I tend to shy away from anything that makes my size nine feet bigger than they are OR away from anything that my ultra-politically correct friend calls “dykey”, since I like to think I’m a delicate, feminine flower. Right. Well, even this trend convinced me to deflower, haha. When worn with the right silhouette (think sleek pants, slouchy top or streamlined wool blazer or jacket) motorcycle boots can look surprisingly fresh (note double entendre, hehe). I need to stop. Seriously.

Celebs (well, not PETA-supporting celebs, anyway) are favoring Jimmy Choo’s biker leather boots for the perfect mid-calf height, comfortable heel, and conservative use of buckles.

$1050 at Saks

A little-known Italian brand named Apepazza makes high quality leather creations such as their Pesarao Boot. This style is knee-high and would look great with a short floral dress –yes, even for fall, floral is ok when paired with tights and proper jackets– tights, and either a blazer or a cropped leather jacket.

$299 at shopgoldyn.com

For those of you who simply shudder at the thought of giving up your heels, you can still look rocker chic with Manolo Blahnik’s Studded-Strap Boot, found at both Bergdorf’s and Neiman Marcus. By the way, don’t EVER get one of their charge cards like, ehem, the NM one I have. You store all your credit card info on their site and can buy stuff in literally (or as Rachel Zoe says LITRALLY) three clicks!! Don’t do it, kids! Danger!

$1595 at neimanmarcus.com

These rock, not only because of the spiky heel, but because of the studded trim that wraps all the way around the shaft of the boot. All you need is a LBD and you’re good to go.