Here is the most recent conundrum I found myself in: after finally acquiring a pair of rubber Wellies after years of wanting them, I slipped my feet inside of the boots, and was met with a surprise.

The extra-high boots are made for traveling — and the singer landed in Austin ahead of her SXSW performance in style.

Donatella Versace, whose departure as creative director of the family-founded luxury label was announced Thursday, overcame ...