Gala asks the question – Do you wear ugg-boots in public? Well, the lovely people over at Whooga sent me a pair of boots for my perusal so I’ve happily taken the challenge of road testing them. Tis the perfect weather to do so after all..
I have to say that ugg-boots have eluded me for many years. I have dancer calves (which are similar to those of a sherpa) so boots rarely look good wrapped around my brick-like lower legs. I also have a serious aversion to looking sloppy in public. This didn’t stop me from gleefully unwrapping my Whooga boots and pulling them onto my chilly feet the second that they arrived.
Made from merino wool they are super toasty and mega comfy. The sole is a little stiff but after a week of wear they are starting to soften. These are the boots that I was sent (despite heavily hinting for these ones – cute!) and they are very traditional tan, long ugg-boots. I do agree with Gala that ugg-boots are far more acceptable in black. I can handle tan but that’s just because I’m a purest and I’d do chocolate because I love pretty much anything in chocolate. I’m certainly not a fan of the pastel colours but I imagine that if I was ten years old there’s not much else in the world that I could want.
These boots are the first thing that I put on in the morning and the last thing that I take off before I get into bed at night. I even slip them back on when I duck out for my midnight bathroom visit. These boots have made a trip to the letter box and recycle bin but have gone no further. I wouldn’t be beyond wearing them to a friend’s house but I have a hard enough time driving as it is without two merino wool pillow-boots strapped to my feet.
All in all I have to say – BUY SOME FREAKING UGG-BOOTS!!! You really won’t regret it. And do consider Whooga – they are made with Australian Merino sheepskin and there is a handy sizing guide to make sure you get it right. The boots arrived REALLY quickly and it’s difficult to find ugg-boots for sale in real life so internet buying will really help you out. I thought mine were a little big at first but they don’t size down as much as other ugg-boots and after a week they are still fitting well. Oh and Whooga are running a competition to win a free pair of boots follow the instructions here. I’ve been wearing them for a week straight and I have to say they are pretty tops. They are definitely staying inside my apartment though. I’m so not cute enough to pull them off in public…
Tonight I’m wearing…
* Vintage kimono from Material Pleasures
* Vintage slip thrifted from Salvos
* Obi belt thrifted from Salvos
* Ugg-boots from Whooga
* Glasses from a second hand store on Gertrude St. I have to wear safety glasses in the jewellery workshop but I find them so uncomfortable so I bought clear lens glasses. How adorable are they?
Love Lady Smaggle
xxx