Trainers

I have turnt into someone I never thought I would.. Little dramatic, but it is true. I used to judge people that wore trainers with an everyday outfit, or even to worse to work. I used to constantly say "Trainers are for the gym why are these people wearing them as shoes, this isn't ok". Don't get me wrong I have always loved trainers and had nice trainers, but trainers to me were purely for exercise  purposes and were not to be paired with jeans and a leather jacket!

I have changed and I think I am ok with this? I recently discovered New Balance trainers (I lie, I discovered my cousins New Balance trainers) and I love them and don't particularly want to give them back to her (sorry Toni). They are not only extremely comfy, but also look relatively cool with certain out fits.. I think? 

I took the plunge and rustled up an outfit, quite literally - it was 6 in the morning I could barely see I was so tired let alone think about my outfit for the day and guess what?? I wore trainers to work! The dress code at work is 'smart-casual', but people often rock up in trainers and jeans so I convinced myself I would be ok and I was and I kinda liked my new look.

I wore my smart black jean-like trousers, rolled over at the bottom of course (chilly ankles alert), with a black short sleeve blouse from h&m and a gunmetal grey statement necklace from Zara.

My Mum (bless her) did question my new outfit and asked weather I was taking my chelsea boots to work too and if I was just wearing the trainers for comfort, I don't think she is too sure of them. I'm now just trying to think of an outfit where I could wear them again next week...

What do you think??? Am I having a bit of an early-mid-life crisis or am I now considered cool?