Reebok Easytone Trainers Trial

EASYTONE CURVE

I was able to fleetly grab a friends camera to take a quick snap of my REEBOK EASYTONE'S which was long overdue, in order to share my Reebok Easytone Trial with you folks, that commenced over two months ago. Brief update for those of you who don't know, I received a charming surprise through my inbox, inviting me to trial the new Reebok Easy tone trainers along with receiving a few Reebok goodies. I was thrilled to get the opportunity to evaluate these trainers and to get down to really exploring whether these Reebok Easytone's developed for toning the glutes and legs whilst walking veritably 'Walk the Walk'! excuse the pun.

If you get to know me, It's a thumbs down to the gym, the odd moment I've been determined to tone up and visit the gym, I end up feeling like a guinea pig rotating on the wheels of the gym machines. The only natural way I can tone up my legs is by running and walking, (have I mentioned I dislike running too haha) the only running, I can muster is either if someone is chasing me or by playing sports! This was why receiving the Easytone Trainers was an idealistic way of making the most of the situation and getting my glad-rags on by instantly trailing out on walks near the canal side and hills.

One of the element's I was cautious about was, I have never really been an apostle of trainers, only because I've brought an odd pair or two trainers purely based on the aesthetic factor, I confess! I was attracted and lured by the designer trainer. The only problem was, I suffer from flat feet which put a strain on my muscles and sent waves up to the ligaments, whenever I wore flat trainers. The only trainers I was snug in were boxing trainers. But I don't hardly wear them any more.

When I battened on the Easytones, my concern was allayed by past problems and the EasyT's provided a bouncy spring every time I took a step forward, like you probably do when you're having a good hair day or something. In all honestly not only do I care about the comfortability factor, I needed to know whether they work and tone the glutes and legs, and after wearing them for over the past two months, I can noticeably say, I can feel them working the legs and glutes by the pull and burn sensation experienced. If I'm honest, the Easytones are not some magic potion for the legs, but naturally getting in plenty of walking in this nice weather, is giving me a more greater esteem about my legs and glutes, and I would positively say its not a placebo, seeing as it straightens my posture and propels my walking steps.

If you're further curious about the Easytones, have a meander at the Reetalk Toning community, where I and many fellow bloggers, are trialling these shoes and providing feedback. I will be sure to post some more pics of the shoes once my DSLR is fully functioning.

Use unused SS10 • Garland Coo Collection

HUNGARY'S HOTSPOT

USE unused is one of the most successful young fashion design teams in Hungary, The designers of the brand are Eszter Fuzes, Attila Godena-Juhasz and Andras Toth. Use unused brand officially began in 2006, and for those 4 years up until now, this label has completely been absent on my radar, its's a shame I did not discover this label earlier, but I guess it's never too late and this is the strong SS Collection 10/11. I revere the feminine lady like appearance to the collection with some beautiful cut out shapes and minimalist colours, very graceful yet stylish and on point. 

// photo: Péter Hencz

styling: Zsuzsanna Kurucz 

model:Zsanett

make-up: Laura Tégely 

hair: Kinga Nyoszoli

clothes: Use unused         To see the rest of the collection, you can beat on the aqua button  

GARLAND COO

Surrounded by the glorious hills and outdoor scenery which is the Black Forest, located in Germany's Baden-Baden and also where based the new label Garland Coo founded in 2009, whom's roots are deeply anchored in the South German Culture in their native landscape as a fathomless source of inspiration. Garland Coo's creative collaboration chimes of a duo designer Jasmin Isabel Eckerle and artist Marcel Singer, whom created a collection of, slim cut silhouettes, sharp tailoring evident in the gorgeous satin ribboned trousers below, hand dyed silks between bondage themes and defined folds. Not forgetting the Black Forestian PomPom's which look as tasty as the Black Forest gateau, Yum.   

My favourite of the collection is the tailored trousers with streamed satin ribbons at the front and leaving the back minimal with lacing around the middle of the knees. I am rather excited to see more from Garland Coo, the menswear is also in the pipeline and the label currently dabble in fascinating projects in Art, Films, photography and exhibitions, there must be something in the water over in the Black Forest. 

David Koma • Ikou Tschuss SS 10

DAVID KOMA SPRING SUMMER 10

From the moment on, when you take a glance at the collection above, you can instantly button down, that these pieces have been created by David Koma, with the look of an array of exaggerated curving, bold colours and silhouettes. David has captured the recognition and appreciation of many ever since his graduate collection at Saint Martins, showing a confident feminine demiurgic style, particularly for those who relish distinctive clothing.   

IKOU TSCHUSS SPRING SUMMER 10

Ikou-Tschüss is a Guya Marini and Carmen D'Apollonio collaboration, Guya and Carmen have been close friends for as long as they can remember, both Italians born and raised in Zurich. Since they feelthey have such a good time making the clothes, it is essential that the people who like them have a good time wearing the colourful word of IKOU TSCHUSS. Reading from their Bio, the two designers Guya and Carmen seem like a good jovial bunch and their clothes reflect that with a happy feel good vibe, perfect for the summer when the sun is shining. 

Ami Lungu -LÜ Collection • White Rabbit Express

AMI LUNGU

TRANSYLVANIA - BORN DESIGNER

        INVISIBLE CITIZEN HOODED TRENCH

My mouse has been playing up, not the pet kind but the one where I can whiz and click away page by page as I desire, I nearly missed the above collection by AMI LUNGU by using the track pad, lazy hands hey...the collection embraces origami pleats and digital prints, wood nipples plus a dash of cotton yellow and a usage of hexagon pyramid conglomeration of shapes.  Ami Lungu was accepted for an intern-ship at the Yves Saint Laurent fashion house in Paris, and Ami returned to Bucharest  in 2006 to set up her own label called LÜ, in Ami's own words LÜ peeps inside the human body and is thrilled by molecular universe. Most of this Spring Summer collection can be brought on-line, from her official website.....   

WHITE RABBIT EXPRESS

If you're anything like myself and like to acquire random of gadgets, clothes, accessories, shoes, and art or you name it from abroad where it's difficult to get your hands on these products, one of the Gargantuan destinations to buy from is Japan. Google translate and babblefish can only help a smidge when buying from Asia, if not versed with the language. Enter White Rabbit Express, Japan's personal buying service. Who can purchase almost any Japanese product on your behalf and ship it to you anywhere. I haven't used their services yet, but the boon to this service is, its not only restricted to clothes and accessories, and thus is open to all products. The revamped website is beneficially user friendly and certainly the smoothest and quickest way to get something you find listed on a Japanese online store that won’t ship internationally.

Lavolta with Laruicci

I had never come across the jewellery label Laruicci based in NY Madison Avn, until I received lore from my inbox, with some snaps of Beyonce in her new music video 'Why dont you love me' adorning the 'LOVE ME NECKLACE' the black and gold piece shown below. I browsed over to the on-line Laruicci store and they annex a variety of necklaces, bracelets and rings including the necklace Beyonce wore in her music video. The Megawatt ring displayed in the E Store would be absolutely tasty to wear with a golden dress I own. 

     

 LUNA POM POM RING

Laruicci FW 10 Collection

SOU BRETTE ○ GUNSELITURKAY ○ ANIMALE

SOU BRETTE JEWELLRY

These tasty handmade accessories are designed by Muqliza Imroni hailing from Jakarta, Indonesia. Inspirations for Sou Brette grew out of everything and found their way into Muqliza's senses. What she sees, hears, feels, and touches are then translated into an intimate yet tangible recognition of these abstract reverie. The collection below is called 'Runic' and these gems would really accentuate any outfit, cotton ropes, polished metal, safety pins, and the staple element, resin, really draws me to want to hold them in my palms and paw all over them. (I thought the eyebrows in this lookbook are quite funkdafied tooo)

GUNSELITURKAY

Günseli Türkay studied fashion design at Accademia Italiana , Firenze. She worked as a fashion designer at İstanbul for important brands, including Mudo and Mexx for five years. At 2009 December , she won the Young Fashion Entreprenuer Award. The competition was organised by Britisch Council and Ima. Günseli Türkay presented Turkey at London at London Fashion Week at February 2010. These gladiator inspired dresses ooze for the women who want to feel powerful while strong and sexy at the private life of being a mother or lover.

 ANIMALE FALL 2010 CAMPAIGN

Animale Fall 2010 Campaign

Raquel Zimmermann by Henrique Gendre

CACOPHONY OF CAVERNS AND CAVES, ANIMALS, SPIKES, JELLYFISH, A WHOLE MARINE WORLD OF MYSTERY

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