We Shop: Workout Wear

Social media on the first of January are naturally convulsing with people talking about their New Year's resolutions. No judging, I do it too, but just in my head, as I do think striving for perfection is everything. One of those resolutions for me had to do with working out and being active. Although I was already fairly active and totally committed to last year's resolution of learning to run 5k - hell, I even reached 10k, so save to say I stuck to that resolution - I challenged myself to amp up my exercises and try and reach for the stars. In line with that thinking, I also decided I was 'allowed' to invest in some new workout wear. See, one of my (many) peculiarities is that I feel I have to prove myself before I can treat myself in either which domain. In that thinking, first work off your butt in the gym/at the running track, and then you're allowed to splurge in the sports department. 

However, I'm still more of the budget type of girl. I don't need to have each and everything of my sports gear to be Nike or Adidas or whatever - although I love those brands just like anybody else. I do have Nike leggings, but they are specially customized for running in cold temperatures. At yoga, I don't really need special technologies, merely something that is comfortable to be in compromising positions will do. Hence, the quest for budget proof workout wear commenced and I figured I'd share my experiences/investments. 

Bascially, go to's for pretty and practical, yet not so pricey workout wear: New Look, Bershka, H&M, Boohoo, Forever 21, and Sportsdirect. 

Are you guys still keeping up with your resolutions, specifically in the workout domain? 

  

We Wear: Skort baby skort

As you can see, yours truly too jumped on the skort train. I wasn't really feeling the hype, when all of a sudden I saw this magnificently flower printed exemplar hanging in the virtual clothing racks at Boohoo.com. We all know the rest of that story of course. The first day I wore it, I was constantly chanting at whoever wherever "I'm wearing a skort, half skirt, half short. Get it? Get it?? GET IT?!". You understand that this might have driven my friends and family mad. What can I say, I'm into folk skorts. When looking at these and other pictures which will never see the daylight however, I do suddenly realize that one should not be caught on camera in compromising positions when wearing this beauty. Just so you know. 

Currently listening to:

Totally prepping for tomorrow: Blink 182 in concert!
Currently craving for (fashion wise or other):

Sleep.

Skort: Boohoo - Crop top, bowler hat: H&M - Jelly sandals: New Look - Bag: Ebay - Upper arm bracelet: Claire's - Sunglasses: Six 

Jump(er) for Christmas

Aah, those jolly good times are near again. Festive blinking lights, Christmas tunes, and loads of sweets and delicious food. What is not to love, right? (Except too many freakin' people EVERYWHERE - Excuse me, that is my 'In desperate need of some time off of work' desire talking). I've been bumping my Christmas feeling already for weeks. Those who follow me on Instagram might have noticed/gotten annoyed by this already (username: sneilorak). Seriously, is there a better way to submerge in an instant Christmas feeling than by wearing an awesome Christmas jumper? 

Yes, getting my hands on a Christmas jumper was one of my already (in)famous quests, and I've been wearing it to bits these past two weeks. Because a) it's Christmassy, b) it has a pinguin on it and c) not just any pinguin, but a CHRISTMAS pinguin. And I have got to get all the wear out of it I possibly can because wearing a Christmas jumper in February or March might just come off as a bit silly. Or rebellous cool. I'm still in doubt. 

I cannot wait for it to be Christmas eve and to finally unwrap my presents. I even put a present for myself from myself underneath the tree, because I fancy the unwrapping so much. I deeply apologise for my excitement, apparently I tend to get quite carried away about numerous things. ("It cannot be your 'best time of the year, Karolien, because you already said that was Halloween". Booh.)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, DEAR READERS! 

  Coat: River Island (from last year) - Scarf: Zara - Beanie: Choies - Christmas jumper: Boohoo - Jeggings, necklace: H&M - Boots: Dr. Martens - Bag: Ebay

 

 
 
 

Beanie love

I don't think I'm letting you in on a secret when I tell you King Winter has reared its sometimes ugly head. It's ice cold, baby! From the moment when the temperatures start to drop and the wind starts messing up my hair, I'm in desperate need of a little something on my head. I almost never leave the house without a beanie on my head these days, but of course a girl needs to be able to diversify a bit. My collection of beanies is slowly but steadily expanding: from only one or two last year to already five this year - and winter hasn't even really started.

There are endless possibilities in the beanie department: if you want to go for a low key beanie or rather make a statement, there is something for everyone. Here are a few of my favorites (I have already gotten my hands on four of them, and I'm refraining myself from buying another one just yet). What do you think about the beanie? Are you an addict too? 

From left to right: Choies - Boohoo - New Look - H&M - ASOS - ASOS - Boohoo - ASOS - ASOS - Choies - ASOS - ASOS