The River Island boots that will instantly update any look.

A new fashion season has officially started and we're doing our very best to ensure that any purchases we make over the next few months are smart, sensible and will last the style test of time. In an Irish climate, boots are essential and in recent times, knee-high styles have become more popular than ever. While black is always a good choice, we have to give a nod to neutral shades too because they can be matched with so much and have the power to immediately to elevate any ensemble. Our current crush when it comes to footwear has to be these cream River Island boots...just look at them. They are the Beige Over The Knee Block Heel Boots and you're looking at €87 if you want them for yourself. If the cream isn't for you, there's also a black option and a statement shade of burgundy too. We're already thinking of the various ways they can be styled - under midi skirts and dresses or with a cosy knit and your favourite jeans. It looks very much like cream and wine are frontrunners when it comes to the shades featured in autumn 2019's trending colour palette. Take a look at this trench coat, for example. It's the Dark Purple Vinyl Belted Trench Coat and this particular item is an online exclusive which means you won't be able to pick it up in a River Island store, it can only be bought from the website. The trench is what you might call a look and while it won't be to everyone's taste, it's the type of piece that can change an outfitn in seconds, even a simple black dress. We love how it's been styled here, the cream allows the wine shade to pop and it's a slick, chic outfit, ideal for this time of year.