Queen of cosy chic

You want the spotlights on you, yet you don't want to go out there looking too OTT this winters. We scout around town rummaging through some of the newest arrivals to beat the slight nip in the air.

You want the spotlights on you, yet you don't want to go out there looking too OTT this winters. We scout around town rummaging through some of the newest arrivals to beat the slight nip in the air. Here's a winter guide, which will make you add oomph to the staid winter wardrobe with effortless style. After all, who doesn't want to look beautiful in a room full of beautiful people? With help from some savoir-faire, welcome the winters with a warm, edgy, classy and contemporary look.

High sole
Slip into a pair of high fashion winter boots this season. Choose from a range of booties, ankle boots and knee high boots and see how you walk the talk.

We like Boots for Rs 2,499
At Pavers England at all city malls

Jacket that
Invest in a good jacket. If your purse strings permit indulge in a designer piece. A designer tag will be worn atleast a dozen times a season, so you will get your money's worth. Blacks, greys and blues are the traditional hues for coats. Venture in bright plaids, pinks or better still animal prints? If you truly want to stand out from the winter crowd, a little attitude won't hurt.

We like D&G Animal Print Jacket for Rs 5,999 and Gianfranco Ferre Rs 3,000.
Ask for a 10 to 15% discount on winter wear
At Hum India, Church Street and Commercial Street
Call 4112 2550, 4113 0860

Dress me up
Designers have done their jobs; it's our turn to do ours. Yay! Geisha, Ranna Gill, Pallavi Mohan, Elisha W and other such designers launched their fall-winter lines this week in the city. Take your pick from tunics, dresses, stoles and shawls in bold colours for a formal winter evening out.

We like Rana Gill blue velvet dress for Rs 9,500
Julie Kagti's brown velvet off-shoulder shrug or wrap pant for Rs 7,500
At Fuel and Julie Kagti's store, Hatworks Boulevard, Cunningham Road.
Call 4097 7171 (Fuel), 2234 6232 (Julie Kagti)

Stand-alone or load up with layers
Bring back sexy with these sweater dresses in solids and stripes. This ultra versatile dress comes in jewel tones of Ruby or Aborigine and is stylish and fun to wear. Wear them as a one-off piece or layer them up u2014 co-ordinate with opaque leggings or skinny jeans and team them up with knee length boots to look like a diva.