I know not all of us are keen but I can't promote Skiing and Snowboarding enough and if you haven't tried it, you really must. It's exercise and it's fun, I haven't put these two words together since school.

Even better is the fact that more high street stores are jumping on the snow wear bandwagon which means more options for updating your winter wardrobe to ensure you look your best on the slopes.

Check out the new range at Topshop, it is small but a good start and the prices are very reasonable. Top Shop.

Stella McCartney has also designed a women's winter sport collection, again a very small range. See it at She Active.

Then we have my old favourites such as The North Face and Oakley. Both retail top of the range ski wear which will stand up to some aggressive weather and boarding - good for key pieces that will last you more than one season.