the challenge: week 7 - the sportswear wishlist
As I mentioned in a previous post, since I started my training I now need to do washing ALL THE TIME, and when it�s just for a handful of workout clothes, it sucks. So, it seems that the obvious thing to do is to wash less, and buy more? That logic makes sense in my books anyway�
And while I'm on the hunt for new gear, I figured I�d make a pretty wishlist and share it with my readers, because well, it�s nice to share.
I constantly have an inner battle with myself when it comes to buying new gym wear, whilst I want to buy the good quality (read: expensive) stuff, when it comes down to it I can�t bring myself to part with that much money, but then I never want to buy the cheaper high-street items because when you wash them so often I want them to last, and not fall apart after a handful of wears. Catch 22!
But when you�re creating a �wishlist� you can get away with adding all the pretty things regardless of price, right? SO without further ado waffling, here�s my top picks:
1. Varley Gill Marble Mesh Insert Bralette � I hadn't heard of Varley until Anna mentioned them a few times over on her blog and I have fallen head over heels, yes it�s pricey but who wouldn't be prepared to spend those extra pounds when it looks as good as this marble print sports bra, AND you can get leggings to match so it�s a must really!
2. Rosie for Autograph Sports Bra � Ahh good ol� Rosie HW who can do no wrong in my eyes, I love her M&S Underwear collections so I knew we�d be onto a winner with her sportswear, and I wasn't disappointed, it�s super classy (as expected) so it�s easy to wear and team with other styles and items, and you could easily get away with wearing it all not just at the gym, I think I want the whole range.
3. H&M Running Jacket � I very nearly bought this in London at the weekend, I tried it on, liked it, and decided I�d go away and think about it, of course we then ran out of time to go back and get it, why did I do that? It was really lightweight, a good fit and still looks stylish. Obviously, when you�re a sweaty mess when out running like I am, looking stylish isn�t up there in your list of priorities, but if putting a nice jacket on means there�s more chance of me going out for a run then it makes sense for me to buy it, obvs!
4. Storm Core Ankle Biter Tights � I discovered Active in Style when following Zanna on Instagram (I also LOVE the leopardprint pair she rocks) but these black ones are the perfect pair of simple, straightforward leggings but with the sheer panelling giving them that extra something something, and you can�t beat a �something something�.
5. Sweaty Betty Reflective Run Jacket � another running jacket, because for someone who goes out for a run once a week, I need two, right? I just like this, �nough said!
6. Pink Soda Leopard Tights � Pink Soda has well and truly been doing the blogger rounds of late, and I can see why, it�s affordable, looks good, and who doesn't want a ombre leopard look in their sports gear?!
And, completely unconsciously I've pretty much created a capsule gym wardrobe here, all items inter-wearable (is that a term?) with each other, so I need never worry about which items are clean and which are in the wash� a girl can dream!
I've also decided it�s probably about time I invested in some decent trainers (read: not just the cheapest pair in Sports Direct that are vaguely attractive), I'm working out 6/7 times a week at the moment, and I know I could be doing myself more damage if I'm not wearing good shoes, especially if I start hammering those pavements even more, so these are top of my list.
Ok, ok, I've gone purely on appearance but I can�t resist a good pair of Nikes�
What's your favourite sports brand? Any recommendations, send my way...
