Kick off your strappy sandals, flip flops and groovy mules, says Isabelle-Marie Creac'h, and get in step with the winter wardrobe staple: the boot. But before stepping out, bear in mind the season's rules: mid-calf is the most flattering unless you're blessed with Gisele's legs; knee-highs are worn over jeans and tight pants, and look sharp with pencil skirts; and riding styles, sturdy heels and round toes look sexy with romantic dresses and swishy skirts. Put your best foot forward
Black wool polo neck ($3,500) and black and brown taffeta mini skirt ($3,500) from Paule Ka, Chater House, Central, tel: 2868 2099
Brown leather over-the knee boot ($2,723) by Carmen Poveda from Seibu, Pacific Place, Admiralty, tel: 2971 3888
Pink leather mid calf boot with rabbit fur trim ($5,400) by Giuseppe Zanotti from on pedder, 20 Pedder Street, Central, tel: 2118 3489
Camel tweed flared skirt ($1,600) by Theory from Lane Crawford, Pacific Place, Admiralty, tel: 2118 3668
Teal green leather knee-high boot ($5,900) by Marc Jacobs from Joyce, Queen!|s Road, Central, tel: 2810 1120
Brown leather and suede mid calf !YSchool!| boot ($8,750) from Jimmy Choo, The Landmark, Central, tel: 2525 6068