"Fit YOUR Fashion"

Photo By: Sid Naidu Photography
TOP - Fabletics
PANTS - Lululemon
SHOES: Nike

What I LOVE about this generation is that we are so fitness focused that even retail clothing stores have taken notice. Stroll through your local shopping mall and stores you would not expect have a designated fitness apparel section at various price points. Based on my lifestyle I enjoy pieces that I are multi-functional - wearable to the gym, to the grocery store, to the movies etc. Comfortable & Cute is also the name of the game. I found some nice pieces at these store and the price points were very reasonable. 

THE GAP

• Pretty durable fabrics
• Sports bras have fabulous support

OLD NAVY

Pros

• Great variety of colors
• Great graphic tees with positive messages
• Low price points

Cons

• The quality of the pants were not that high
• Depending on the store it may be hard finding sizes 

FOREVER 21

• Fun colors
• Price point matches quality

If you are just looking for one or two pieces to last a longer period of time stick to your good ole’ Adidas and NIKE.

Online Brands

Kate Hudson Presents: Fabletics

You may have seen their adds floating around on Facebook.
Their website is very user friendly and also allows you to customize outfits based on your style, workout preferences, and size. 

Use my membership below link and get your first activewear OUTFIT for $25

http://www.fabletics.ca/invite/SimplyShakera

“Oh Canada"

We can’t talk fitness fashion without highlighting these hot Canadian brands.

KARMA ATHLETICS (Vancouver)

"Karma Athletics is creating high performance runway ready athletic apparel for women on the move. For Movement. For yoga, for life"

TITIKA ACTIVE COUTURE (Toronto)

"Titika Active Couture is beyond the studio and beyond basics. It's workout to night out and everything in between. Born and designed in Toronto, CA."

Lastly, #ICYMI, check out this interview I did with #StylanceTV sharing a few more fitness shopping tips that won’t break the bank titled: "Athletic Wear and What Not To Buy"

If the video link is not visible, please click here: https://youtu.be/cH96jxT7UKs

Additional Note:

This November I will be headed to Belize for a volunteer initiative. Through dance, fitness, and culture I have aimed to empower women and now I have an opportunity to do so on a larger scale - BUT FIRST, I would greatly appreciate your help! 

If you haven't a had a chance, I would love your support with my volunteer trip to Belize. Visit http://gofundme.com/SSinBelize to learn more about the amazing initiative my team and I are about to participate in.  Please share the Go Fund Me link or donate if you can… love you lots! <3

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Meet the Bosom Buddies

On September 6th and September 7th 2014 my teammates and I will walk in support of the many individuals and families affected by cancer. With today being the 2-month mark I thought it would be great to give a shout out to the Bosom Buddies:

Team Bosom Buddies Are:

Team Captain & Aunty: Audrey Isaacs

Sister & Partner in Crime: Siobhan Bent

Cousin & Fellow Capricorn: Melissa Isaacs

Family Friend: Dawnette Elvie

Church Sister: Janet Champagne
Myself: Shakera Martin

THE WALK

The Weekend to End Women’s Cancers is an awesome fundraising campaign hosted by Shoppers Drug Mart. It consists of a 2-day, 60-kilometre or 1-day 32-kilometre walk through the neighbourhoods of downtown Toronto. Each walker is expected to raise a total of $2000 that will benefit Princess Margaret Cancer Centre – a leader in the fight against all women's cancers.

WHY SHAKERA WHY?

I’ve said it once and I will say it again, “I Am Shakera Martin & I Want to End Cancer”.  One of my biggest pet peeves with Cancer is that it strikes at any time in the lives of any one. NO ONE IS SAFE. I have witnessed way to many families left broken because of this disease. My decision and commitment to complete this journey (fundraising & walk) is based on love for my fellow sisters, mothers, grandmas, daughters, nieces, and friends everywhere. 

 

Throwback photo with my sister & mom <3

PUT IN WORK

I truly did not realize how far 60km was until I began training (ha!).  I have been using my friend Google maps to find locations that are 60km away from my home. This is such a horrible exercise! It only built up my anxiety. Then I tried to determine how many kilometers I (unknowingly) walked during Day One and Day Two of Trinidad Carnival – but half the time in Trinidad I wasn’t sure where I was (lol) – so that exercise did not help either. How far is 60km ya’ll? Someone give me an idea  :p

What I do know is how much $2000 dollars is… and how challenging it can be to make that amount of money in allotted time.  The Bosom Buddies have some fundraising events coming up in the next few weeks – for dates and event details visit CLICK HERE

Carnival Spice & Everything Nice will be hosting dance fitness workshops in August as well to raise funds so PLEASE stay tuned!

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

      (1)   PRAY: For the safety of the walkers, organizers, and volunteers apart of The Weekend to End Women’s Cancers … but more importantly pray for the families that have been affected by cancer – they need your prayer and love the most. <3

     (2)  Please DONATE to this journey as it’s yours, too. Whatever you can will be appreciated if it’s coming from your heart. 

      Click HERE To Donate Online:

Or

We can also meet me in the GTA if you are more comfortable with using cash!

Thank you to those who have donated thus far 

- Love you lots!

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