PICKING up winter trends at local stores is all the rage this season.

Owner of Mildura boutique Mai's Shoes & Accessories, Gwen Earle, said the store had been relatively busy since reopening in June after being shut for two months.

"It's great to see people supporting local businesses," she said.

"Without that, we wouldn't be here."

Ms Earle said accessories popular this season were a refl...