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?

With your tights, skinnies, leggings, leathers, they’ll look great. A beanie or BF Blazer will give it that grunge look.

These are so stylish. I’d go for these!

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