You gotta work it out

Zaggora medium hotpants - c/o

Recently I've decided to try and get fit. I am the worlds worse at bringing exercise into my life but have decided to start running. I've been doing it for the last few months - although not for the last two weeks as been poorly boooo - and I might not be able to say I enjoy it but I can say I feel so much better for it. I'd been intrigued by the Zaggora hotpants after seeing them doing the rounds on various blogs so jumped at the chance to try them myself.

The medium hotpants cover you from the waist down to your knees and are said to help you burn those all important calories while you work out. The special thermo-technology fabric helps to harness your body's natural heat when you exercise thus helping you burn those all important calories.

After trying these underneath my running leggings - I'm not brave enough to just wear them on their own yet - I can honestly say I feel they work. It's not the nicest feeling when they come off as they make you sweat A LOT but this means that they're working. Combined with running and healthy eating, the hotpants have helped me feel a lot better about my body shape. I've given up weighing myself so I don't actually know if they've made me lose weight. But I feel I look better so that's what counts right? My bum isn't wobbling as much as it used too! They're definitely something that I think are essential to my fitness regime and I wouldn't mind adding a top to my collection!

Have you tried any exercise clothing from Zaggora? 

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I say the right things but act the wrong way

Outfit:
Black sheer paneled top - c/o Missbehaver
Black midi tulle skirt - Next (similar)
Red round toed heels - Asos via Leather Lane Market (similar)
Gold chunky cuffs: c/o George at Asda

This skirt has to be one of my oldest items in my wardrobe. I tend to forget about it for months at a time, find it when I'm rooting around at the back desperate for something to wear and then wonder why I don't wear it more often. I got it way back when I was first working in retail as part of my uniform about 6 years ago and at only around £7 it's certainly got its cost per wear! This unusual top was sent to me from Missbehaver and I love how versatile it's going to be. It can be worn with an all black outfit - the sheer panels keep it interesting- and is plain enough to be paired with a patterned bottom half.  It's going to be a very worn item in my wardrobe I can tell!

Don't forgot to enter story20 at the checkout if you see anything you fancy from Missbehaver. 20% of goes a long way! It means you can buy twice any many clothes obviously. This way of thinking is why my bank account is currently weeping.

This week seems to be  all systems go yet again - I'm longing for a week where I have absolutely nothing planned and I can just hibernate to escape this awful weather. It's my own fault though for being unable to say no. Still suppose you sleep when you're dead right?! I'm very excited to be going along to the AX Paris event on Thursday. Will I see any of you lovely lot there?

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The finer things in life

Flower dust stud earrings c/o Timothy Roe

Over this past year my taste in jewellery seems to have shifted from over the top gaudy pieces to the more subtle dainty looking jewellery. Don't get me wrong I still like a good statement necklace but I just prefer not to overload in accessories anymore. When Timothy Roe got in touch, I clicked over to their website intrigued to see what kind of earrings they had on offer. As soon as I saw these gorgeous flower earrings I knew they had to be mine. Set in sterling silver, they're so pretty and dainty and at just £20 they're an absolutely bargain. They look fantastic with your hair tied up to show off their beauty. The studs are just the right size without being too in your face. Thanks to the well thought out expensive-looking packaging they came in, I think they'd make a great Christmas present. You'd gain lots of brownies points!

Do you prefer dainty or statement jewellery?

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