cold feet

It's taken me a minute to warm up to the runway-inspired knee-high-boots-over-jeans look (thanks, Celine). But after seeing my sister wearing her Isabel Marant ones over her pants and stylist Leia Sfez, pictured, in her Mangos--the trend is sinking in (in a good way). Now that I'm in freezing NYC, snow squalls and all, I convinced this trend's dual chill-fighting practicality and chicness is worth a shot, particularly with accessible versions like these from Sam Edelman (like Coco's!) or these, Schutz, and Jeffrey Campbell. Wait, since we're on the subject of cold (and did I mention perilous black ice?), I could also be quite content sporting the quirky/statement sock and sneaker combo that currently stampeding downtown Manhattan (Lucien might just be the best place to see it in action). There are only a few sneaker brands, however, that make the cool-kid cut: New Balance, Reebok, Nike (or this flashier kind) and Vans. Winter, it now seems, won't be stopping me in my tracks, that's for sure.