It's the first "will we really be wearing these" blog of the season.

So I should pre-empt this blog by saying this isn't something new new at all.  These were around last season.  And the season before actually. 

But they are quite "out there".  When I say quite, think of that as code for VERY out there.  Some may even just say... errr vile? 

They were very much the domain of the super on trend.  Which, I'll hold my hands up and say - at 45 I'm not.  It's not often that I'm the adopter of something very different, very early on. 

I would say that's the case with pretty much most new fashion ideas.  It often takes us mere mortals a couple of seasons for items to be normalised and well frankly, just get used to them.

The more you see something, the more you think - ok now I could get on board with that. 

As I said the other day, it's also the easiest way to update all your old favourites - with the addition of one new season item into your wardrobe. 

So I think I've beaten about the bush long enough and I'm just going to throw it in now.  

The hunka munka (not the official title) big trainer.  The trainer that looks like it should only be worn by a 19 yr old basketball player.  Or Rihanna.  Also known as The Dad Trainer.  This I can't quite get my head around unless your Dad is Drake.

Really selling them, aren't I?  Thanks to good old Pinterest (where all pictures have been taken from), I have found some looks I could definitely get on board with.  

So what will probably stand out for you about those photos is that a) you'll no doubt think they mostly are hideous and b) the average age of the girls pictured is 14 (ish).

BUT I honestly think, the more you look at them, the more they grow on you (like mould?!).

Read these and weep.  Every single designer has done a pair of these.  For ridiculous prices.

Kindsay trainers from Isabel Marant £415



Triple S low-top trainers from Balenciaga £615



Balenciagas again £615 (OUCH!)



Leather and fabric from Alexander McQueen £560



Sonnie Sneakers from Chloe £440



Then we come down to slightly cheaper.. still very expensive but more purse friendly than the designer versions.

adidas Originals Pod-S3.1 in white £100




Nike Just Do It Well Newspaper Print Trainers £140  These are probably all sorts of wrong diddly but in for a penny, in for a pound.



Nike Black with Purple Piping Air Max 97 £145 (these I'm personally going to swerve as the 13yr old says all her friends have them).



adidas Originals Yung-1 Trainers £100



Steve Madden Current Leather Trainer £90



HOWEVER there are bargains to be had.  If you're thinking of just trying these on, then there are some cheaper alternatives that I've found.  And if they don't work, at the very least they'll be super comfy for walking the dog in. 

Linford Kurt Geiger were £149 now £34



Lamar by Carvela were £139 now £29


And in the blue - also £29


Or there are the Linton by Carvela were £149 now £24


Or the Linton in the grey blue mix were £149 now £24





Another amazing entry level pair (even the 13yr old approves of these and that's saying something...). 

Public Desire Trainers £29.99




Or a similar pair in neutrals which may be the perfect for starters.

Public Desire Trainers £34.99



Ok, on a roll now....

ASOS DESIGN Dare Chunky Trainers £38



And here I am.. NOT wearing any but I have some in mind that I think I'm going to get.   These two outfits would work perfectly with them. 


Black top and leopard skirt - hush (from partnership with The Pool ss17 and ss18)
Sandals - Forever 21 (5yrs ago)
Jacket - Tu Clothing (ss17)
Bag - Village England (gift 3yrs ago)
Sunglasses - Walter + Herbert (ss17)


Top - Goat (gift 2yrs ago)
Skirt - Me+Em (gift current)
Sandals - Hudson from a charity shop
Sunglasses - Walter + Herbert (ss17)
Bag - Village England (gift 3yrs ago)

So am fully expecting an onslaught along the lines of HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND?!  Well??  Can't wait to hear what you think! 

Also needed to say - YES I am definitely going to do another blog on all things leopard print as I had so many questions over on Instagram about the skirt I'm wearing above which is obviously last season's...