Fitness and Fashion Post
Holidays are definitely gone and we are facing ourselves with a string of gloomy months. So we need to fight the urge to stay at home with our nice fleece blanket and try to do some movement which doesn't comprises only lifting up a mug of hot chocolate or a glass of wine. So I have picked few nice items to make it appealing joining a gym or starting some outdoor exercise club.
This Weekender bag by Away Travel is gorgeous and as well as being perfect for a small getaway it is the right bag to take with you at the gym. It has a shoe compartment where you can store your trainers away from the rest of your gear and it has zipped pockets so that you can put safely your shower gel, socks and all those small things that are better be separated after a workout session. It is made of canvas with a detachable shoulder strap as well and it is available in olive green, black, or in three Limited Edition patterns. www.awaytravel.com
Bjorn Borg activewear is always on my posts because they have a great selection of tops, leggings and tights, perfect for workouts and yoga sessions. It is possible to fold the elastic waist if you like a branded look and it has a mesh pocket where you can store your locket key. The sport bra has got a light support, a power mesh on the back and soft bindings at the arm and neck holes for comfort. www.bjornborg.com
Animal print is big this season too so no wonder if even in activewear you can find this popular pattern. The Sculpture Heritage Catsuit by Casall, it has a Sensitive fabric giving a light compression effect, panel along the inseam to reduce friction and laminated seams for a smooth feeling on the skin. You can layer it up with a top or t- shirt. www.casall.com
With a pair of trainers like this you will want to go and show them off. This beauty is called Ulrikke and it has been designed by Cecilie Bahnsen in collaboration with Italian brand Diemme. It has a rubber sole and the upper is embellished with yellow and black beaded flowers. www.ceciliebahnsen.com
This very colourful but with discreet black sides that model the body beauty is part of Figleaves activewear for this coming season. It is not yet available but it is worth the wait because it will be your companion for your yoga sessions. Check when it will be online at www.figleaves.com
It has a vintage feel this duo top and shorts by Guess with drawstring at the waist. I can see it worn while playing tennis for max comfort and easy of movement, paired with a pair of plimsolls for a real old fashioned look.www.guess.eu
Let's start from those small little changes in our lives and pack in your gym bag a shampoo bar. This one is from Ethique, sweet and spicy with a volumising effect and a scent that comprises orange, cinnamon, ginger, salt as well as cocoa butter and coconut oil. You can find it at Holland & Barrett, it is plastic free, vegan, sustainable and palm oil free. And it won't spill inside your gym bag. www.ethique.co.uk
Manduka is another of my favourite brands because it is very sustainable but at the same time its activewear is always very fashionable. This Solite combo shorts and top are made with recycled polyester, organic cotton and plant based material. The shorts have two side pockets to store your locket key, they are mid rise and high compression. www.manduka.com
Mop your forehead or better take off your make up when you are at the gym with these great Truth On the Glow Cleansing Cloth by Ole Henriksen. It has vitamin C and jojoba oil so it will leave your skin soft, ready for your workout. The wipes don't contain parabens, sulfates or phthalates.www.olehenriksen.com
P.E.Nation activewear is so colourful that really makes you want to start exercising. These leggings are perfect for all of your gym activities, from yoga to working out. The high rise waistband is reinforced and flat locked seams give strength and durability. Check also all the lovely accessories and the apparel. www.pe-nation.com
A brush is one of those essentials that you must have in your gym bag. These two great brushes are by TangleTeezer and you can find them at Next. They will be great after the shower because they won't pull your hair while wet and it will be quicker to be ready.The Smoothing Tool will make blow dry simpler while the Round Tool will give a bounce to your hair. www2.next.co.uk
Reduce plastic just with a simple action, bring with you a reusable bottle that keeps your water cold for as long as you need it. This gorgeous marble patterned bottle with rose gold cap is by Tower and it keeps the drink cold for up to 12 hours or warm for up to 6 hours and the capacity is 750ml. The flask has got a 1000ml capacity and its cap can be used as a drinking cup as well. www.towerhousewares.co.uk
Let's finish with this gorgeous combo by Wolf & Whistle. The Paint Splatter Leggings and Strappy Back Bra are in a great monochrome colour with fuchsia details. This is another company that use recycled materials for its gears and in fact leggings and top are made of recycled polyester from bottles. The leggings are sporting a thick high waistband while the bra has a supportive thick underband. www.wolfandwhistle.co.uk
