When rain showers darken your door, nothing beats the muddy puddles like a delightful pair of rain boots. Practical and stylish, rubber wellies--adorned with brightly colored flowers or Burberry's famously copied plaid design--are great fashion accessories to help you walk through the storm in style.

Use these three rain boot tips to help keep your painted toes dry and banish the blues brought on by gray skies.

Choose bright colored rain boots wisely. If you want to wow the crowd with funky boots, choose a design that complements your rainwear and umbrella beautifully. Pair a vibrant pair of trendy boots with a solid-colored trench coat.

Take a style risk in the rain. If you want to unleash your inner Kate Moss, wear your wellies with a short skirt or hot pants as you dare to bare your legs. Instead of selecting a boring uniform of head-to-toe matching rain gear, take your style to the next level with an interesting combination of your own version of street chic accented by runway-ready rain boots.

Give your wellies a little TLC after each wearing. Wipe down your rubber rain boots with a damp cloth after a day of heavy-duty mud stomping and puddle jumping. Make sure that you keep your boots away from hot heaters, radiators and direct sunlight to prevent your boots from cracking and fading.