Video: Good Shoes for Rain

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About the Expert

Erin Busbee

http://www.busbeestyle.com/

Ever since Erin Busbee was a little girl she has had a passion for fashion and beauty… dressing her friends and family, including her poor baby brother and styling hair for any and all willing participants. It’s a love she has carried into her professional life. For years, Busbee worked as an award-winning producer for WCBS-TV in New York, where she routinely researched and wrote about fashion trends. She also collaborated closely with top magazine editors/writers from the most elite fashion publications like “Vogue,” “Elle,” “In Style,” and “Lucky” Magazines. In 2005, she founded Hewitt Media Consulting through which she personally trained CEO’s, entrepreneurs, magazine editors and TV reporters. Her consulting sessions always included fashion and beauty pointers, helping clients shine for their major TV appearances. Erin didn’t stay behind the scenes; she has been front and center with extensive experience on camera. She worked as an anchor/reporter in Watertown and Rochester, New York. She also became the entertainment/fashion reporter for WCBS-TV where she kept up on all the hottest trends. In 2007, she took on the role as host and producer for Hotnewz.tv, a revolutionary Internet news program focused on the young and hip college crowd. Erin created and wrote a weekly segment for Hotnewz called “Fashion Fix.” It gave viewers the inside scoop on, what else, fashion! Recently, Erin moved to the Texas Hill Country and started her image consulting business “Busbee Style”. Busbee Style is her newest baby, a passion for sure! Through Busbee Style, Erin does personal shopping, fashion styling and closet organization. Now, Erin is dressing and styling all types of Texans from cowboys to socialites.

Transcript

Hi, I'm Erin, and I'm a fashion stylist. Having lived in New York City for about a decade, I became an expert on dressing for inclement weather. When it rains, rain boots are a no-brainer. Our model, Heather, can show you what I'm talking about. She is wearing a tall black pair of rain boots from Walmart.com, so they are affordable. I think, despite their low price tag, they are incredibly chic and expensive looking. I like black because it goes with everything, and again, I think it looks sophisticated and grown up. Some people go for the pattern, or brightly color rain boots. I think these are great if you're a teen or a young adult, but mature women walking in polka dotted covered boots? Not on my watch. There are two features of these boots that I love. First, the side zip. If you buy a pull-on pair, they can be tricky to get on and off, especially a more fitted pair. The second feature I love, the heel. This is a two and a half inch heel on a rain boot. Got to love that. These are great over slim fitting jeans and leggings. I prefer leggings, because they are soft, comfortable, and they keep you warmer on those cold, rainy days. I paired the leggings and boots with a black turtleneck sweater, and a hot pink trench coat. A classic trench is also a must-have in the rain. Heather looks elegant and polished. There's no reason why you can't keep dry and your sense of style, even when it's pouring rain.