Sweat Is The New Black

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Yeah, because we all look like that when we work out...

As I was working up a sweat in the gym today (correction a bucket's worth...) I started to think of what it takes to find the perfect gym wear without breaking the bank and still look good..well before hand anyway..

Now I know I what you're thinking, because of my internship with Puma you'll think I'm going to talk about that, think again..as I recover from todays session I am in fact chillaxing in my H&M gym gear. 

Kind of ironic eh?

Truth is, before I got this internship I relied on a pair of 3/4 running leggings I bought from H&M over a year ago and they did just the trick. Since then I have recommended H&M as the place to go for affordable, fashionable and more importantly practical gym wear.  The material used is sweat absorbent and breath-able which is exactly what you need. 

 I'm talking about H&M in particular because over the weekend I decided to buy a new gym outfit. This involved a Fluorescent Pink t-shirt and black long running leggings. Pretty simple I know, but the idea behind this was to find something that is durable. 

Now whether its down to sizing or (by a stroke of sheer luck) I have lost weight...ha, the leggings alone where a bit tricky to run in as I had to keep pulling them up...but the top was good and to be fair, I'm no athlete so for me this was the affordable, durable look I needed. The top retailed at 15 euros and the leggings 20 euros.  So all in all not too shabby, and given I have a free gym membership throughout my internship, I think its safe to say it is money well spent.  

As for running shoes however, these I will recommend spending a bit more on as they are one of the key essentials to gym wear if you rely on your feet a lot. I wear Puma running trainers which consist of lightweight  material and foam based padding for a more convenient approach to running in. The last thing you should wear are trainers with a flat sole that are chunky and heavy to run in. Consider investing in something that doesn't consist of much material so your feet can breath too.

Below these trainers retail at £40.00 currently reduced from £80.00 online. 

On that note, I bought Puma Suedes last night...smart move really because now its pouring it down in Nuremberg. At least they're keeping the shoe box they came in comfortable..

http://www.shop.puma.co.uk

Fraulein FashionJunkie

Photography my own. 

Maybe the title gives it away a little..

As it I sit in bed listening to music and recovering from a gym session (followed by devouring a pizza) I think back to why its taken me so long to do this. My reason? Well I've been slightly occupied in the past few months since my last post. 

As most of you know my little surprise isn't so big now. For those who don't? Its simple. I've upped my Mancunian roots and planted them firmly in Deutsche soil. 

I successfully secured an internship with Puma SE at their Headquarters in Germany for a year baby! As I look back to my previous blogs and how I'd rant and rave about my lack of experience and luck with securing a placement, I can safely say all that wining and bitching paid off! It wasn't easy but I accomplished my main goal for 2012 and left for Germany end of August.

Its been an interesting but enjoyable  five months so far. While most people look upon moving abroad a scary mission, I welcomed the challenge and with that the opportunities that followed. 

As I have 7 months left I cant believe how fast its all gone! In the first four months I traveled to Munich, Frankfurt, Berlin and Prague alone! (Not bad for an intern eh?) Oh and followed with a spontaneous over night stop in Amsterdam...thanks to missing my connection flight...

Where do I even begin with explaining it all? Actually I cant, since becoming a working lass I've struggled to stay up past 11pm on weeknights and up by 7am..oh and as for drinking? leaving that purely to the weekend...(turning up to  work slightly drunk at 8.30am and being hungover isn't cool..)

As for my shopping antics? Don't get me started...with my flat being within walking distance of the main shopping area this has lead to me coming home with far more then I bargained for, speaking of which store wise? I'm limited to Zara, H&M, Urban Outfitters, Mango and Vera Moda. If I can name the shops in my area in less than two sentences, you know i'm limited 

Still, I figured I'd make a blog while my reminder on the iPhone continues to go at precisely 10am everyday. Why I decided on 10am I have no idea..

I'll keep you all posted on my antics and whats happening out here. I don't have an excuse any more now...

PS. Buttered Pretzels are my new found obsession. And that's not all...

Photography my own. 

Photography my own.