SilkAndBoots: Raising The Steaks For Autumn/Winter

Fancy some new items for your autumn/winter wardrobe but can't afford the "splurge" you would like! Then don't worry! I have come across a fab new website which makes spending a little more easy on the purse strings! Raise.com is where all the fashion savvy savers are at! Whether you want to buy or sell gift cards, this is the place to come and save money in the process! Now this sounds too good to be true, I know! But it really does work, all you have to do is enter the store you want to purchase from and then select from a list of sellers who are selling gift cards at the best price! Multiple savings are to be had! So your winter wardrobe just got a hell of a lot cheaper!!!
(Please note that this is an American website, but is perfect for you if live there or are having a vacation there or simply ordering something from an American website for a gift, especially with xmas looming).

With this in mind, I thought I would share with you some of my Autumn/Winter staple items!!!

First on my list is finding the perfect winter coat! Duster coats are in all stores at the moment, so these will be around for a while, and with light fabrics they will carry you through to spring!!!

Heres my actual coat that I have purchased, I'm just waiting on the colder days to fully set in before I can start wearing it!!!

Still the duster shape, however a bit more fancy with the detachable faux fur collar!

My next Autumn/Winter staple would have to be the chelsea boot! I love how these have been adapted from the traditional boots to now with chunky block heels and come in a multitude of colours!!! They literally can be worn with everything, from skinny jeans to short skirts and tea dresses to give a quirkier more sophisticated look!

Heres two of my latest winter boots!!!!

The top boots are from Next and the second pair are from Topshop! I love both styles as they can be worn with anything!!!

My final choice is tartan! Winter isn't winter without having something tartan in your wardrobe, whether it be some trousers, a skirt, shirt or a dress, you will find tartan all over the highstreet! I personally feel its a great print that is very versatile to wear, as you can dress it up or down adding some statement jewellery.