Gym wear

With 2014 just around the corner and after a week or two of over indulgence during the Christmas holidays I'm sure I'm not alone with my new years resolution - to hit the gym and hit it hard! With that in mind I decided to take a trip to penneys (primark) and buy as many gym clothes as my purse would allow! Heres what I got :)


running shorts, €6

mint colour tank top, €5

3/4 length jogging pants, €8

 peach colour top €4

Nike sports bra from Champion sports, €25

when it comes to sports bras I think it is very important to buy a good quality one as it will provide you with the correct support to your chest and back while working out. I purchased this Nike one in Champion Sport for €25 in a size small. I thought this was a very reasonable price as it will last me for years. Other sports bras can cost as much as €40 to €50 but do provide you with even extra support than the type pictured above and go by bra size (rather than small/medium/large) so it is easier to choose the correct size. The only thing I dislike about this type of sports bra is that there is no clip as the back to put it on or take it off, so you have to pull it over your head which may get annoying if you are tired and sweaty after a workout!

thanks for reading! :)

Soap and Glory flake away body polish

Many people suffer from dry skin during winter so I took it upon myself to look for the best solution, and here it is... Soap and glory flake away body polish! :)

cost : around €8 per 300 ml tub
main ingredients : sea salt, sugar shea butter, sweet almond oil and peach seed powder








I have been using this product myself for a while now and find it the most effective out of all the other exfoliators and creams that I have tried and tested.
 For the best results this is what i do:

1.  pat skin dry with a towel after stepping out of the shower (rubbing may irritate the skin and also cause it to dry out)
2.  apply a handful onto any patches of skin that are prone to dryness
3.  rub into skin, use a towel to take off the excess product and apply a moisturizer. 

This is slightly different to the instructions on the tub which say to rinse off the excess. I used to apply it in the shower and let the warm water melt it away however I found that the method explained above gives me the best results.  :)
I really cannot recommend this product enough, it has done wonders to my skin, leaving it silky smooth and moisurized! I really hope people out there give it a try if they're not already using it! It can be purchased on the boots website seen below :)

http://www.boots.com/en/Soap-Glory-Flake-Away-%E2%84%A2-Body-Scrub-300ml_27894/

nopolka.com

just a quick review on the online clothes shop nopolka.com  :)
this company is based in Dublin, Ireland and was estabhlised only last year in June 2012.

I only recently came across this website and had never purchased anything off them until a few days ago. I ordered this dress pictured below as it is very flattering, I love the bold red colour (perfect for the festive season) and the long sleeves are great for anyone who is conscious of their arms :) The price was €28 plus €5 for postage. I live in Ireland myself so when I ordered it on wedenesday it arrived two days later which I was very surprised and pleased with!




http://www.nopolka.com/women/dresses/gold-belted-plunge-neck-dress-dark-red-190.html#!prettyPhoto

I had reservations about using this site as I didn't know anyone who had used it before so I wasn't sure what the quality of the clothing would be like. However I was very happy with it and the colour of the dress was very similar to the online picture.

they offer free european delivery on orders over €30.  for any order below this price : standard irish delivery (1 to  3 working days) or european delivery  (4 to 7 days) cost €5.

overall I was very happy with my shopping experience on this site and would definitely order from them again as they are fashionable, affordable and reliable :)  Here are a few more items I liked on the site.

velvet body con dress, €20


http://www.nopolka.com/women/dresses/velvet-bodycon-dress-black-191.html#!prettyPhoto

tartan trousers, €24

http://www.nopolka.com/women/new-arrivals.html#!prettyPhoto

every girl needs a pair of we t look leggings and these are just €11 !

velvet skort, €26

http://www.nopolka.com/wine-velvet-skort-dark-red-167.html#!prettyPhoto

happy shopping! :)