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Hello Darlings
Ever wondered what people wear to their exercise class or gym? I always do!
I decided to take up yoga to strengthen my core and to reduce back and neck pain. My first challenge was finding a studio, and the second was finding adorable exercise gear. Yes, that means that I actually had to make my first trip to Lululemon. I am generally okay with Lululemon, I am just not a fan of how so many people decided that Lululemon, or for that matter any exercise gear, can be worn as everyday clothing.
I love Lululemon gym wear, as they have great variety and quality. But I have an issue paying $80 for a athletic pants, and they make me uncomfortable as I feel naked as if my bottom is exposed to the whole world. I don’t understand why people would want to face that terror every day. I deal with my fear only for the sake of yoga and my appreciation of the ability to freely stretch without being restricted by excess material.
To balance out über-tight pants, I was on a mission to find a top that was flow-y, cute, and long enough for me to feel comfortable, and found this Stella McCartney for Adidas exercise polo. The top covers my bottom and makes me feel comfortable, although I wear a sports tank underneath to avoid accidents. And yes, I managed to find a sports tank and matching socks :P Details, darlings! It is all in the details. For yoga, as for any other exercise, it is essential that you feel comfortable… but feeling cute is also important.
I am wearing:
lululemon wunder under crop pants
Adidas by Stella McCartney polo ( from Holt Renfrew)
Marc by Marc Jacobs Scarf(from Holt Renfrew)
Coach Sneakers (from Coach)
Sonia Rykiel pour H&M tote (from H&M)
H&M bow headband
La Senza yoga mat
After yoga, I often stop by Starbucks for an Americano and actually feel comfortable wearing my yoga gear with the help of cute accessories, of course. Yesterday, I wore my leather jacket, added a colorful scarf which matched my new Sonya Rykiel pour H&M tote and sneakers.
Also, I keep my hair back, and to avoid looking like hot-mess, I always wear my hair in a ballet bun and secured with a bow headband. Ballet bun sits at the top of your head and is very tight and secured with pins. It I always best to keep you hair out of your face when exercising. Also, stay away from any kind of make-up… this is gym not a club. Why would you want to do that to your skin, anyway? I always carry a pack of facial wet napkins to remove excess oil as well as sunglasses in case I am feeling “ugly”.
It is possible to look cute in your exercise gear and feel comfortable enough for a quick coffee after. But please do not wear exercise gear as everyday clothing. There are plenty of choices just as comfortable. I do not mean to insult anyone and if that is what you love I hope you’ll share cute outfit ideas with me — although I feel strongly about wearing them only where they belong.
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With Love...
Marta
Hello Darlings,
Last weekend, I went exploring in my hometown and thought to write this article with my "best of" places to go and see in Toronto.
The variety of people and neighborhoods in Toronto is unlike maybe any other city, so random exploring days can be lots of fun. Some people worship New York, Paris, London and Milan as the most chic and fabulous places on Earth. I don’t disagree, but I think Toronto deserves mention in the list! So here is my current "best of" list of places to see in Toronto, at least in my mind!
I love how friendly people are. I love our National Ballet and Opera, Royal Ontario Museum, Art Gallery of Ontario, Casa Loma and our CN Tower. I love Toronto fashion week and thousand of other things (except our poor Maple Leafs hockey team who haven't won in 4 decades!).
Hello Darlings
As I am sitting here, trying to study for my French midterm and finish my architecture analysis, the sunlight is flooding my room. I can’t believe that spring is just around the corner, lectures are almost done, exams are a month away, Toronto Fashion Week is in a few weeks, and my closet needs a complete overhaul. So much to do, it is overwhelming but exciting at the same time.
Speaking of closets, I’ve received quite a few requests for a vlog /closet video and although intimidated by the idea, I’ve decided to give it a try. When I have a spare minute, I will create a video of my closet and share with you some of my favorite spring items. So that is coming up in a little bit! I am pretty shy in person and this is a huge step for me.. *blush blush*
Hello Darlings,
Do fashion and education go hand in hand? Probably not, but they definitely could and should. Being a university student, I face this dilemma everyday when getting ready in the morning: how can one be stylish and still not be perceived as “trying too hard”? My personal style is more of a preppy meets I-am-not-sure. Actually, I can never really define what+what=Marta’s style. Let’s just say I like feeling pulled-together and neat. Some may call it “high maintenance,” but I disagree, as it takes me only 30 minutes to get ready! The point is most of the time I get “high maintenance” or “trying too hard” or “this is university, why even bother dressing up” looks. Does it annoy me? Sure! Would I ever downplay my love for dressing up? Of course not!”
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