Everyone's Wearing... Shorts & Boots

Shorts = summer. Boots = winter. Right? Wrong. Bucking the trend and wearing the two together has been bubbling under for some time now, but this season, it's everywhere. Don't believe us? Here's the star proof... Dressing like an A-lister has never been simpler!
FlynetThis is an LA trend through and through - little wonder that Vanessa Hudgens, here in One Teaspoon, is working it just right. A note to the mere mortals among us: itsy bitsy shorts with flat boots may not be a wise pairing. Proceed with caution.
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WennSpotted: Nicole Richie putting her own inimitable stamp on the look by adding a hat, T and enormous bag. (Her yellow silk top is from her own Winter Kate collecion, autumn/winter 2012. Natch.)
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Rex FeaturesBefore you get it in your mind that this is strictly a daytime trend, allow this shot of Jade Williams looking ultra-glam in sequins and patent leather to stop you in your tracks.
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PA PhotosDakota Fanning: trendsetter below the waist, professing her love for Prince Harry above it. Coolness personified.
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Rex FeaturesPoppy Delevingne's high fashion take on the look? Studded cowboy boots with quilted leather shorts by none other than Mr Fashion himself, Karl Lagerfeld. This pair is from his new KARL line.
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WennTrust Chloe Sevigny to push the trend on apace. Now that everyone else is adding shorts and boots to get style awesomeness, she's upgraded her boots to trainer boots. Obvs.
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Ashlee Simpson brings colour into the equation via her hot orange leathers - we likey.
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Rachel Bilson is a long-time champion of the shorts 'n' boots look. This denim-leopard combo is one of our faves on her.
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Rex FeaturesCat Deeley, meanwhile, also does it the LA way, opting for low-heeled tan suede boots and relaxed tailoring.
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Rex FeaturesNewcomer Delilahis setting her stall out early when it comes to style. We reckon that her fierce, lace-up boots and turned-up denims say that she means business.
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Rex FeaturesEven the sweltering desert heat of Vegas isn't enough to convince Nikki Reed that a sandal is the way to go south of the ankle. That's dedication.
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Rex FeaturesMiley Cyrus' preferred pairing is a high boot and high-waisted short. The perfect finishing touch? A high-on-the-head top-knot, of course.
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Rex FeaturesA tailored blazer goes with pretty much everything - yep, even a tailored short and swank evening boot. Nice work, Shenae Grimes!
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Rex FeaturesJust when we thought we had this trend pegged, Rita Ora turns it on its head. And we're not too sure what to make of it, if we're honest.
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Rex FeaturesCowboy boots with shorts are a DO. Wearing shorts so short that nobody can see you're actually wearing any shorts is a DON'T. Pay heed, Lindsay Lohan.
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PA PhotosA cute black ankle boot and matchy-matchy shorts and tunic make up pitch-perfect look for Jessie J.
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PA PhotosShenae Grimes's at it again! This time, she's opted for peep-toe boots and popped a pair of opaque tights in the mix. Quirky.
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Big PicturesSuited and booted: fashion connoisseur Mollie King.
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Wenn...And Mollie King's not the only Saturday to have clocked the trend. Here's Frankie giving it a whirl, too.
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PA PhotosSelena Gomez eschews the tailored look for chunky boots, denim cut-offs and some rainbow-inspired stuff on top. Cute.
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PA PhotosAmber Atherton puts an urban twist on proceedings via long socks and blinged up accessories.
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Rex FeaturesPixie Lott keeps it sleek and chic in smart lace-ups and modern tailoring. We love the 60s vibe to this outfit. Copy it immediately.
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Rex FeaturesTalent show judge extraordinaire, Tulisa Contostavlos, votes yes to shorts with boots. She's through to the next round!
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PA PhotosGiving it the wedge: Jameela Jamil.
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Rex Features"What's that, you say? There's a hot new trend? I'm already on it..." That's our Fearne!
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