Every self-respecting trendsetter has a favourite pair of boots. But this Fall 2009, it’s time to try something new. If you normally like ankle-highs, zip up to your knees. Ditto if you always stick to neutrals – give purple suede a whirl! Fergie and Blake Lively put their best boot forward in these brights, while Cameron Diaz stopped traffic in quilted masterpieces!

If you have short legs but want to rock the ankle boots, pair deep coloured boots with similar leggings to create a slimming colour column. The right boots can work magic; knee-highs lengthen gams, while shorter boots balance out ladies with longer pins. Reflect a sensational space-age disco look with Thakoon‘s mirror mosaic boots or Giuseppe Zanotti‘s bold blue patent boots. Alternatively, combine two seasonal trends with animal print boots from Christian Louboutin and Yves Saint Laurent.

And if you need more inspiration, look to the runways. You can’t go wrong with Gaultier‘s electric blue boots or Gareth Pugh‘s dramatic knee-highs. Positively bootylicious.