It's the holiday season! With Christmas, New Year parties, family get togethers nearing, it is but natural for the woman in you to start fretting about which dress and accessories match with which foot wear. The cold weather in most regions automatically calls for boots. Amongst the wide variety of boots available, no woman can go wrong with ankle boots. Practical, stylish and chic, ankle boots have become winter wardrobe essentials for today's woman. Tall or short, slender or stocky, ankle boots are for everyone. Don't let anyone talk to you into believing that these boots are only for the super models. There is a right shoe for every woman out there. Whether you are the kind who loves to 'shop till you drop' or the 'spirit willing, body unwilling,' kind, take time to browse through the net to get an idea of the variety and styles of ankle boots available today. Exclusive designs in enticing prices are not uncommon to find, for the online shopper. Wedge heel, stiletto heel, peep toe ankle boots from the rudimentary blacks and browns to turquoise blues and hot pinks, from belted to buckled from strapped to studded 'the possibilities are endless! Fed up of blacks but still can't do without a new pair? Make the D.V. by Dolce Vita yours. You will never again complain 'black is boring'! The sophisticated look cannot be missed by anybody! These peep toe Dolce Vita ankle boots can be worn with long slacks or skirts. The buckle strap with studs is the defining feature of these shoes which have a 4 1/2" heel. Priced at about 130 dollars, you will never go wrong with these shoes either in an official party or social gathering. If you like experimenting with colours, then, the fuchsia suede from Steve Madden ankle boots is sure to make heads turn. Rock the party with these suede booties that give feminity a totally new meaning! With a heel height of about 4 1/4", this shoe actually comes with a ruffled trim at the ankle! Perfect for the girlie girls, who love to dress up. A matching dress coupled with black tights will make it pleasing to the eye! The back zipper closure is a fantastic feature which makes the fit snug and comfortable, not to mention the warmth. Jungle prints have stood the test of time be it on clothes, jewellery or shoes. If you are one such lover of animal prints, do try the Pipe Cover Up Pumps by Stuart Weitzman ankle boots. Available in leopard and zebra prints these ankle boots are made in Spain, with a 4inch suede covered heel .Try them on with a matching jacket or dress but if you are on the slightly older side, just wear them with a black out fit and keep it elegant. Want to stretch your love for animal prints even further? Go on and try these exotic 'Planet' platform booties with a bold python print and a 4 inch heel in the same print! With printed calfskin upper and a rubber sole these are not for the weak hearted! Once again, play up these shoes with an equally bold dress or a simple black dress. Either way, you are bound to pump up the heart beats!! For those of you who are not so much into animal prints but would still like to experiment with prints, try the 'Mid Brown Melange Patchwork Printed leather shoe. One of its kind, this shoe comes with a 4 inch heel and leather uppers. This is a perfect example of an exclusive design with an enticing price tag. Too nervous to try out the stilettos? Does the pointy heel make you feel all wobbly? Then, Platform ankle boots are for you. Available in blacks, browns and vibrant colours, these boots are available from a price range of well below 100 dollars. Depending on the type of platform ankle boots, you can wear them on jeans or a dress. The platform ankle boots with a platform height of about half inch can be worn on formal dresses. Gorgeous designs in colours like turquoise blue, purple, green, red, decorated with bows, and heel of 4 inches is great to pair with your dresses. Low heeled black platforms normally look smart when paired with jeans. Similarly, all covered metallic sheen leather uppers, with a high platform height also have to be paired with casuals. Go ahead and show a serious attitude with Pleaser ankle boots. The mid calf ankle boots from Pleaser Adore with silver chrome platform, white patent leather uppers, heel height of 6 ' inches, platform height of 2 ' inches are enough to bring all attention to you. Wish to dance all night in your platforms? Make the 'Pleaser Electra 1025 yours. Priced at a ridiculous 58 dollars, the dance floor is sure to be on fire with these unique yet comfortable platforms! Platform ankle boots are a category of shoes that can be worn by the conservative by the daring. After all, they were made famous by the Spice girls in the 90's and are still worn by the male members of the famous American rock band KISS! How you wear yours is your choice, your expression!