Being so paranoid over the possibility of having to glide or skate the icy grounds in London, I made an impromptu purchase on the web..

Yes, it is cheap (must be made in Cheeeenah!) and reasonable. Some people think it is ugly (I sometimes think too…) because of its bulkiness and lack of defined shape. Who cares, all I need are the thick, sturdy soles for me to make the mark on the ice.

The irony is that I finally got the boots after the snow disappeared. My fat calves and short lower limbs did not help too.. but beggars can’t be choosers, no?

Brand: brandless!
Price: GBP: 11.50
From: HeelzSoHigh.co.uk

“WHY PURPLE???? Of all colours?!?!”

I can hear you scream.

I know, I know. It hard to match, not a ‘neutral’ colour yada yada. But hey, I have got my own valid reasons for getting this pair.

As cheapskate as I can sound, I narrowed my choices down to M&S boots because I had this £10 M&S voucher. I can’t afford £90-100 over boots from ALDO or Clarks, so I decided to go for something more affordable.

So, I paid a visit to the nearest M&S store I google-mapped on my beautiful HTC Hero phone. I found one along Maddox Street. When I rummage through the boots collection, this is the nicest I could find. It has got heels to kill my feet but heighten me to a level where my posture probably looks good even though my tummy is flabby.

Then again, who cares if it is purple? It is a statement to make. It should stand out. It is said to be “modern and contemporary”. This limited round toe buckle boots is a limited collection from M&S and I hope I can endure the depressing winter with this stylish purple. I even bought a skinny trousers to go with this boots!

M&S Limited Round Toe Buckle Boots
£39.50