These rain boots will actually make you want it to rain, or move to Seattle…

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Flashy colors and loud prints have jazzed up the traditional rain boot. Kate Spade adds whimsical prints and new cuts to her boots. Sporto Lani’s pink argyle rain boots complete the wardrobe of any college student. Chooka prints everything from giant koi to tiny whales on their boots.

Check out these other designs to help keep you looking stylishly snug:

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Mary Janes have made a come back with a vengeance. Known for being mostly simply, the new designs are making a serious impact on color, materials used, and their reputation.

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Christian Louboutin adds a splash of color to the shoe (perfect for spring, if you’re shopping a little early) while Roberto Cavalli’s stamped leather platforms scream, “I’m a dainty little rocker.”

Other favorite Mary Janes:

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Seeing gray is now no longer cause to reach for your umbrella.

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This fall, designers are looking to nature for inspiration and channeling the lack of sunshine into fashion. Shades of gray have always been popular for fall and winter but were usually found in chunky knit sweaters. Now, gray is covering everything from coats and sweaters to suits and dresses. Grey has become an alternative to black in the workplace and an unconventional, elegant choice for evening.

Nanette Lepore’s ‘pave diamond’ strapless dress brings youthfulness to the shade. A glittering jeweled pin rests atop an over-sized bow at the ruched bust, while a full skirt ends in delicately ruffled trim. Peacoats are always a favorite for fall. French Connection’s ‘Tino’ wool military coat will stay fashionable even after the gray trend lightens up. Looking to combine trends? French Connection’s ‘cara’ cabled sweater dress gives an eye-catching look to a wide-ribbed U-neck dress and works great belted too.

When decided what to wear with gray, choose what piece you want to highlight. Choose bright and bold purses and shoes to highlight the accessory, or stick with basic black to play up the gray.

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Michele’s ‘CSX Petite Diamond’ sparkle leather band watch adds some bling to your outfit gray.

The lightly glazed Junior Drake ‘Megan’ handbag is frosty and fresh for fall.

Burberry patent quilted ballet flat with buckle adds both a staple and a hot trend to your wardrobe.