April Wish List

HELP ME I’M POOR! Deep sigh. The reason for my “feeling sorry for myself attitude” is that I have decided to become more healthy and go running and gyming (is that even a word?) more; which is a very good step to take and I will inform you on my fitness journey as it goes BUT all the Nike sport things are so pretty and I want them all. If I knew sport clothing was this pretty I would have started a long time ago! So here is my sport wish list and some apps I have downloaded to help me on my journey. 

Wish List

• Nike Free Run 3 Women’s Running Shoes - Pink Green

• Nike Performance Shape Bra - Sports bra – Pink

• Nike Printed Tempo 3.5" Women's Running Shorts - Siren Red

• Women's Nike Printed Racer Running Tank - Polarized Pink/Cool Grey
• (yes I like pink a lot hokay?!)

 Apps

Nike + Running 

I have actually had this app for a while now and used it a lot before I had my knee surgery. Now I am recovered I use it a lot more and I am not sure what has changed but there has definitely been an update of some kind and it is so much better! It’s free to download to most app using phones and tablets; I use it for my iphone and it works a dream. It’s simple to use as well, all you do is (after entering your details like height and weight) click start run and it uses GPS to see how far you have ran. It also keeps record how far you have ran, how long you’ve been running, how fast your average mile is and how many calories you have burned; it then keep record of these details when you have finished so the next time you run you can see if you have improved. You can also set your own personal music to it and if you set it up with facebook you can get cheers to keep you going! I love this app and really recommend it to all runners, beginners and experienced runners will benefit from it. 

Nike Training Club

Again like the Nike + running this is available to app using phones or tablets and it is free to download however you have to be connected to a Wi-Fi to download this one as there is a lot of information to download. I do also love this app so far even though I am new to it. I got it because it was recommended to me by a friend and she wasn’t wrong, it is amazing, it is like having your own personal trainer! The app is installed with loads of work outs which vary from lengths of 15 minutes to 45 minutes. These workouts include from cardio focussed, strength and toning and each exercise is accompanied by a video to show you how to do it if you are not sure. So far my favourite has been the Abs Burner workout which left me feeling the burn for 2 days after! Not only does it have these workouts but after time and you do more workouts the app counts up the minutes you have done and after a certain number of minutes have been collected you can download special celebrity workouts done by people Selena Williams and Paula Radcliffe. 

There are loads more both of these apps offer so please go check them out! If any of you are on your own fitness journey or have any apps you think I should check out please tell me. Hope you are all well and have had a lovely Easter, Hann xxxx

 

The Spring Issue

Spring is here! Yeeeeeey sun! Well, it’s meant to be but the occasional snow showers put a little doubt into my head that it’s the weather to unleash t-shirts and skirts however I am still drooling over the new spring collections. After reading countless fashion magazines all presenting the new trends at high street and high fashions levels I have decided on my 3 favourite trends of spring 2013 and here I am going sharing with you!

Monochrome (black and white)

 

I love this trend immensely; I have always been a fan of black clothing. Not in a gothic way but in a way in that black is so chic and simple and effortless and when thinking about it I really should stop wearing as much black! My wardrobe at a glimpse is actually quite colourful but on days in which I cannot be bothered to think of an outfit to put together I will probably just end up wearing an all-black outfit…whoops.  So seeing monochrome hitting the catwalks I was too excited to start planning all my new outfits; also I am excited to start exploring more into white as well. I don’t think I actually own any piece of clothing that is completely white, so with monochrome in season I am determined to start looking into more white clothing (except white jeans, I am sorry but I just think they look cheap) Out of all the new lines Topshop have excelled themselves with monochrome, especially to monochrome amateurs like myself, with their T-shirt collections; they quirky, fun and easy to wear and yet still stay within the trend. 

(Left to Right) Sleeveless Stripe Shell top £28.00 Half and Half Spot tee £32.00 Both Topshop

Space Metallic

Thank you Burberry, thank you so much! I have to be honest when I first heard of Burberrys metallic trench coats I was weary as I am such a fan of the original and am determined that at some point in my life I will own one however the moment I saw Cara Delevingne at the fashion awards wearing the Burberry metallic dress I fell in love! The promotion video also took my heart away with the cutey that is Romeo Beckham featuring along with the beaut that is Tom Odell playing in the background I was just at my knees and now most high street stores have introduced their own metallic designs I am in heaven.  I love the bright colours of this trend mixed with the reflectiveness that comes with metallic; also any metallic item with automatically liven up any minimalist outfit. When payday comes a metallic shirt will be the first thing in my claws (Marks and Spencer’s have a purple metallic shirt in that I have my eyes on, cue a “mine mine mine” chant similar to the seagulls in Finding Nemo) 

Sneakers and Trainers

I am a rubbish girl in that I own 1 pair of heels which I have worn once for my prom and don’t really plan to wear again for the fact that I am a human embodiment of Bambi and fall over in flats. So when I found out that one of this seasons trends are trainers I nearly had a litter of kittens in excitement!  I love trainers and sneakers and high tops and air maxes and everything they represent and with this season come a new explosion design of my favourite footwear. My ultimate shoe is the classic white converse flats; I don’t even know how many pairs I have been through in my time. Nike have always been my number one preference for trainers for the gym and running as they do make shoes that give great support for a range of sport and are very helpful for finding the right trainer for you. However this season they have introduced a new range of colourful blazers, reinvented air maxes and out of the world designed high tops! Another bonus to trainers being in style is that yes a decent pair don’t come cheaper then £50 to £60 but if you do invest in a decent pair they will last and some pairs even look better after being kicked around. So if you are going to buy one new pair of shoes this season make sure it’s a bright pair of fresh sneakers. 

Nikes Desinged by Liberty

  Thanks for reading kittens and I hope your spring is a colourful one! Lots of love Hann xxx