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Truffle Hi-Top Flatform Trainers from Barratts*

I’m sure I’ve mentioned before on here how I don’t usually go crazy for shoes.

However that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate a good pair when I see them.

That’s exactly what happened when I saw these babies on the Barratts website.

I’ve had shoes sent to me before from Barratts, and I was so happy with them.

These are no different, although I may possibly have fallen in love with them a little bit.

I’ve been looking for a pair of statement trainers, and I knew plain ol’ Converse etc wouldn’t do.

That’s not to say I don’t like them, they just don’t stand out to me and I wanted something that stood out.

These pretty much have everything I love on a trainer; flatform, hi-top, gold gold gold – check!

They also come in black, but I managed to resist, although I think I want both pairs now.

These are the perfect trainer for me and they look even better in person than online.

Look out for some OOTD posts featuring them soon!

You can browse the Barratts website here, or purchase these here.

(Jacket: Primark, Top: Japan, Shorts: Zara, Tights: eBay, Shoes: Barratts*)

On Saturday I went to a joint party for two friends, and of course there was a theme.

All the best parties have themes, and this one was ‘Cartoon Characters of the 90s/2000s’.

I don’t watch many cartoons but from the ones I have watched/watch I just couldn’t think of a character.

Then I remembered that one of my favourite fictional characters of the 2000s was originally an anime (Japanese cartoon).

So I may have cheated a little bit as mine was based on a live action movie character, but the thought was there.

Who did I go as? Nana Osaki (reference photo here).

I love her strong character, and of course her personal style!

I paired suspender tights with my new faux leather jacket, a staple for any Nana costume.

I also choose a skull motif top I bought in Japan (fitting, no?) and some ripped denim shorts from Zara.

The piece de resistance though were the wedge creepers that Barratts recently gifted me – I’m in love!

They are the comfiest, most badass pair of shoes I own at the moment and I want to pair them with everything.

They are perfect for the rock chick side of my personal style…and for any future fancy dress parties, of course.

I even created a short bob hair style using this cheat by Cheesie, and used a leather bracelet as a choker.

What do you think of my fancy dress costume?

For fans of the creepers, they also come in red, blue and purple – I WANT THEM ALL!

My New Babies from Barratts!