SPORTY STYLE

We're meant to be experiencing summer, although England has a funny way of showing it, the weather has been all over the place. The problem with unpredictable weather is figuring out what to wear, it's too warm for a coat yet too cold for bare legs. For now, I'll stick to leggings and layers until I can break out the sundresses.

Recently I've loved the sporty look and these leggings are the definition of sporty in my opinion, combining them with this waistcoat creates the perfect sporty-causal look. Maybe I'm attracted to this style because I want to feel like I'm a fitness fanatic ... don't get me wrong I would love to be but I don't think I'm there just yet. Sometimes I feel like I've taken the "sporty look" too far when I'm wearing my Yoga leggings on a day-to-day basis, you have to admit they are super comfy and stylish so I don't see why it isn't sociably acceptable.

The highstreet is fully stocked with all your sporty must-haves. River Island has some of the best pieces in my opinion, maybe I'm basis because it's one of my favourite retailers but definitely worth a sneaky look. 

Outfit details

Black Top: River Island (similar here)

Khaki waistcoat: River Island

Leggings: River Island

Vans: Office shoes

Backpack: Accessorize

Sincerely, Kimberly.

xxx

5 THINGS YOU SHOULD START DOING TODAY

A lot of us, myself included have a way of procrastinating when it comes to certain things. Sometimes they don't seem that important and get put to the back of my mind. I think there are a few things we all need to do more of at times. 

Take care of your health

Your health above all else is the most important thing you should take care of. There are 3 types of people when it comes to health, the ones who book and appointment at the doctors for a headache they've had for 30 minutes, those who wait until a symptom is incredibly irritated and emergency appointments are needed. Finally there are people who know when appointments are needed. Ensure you take care of yourself and book in routine appointments such as the dentist every 6 months or your contraceptive appointments. Get them scheduled ahead of time and be well organised.

De-clutter something in your life

I find that I have a tendency to hold onto my belongings for longer than need be. If you find your wardrobe or cupboards to be overflowing and packed, maybe it's time to declutter and get rid of things you haven't worn/used for the past 6 months. At first, I found this to be one of the hardest tasks because I get attached to my pretty clothes and other belongings, although when I started to declutter it was great to get rid of unwanted/unneeded items.

One thing few people remember to declutter is their laptop. Over time you can accumulate so many files and photos that you no longer need or simply need to be organised. I spend about 4 hours deleting and filing photos, now everything has a place and I can find things easily. Let's see how long it last before I have to declutter again! 

Exercise

You've most likely heard this one to many times but you need to exercise. Fitness is proven to release endorphins and improve your mood, it also gives you a sense of achievement. The thought of exercising can be daunting at times but when you get yourself into a routine you'll enjoy fitness much more. If you can't stand the sight of a gym, take up another form of fitness such as Pole Dancing, you get fit while learning a new skill.

Eat healthy food

I can't stress enough how important it is to eat healthily, I'm not saying I always make the right choices and it can be difficult if you're busy or work unusual shift patterns but you need to plan ahead. Try preparing your snacks and meals for the next day the night before so you don't reach for the easy option of junk food. Ensure you keep changing it up, if you stick to the same old food each day you can become bored.

Spend time with family and friends

We get so caught up in day-to-day life that we sometimes forget to put time aside for family and friends. Work isn't everything in life so leave those pesky tasks for another day and spend some time catching up with your loved ones. 

Sincerely, Kimberly.

xxx

6 THINGS I AM THANKFUL FOR

Life can sometimes throw you unexpected curve balls but even through the difficult times everyone has things to be thankful for. Being able to identify these things can be challenging but when you realise how good your life is you can learn to live a truly positive life. Today I want to talk about the things I'm thankful for ...

Happiness

Living a positive life is so important to leading a happy one. You know all those cliche phases, like "Every cloud has a silver lining", "You have to look through the rain to see the rainbow", "Everything happens for a reason" or my all time favourite ... "It's not the number of breaths we take, but the number of moments that take our breath away". Ok, I'm done with the cliches but you get my point right? They all stand for happiness and finding the good moments through the difficult times. So smile, laugh and enjoy life with the people you love.

Happiness isn't something you experience solo through life, it's shared with our loved ones. My best friend is now 27 weeks pregnant with a bouncing baby girl and my uncle will be tying the knot in August. Its a wonderful feeling to be able to share these life events with the people we love, never take these moments for granted as they are what make up our lives.

Career

Not everyone is entirely happy with their career, maybe it's because they took a wrong turn somewhere and ended up in a job that paid the bills. Right now, I'm happy with my career, I feel that I am learning new things everyday. I've worked hard to get to the position I'm in now, I want to keep developing my skills and myself within my role. To think, I would have never got this role if I wasn't made redundant from my previous job that I was only "fond off", life works in mysterious ways.

Travel

I had no idea that I would have already travelled to so many beautiful places in the world at this age. I love exploring new sights and experiencing new cultures. I constantly have wanderlust for a new city or country, especially when I follow so many inspirational travel bloggers on Instagram. Although my long term travels are over for a while it's still an amazing feeling to share my travel stories and inspire others to venture out into the world to discover something new.

Freedom

I'm so lucky to live in a society that provides so much freedom to do, say and think what I like ... within reason of course. Social media has made it so easy for everyone to voice their own opinion regardless of their education or lifestyle. Having the freedom to be the person I want to be and to live the life I want to live is a wonderful thing.

Friendships

When I need to share, laugh, cry or vent, my friends are just a phone call away. I'm proud to have so many loyal friends all around the globe, each person has supported me through difficult and happy times during my life. I've always been told that good friendships last even if you're not together a lot, take me as an example, I have lots of friends that I met while travelling who live all over the world. Yes I don't keep in contact with them all but I have with my closest friends. 

Health

Your health above all else is the most important thing in life, we should all be grateful if we are in good health. Nothing else truly matters, as long as your friends and family are well. So, go to the doctors and dentists for regular check ups and keep up a healthy lifestyle.

Sincerely, Kimberly.

xxx