I love those boots always - a real bargain. I got some fake suede leopard heeled boots from TK maxx a couple of months ago, thinking I wouldn't wear them enough to merit "proper" ones ( fair enough, I've only worn them a couple of times!), but yours are lovely and look pretty versatile.
Finally got the sosandar parcel today, and I think all the fake leather things are going back. The sosandar ones are really good quality and much thicker than the MV ones, but I think I'm the wrong shape for them...they are wrinkly on my knees and I just don't think they are "me", honestly. Worth a go though!
I think I'm going to keep these Ponte leggings though, which fill the smarter- than- leggings- and- comfier- than - jeans role well.
I'm also in love with this velvet jacket but I'm going to have a long, hard talk to myself about whether I will actually wear it. It is really good quality and fits well, but it may be just a bit too evening-y for me to wear enough. I WANT to wear it as a work thing, but think I will chicken out as its too glam...and my social life is basically family trips to pizza express at the moment..so not sure it's suitable for that! 
Finally got the hush rose cashmere jumper from brand alley ( only 1 more bit to come now...) and it's like wearing a cloud...soooo soft and lovely, so I'm definitely keeping that. Definitely a lighter weight jumper, but will be really nice layered over a thin thermal top.
We've been at some Christmas markets today...feels far too early, but can't put off the fact that I haven't done anything for christmas so far. And so apparently did the other twelvely- thousand people also there. Was heaving... "oh, it'll be quiet because it's the first weekend and it's not Christmassy yet" says DH... wrong... Was fun though, and mulled wine was spilt drunk.
Hope you've all had a lovely time with your families!