Shoes: Crazy For Kenzo Sneakers

Hi guys,
I'm a sucker for an unusual shoe: I like my footwear to make a statement! So it's easy to see why I'm currently completely obsessed with these Kenzo trainers with the espadrille sole. The colours, the mixed patterns, the flatform-style base: these shoes were just made for the park in the summer!

Kenzo shoes are having something of a fashion moment at the mo: I remember lusting after those logo pumps last season (along with everyone else in the country, apparently) and there are some pretty tasty brogues in this season's offerings too. Sports Luxe isn't really a trend that suits my figure or my style, but there's something about these shoes that I just haven't stopped thinking about since I saw them a couple of weeks ago.

If you like this model as much as I do then they can be yours from Spartoo for £309.99. Admittedly it's a lot more than I would usually spend on a pair of shoes, but can you really put a price on style (apart from, obviously, just over £300  a pair!) What do you think? Will these lovelies be making your lust list?

Love Tor x

*Post written as part of a partnership with Spartoo shoes 

Shoes: Turned on to trainers!

Hi guys,
I am so far from a trainer wearer, it's ridiculous! Aside from the tatty old pair of trainers I wear for sports (which I've had for years) I don't even own a pair. And when I jumped onto the Converse trend I only wore mine a couple of times before quickly realising it just wasn't the look for me. Then I saw these Liberty print Gola trainers and quickly fell in love!

Gola isn't a trainer brand that's on my radar, but I think these beauties will look fantastic with light wash skinny jeans. The florals are so feminine and I love the slightly vintage feel: they'll be great for running around the park in the summer. They also come in a purple version which features a slightly darker floral Liberty print fabric, but it is the girly pink that I love.

Want a pair of these for your own? You can pick them up from Spartoo for £70.99 per pair. Form an orderly queue after me!

Love Tor x

*Post written as part of a partnership with Spartoo shoes

Reebok Easytones: Week one

I mentioned about a month ago that I was taking part in the Reebok Easytone trial. The Reebok Easytones are trainers that are supposed to work harder to tone your bum and legs as you go about your daily business. Well my trainers finally arrived last week, and I got them straight on and gave them a go! Here are my thoughts so far:

- They look good. I mean, they look like trainers not Louboutins, but as trainers go they're quite nice looking and I don't feel unattractive when I walk to work in them (I've taken to wearing them to work and back - every little helps!)

- They're a little tight. I ordered my normal size (a six) but feel like a half a size bigger would have been more comfortable. They have loosened off a little as i'm wearing them, but I still think the sizing is a little on the small side; I would recommend sizing up.

-I think they're making a difference; the back of my legs feel a little firmer. Of course, this could be psychosymatic because I think they're working and it could be because i'm walking more than I normally would (well, when you have new walking shoes it would be rude not to!)

- They have built in odour control; now i'm not saying I have smelly feet, but the fact that they're smaller than I expected means I can't wear them with socks and usually trainers and no-socks is trainer death. Not so with these ones with their built-in odour controlling magic. Or at least not so far...

I'll let you know how i'm finding them in another month or so - it's hard to tell how they're working when i've only been wearing them a week, but so far i'm impressed! I feel like another four weeks will enable me to give a more rounded opinion. If only there were trainers that could tone your stomach and upper arms as well!

Love, Tor xx