FASHION: My Summer Essentials With M&S Part 1

FASHION: My Summer Essentials With M&S Part 1

Tuesday, 18 March 2014

M&S contacted me to see if I wanted to get involved with their summer essentials campaign and of course I did! I may not have a summer holiday booked just yet (I do have a winter one though) but I definitely want to go away with Andrew over the summer!

After having a cheeky look though the M&S website I came across some lovely bits that would be perfect, it was so hot last weekend that it would even be perfect for England if it stays like that! I'm sure when it gets warm I will be heading down to the beach! #Essexlife

Here are my summer essentials from M&S and a few extras!

Drop Waist Dress

How pretty is this thing?! I'm not sure the whole drop waist trend is going to suit me too well but I love the print so it might be worth investing!

Black Shorts

These are just amazing! This year I want to be comfortable and definitely going to invest in come comfortable shorts rather than denim every day!

Boxy Crop

I have wanted one of these for ages and just haven't gotten around to getting one yet. When its warm, I wear crop tops every day but I don't have a loose one. This will be great for hiding the food baby after the yummy summer BBQs.

Cooling Eye Gel

 I rub my eyes alot and after a long day of wearing contact lenses it will be so nice to put something soothing and cooling on them and just relax!

Waterproof Mascara

A must for me, especially with friends who are all crazy boys who are quite likely to be throwing water (or drinks haha) all over me at some point in the summer I'm sure. 

Leighton Denny Polishes

I like to keep my nails all clean and polished. I love these two bright colours for summer and Lieghton Denny have worked well for me so far!

Juju Babes

I got a pair of mint coloured ones last year and now I'm after a white pair. I just love them so much and they are super comfy - The perfect way to wear a heel in the summer.

Flower Crown

 This thing has been on my wish list for years, I change colour choice each time haha I just really want one they are so whimsical and fairy tale-y

Ray Bans

I am also yet to get a pair of ray bans. I have the same issue every year deciding whether I should get prescription ones or not and then I never get around to buying anything!

Pink Sandals

I have just ordered these in white and then a pink pair arrive on the website. Aren't they pretty?! Another perfect chunky sandal for this year!

 What Are Your Summer Essentials? 

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FASHION: Fashionably Fit with Sports Shoes

FASHION: Fashionably Fit with Sports Shoes

Wednesday, 19 February 2014

When I was contacted about the sports shoes Fashionably Fit campaign,  I was right in the midst of my January exercise motivation spur, I was feeling fat and I wanted to get fit but I could feel the motivation slipping away.

The  campaign was launched in response to the outrage Daily Mail columnist, Jan Moir, caused when she criticised singer Katherine Jenkins for running the marathon in full make up (read more here). The whole idea is to see if bloggers thought looking stylish spurs you on to work harder while exercising. I say yes. 

I exercise in my garage on my exercise bike and before now, I'd do it in my pyjamas - An over-sized tee and a pair of shorts. I think the fact that there wasn't a clear change between sleeping/relaxing and exercising, because I was still in my pyjamas, was making it very hard.  I really couldn't be bothered but when I started to actually get dressed properly for my exercise I was more motivated, I wanted to do it properly - I did make the effort to get up and get ready after all, and that is exactly what these clothes are made for, they are alot more comfortable to exercise in, that's for sure. I hate when clothes stick me to when I get sweaty, I think that was also part of the problem but there isn't too much loose material here to stick to me and they are breathable, stretchy and comfortable!

In my lovely new matching Nike set, I would even be happy to run in the street (which I would obviously never do in my pyjamas haha). I felt like in my new clothes, I was ready to exercise and exercise harder.

Do You Think Looking Good Makes Your More Motivated?

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