Winter’s almost here in South Africa. For us in Cape Town, it feels like it’s braced us with it’s presence already!
Although I love summer, winter’s always fun to layer your clothes, especially accessorizing with scarves, beanies/berets and my favourite…boots.
I have a variety of different styles boots, but this year I’ve decided to take a turn from my normal stiletto-boot buys….
We all know you HAVE to have knee-highs this season, so for myself, instead of having high or chunky heels, I’m opting for flat knee-highs. Another style I’m falling in love with is the Balmain-combat-style boots. They go so well with winters grunge/military look and are extremely comfy. If you want to see how to wear them, have a look at Balmain’s autumn/winter09 and spring/summer10 collection. In SA ELLE’s May issue the combat boot is featured – which means the ELLE team have given them the OK for winter!
I find I do a lot of walking around town and for that reason I’m opting for comfort - flat knee-highs and combats. Luckily for me, I’ll still be on trend, right?
![free-people-studded-vintage-combat-boot[1] photo by modernjap.com](http://blog.diamondsanddust.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/free-people-studded-vintage-combat-boot1-224x300.jpg)
With your tights, skinnies, leggings, leathers, they’ll look great. A beanie or BF Blazer will give it that grunge look.
![studded_combat_boots_01[1] photo by bootsaholic.com](http://blog.diamondsanddust.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/studded_combat_boots_011-300x279.jpg)
These are so stylish. I’d go for these!
![00030m[1] photo by adornedmagazine.com](http://blog.diamondsanddust.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/00030m1-200x300.jpg)
Balmain, what can I say? Definitely one of my favourite designers.
I can’t wait to come home after a long day, kick off my boots, snuggle up with a cup of tea and a good book. That’s what winter is for
So, instead of a drabby winter, lets make it a stylish one