Do boots get the boot in summer?

In summertime, especially here in Columbia, it gets freakin' hot! Normally, if you're not at work (or for me, even if you are), you wear flip flops. Preferably Rainbows, but never, ever closed toe shoes. However, I came across this picture of Cameron Diaz wearing boots during summer, and it looks so cute! And really easy to pull off too!

Everyone has a simple white tank top, and you can find a skirt like hers at American Apparel for around 20 bucks. I recently went to the His House thrift store on #1, and saw boots almost just like that for a mere $1! (Alas, they weren't my size :( ) That just goes to show you that it doesn't cost big bucks to have great style! Someone should try this look and then let me know if it's too hot for here...or maybe too hot to handle?

The short skirt and tan colored boots would really elongate the legs, even if you have short legs like me! And the light top and darker bottom conceal the problem areas most women have! A flattering, cheap, and stylish outfit? What more could a girl ask for?