By Leonora Beck on Friday, December 25th 2009, 15:15

Whatever the snow means to you –sledging and snowball fights, or dreary sludge and defunct transport – we can all look hot when braving the cold with help from some winter trends. 

Padded coats are back in vogue, perfect for cosying up couture-style. Like a duvet for your wardrobe, these cushioned fancies look fantastic over any outfit.

Marks and Spencer (www.marksandspencer.com) offer a deluxe black belted puff for £49.50 or, if you love to wear colour when skies are grey, make like Gwen Stefani, who rocked a colour block coat in London this week. For an equally funky look, head to La Redoute (www.laredoute.co.uk,) where you can find a rainbow range of padded warmers from £14.50.

Love or hate them, snow boots are the most functional purchase you can make this winter. Not just for the slopes, these boots are the ultimate comfort accessory for trudging down icy streets. Don a pair of Tecnica Moon Boots like Paris Hilton – the first and original moon boots, Tecnica make a pair in every style, colour and crazy print you can imagine, retailing for £69.99 here at Alpine Room (www.alpineroomshop.co.uk).

With the sales now in full swing, what better time to get stocked up on snow-friendly fashion?