Getting into Shape: Fitness Update #1

In the society in which I live, health and fitness is a particularly aesthetic thing. I've always been a skinny girl - for as long as I can remember. For many, that's all there is to the "health and fitness dream". You can imagine therefore the confused reactions to me expressing my desire to get fitter and healthier when I'm already slim - and that's the problem. Health and fitness is very much a personal and biological thing as much as it is simply about appearances. I for one can vouch for the fact that I am fairly unfit and that I definitely do not eat well enough yet people still seem surprised when people with my frame say they want to get fit and eat healthier. 

It is often hard to differentiate between looking good and feeling good and many would choose to only opt for the first option because of the pressures put upon from the media. 'Fitness' is often glamourised in a way that makes it seem like we should all look one way and often unhealthy and unrealistic goals are presented to us. 

Nike Roshe Runs from JD - £40.00 (Junior section, yay for being a size 5!)

However, I have realised that looking and feeling good are both as important and that actually, they compliment each other very well and both things can be achieved when they work together. I have come to realise at the age of 20 that I want to be fitter and I want to be healthier - I want it for me and for me alone and not to impress others or to adhere to social pressure, but so that I can get the most out of my life, feel the best that I can and do the best that I can. And I think that's where the fitness journey begins: making sure that you want to start this journey for yourself and understanding that it will be a personal journey - one that will be different for all of us so there is no need to compare. Big or small, good health and fitness is something we are all entitled too and I am making the first little baby steps to getting there.

So what are these baby steps? Well for someone who has never really eaten distinctly heathy, I am definitely not going to suddenly turn vegan or anything. I need to make small adjustments that I can gradually increase and adapt over time. For me, that starts with the basics like getting my five a day and drinking enough water. I am also taking beneficial vitamins and trying to broaden my healthy food spectrum as well by trying new things. And of course, excersise. I have found a lot of different workout apps and YouTube channels that have helped me to start working out and I'm starting to recognise what kinds of excercise I enjoy most and what works for me. I think like most things, the most important thing is to have a routine and to have goals -  this is something I am also trying to establish for myself and it's helping me to see progress and to feel like I am really achieving.

This is will (hopefully) be the start of a journey that I can share with you and update you on. It may be monthly or every couple of months, but I want to share with you my discoveries, my achievements and my physical development both inside and out. Let's go!

REVIEW: GlassesShop.com Sunglasses

A while ago I was contacted by the company GlassesShop.com and was asked if I would like to review one of their products. At the time, I'd started wearing sunglasses for the first time and upon visiting their site, I found they stocked them and so decided to take them up on their offer! In this post, I'll be reviewing the pair of sunglasses that I was sent as well as telling you my thoughts on the company as well - enjoy!

So, let's start off with a bit about the company and what they offer customers. GlassesShop.com aims to produce high quality prescription glasses and sunglasses at affordable prices. They are also devoted to delivering the most fashionable choices in frames to make sure you can stay on trend. They deliver all over the world and their products are highly discounted and the company regularly offer you really great deals on top of this. 

As I said before, this shop offers both prescription eyeglasses as well as lots of cheap sunglasses (also available in prescription) for men, women and even children. They come in a wide range of styles, colours and shapes to suit your needs and tastes. I'm really impressed by just how much variation there is on this site - there's definitely something for everyone. 

Eyesglasses Variation.

Now, the sunglasses that I received were in the style "Limoges - Wayfarer" and I chose the shade brown/chocolate. I really love the infamous wayfarer style of these glasses and this is why I decided to choose this particular pair. I also found the colour and detailing of these glasses to be quite unique which is another reason that they called out to me. These sunglasses retail on their site for $29.95 (£19.54).

Picture from GlassesShop.com

After choosing the sunglasses, the delivery of them took around 2-3 weeks. This in my opinion is absolutely fine considering this was an international delivery - so that time frame is pretty standard. When I received my sunglasses, they were packed very nicely - ensuring that they did not get damaged in transit. You also receive as standard a clear, plastic protective case and good sized cleaning clothing with your sunglasses. I really like this free addition to my delivery because it meant I could use my sunglasses straight away without fear of damaging them and as a makeup wearer, it's always nice to have a cleaning cloth with me to wipe off whatever transfers onto them!

The style and aesthetic of these sunglasses is even more beautiful in person - they are very sophisticated in my opinion and are quite an understated pair of glasses. I didn't want anything too out there and these are really just right for the kind of style that I feel suits me best. I love the gold-detailing and the wood-like effect on the handles of these sunglasses and I feel like it adds that extra touch that makes them really stand out. They are definitely on trend and this particularly style would definitely suit lots of people - both male and female. 

They feel great and very sturdy in terms of quality - they've been loose in my bag several times and haven't scratched, broken or bent in any way. They're definitely a well made pair of sunglasses in my opinion and for their price range, this is something that particularly impresses me. 

Overall, I'm really happy with the sunglasses that I received and I'll definitely be continuing to get a lot of use out of them. They're stylish, well made and bang on trend which is exactly what you want out of a pair of sunnies! As someone who is also short-sighted, I know that frames can be very expensive and so next time I need new ones, I'll definitely also be checking out this company for their prescription glasses too. This company offers really affordable products in a huge amount of variation so at the very least, I'd definitely recommend you have a browse of their site - and I'm sure you'll find something you love!

* This product was sent to me for my consideration. This review contains my complete and honest opinion on said product. *

Changes.

Hey! You guys may have noticed that I decided to change my domain and blog name. I'm still keeping it pretty simple with Levinia Jayne (Jayne is my second name by the way) but I actually quite like it and feel like it suits the direction I'd like to take my blog in a lot better.

Though of course I love beauty and fashion and it'll still be a prominent part of this blog, I have a lot of others things that I love to share with you and talk about. With that in mind, a little name change seemed in order and I definitely think it's a little more appropriate for the kind of content I want to write about!

One of the main things I'd like to introduce are more 'life' posts where I open up a little and share with you all parts of my life. As well as sharing it with others, I feel like that's a great way for me to document my own life as well - it's something to look back upon.

Anway, this was just a quick like post to update you on the change - I hope you're all well and as always, thanks for reading!