Winter Getaway Essentials to Fight the Chill

If you are going away for a winter getaway and have not even considered a puffer jacket, then we are sorry but you might as well not go.

The must-have of all must-haves, it is only common sense to have a classic and dependable puffer jacket in your winter wardrobe.

Thankfully brands have well and truly caught on to the everlasting trend, and have continuously been adding on more stylish numbers that step away from the classic black – dare we say – boring options.

As your ‘most likely to be’ staple, we here at Monde think there is no harm in going all out. Adopt that holiday attitude, and go bold or go home.

The easiest way to do this is with a bright coloured number. As pops of colour are raging at the moment, you honestly can’t go past a blue Balenciaga or Moncler puffer.

As blue as a crisp sky, they are eye-catching and sit on par with the amazing red AMI Paris padded jacket.

Balenciaga BB Logo Puffer Jacket, $3,850, Farfetch

It goes without saying that if your hands and your head are cold, you are most likely going to keep feeling the chill.

Beat this dilemma and stock up on winter essential accessories in the form of beanies and gloves.

Whether you like making a statement with your accessories or just like blending in, you are sure to have your pick of many.

But because holidays are all about having fun and going away has its bonuses in the sense that you can be a little more adventurous with your style than you normally would, we say embrace a little extra colour.

Tap into the joy of the holiday mood and lift your spirits even more with The Elder Statesman multicoloured, one hundred percent cashmere beanie.

For a brand that gets straight to necessities of what you need in a glove, Acne Studios wool-fleece gloves will make sure you avoid icy blue fingers and enjoy your holiday without feeling the bite.

Acne Studios Face-patch Wool-fleece Gloves, was $200 now $140, MATCHESFASHION

Winter comes with unpredictable weather, so prepare yourself for walking in the rain and dodging a few puddles with the trendiest winter shoes on offer this season.

Ditch the sneakers this winter and say hello to the latest shoes you need in your winter wardrobe and on your weekend getaway.

As kids there is no denying you most likely loved wearing a classic pair of gumboots, thankfully it is now more than acceptable to sport them as an adult. A big win for the fun-factor of adult fashion.

Our personal favourites are the Bottega Veneta BV Tire boots. Offered in a neutral shade, they make adjusting back to a chunky boot-style shoe that little easier and subtle.

For something a little less designer and suited to getting a little mud and dirt on them, the River Island low moulded gumboots are a good alternative.

But gumboots may not be for all men and we totally get that. Sticking with the chunky looking shoe that is ever-so popular at the minute, the Alexander McQueen readapted high top ‘sneaker’ is worth the penny.

With that being said, be mindful of what kind of winter getaway you are going for and find a shoe to match accordingly.

River Island Low Moulded Gumboots, $80, ASOS