Let’s face it, there’s nothing quite like slopping around in trackie Bs and a hoodie when the diary’s empty and the weather’s grey. That said, hubby isn’t all that enamoured by my TBs and whilst I don’t exactly blame him, as a self confessed workaholic (at least four nights a week, my working day doesn’t end before 11pm) comfort is of paramount importance.
Denim is my day to day staple of choice when something smarter isn’t required (and even then I’d rather a tux / leather jacket and great shoes) but when I’m home, going nowhere and working weekends (the joys of running your own business!), I love my loungewear.
And when well being brand Wellicious entered the market earlier this year, I knew I’d made the right decision. My black roll top yoga (aka sit in front of laptop) pants have been worn to death.
As someone who feels the cold terribly (I get it from my mother – she sleeps with a hot water bottle and three extra blankets and that’s just in the summer months) I was grinning from ear to ear when Wellicious’ new Cashmere news po pped into my inbox.
A cashmere poncho, cashmere legwarmers, cashmere pants and the most darling cashmere cardigan with bow (pictured) that all come in Satin Pink and London Grey.
The range is so stylish I can even venture outdoors in it. If I can prise myself away from my laptop that is…
www.sheerluxe.com
The Sharpham Park Shop in Shepton Mallet, Somerset is a must if you are in the area. The shop brings together the very best organic and seasonal food and beauty products from a 50 miles radius. There is also a butcher, bakery and cheese counter in the shop. After your shopping you can either enjoy delicious foods sourced from the shops Jardines at the Harlequin Cafe or unwind in the Wellness rooms choosing from their range of organic and complementary treatments like reflexology or beauty acupuncture. There is even a Mulberry outlet just around the corner!
We just loved it!
www.kilvercourt.com
The second exercise is called the “Leg Worker”:
Stand tall in flat shoes or bare feet on the bottom of a step. Your feet have to parallel and hip-width apart. Hold on to the handrail. Place the balls of your feet on the step and the arches and the heels over the edge. You can also do this exercise on the floor, if you don’t have a step, but the stretch will be less. Breathe normally throughout and remain gently zipped. Bend both knees directly over your second toes, maintaining good posture. Do not tip forward or back. Lift both heels so that you are now on the balls of your feet. Keep your knees bent. Keep lengthening upwards, but don’t stick your bottom out! Slowly straighten your legs, but stay on the balls of your feet. Now lower your heels away from the top of your head until, if you are on a flat surface, they reach the floor, or, if you are on a step, they lower over the edge to stretch your calves. Repeat the sequence 10 times.
The Wellicious team recommends two exercises that you can easily do at your officedesk to tone your body.
The first exercise is called “The Twister”:
Balance your weight evenly on your swivel office chair and lengthen your column.Hold the desk in front of you and lift your feet together off the floor. Breathe wideinto the rib cage. Breath out, zip gently, stay zipped. Keeping your upper body still and facing the front, rotate your lower body with the chair. Twist as far as you arecomfortable, as long as your upper body remains squarely facing forwards. Breath in then slowly, with control, twist back to the starting position. Repeat five times each way. Lengthening upwards through the spine.
PRÊT À PORTER PARIS
We are back from PRÊT À PORTER PARIS, where we showcased our loungewear collection for Spring/ Summer 09. We met a lot of interesting people from all over the world who loved the idea of living an ethical lifestyle in a stylish and sophisticated way. Everyone fell in love with our soft and organic fabrics and the new colour range. You can look forward to a beautiful and feminine yoga- and loungewear collection that is perfect for cocooning, travelling and for spa visits.
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You can visit their website for more information: www.bioslife.com
Tradeshow update:
Wellicious at Prêt-à-Porter Paris
5.-8th September
Wellicious is presenting it’s Summer 09 collection in the
“So Ethic” Area at the Stand No. SE57
Wellicious is giving loungewear a new and fresh face with its first range of cashmere wear which will be available from September.
All designs are made from luxurious cashmere and are very stylish, comfortable and cosy. They are very versatile and are great companions for your travel, spa and home.
Look forward to a new era of beautifully designed and feminine loungewear.
Wrap up and be wellicious…!
Every morning I prepare my own Muesli to boost my energy for the day. You just need oats, milk, raspberries, nuts and a little bit of honey to start your day in a healthy way.
Enjoy your breakfast!
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