Fashion and fitness: Get summer healthy and happy with Lorna Jane
Lorna Jane Clarkson is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of the amazing and award-winning activewear line, Lorna Jane. But Lorna Jane Clarkson is much more than just the creative eye and brains behind the famously fashionable-yet-functional brand. She is a multi-faceted maven whose a fitness expert, health authority, lifestyle leader and the feminine phenomenon whose inspiring women and all active enthusiasts everywhere.
With her infectious “Move, Nourish, Believe” philosophy — move your body every day, nourish from the inside out and believe in yourself, her coveted books containing self-help secrets, her cookbook NOURISH (released in 2014), and her very first coffee-table book INSPIRED (out July 9th, 2015), Lorna is a muse for looking good and feeling good, both inside and out!
Examiner had an opportunity to interview Lorna Jane Clarkson, to get her take on fashion, fitness and life — and to get her secret tips and tricks for a summer-ready, healthy, and happy state-of-mind. Read on so you can learn from Lorna and feel mind- and body-beautiful.
What’s your morning ritual to get ready to conquer the day?
LJC: My morning ritual is to get up early (usually around 5:30am) and take a couple of hours each morning for myself. I stretch and spend time meditating, exercising, and eating a delicious, healthy breakfast. Then, after allowing myself some nourishing “me time,” I check my emails and get ready to head into work and conquer the day.
Do you have a mantra you repeat to yourself?
LJC: “Never, Never, Never Give Up” is one of my all-time favorites. So much so, that is has actually become a catch cry at Lorna Jane.
What Lorna Jane styles should we swear by this summer?
LJC: We release between 70-100 new styles at Lorna Jane every month so it’s almost impossible to choose even a few! But at the moment I am loving anything in fun, flirty prints or bright colors. Also, cut outs and mesh are on the top of my list right now. The Leo Core Stability Short Tight and Criss Cross bra are a great on-trend, sexy, summer look! Then pop on the Gemma Casual Tank post-workout to meet your friends for lunch.
Which LJ styles are in your summer-ready rotation and travel-packing list?
LJC: No matter where I go, I always pack my Amy Full Length Tights! They are the perfectly versatile, comfortable piece for traveling that I can wear for my morning workout, to brunch or shopping with friends. Our Run Shorts are great for sightseeing paired back with a cute lace top or knit sweater and fun fashionable sneakers.
Can you share with us your tips or tricks to getting skin- and body-beautiful in time for summer?
LJC: My philosophy on beauty boils down to this: keep it simple, organic, and as close to nature as possible. I believe, without a doubt, that the biggest and best beauty secrets are to nourish your body with good food, move your body every day, and have the confidence to believe in yourself; plus, wear sunscreen, and be sure to get plenty of water and sleep. I'm a big believer in daily exfoliation and I dry body brush every morning to boost my lymphatic system before showering and use a gentle exfoliator on my face daily. I find exfoliation is essential for radiant beauty because it speeds up cell renewal to give you a fresher, smoother, and more youthful looking skin.
What motivates you to stay healthy and fit? Any words of advice to help readers get in shape and beach-body ready?
LJC: Generally, I just LOVE how regular exercise makes me feel: fit, healthy, and positive. Many women hit the gym to just look better, but that can’t be your only motivation, otherwise chances are that you will feel discouraged and possibly give up if you don’t see results fast enough. Regular exercise is about being healthy and full of energy, and trust me you will feel more confident and better about yourself after your very first day!
What fitness fashion trends can we expect to see in the coming months for Lorna Jane active wear?
LJC: Health is the new luxury, so expect to see activewear in places that you least expect it this summer! Women are wearing their active pieces to express 'who they are' and to tell the world that they care about health and fitness. Summer fit-fashion is about fun prints, tons of mesh, texture, cut-outs and exposed mid-rifts. At Lorna Jane, we believe 'That if you wear activewear you WILL be more active' and that the modern woman wants workout wear that can keep up with her busy lifestyle, taking her from a workout, to catch-ups with friends and even a shopping trip or lunch when dressed up with a blazer and heels. Lorna Jane activewear is fashionable, functional, versatile and an essential part of a woman’s wardrobe - not just in summer but for every season.
Can you share what projects you have in the works?
LJC: I am so excited to announce the upcoming launch of Inspired, my very first coffee-table book! Created by myself and my team at Lorna Jane to inspire women all over the world to step out of the ordinary and begin living and INSPIRED life.
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