Am I Missing a Trend?

This morning on my way to work I walked behind this lady:

In view of the fluffy cuffs of her jacket and ankle-boots I could not help wondering if this was a new style inspired by highly a highly coiffed breed of man's best friend, the Poodle, to be specific:

source: gettyimages.com

Be that as it may, I think I'll stick to my elephant boots and down coat this winter. Then again, you never know.