tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post1914968285274847663..comments2016-06-18T06:52:28.032+01:00schoolgatestylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11374320337030060565[email protected]Blogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-32009427843395841002015-03-11T12:17:44.000+00:002015-03-11T12:17:44.000+00:00Hi Helen - I sized down with mine. I&#39;m usually a 6.5 but I got the 6. They were snug to start with but have stretched a bit. I find the bigger size makes my feet feel huge! Hope that helps xschoolgatestylehttp://www.schoolgatestyle.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-52932255311543270452015-03-10T22:00:37.000+00:002015-03-10T22:00:37.000+00:00Your Zara ones are just fab Avril....I bought a couple of cheap pairs last summer but need to get a better pair this season, I have the same problem as Helen at (The Flaky Fashionista) they are all so wide on me, and they look as if I am wearing boys shoes! How are the Zara one&#39;s fit wise? Helen xxNET-A-DRESSERhttp://netadresser.blogspot.co.uk/[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-16168197478154027482015-03-10T11:35:32.000+00:002015-03-10T11:35:32.000+00:00Please re-open the shop soon. I&#39;ve got scarf withdrawal!Jenny[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-29282450008022367542015-03-09T20:18:35.000+00:002015-03-09T20:18:35.000+00:00I resisted thus style for a while too but when I finally bought a pair from H&amp;m last summer, there was no going back! I love them. Your new Zara ones are gorgeous, Avril. Lynne xxDorothy camperhttp://www.dorothycamper.blogspot.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-59496657606799076422015-03-09T13:03:31.000+00:002015-03-09T13:03:31.000+00:00I love them in camo. I can&#39;t get my ankles out yet, I&#39;m afraid, I am just too nesh. H xxFashion40ishhttp://Fashion40ish.blogspot.co.uk[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-47660923641357385112015-03-09T09:24:03.000+00:002015-03-09T09:24:03.000+00:00Oh I love a skater shoe! For anyone looking for leopard ones, I heartily recommend the Kurt Geiger Laurel ones. So comfy, true to size and go with everything. There&#39;s a 20% off code at the moment - KGTWENTY. I also have these lovelies from Next: http://www.next.co.uk/x552320s7#948720x55Rachel[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-19822781791325424862015-03-09T09:16:15.000+00:002015-03-09T09:16:15.000+00:00I need to get some this summer - I&#39;ve seen so many different styles and everyone looks fab in them. I really your camo ones.<br>Welcome back to blogging!Avenue 57http://blog.avenue57.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-15206315945823137782015-03-08T23:08:46.000+00:002015-03-08T23:08:46.000+00:00Oh no....I think you could pull them off as you&#39;re tall but I do know that some are very wide looking when you look down at them on! That&#39;s what put me off them for so long. And funny you should say about the kids - C has just swiped my black River Island ones and they look amazing on him. He loves not having to tie laces - converse &amp; trainers are so annoying for that xschoolgatestylehttp://www.schoolgatestyle.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-49903062606282894652015-03-08T23:06:10.000+00:002015-03-08T23:06:10.000+00:00Oh I love those on you Avril! I tried on loads in the Dune sale in New Year and they were massive on me, raging as I&#39;d hoped they&#39;d be good to wear around now. Thinking these would be a great style for the kids too, so quick to pull on and off. xNic, Strawberry Blonde Beautyhttp://www.strawberryblondebeauty.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-86616161030120556102015-03-08T23:04:12.000+00:002015-03-08T23:04:12.000+00:00Aw...thank you Lynne and I promise I&#39;ll be over for a read of yours tomorrow. SO many blogs to catch up with! Thanks re the trench - it *is* Karen Millen! Great spot :) My sister in law bought it for me about 7 years ago and every year, it comes out, looks as good as new and gets endless compliments. Perfect investment buy. Axschoolgatestylehttp://www.schoolgatestyle.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-57744845082188902432015-03-08T23:01:37.000+00:002015-03-08T23:01:37.000+00:00Aaaargh, skaters are definitely a Marmite item for me - I love them, they hate me! I just look so stupid in them! Love your camo pair, and how fabulous are those New Look ones with the gold toes?? It&#39;s not fair! xxBecky @ re:stylehttp://www.restyle-blog.blogspot.co.uk[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-62761524410466535972015-03-08T22:29:18.000+00:002015-03-08T22:29:18.000+00:00Completely love those! I have a pair from FCUK I bought last summer, and I was so upset when it got too cold to wear them. On the look out for some more so you&#39;ve given me some great ideas, as always! xJane@Arthur's mumhttp://arthursmum.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-66832373123426063292015-03-08T22:25:47.000+00:002015-03-08T22:25:47.000+00:00Oh how I&#39;ve missed the fashion blogging Avril, pleas tell us where the lovely trench coat is from? I&#39;m on the lookout for a new one, particularly one like this with contrast trim a la Karen Millen.Lynne[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-31948839092072084572015-03-08T22:11:01.000+00:002015-03-08T22:11:01.000+00:00Isn&#39;t it great to be able to get the ankles out Avril?! Loving the the camo skaters....you&#39;ve inspired me to get out my leopard print ones again! xxMichelle Lee (MyFashionable40s)http://myfashionable40s.blogspot.co.uk[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-47093818489768787172015-03-08T19:34:38.000+00:002015-03-08T19:34:38.000+00:00Thanks a million Avril xMartina walsh[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-8536084059680371832015-03-08T17:42:48.000+00:002015-03-08T17:42:48.000+00:00Yay - nice to see you back in blog land and I did notice your new skate pumps when you were in London! I really like them and find them super easy to wear - I have the grey version of your navy felt version - I love the fleecy insole!Suehttp://susiesoso.blogspot.co.uk[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-30143519196062500502015-03-08T17:38:46.000+00:002015-03-08T17:38:46.000+00:00Hey Helen - the ones I got in New York are a really neat fit but then my River Island ones are quite big looking...so I think it&#39;s worth just trying them on wherever you see them...and try a half size down. I always get mine in a 6 even though I&#39;m a 6.5...provided they&#39;re not too tight. I promise, they don&#39;t look as big on you as you think...especially when you look down at them. Keep the rest of you quite tailored and I think you will find them easier to wear. I can&#39;t do them with overly casual clothes as I feel a bit too scruffy....neither of us are fans of that :) xschoolgatestylehttp://www.schoolgatestyle.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-57776791602553061972015-03-08T17:35:45.000+00:002015-03-08T17:35:45.000+00:00Hi Jen - definitely go for it...let me know what you get. My mac is an oldie from Karen Millen...forgot to tag it! Thanks for reminding me. This blog took way too long to write...so out of practice! Xschoolgatestylehttp://www.schoolgatestyle.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-47394878683441466932015-03-08T17:09:01.000+00:002015-03-08T17:09:01.000+00:00I love them! Been hankering after some myself so you&#39;ve persuaded me! Love your poncho and mac too - where is the latter from?Jenhttp://lovechicliving.co.uk[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-63147369698343225172015-03-08T16:44:28.000+00:002015-03-08T16:44:28.000+00:00I seriously struggle with these, as I love them on others, but any that I&#39;ve tried have been too wide on me. It&#39;s not just that they make my feet look huge, they are genuinely too wide when wearing them . Any suggestions on where to find narrower fitting ones?The Flaky Fashionistahttp://theflakyfashionista.blogspot.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-6692797102681023862015-03-08T16:12:21.000+00:002015-03-08T16:12:21.000+00:00I really like them! I&#39;m hoping winter will &quot;do one&quot; soon too, I need to start wearing sandals! xxEloisehttp://www.frolicsandfashion.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-36822841866014380942015-03-08T16:05:20.000+00:002015-03-08T16:05:20.000+00:00Great to see you again, I love skater shoes, I was a little reluctant to start with but love them now.<br>Sue x<br>BestfriendstyleSue Bestfriendstylehttp://Bestfriendstyle[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-53880228218751442462015-03-08T15:54:18.000+00:002015-03-08T15:54:18.000+00:00I love your poncho! I need to get some new footwear for spring - I am very much still in my boots! xDonnahttp://whattheredheadsaid.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-70037093595762331942015-03-08T15:48:43.000+00:002015-03-08T15:48:43.000+00:00That&#39;s a great question - please don&#39;t be embarrassed to ask! I must add in the info to the post - thanks for the reminder. My secret weapon are the Converse Chuck socks that you can get in TK Maxx. They are deeper cut than a trainer sock but thicker and more secure on the foot than those little sockette thing. Perfect for these skater shoes and for any low cut ankle boots. I have about 20 pairs of them! Xschoolgatestylehttp://www.schoolgatestyle.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-44351211735948474252015-03-08T15:20:58.000+00:002015-03-08T15:20:58.000+00:00I Really want to try these &amp; forgive me for asking the most naff question ever--- does one wear those little socks under them (obvs you don&#39;t want them to be seen which is the idea) - or is that an option with them? If you do wear them, what ones would be the most invisible? My desire to know outweighs my embarrassment at askingMartina walsh[email protected]