season's fashion don't. A flat pair gives you more options for day or night and could be transitioned into your wardrobe for another year.

3.) Don't spend too much but spend enough to look good. The age old dilemma! Look for a pair with expensive looking materials, like suede or button details. I got the pair in my pictures from Piperlime for just under $100 with free shipping and a discount code. Try not to spend more than $150.

I paired my boots with a mini dress from Forever 21 and a sharkskin boyfriend blazer from The Limited. I completed the look with an over sized watch and a beaded belt from a thrift store. Sexy, but not giving too much away.

Oh and when you get your over the knee boots - prepare for a lot of second looks. ;)