Sportswear Guide for Summer

               It’s almost here! School is winding down, the temperature outside is heating up and there is an energetic feeling in the air as summertime approaches. I wish I could spend every minute of every day outside, but I’m currently sitting here writing this blog so you will be ready for the awesome weather we are about to experience this summer. From shades, to shorts, to sandals, there is multitude of must have items for the best summer of your life, and I will make sure to hit the best gear for the summer of 2k15!

Nike Running Shorts

              First let’s start with the basics, shorts. Nike has their infamous running shorts line, where they come up with new color combinations and patterns each and every summer. If you don’t own a pair of Nike running shorts you need to get yourself to your local sporting goods store because they are a MUST for any summer wardrobe. Another great line of athletic shorts is Under Armour. They have running shorts similar to Nike’s, just a little difference in cut and then they also have a line called Women’s Play UP shorts which absolutely love. They come in numerous bring colors and are super comfortable as I have a few pairs myself. For tops I would recommend checking out Nike’s Dri-Fit line and Adidas Clima-Cool collection to help combat this summer’s heat.
              To spruce up any outfit this summer you need to add a few accessories as well. Top brands to look at for sunglasses would be Ray-ban and Oakley. Ray-bans offer a more classic take on sunglasses with aviator, wayfarer, and clubmaster styles that fit in more with the hipster styles. Oakley’s are a sporty style of sunglasses and you see a lot a baseball and golfers wearing them on summer days. Another accessory must have is sandals, or in the sports world I like to call them slides. Almost all sports brand offer these type of sandals, but I would have to say Nike, Under Armour, and Jordan have the more unique style of slides whereas Adidas stays more with their class 3-stipe style.

Victoria's Secret PINK Backpack

             Also when you are hitting up the beach, amusement park, or pool this summer another must have would be a bag to carry all your stuff in. You can always choose to go with the classic drawstring bag that all sports brands offer, but if you want something bigger and a little more fashionable I would suggest checking out Victoria’s Secret Pink Collection. Each summer they come out with new backpacks that resemble a knapsack and they are available in bring colors and patterns. I can tell you I will be investing in one of those for this summer’s adventures.

            Summer is the time to make great memories with family and friends, and why not do it in style with the latest sportswear gear. If you are looking for even more must haves for this summer just go to any sports brand website and that will be one of their top headlines as summer nears. I hope you have a great summer and these tips will lead to some awesome times!

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FINALLY!!!

              It’s been a long 5 weeks, but the wait has definitely been worth it as yesterday my first custom pair of Nike Running Shoes came in and the best part is that I got them for free! The first week of April, my high school soccer team was doing fundraiser in which we sold frozen pizzas, and the person who sold the most got to order a free pair of custom Nike shoes or cleats and I was the winner! Over the past months as you have been following my blog, you have probably caught on to my first obsession with Nike shoes and then my second obsession with their customizing program, Nike ID, so I was super excited that I got to incorporate both when creating these shoes.

My new Nike ID shoes!

              When I first heard that I got a free pair of Nike shoes, I really wanted to get custom Roshes that incorporated the Flyknit technology because those are my two favorite things about Nike shoes, but I had a price limit of $150 and unfortunately at the time the Roshes cost $160. But, I looked through the options available in my price range and found the Nike Free TR 5 Women’s Training Shoe. What really caught my eye about these shoes is all the different design options available. Usually when I look for new shoes I am really conservative and like to get shoes that are simple and have colors that I wear often so I can match them. But, when customizing these shoes I went crazy with the options, because they were FREE, so I thought why not go outside the box and get something I wouldn’t usually get. I am so glad I did that because I would have to say these are one of my most favorite pair of shoes I have ever gotten.
             I will definitely be showing off my new shoes at school tomorrow and will probably wear them all summer. I really like the colors I chose as well because they give the shoes a summery vibe and will bring a bit of spark to any outfit!

Victoria's Secret PINK a Sporwear Contender

             

                When most people think of Victoria Secret’s, skinny models clad in bras and underwear come to mind. For years it has held the ‘monopoly’ on women’s lingerie. But, about 13 years ago they created their offshoot known as PINK where they offer more clothing options. It has been a big hit amongst teenage girls, which is obvious when you walk into any high school as you will see the PINK logo flashed everywhere. Over the years this brand has transformed itself from just selling underwear and bras, to include swimsuits, and most importantly to me, sportswear!
             So last week I got the PINK summer magazine and was surprised to see all the new and sporty options they have. One thing I really like about the sporty PINK clothes is that they take a classic clothing item like sweatpants, hoodies, or sports bras, and add a girly twist to them to make the clothing item a little more fashionable and up to date with the latest trends. In the magazine, some of the sporty items I saw were joggers (a mix between yoga pants and sweatpants), a sports bra-push up bra combo, windbreakers, athletic t-shirts and tank tops, and shorts. Another big part of the magazine was their swimsuit line. One thing I really liked was that the tops had different cut outs that were unique when compared to a normal bikini top. Also another great aspect of their swimsuits is that they have numerous different colors and patterns available.
            My favorite thing to get at Victoria’s Secret PINK is definitely their yoga pants. Yoga pants are like my go to article of clothing because you can wear them in a sporty way when paired with a sweatshirt or t-shirt, or you can dress them up and wear them with a nicer top. This year it seems like every girl in my school has their marl grey yoga pants and I would have to agree that they are probably my favorite pair.
            So, if you are looking for some sporty gear to pick up for this summer but you want it to be a little outside the box from the regular Nike or Adidas I would recommend checking out Victoria’s Secret PINK line. I can attest that all the clothing is very comfortable and I especially love the girly, flirtatious twist they add to their clothing that makes it seem a notch above regular sportswear.

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