Some run a 5K in them, some just look good in them

Six months ago I joined a gym, purchased some neon Nikes from ASOS with a 20% discount voucher and carried on with my life. Imagine my shock tonight when I saw from Cocorosa wearing the exact same trainers as me!

Admittedly, although mine are six months old now and battered by hours on a treadmill/elliptical trainer, they are doubtlessly the most comfortable and eye-catching shoes I own. Cocorosa styles them much better than me - neon sports bra and sheer shirt is ingenious. When I'm pounding the calories on the treadmill the last thing I'm thinking is: why can't people (almost) see my midriff? Although this should potentially be the first thing on my mind.

My housemate once told me she wouldn't be seen dead with me outside the house in these. Perhaps I'll show her Cocorosa's post and perhaps she'll change her mind? Perhaps I need to get Cocorosa to show me some styling tips first.

Festive Accessories

Baby it’s cold outside! Make sure you wrap up with a fur collar meanwhile channelling some classic glamour. Audrey Hepburn eat your heart out. A classy addition to any coat or jacket Topshop’s fur collars turn crimbo chic. Pair with some leather driving gloves to pump some 20’s elegance into your everyday outfit.

Keep your tootsies toasty with some holiday-themed socks. New Look is offering 3 pairs for £4, so you can mix and match your reindeer with your robins and your snowmen with your Santas. Not for you? These would make a perfect stocking filler. Who says we can’t sport candy-cane socks all year round?

If you need to make a statement this season, go for an embellished clutch. Accessorize have a stunning palm-sized, hardcase clutch available in a range of colours. From a sultry black to a teasing teal. Perfect size for your lipstick but not much else. Then again, only thing you should be carrying this holiday is your fine self. Add some chandelier (note; not christmas tree-shaped, chandelier shaped) earrings to continue the glitz from your hands to your head.

Speaking of jewelry, make your neck the conversation piece of the Christmas party with a jaw-dropping piece of art. When it comes to necklaces, the bigger the better. Less is just less. See ASOS or Nelly.com for some visual treats.

Finally, if all the sophisticated stocking stuff doesn’t do it for you, head to the festive-favourite, Claire’s Accessories. This season we’re treated to a selection of comedy santa-hats, christmas tree earrings (complete with baubles and a bow!) and even a Rudolph-themed headband. Well, if you can’t beat em…

First published by Spark* Newspaper: http://sparknewspaper.co.uk/fashion-beauty/festive-accessories/