Mother Uggers

I have to rant about this somewhere in which my words can reach people other than my friends! May I start with two words: Ugg boots.

Reading a magazine yesterday I stumbled across a page of photos taken of random people in the streets of Leeds. The idea of the page is to capture the 'unique' outfits these people have on and information about where they bought certain items from so that us readers can go purchase them ourselves. Now there were 15 people on this page and 5 of them were wearing Ugg boots. UGG BOOTS. *Shakes head*.

I remember when I was back at school and these boots conquered fashion magazines for a good few months and fair enough, they were something new and exciting for girls to wear. But that was a good 5 years a go... and people are STILL wearing them FAR TOO MUCH! I mean I get it; they're warm for the winter and extemely comfortable. Fair play. But really? Have you seen the state of them? They're not exactly the prettiest footwear on the market and they make your feet look massive. I can't help but feel angered by the amount of girls I see walking around wearing them. On my first day in Leeds I saw a group of girls all wearing a pair and I must admit, it made my blood boil slightly. Whatever happened to originality in this supposed revolutionary era?

There are alternatives to these horrific creations which are also warm and comfy AND they'll add a bit of style to one's outfit. Doctor Martens for example are gonna hit this season with a storm which look cool with just about anything. Yeah OK so they need a little wearing in because they'll give your feet a hard time at first, but give them time and they'll be the best thing to have on as you go about your day. That's what they're all about after all. And what about vintage boots? Nottingham and Leeds are full of amazing little vintage shops with hundreds of unique styles. I have a pair that have lasted me years and they're just as comfy and warm as any other pair of decent boots. Wellies are always cheap and cheerful and they're good for rainy days too!

You see, I believe too many girls have fallen into the Ugg trap because they don't know of any better solutions. It's human nature to copy off each other because as a race we are so afraid to be different. Don't get me wrong; by writing this I am not claiming to be the ultimate fashionista myself! I too make many fashion mistakes. But in the words of Peter Griffin, Ugg boots really grind my gears! If you truly enjoy the image of Uggs then fair enough, your style is your own and I am in no place to dictate about what you should wear. But if it's just warmth and comfort you're after, have a gander at something else; explore fashion! You may suprise yourself.

In the mean time save the Mother Uggers for a trip to Switzerland or something. You know, lots of snow. Then they'll truly serve a purpose in life.

Rant over.