I'm hoping I might be able to live vicariously through someone here.

Winners (in Canada) currently has 2 amazing pairs of flat boots in stock: black patent knee-high flat Kate Spades, and pewter semi-metallic over-the-knee flat boots by some fancy designer name that I think started with an A that I can't remember. The pewter boots are definitely beautiful and arty, not tarty at all--thinking back to Angie's earlier post on over-the-knee boots. Both pairs are in the ballpark of $300-$350. There's no way I can afford them, though I'd love to scoop up both styles. If you have that kind of a budget and you're near a Winners at all, or if you'll be in Vancouver at any point soon, check them out!