My Top 10 Legging Brands

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As you may or may not know, I am a gym legging fanatic. They’re perfect for working out or just lazing about! who even owns jeans anymore?😝

Listed below are my all time favourite legging brands. So carry on reading if you want to enhance your gym routine. I’ll link the websites connecting you to the legging brands down below. Working out is a lifestyle but so is looking good!

In depth reviews coming soon!

Pictures are below!

Lululemon– Reliable and long lasting but not suitable for extremely warm environments. Tarryn’s ranking 6/10
Chloe Jane– Colourful and affordable. Not the most flattering. Tarryn’s Ranking 5/10
Nexthetics– Flattering designs and proudly South African. Watch out for panty lines. Tarryn’s Ranking 6/10
RE3– Gorgeous designs, made from recycled materials and super comfy. Tarryn’s Ranking 9/10
Spiritgirl Activewear– Another local company with world class designs. Take care when washing. Tarryn’s Ranking 9/10
Alo Yoga– Sturdy and well-made. A little too hot for the South African summers though! Tarryn’s Ranking 7/10
Cotton On Body– Super affordable and well-fitting. The material can be a bit itchy. Tarryn’s Ranking 6/10
Forever 21– Super itchy and uncomfortable. Expensive for nothing special. Tarryn’s Ranking 2/10
Noli Yoga– The fit could be better but still cute! Tarryn’s Ranking 6.5/10
Bro Fitwear– Awesome fit. Cute patterns. Can’t complain other than the price tag 😝. Tarryn’s Ranking 7/10

Overall, I like to buy quality when it comes to my leggings. I won’t compromise on the design and material of the product. I do, however, love that I can contribute to the world environmentally as well as support some local businesses. Anyways, this was just my two-cents. Be sure to take a look at the pictures and web links and decide for yourself. Leave a comment if there is a particular pair you for which you’d like me to do an in-depth review!

Lululemon:
Chloe Jane:
Nexthetics:
RE3:
Spiritgirl Acivewear:
Alo Yoga:
Cotton On Body:
Forever 21:
Noli Yoga:
Bro Fitwear:

FAQ’s

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How old are you? I am 22 years old.
What are you studying? I am studying a BA in Fashion Media.
When did you begin your health and fitness journey? Almost 4 years ago!
What do you eat? I eat whatever foods my body craves. I tend to stick to whole foods without refined sugars as I have a sensitive digestive system and these foods make me feel my best but if I choose to indulge in desserts and treats, I don’t stress or limit myself to a specific amount. I just eat when I’m hungry and stop when I’m full.
How often do you exercise? I apply the ‘listen to your body’ approach to my training. Sometimes I will go to the gym 3 times a week, sometimes I will train 6 times a week. I will never push myself to go the gym anymore when I don’t feel like it. I do, however, try to incorporate more walking into my lifestyle whenever possible. I aim for at least a 20min walk everyday. But again, I don’t stress myself out if I’m not feeling it!

Outfits of the Week: What I Wore to the Gym!

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Below are the outfits I wore to the gym this week. Outfit details listed below each images. Comment your favourite activewear brands! 🙂

Outfit Details: Top- Mr Price, Sports-bra- Forever 21, Leggings- Liquido, Shoes- Adidas

Outfit Details: Top- PnP Clothing, Sports-bra- JT One, Leggings- Onzie, Shoes- Adidas

Outfit Details: Top- Spiritual Gangster, Sports-bra- Lululemon, Leggings- Teeki, Shoes- Adidas

Outfit Details: Top- Under Armour, Sports-bra- Lululemon, Leggings- Spiritgirl, Shoes- Adidas

Outfit Details: Top- Teeki, Sports-bra- Cotton On Body, Leggings- Chloe Jane, Shoes- Adidas

Tutorial: DIY Natural Face Masks

28th Sep 201828th Sep 2018Leave a comment

Although this content differs from my usual fitness wear content, my inner yogi and health fanatic love creating and using natural skincare products. I have tried and tested hundreds of skincare products which haven’t produced the lasting results I have experienced using natural remedies. These remedies are great as they are effective at easing any skin condition and aren’t too harsh on one’s skin. Quite frankly, these masks are good enough to eat! I will be sharing my top 5 Face Masks and how to make each one. Remember to leave your face mask to soak into your skin for a good 15 – 30 min.

(PS: if you’re not one for making your own natural remedies, I would recommend checking out the South African brand Lula & Marula. They have an amazing skincare range made from natural ingredients.)

Honey Cinnamon Vanilla Mask – this is my go to mask that reduces the appearance of acne scars and decreases inflammation on the top layer of your skin. Cinnamon is also an amazing inflammatory spice and as for the vanilla, who doesn’t love the smell of it?

3tbsp honey, 1tsp vanilla essence and a sprinkle of cinnamon is all you need to make this mask

Banana Coconut Mask – A nourishing and hydrating mask to reduce dryness and leave your skin feeling soft, youthful and refreshed. All you need is to mash 1 very ripe spotty banana with a teaspoon of coconut oil.

Oatmeal Mask – A simple but effective at removing impurities and dead skin cells. Mix 2tbsp oats with warm water and leave to dry on face.

Cacoa Spirilina Mask – This mask combines superfoods with a dash of olive oil to revitalise and replenish your skin. This mask is a real gem for those with sensitive skin. Mix 1tsp of cocoa and spirilina with some olive oil. You want to ensure you have a relatively thick consistency – not runny!

Apple Cider Vinegar Turmeric Mask – Works best on oily skin types. Controls the secretion of oils and reduces the inflammatory red look of acne.

What you’ll need: 2tbsp apple cider vinegar and a few sprinkles of turmeric

Opinion: Activewear Industry Within SA

27th Sep 201827th Sep 2018Leave a comment

In recent years, the emphasis on health, fitness and wellbeing has become apparent. With the expansion of health food store chains such as the Wellness Warehouse as well as the appearance of a new Virgin Active Health Club on every street corner in Johannesburg, it is clear to me that athleisure wear is the future of fashion.

Based on facts I’ve read (such as the fact that The NPD Group has predicted that athleisure should be a $350 billion market by 2020 on a global scale!), I think that South African activewear brands have the potential to penetrate the athleisure market internationally. South African brand such as Spiritgirl, Nexthetics and Move Pretty have the right idea! Unfortunately, due to the small volumes they are able to produce, their pricing strategy is all wrong for the South African markets. At nearly R1000 per pair of leggings, these brands will have a hard time selling their products locally. My advice to these brands would be to try market themselves on a global level and export their products internationally. Due to the weak Rand, they may even be able to undercut the overseas products which are of similar quality. I think that these brands would benefit from marketing their products to international social media influencers. From what I’ve seen, international fitness apparel companies such as Lorna Jane are great at creating hype around the products and building a community of loyal consumers. They often host fitness events which create a sense of community for their shoppers and this is something from which, I feel, that South African based companies could take notes.

In addition, I believe that the best way South African businesses can penetrate the foreign markets is to liase with boutiques overseas until they raise enough capital to increase the quantity of products they are able to manufacture in order to one day supply to larger chain stores.

As for local markets here, I predict that less expensive models such as Mr Price Sport and moderately priced imported brands such as Cotton On Body will continue to dominate the activewear market.

Another fun thing which South African businesses are starting to participate in would be Monthly Subscription Boxes. A company which I have recently discovered is Yoga Box, which delivers monthly subscription boxes of goodies pertaining to a healthy yogic lifestyle and includes tank tops you can wear to your favourite yoga class. This, if well executed, could potentially revolutionise the activewear industry within SA

Legging Review: Collab with Spiritgirl

24th Sep 2018Leave a comment

If you love beautiful, eco-friendly and proudly South African workout leggings you’ll love these products! I am so proud to have the opportunity to collaborate and represent this amazing brand. I am a brand ambassador of the brand but that does in no way sway my thoughts and opinions of the brand. I have supported this brand prior to becoming an ambassador for them. Disclaimer: the products discussed and pictured in this review were paid for with my own money and all opinions are my own.

Spiritgirl is a company which specialises in producing yoga leggings made from recycled plastic bottles. They also have a range of coordinated workout tops and bodysuits. Since I consider myself a legging queen, this review will be centred around the two pairs of Spiritgirl leggings I own.

I have the ‘Graceful Deer’ leggings and the ‘Space Cowgirl’ leggings. I own both pairs in the size XS. The leggings are true to size. The fit is very flattering and on me they are slightly high waisted – keep in mind that I am a very short individual with a stature of about 5ft. The leggings are very durable and I am thouroughly impressed with the quality. I have had both pairs for over a year now and they are still in great condition.

‘Space Cowgirl’ Leggings

‘Graceful Deer’ Leggings

All photos by Spiritgirl Activewear!

The colours and prints on the Spiritgirl leggings are out of this world. I receive compliments on them very often. They are very comfotable and breathable; so you never feel like super sweaty and like the sweat is unable to escape. This material is super stretchy and won’t dig in to your skin and give you unflattering love handles. They also are not see-through which is a huge bonus! Youy can stretch, bend and twist wearing these leggings and they won’t budge or show any awkward lines and wrinkels. The details on the leggings are impeccable! Inside the front waistband, they have printed a different inspirational quote in each style of legging.

Spiritgirl is also a great company to support if you have any interest in environmental issues. Not only are their clothing made form recycled PET but they also have a range of ‘I AM WATER’ leggings which contributes to ocean conversation education upon purchase.

I am also very impressed with the customer servicce and fast shipping when ordering from Spiritgirl. You can shop on their website and take about 2-4 business days to ship domestically. Orders over R1000 will receive shipping if the shipments is being delivered locally. They do offer international shipping and detailed information regarding the cost of international shipping can be found on their FAQ section on their website. They also offer a 10% discount for first time customers as well as a rewards program for their loyal customers.

I know what you’re thinking: there must be some catch or drawback to these products. They just can’t be this amazing, can they? There are only two slightly negative things I’d have to say and they would be that the stitching on the leggings tends to get a little fluffy over time and I handwash my leggings. But fair enough, I’ve had them for quite some time! Secondly, quality does not come cheap! The leggings cost R950 per pair but I think that is justifiable. After all, they have costs to cover, they are a relatively small business and these designs are custom made with quality materials.

Overall, I truly support this brand and stand by these products 100%. If you would like to purchase something off their site, please make use of the link below. This kindly supports me and the Spiritgirl brand.

https://www.spiritgirl.co.za/?ref=5ba4f43de4566

Use the discount code ‘SpiritFamily’ for 10% off your purchase

Stylish Fit Chick

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