Gordes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur / for the love of nike / photo by Jennifer Martinez Conway

A 989-year-old city of rebellion, the arts, and fine wine

By: Jenny Martinez July 27, 2021December 9, 2021 Nike, travelart, featured, fine art, France, Gordes, history, Nike, photography, sneakerhead, things to do in France, things to do in Gordes, travel4 Comments

Gordes–the picture-perfect commune in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region in the south of France–is the stuff of fairy tales.

Nike Bliss Luxe Dress / for the love of nike / Jennifer Martinez Conway

My Uniform of Summer 2021

By: Jenny Martinez July 21, 2021September 20, 2021 Nike, sneaker pornart, environment, environmentalism, fashion, fast fashion, featured, green, Nike, photography, sneakerhead, sustainableLeave a Comment

If you spot me in the wild this summer, odds are I’ll be wearing the Bliss Luxe Training Dress. It’s hot out there, and this dress was made for wicking sweat right off your bod.If you’re a portable heater like me, it’s easy to wash in the sink and hang dry while traveling. My favorite…

Exploring Venice, Italy / for the love of nike / Jennifer Martinez Conway

The City That Took on Mass Tourism and Won

By: Jenny Martinez July 12, 2021July 15, 2021 Nike, travelart, climate change, featured, Italy, Nike, photography, sneakerhead, things to do in Venice, travel, travel photography, venice6 Comments

Y’all, I have good news. Italy banned cruise ships’ entry into Venice starting August 1st. The once-upon-a-time-city-state’s lagoon has been declared a national monument. 2020 reminded citizens and ecologists alike how healthy the waters were without the larger than life vessels. So a few weeks ago, when the first cruise ships since COVID-19 barreled their…

A Year in Review : 2020 / for the love of nike

a long awaited goodbye to 2020

By: Jenny Martinez February 10, 2021July 2, 2021 Nike, travel2020, art, buy less, cooking, featured, fine art, Happy New Year, people, photography, sneakerhead, travel8 Comments

A lot of things could be said about last year, and most of them aren’t flattering. However, that’s not what you’ll find in this annual round up. I’ve decided to focus on the good. Despite the year’s hardships that I’ve chosen not to name, I found myself incredibly lucky. If you feel so inclined, take…

Kansas City Sunflowers / for the love of nike

The Incredible Edible (Flower) Heads

By: Jenny Martinez December 15, 2020July 2, 2021 art, Nike, photographyart, featured, fine art, nature, nature photography, photography, plants, science, Sunflowers, the great outdoors, Van Gogh6 Comments

As winter blows in and SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) takes its toll, browsing pictures from warmer months might beat the cold weather blues. So please, enjoy! A few weeks after peak sunflower season, keeping true to my “always late” policy in life, I went to Grinter Farm in Kansas. The Grinters are an incredible family…

Just Don’t Do It

By: Jenny Martinez August 21, 2020July 2, 2021 Nikeblack lives matter, BLM, culture, ethics, featured, Nike3 Comments

My dad and his family fled Cuba in 1961. Their lives were in immediate danger. They escaped to the United States–a feat many Cubans have staked their lives on for decades, past and present. The journey was a dangerous one–full of intrigue that could have ended disastrously. But along the way, people stood up for my family–advocated…

Tour Athens From Your Couch

By: Jenny Martinez March 31, 2020July 12, 2021 Nike, photography, travelancient greece, art, Athens, featured, fine art, Greece, history, Nike, photography, quarantine, things to do in Athens, things to do in Greece, travel photography7 Comments

Last year, I traveled to Greece. Last week, I finally found time to edit the pictures I took there. In light of the current pandemic, I thought I’d share old travel pictures with all of you. Helpfully these images will provide you a bit of virtual relief for your cabin fever. Around 15 years ago,…

Hilma af Klint at the Guggenheim / for the love of nike

Not All Art Shows Are Curated Equal. That’s Why You Have to Check Out The Hilma af Klint Exhibit at The Guggenheim.

By: Jenny Martinez March 12, 2019July 24, 2021 art, Nikeabstract, art, art histroy, art museum, featured, female artist, fine art, Guggenheim, Hilma af Klint, New York, Nike, travel, women's issues5 Comments

For many years, the Swedish, female talent (whose works are on display at the Guggenheim in New York at this very moment) was unknown to most of the art world. It wasn’t until the 1980s, almost 40 years after her death, that she became internationally known. Hilma af Klint, it turns out, was among the first of…

Exploring Florence, Italy / for the love of nike

fairytale or an art history lovers dream?

By: Jenny Martinez November 5, 2025October 26, 2025

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I went to Florence in 4th grade and was convinced I was in the middle of a fairy tale. Going back in my 30s, I still felt the same awe. The architecture and art, so beautifully preserved, you step inside a time machine to another century. Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore and The Last…

toddling koala

By: Jenny Martinez October 31, 2025October 22, 2025

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the perfect shoes for the perfect koala After halloween, these will be his indoor shoes because they’re so comfortable. Check out the Swoosh 1’s here!

Eldorado, Colorado / for the love of nike

found Eldorado

By: Jenny Martinez October 23, 2025October 22, 2025

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Eldrorado Canyon State Park, that is. And it’s worth its weight in gold. This beaut is just south of Boulder. The Ute were the first to call it home. It was the perfect shelter from Colorado winters. It’s also surrounded by hot springs. In the mid 1900s, some crazy dude (Ivy Baldwin) walked a tightrope…

the 4 degree lean known ’round the world

By: Jenny Martinez June 19, 2025June 18, 2025

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According to Martinez family legend, my abuelo rang one of those big bells on top of the Leaning Tower when no one was looking and they kicked him right out. Hard to believe, but if you knew him, you might. Fallen Angel by Igor Mitoraj The face of someone thinking they too might ring the bells…

new kicks in Italy’s fashion capital

By: Jenny Martinez June 4, 2025June 4, 2025

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Made a trip to Milan. Again. (check out the previous time here) And again, I decided to overdress for Italy’s fashion capital in a brand new pair of sneakers. Speaking of being a fashion capital, the likes of New York, Paris and Tokyo, Milan is home to Prada, Versace, and Armani. But I’d never know…

baby got a new set of kicks and a new camera

By: Jenny Martinez November 5, 2024November 5, 2024

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and I will be stealing one of the two! Nike Court Legacy if you have a baby, shop here How wonderful is this toy camera? Way cheaper than any polaroid and perfect for learning about photography as a teeny-tiny. The Yehtta Kids Camera only costs $30, and it only costs cents per print. The images…

New England Road Trip / Albany, New York / for the love of nike

Kicking Off a Leaf-Peeping New England Road Trip

By: Jenny Martinez October 29, 2024October 28, 2024

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Every school kid knows Albany is the capital of New York. It’s also the oldest city in the state. But let’s face it, it’s hard to stand out when you’re competing with NYC. The New York State Capitol This time of year, it’s a great time to visit. Not just to leaf peep, but to…

gotta get back to Tokyo

By: Jenny Martinez October 22, 2024October 21, 2024

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A question I get a lot: Where do you want to go next? It’s always hard to answer. But I know I definitely want to get back to Japan. I got to spend 36 hours in Tokyo, and it was not enough! Scroll down for a taste of my mini visit. Tokyo was known as…

Air Force 1s for two

By: Jenny Martinez August 5, 2024July 25, 2024

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The babe is here! And we couldn’t be happier. I got a pair of Air Force ones for those tiny little toes to match my own. Mine are the Nike Air Force 1 PLT.AF.ORM.His are the Nike Force 1 LE. Tiny enough to melt any heart! My husband and I just celebrated our 9 year…

exploring Frankfurt, Germany / for the love of nike

Frankfurt Round 2

By: Jenny Martinez July 31, 2024July 23, 2024

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My second time visiting Frankfurt involved way less beer. Although, I did have an NA or two. Europe has so many fun options for those who aren’t imbibing. The Römerberg is a reconstructed square in the middle of old town. Much of the medieval town was destroyed in WWII. Creepily enough, it was a site…