Forget Christmas Jumpers... It's all about Festive Leggings.

Looking for something festive to wear to to walk off all those Mince Pies? Then look no further than the limited edition Nike Pro Oslo Glow Printed Women's leggings. 

Inspired by hand-emborided elements of traditional Scandinavian knit trims, mashing them up digitally for a fun, beautiful and unique result, combined with the highest quality performance features the leggings  offer a fresh twist on a favourite style.

The tights have reduced seams for extra comfort, Dri-Fit fabric wicks sweat to help keep you dry and comfortable by moving sweat away from the the skin to the fabric's surface where it quickly evaporates, whilst the wide elastic is both slimming and comfortable - just what you need after all the excess consumption that takes place over Christmas.

Available now at Nike Town London and www.nike.com 

These Fashion forward leggings have definitely been added to my Christmas list. 

Shoes Glorious Shoes...

Exposure held their SS13 Press Day this week, showcasing the new SS13 collections from Designers and brands such as Mr.Start, Agi & Sam, Farrell, Levi's, Hunter, Christopher Raeburn, Folk and many more. 

However, my favourite has to be the shoes. So here is a preview of all the footwear I will be lusting after this Summer. 

Dr.Martens SS13

Nike Air Max SS13

Nike Sky High (Wedged) Dunk SS13

Terry De Havilland SS13

Terry De Havilland SS13

Terry De Havilland SS13

Free People Launches in the UK

Eagerly awaited US seventies label Free People crossed the pond today with the launch of their brand new UK e-commerce website. 

Loved by the likes of Kate Bosworth, Heidi Klum and Taylor Swift Free People offers an eclectic mix of spirited and confident styles to suit every lifestyle. 

The brands main target is a 26-year-old-girl, who is smart, creative, confident and comfortable in all aspects of her being. 

"Free People girls in the US and UK share as commonality of being curious and creative" Free People Art Director Lauren Cohen said of the move in to the UK retail market, "We love how girls in the UK style pieces from high fashion to high street and wear them together. Free People is not about what you're wearing, but how you wear it. Whether you style them in a tough tomboy, romantic and pretty or bohemian way it's all about taking the pieces and making them your own".

Part of the Urban Outfitter's group, Free People is a very popular brand in America, with over 77 stores and stocked in all major department stores. 

They also use high profile models in their campaigns such as Lily Donaldson and Karlie Kloss. 

Offering Free Delivery for the first month and free UK returns the website is now live. 

www.freepeople.co.uk 

This Summer I couldn't of lived without... Lash Perfect Lashes.

I have been meaning to write to this post for a while now, the last month has been crazy with Weddings, Baby Showers, Hen-Do's, Holidays and new Job positions. 

However, I couldn't have survived without my Lash Perfect individual eyelash extensions. 

Applied individually to your natural lashes, you can decide on length and volume.

I go for fullness over length as I'm not a fan of that whole spider lash fake 'Essex' look that I see so many girls sporting. They generally last for two weeks, and look FABULOUS. 

I have not worn mascara since June, as I have been having express treatments for my infills.

Looked after properly a full set should last you 2-3 weeks. 

My lash technician Natalie is forever telling me 'Jemma, you MUST brush your lashes'. 

If I feel the need for a little mascara then I use the Lash Perfect Clear Mascara Finishing Glaze, just for an extra bit of ooomph. 

Most salons use Lash Perfect, but if you get the chance, I highly recommend you try Lash Bar in Carnaby Street, London. Visited by the likes of Peaches Geldoff, Louise Roe and Billie Piper, it's a favourite with celebrities, and they specialise in all Eye, Eye Brow and Eye Lash treatments. 

After being my top Summer Essential, I am going to give them a little break, for my natural lashes to recover but have already decided I am going to get them done again for the Festive Party Season to flutter under the Mistletoe. 

BEAUTY MUST HAVE. 

Nike Flyknit Festival

Last night I attended the opening party of the Nike Flyknit Festival at Aske Gardens in Hackney, to celebrate the Nike Flyknit Collective, a collection of lightweight performance footwear that also brings creativeness and art to the forefront of it's design. 

To open last night there was a show from London-based collective UVA (United Visual Artists), as well as a live DJ, cocktails and food, and what with the great weather we have this weekend it made the perfect Friday night, out in the open. 

There until the 25th August, there are a range of different activities taking place suitable for all ages. 

Aske Gardens

Pitfield Street

N1 6LE. 

Shootin' Hoops - The re-invogoration of Aske Gardens has made it into a vibrant and welcoming public space for sport and the community. 

Performance from UVA.

Yummy Mini Burgers

The lounge area in the Tennis Courts with the live DJ playing Old Skool Garage and Rick Ross was my favourite.

What I wore; Dress H&M, Denim Jacket Primark, Trainers Nike Air Max 90's

The Nike Flyknit Running Shoe. 

The Nike Clubhouse

As an attendee of the Nike Training Club as mentioned in a previous post, I was very excited to hear the news that Nike has opened the Nike + FuelStation at Clapham Common.

A digitally enabled sporting clubhouse designed to inspire London's athlete community to #MakeItCount.

Located on the South side of Clapham Common, the FuelStation brings premium experiences and services directly to Athletes of London, and motivating them to be more active throughout the day. 

Designed in-house by the Nike Brand Design team, the space is 384 square metres, and combines futuristic design and architecture with sustainable features as well as the digitally enabled interior. 

The space and services covers a range of experiences;

• One-to-one consultation with real athletes who are hand selected from the local communities. 
• A Nike + innovation zone; a digitally enabled space which  brings to like Nike+ experiences and allows runners to join Nikeplus.com and be part of the worlds largest running community.
• A Nike+ Trail Zone where you can try out the latest Nike+ Digital Sports products for FREE including Nike+ Running, Football, and Training footwear, Fuel bands and the Nike Training Club app. 
• NIKEiD terminals where you can design your own footwear and apparel (this is my favourite - the amount of hours I have spent designing my own trainers online)
• Dedicated and FREE daily Nike Training Club classes led by top Nike Master Trainers (speaking from experience - be prepared - they do not go easy on you)

What I love about this, is that it brings the community together, and it is so much more enjoyable working out with others who have the same aim, as you can all encourage and inspire each other. 

There are a range of classes available at different times, that you can simply attend by signing up on the Facebook pages. 

Nike + Run Clubs

Every Monday, Wednesday at 7pm and Saturday mornings at 10am.

Nike Training Club

Monday - 19:00 - 20:00

Tuesday - 19:00 - 20:00

Wednesday - 07:00 - 08:00 

Friday - 07:00 - 08:00 

Saturday - 10:30 - 11:30 

Nike Elite Football Live

Every Saturday at selected intervals at 9:30am, 11:30am and 1:30pm. 

Sign up as an individual or as a team by e-mailing fuel.station@nike.com 

Open 7 days a week from 7:30 - 21:00 

Nightingale Walk

SW4 9AE. 

Olympic Fever

I am one of those Londoner's who has been scare mongering about the O word... You know how it is, "Not looking forward to getting the tube during the Olympics" 

"Bloody tourists"

 and so on. 

However, after being lucky enough to see the torch pass twice - once through my home town of Romford and then again through Oxford Circus the buzz and excitement of it all has got to me, and lets be fair, after the opening ceremony last night, who didn't feel excited or proud to be British? 

Danny Boyle did a fantastic job (worthy of a Knighthood),  I did think 'What is this?' when it first came on but when the story became apparent I was loving it. 

From the Women's Rights Movement to the moments pause for those lost in the World Wars and 7/7 attacks, it tugged at the emotional heart-strings but was lightened up with Mr. Bean, that fantastic stunt from the Queen & Bond, and the beautiful David Beckham. 

However it was the musical references to era's that really did it for me, The Jam, The Specials, Paul Wellar, The Sex Pistols, then amazing performances from everyones favourite East London boy Dizzee Rascal and the Arctic Monkey's.

 (I wasn't feeling Paul McCartney quite so much, maybe its time to give someone else a turn rather than wheeling him out at every big event we have... soz)

So now we have shown the world what we are really all about, it's time to get some gold. 

#TeamGB

London Reppin'
What I'm wearing: Skirt - Topshop, T-shirt - H&M, London Necklace - Vintage, Trainers - Nike X Liberty Hyperclave.

Olympic Torch passing through Romford 22/7/12

Olympic Torch passing through Oxford Circus 26/7/12

The whole of East London enjoyed a magical show of fireworks.