There is only one "Workout Essential"

So this post may (possibly) be a little bit of a rant, but here we go anyway...

Recently, I have seen countless blog posts about "workout essentials"

Now, just to clarify I'm a bit of a gym junkie. Literally feel like I spend my life in the gym but.. I love the exercise endorphins (and pizza) too much to forgo a workout. Also I want to look like a goddess in a bikini which I really don't think is too much to ask for? yeah?

So, when I saw these workout essential posts I was intrigued... And in all honesty, I'm sorry but whether you have the correct lip balm or water container is the least of your worries when planning to start a workout regime. 

THE ONLY WORKOUT ESSENTIAL IS MOTIVATION

You can have the most up to date playlists, most moisturising lip balms and best muscle relaxant bath soaks but if you haven't even had the buzz to work out... They're useless. 

I'm a big fan of mind over matter, you go into the gym thinking "I'M GONNA RIP THIS PLACE TO PIECES" chances are, you will. 

So anyway, yes all the workout aids are nice... but first you gotta get yourself there and believe you an do it. Although... moisture wicking workout clothes are actually kind of a workout essential... if you don't want everyone to know quite how hard you are working... and sweating. 

ALSO NO GREY COTTON EVER. IT WILL BE THE BIGGEST MISTAKE OF YOUR LIFE. 

So motivation is key... (think I've made my point clear enough... just maybe) but it is always nice to have pretty gym clothes. 
Recently, I have discovered a brand that I loooooove, usually I'm a Nike gal but I stumbled across the Sweaty Betty store in Edinburgh and fell in love.

It can be quite pricey (although what quality sportswear isn't these days?!) they do a seriously good sale.

In their winter sale last year I picked up this bad boy for half price! 

I would definitely recommend you check out Sweaty Betty not just for their running clothes, but yoga and swimwear too!

But obviously my main point, by getting yourself physically out of bed and to the gym or park or wherever you're working out and well... thats half the battle over.

What are your favourite workout brands? Or helpful tips for workout motivation are always welcome over here. 

Love,
Nikki
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I felt stressed... so I went shopping.

So, this needs to stop. This new habit I've gotten into. It goes as follows:

I feel stressed - I go shopping. 

I feel sad - I go shopping. 

I feel happy - I go shopping. 

I FEEL ANYTHING - I GO SHOPPING.

I'll just pop into EVERY SHOP THAT EXISTS on my way home. 

(yes, the capitals are necessary) 

But I bloody love shopping. And, lately I've been working too many hours and having a minimalistic social life so I feel like I can treat myself. I deserve it, right?

Here are todays purchases. I was meant to be picking up a healthy meal deal in Boots for my lunch but ended up stumbling into the Makeup section as always

Rimmel Fix and Perfect Pro Primer 




Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in Drop of Sherry




Soap and Glory Hocus Focus Highlighter

 

The result of makeup shopping. SO MANY SWATCHES.


I am sadly pretty excited to try out all of this! I already severely tested everything on my hand and they feel fab. The lipstick actually seems to be a lasting finish, the highlighter has left my hand luminous and the primer has me baby silky skinned. But then again this could just be me trying to reason out my possible addiction..... 

Any good recent purchases? Possible 'literally using retail as therapy' problems? Let me know guys!

Love,
Nikki 
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If people make fun of you.. It probably means you're doing something right.

One thing I really can't deal with, is people who take themselves too seriously. 

And in fashion, you get this a lot - You know those poker faced, "someone stole my personality' kinda vibes. 

BUT times are changing people. And humour is infiltrating fashion. FINALLY. 

This came to light in the A/W catwalks back in February. When Chanel - some might say the most poker faced of them all, launched their Andy Warhol inspired Fall range... in a supermarket.

Karl Lagerfield has made supermarkets chic and I couldn't love him anymore for that... although he probably hash't actually been to one...

Also Moschino's new creative director Jeremy Scott made quite an impact back in February with the Fashion Takeaway range.

The reaction to it has been hugely successful (good start Mr Jeremy Scott).. especially this iPhone 5 cover - people go mad for a cute cover now.

Full Collections -  Chanel 

                         Moschino

It has always been said that imitation is the greatest form of flattery... (Sometimes I think mocking playfully can be more so) and a lot of slogan fashion has been popping up over the past year. 

 

       The Bags Under My Eyes Are Prada        More Issues Than Vogue

 

This is another one of my favs

I feel like some brands are starting to turn the corner and become more approachable... Less of the "big, super serious, I'm judging you heavily right now" and maybe, a little more light hearted? It is meant to be fun after all. 

Love,

Nikki

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Welcome to Wonderland

So... this is my first blog post.

HELLO WORLD OF BLOGGERS

First off here are a few facts about me.

• I'm an International Retail Marketing student
• I live in Glasgow (don't judge, I swear it will be glam some day)
• I enjoy supermarkets way too much... Waitrose is literally my favourite place
• Accessories and handbags are always investments and therefore always needed
• I really appreciate good grammar

Basically... I like my life so far and (hopefully) this will continue. 

Anyhow, I recently lost my blogging virginity whilst attending a Fashion Retail Summer School in Madrid. This was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I went knowing no one and came away with really lovely friends. Along with a  serious work motivation - I had a lecture from the Marketing executive of Google, if this wasn't motivation enough... she rode a motorcycle and just had that effortless Spanish cool vibe. I left that class with an "I want to be you when i grow up" feeling.

Madrid stole my heart and you can read all about my lectures, visits to flagships, tours of Loewe, relationship with a Mr Michael Kors and in general fabulous experiences HERE so I guess I'll stop ranting about how amazing it was and crying I'm not still there now.

So this post is is just a little taste of "Pint Sized Perfection" 

Hopefully you enjoyed and might come back. 

Nikki 
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