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Hello everyone! Thought I would do something a bit different
on the blog today. Two weekends ago a friend of mine form Miami was in town,
and my boyfriend Kyle and I decided to take him on a little adventure walk
through nature. Did you know that studies have shown that walking in nature for
just 15minutes can improve your mood, increase energy, and helps you feel more
relaxed? Trying not to sound like an infomercial here, but honestly it really
works! These passed few weeks have been extremely gloomy in New York and we
recently just saw the sun come out again. It’s time to get out there and walk,
run, or get some exercise. This is even a great activity if you have children.
If you are familiar with the state of New York then you know
it is rich in culture, history and parks. There is a hike challenge for every
physical ability out there, from extremely hard to very leisure trails. You are
sure to find a park preserve that fits you or your family needs. I wanted to choose
a hike that we could all do and enjoy without feeling like we had just been in
a hot box or running a triathlon, so we picked the Rockefeller State Park Preserve as our destination.
Just to give you a little back history of the park, it is
approximately 30 miles from the hustle and bustle of New York City. It is an
idyllic spot for strolling, jogging, horseback riding, cross-country skiing,
and snowboarding during the winter. There is also a dense population of birds,
over 180-recorded species and the National Audubon Society designates it as an
Important Bird Area. During the proper season you can also enjoy fishing on the
grand 22acre Swan Lake for brown trout.
There is even an art museum and restaurant to enjoy if you feel like
spending the whole day there.
My friend, boyfriend, and I enjoyed doing a couple of the
trails and we thoroughly enjoyed traveling around the grand lake. The park is
beautiful in the Springtime and no mosquitos! It was a great day and with a day
like this you have to make sure your outfit is on point! This is a fashion blog
after all. You thought I wouldn’t tie in fashion to nature, did you? The truth
is Spring time is the perfect time to meld fashion style with nature. So take
out those sneakers or, as our friends across the pond would say, trainers and
lets get walking!
For my look on this beautiful day I chose a comfortable, yet
relaxed fit outfit with walking shoes to match. Since I knew I wouldn’t be
running or jogging I chose to go with a casual look, instead of the natural
workout clothing option. I wanted to still look put-together, for dinner that
same day so workout gear just wasn’t the look I wanted for this particular
outing. If you feel more comfortable wearing workout clothing, than you do you
boo!
It’s interesting to see how even generations later people
still wear jeans. I think jeans are the essential iconic fashion piece EVERYONE
needs in their wardrobe. A comfortable fitting pair of jeans feels like second
skin and don’t hinder your movements at all. This makes them perfect for a nice
nature walk, or a casual day out with friends. I got these great pair from
Victoria’s Secret back when they still manufactured apparel. I paired the jeans
with a casual and once again baggy, yet light cotton fabric sweater. This
particular day was a bit windy and chilly, so I wanted to make sure I could
wear something that would keep me warm yet still cool enough to breathe after
we got a good walking pace going. I topped the look off with a pair of Nike
running sneakers, because as I stated before even though I wasn’t going to run,
I still wanted shoes I could walk for miles in and not feel restricted. Nothing
works best for this kind of activity than sneakers. I could have also opted for
sandals and you could easily substitute for these too as the trails were not
muddy at all and you could easily walk around them in open toes sandals if you
preferred a classier than sporty look. It was truly a wonderful day and we all had so
much fun. So the next time you find yourself board with nothing to do, take a
hike! You never know what adventures wait you and as always be sure you got a
good looking outfit to match.
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Fashion Pieces:
Jeans: Victoria’s Secret
Sweater: Forever 21
Shirt: Forever 21
Sneakers: Nike
Hat: Yankee Stadium (Amazon)
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