Waterproof Winter Boots

Every year I go out and try to find a pair of stylish Winter boots that will keep me warm and dry. And every year I fail miserably. This year's crop of Winter boots seem a bit more promising.

The North Face Women's Janey $154.95

Merrell 'Prevoz' Tall Boot $184.95

The North Face W Adrianne III $195

UGG Snowpeak $224

Land's End Women's Dory™ Snow Boots $99.50

L.L. Bean Snowfield Boots $89

The North Face W Nuptse Bootie III $85

The North Face Women's Nuptse Fur III $119.95

UGG® Australia "Dauphine" Tall Lace-Up Nylon Boots $240
Khombu Solar Lace $149.95

Timberland Mount Holly Tall Boot $179.95

Geox Baby Shoes

My son is almost 15 months old so we needed to get him his first real pair of shoes. We went to Little Steps in Englewood, NJ, a store that only sells baby and kids shoes. The person helping us was very attentive. He measured my son's foot and then brought out lots of options for him to try on. Fortunately, the first pair he tried were the perfect shoes for him so we didn't have to search that long. We got him a pair of Geox sneakers. The shoes are 100% leather inside and out and are waterproof. The price: $65.

We went to Central Park today to test them out and my son seems to be getting the hang of it. He was apprehensive at first, but I think he likes his new shoes.

So if you happen to be in Engelwood, NJ and you are in need of some kid shoes, check out Little Steps.

The Neiman Marcus Christmas Book 2009

It's here. It's online. And it's waiting for your credit card. While most of the gifts in the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book would be considered budget-busters, they do have a category for $250 and under. But who are we kidding? We want to see the good stuff!

Check out some of the "Fantasy Gifts":

Customized Cupcake Car (for real) $25,000

Algonquin Round Table Experience (Dinner and conversation with Christopher Buckley, Roz Chast, Delia Ephron, Nora Ephron, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Gopnik, John Lithgow, Anna Deveare Smith, George Stephanopoulos, Ali Wentworth at the Algonquin Hotel) $200,000 (all the money goes to charity)

His & Hers ICON A5 Sports Aircraft and Pilot Training for Two $250,000

Hall Artisan Wine and Art Experience (includes resort stay, winemaking lessons, make your own personal wine and it will be bottled and delivered to your house) $20,000

Everyone Needs a Pair of Rain Boots

It's raining in NYC today...the first cold, rainy day of Fall 2009. Rain sucks but it gives everyone a chance to wear their funky rain boots (mine are navy with cherries!). Here's a sampling of cool rain boots I found in all kinds of styles and colors.

Chooka - Women's Tokidoki® Discoteca Rain Boots $74.95

Jeffrey Campbell - Women's Yellow Vee Ankle Rain Boots $59.95

Burberry Floral & Check Rain Boot $195

Kamik 'Zoey' Rain Boot $79.95

Tretorn Skerry $59

J. Crew Canvas and rubber riding boots $80

Tory Burch Colson Rain Boots $295

Marc By Marc Jacobs Faux Lace-Up Rain Boots $195

Hunter Original Gloss Boots $114.95

Move Over Prada...Timberland is Coming to Saks

Starting in September, Saks will be selling a premium line of Timberland footwear. Yes, you read that correctly. Saks...selling...Timberlands.

The Timberland Company will launch the new line at the flagship Saks store in NYC on September 9th. Not sure what the new line for Saks looks like but here's a pic of a new boot from the Timberland website:

Women's Bethel Tall Brogue Pull On Boot $220