My feet are firmly encased in boots for the next couple months, but I still can't seem to give up pampering my toes. Even though I'm the only one who will see them, I still keep my feet in decent condition during the fall and winter.

One caveat though: During these chilly, closed-toe shoe months I'll usually skip the nail salon in favor of an at-home pedicure -- and with these tips, it's just like being at the salon, minus overwhelming smell of nail chemicals and $30 charge.

What's your opinion on this? Do you keep up regular pedicures even when no one will see your feet, or is it sayonara to polish until sandals make a comeback? And if you do polish, what winter colors are your favorites?

• Winter is no time to waste pricey polish on toes no one will see. Find cheaper alternatives to those must-have shades here.

• Toes are one thing, but winter is no excuse to let your hands look shoddy. Fix them up with these tricks.

• Guys getting pedicures!? Stranger things have happened (but not many).