Wellington boots or “Wellies” are showing up everywhere and not just in the rain. Shakira wore a pair of silver ones with a bathing suit on the cover of her new album, but then what doesn’t look fab on her? I love the functionality of these little rubber wonders as I wouldn’t want to ruin my Jimmy Choos (lol) in the rain and slosh. But as for a fashion statement, they rank about as high as Uggs do for me when worn on a sunny day with a little skirt. After all, when the sun comes out, don’t the umbrella’s get left behind?

When I was a little girl, we slipped our little red rubber boots over our shoes in the rain and snow and try as I might, I could never sneak past my mother without them. Actually, they were kind of cute with that little elastic loop that stretched over the button on the side but my shoes always got stuck in them. I was a true fashion victim and I hated them. There are some pretty cute versions out there now and if you like whimsy, they are the perfect choice for you whether it rains or not. Fortunately I am an adult now and I will pass on the “Wellies” just as I said no to Uggs and Crocs. Just sayin’.

Wellies with heels???…………. nice try!