for the love of nike

Bergen?

June 20, 2019 by jennifermdarling

Norway is a beautiful beast of a country. These Nordic lands are perhaps most known for their unique fjords, which make up the majority of its coastline. Bergen is the second largest city in Norway, following Oslo, with a population of just over 280,000 people. City Center, also called Byfjorden, which translates to “the city fjord,” boasts a port that served as a trading hub all the way back in the 1020s. Sadly, many fires have damaged Bergen over the centuries. […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: art, Bergen, fine art, history, Nike, Norway, photography, sneakerhead, Things to do in Bergen, things to do in Norway, Travel, travel blog

Shoes fit for Europe / for the love of nike

Shoes Fit for a Trek Across Norway

June 13, 2019 by jennifermdarling

I’m a big believer in ALWAYS packing in a carryon. Yes, that can be extremely tricky when you’re going somewhere for over a week–but it’s absolutely doable. For my Norwegian adventures, I decided I would bring two pairs of shoes. Both Nikes as you might have guessed–my sweet classic highs and these beauties: The matte grey with a gum bottom held up quite nicely, especially considering that I walked just a little over 180 miles during this trip. The leather […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: art, fashion, fashion blog, fine art, Nike, OOTD, photography, sneakerhead, sneakers, Travel, travel blog, what to wear

Sunol, California / for the love of nike

Every Town Should Have an Honorary Dog Mayor

June 6, 2019 by jennifermdarling

A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to visit Happy Acre Farm in Sunol, California. Sunol is a teeny tiny town with a population just under 1,000 people. Back in the early 1980s, Bosco Ramos, a black Labrador and Rottweiler mix, beat out two (human) candidates in the mayoral election. Bosco ended up serving as honorary mayor until his death in 1994. There is still a statue standing in his honor outside the Sunol Post Office. The city itself […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: California, Carhartt, family, farming, Nike, people, photography, sneakerhead, sneakers, Sunol, things to do in California, Travel, travel blog

Carhartt x Nike (when your favorite brands collaborate and you’re in Amsterdam)

May 30, 2019 by jennifermdarling

Just before the holidays, Carhartt WIP and Nike came out with a beeeaaaauuutiful line of sneakers. (Yes, I’m very behind in posting.) As you probably guessed, it was a men’s line, but that would never deter me. I got a pair of the Air Force 1 07s. These little babes are covered in Dearborn Canvas, have a snap loop, and a Carhartt logo on one of the tongues. Scroll down to see some of my favorite details. I happened to […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: Amsterdam, Carhartt, Carhartt Europe, Carhartt WIP, culture, Europe, Nike, photography, sneakerhead, things to do in Amsterdam, Travel, WIP

Exploring Napa

May 23, 2019 by jennifermdarling

After a quick weekend in Napa, I am blown away by the beauty that big ol’ plot of land has to offer. It reminded me very much of the soft, sloping hills of the European countryside. Here’s a list of what we did while we were there: stayed at Napa Valley Marriott went hiking in Sugarloaf State Park–all the way to the top of Bald Mountain for sweeping views of the Bay Area did a little wine tasting at Castello di Amorosa […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: beer, craft beer, hiking, Napa, Nike, photography, Russian River Brewing, Sonoma, things to do in Napa, Travel, travel blog, wine

The Getty Museum, Los Angeles / for the love of nike

Inside The Getty Museum and Some Odd Representations of Women in Art

May 16, 2019 by jennifermdarling

The Getty is a breathtaking museum in Brentwood, perched atop the Santa Monica Mountains with an unreal view of LA below. It opened to the public in 1997, and is free to visit (unless you park on site, which will cost you $20). A rather impressive people-mover takes you from the parking garage, up the hillside to main buildings and gardens. All I could think about as I walked around this slice of paradise, was sheer wealth that must have […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: art, art museum, California, fine art, Los Angeles, Nike, photography, The Getty, things to do in California, Travel, women, women's issues

for the love of nike by Jennifer Martinez Conway

If you’re in LA, get outta there / Day Hikes From the City of Angels

May 9, 2019 by jennifermdarling

I have quite a few grievances with LA. Mainly, I hate how car oriented the entire joint feels. I love walking–walking to the grocery store, to dinner, to no where in particular. After spending a bit of time there this April, I needed to put my sneakers to use and shake that uber-everywhere-culture. (but first, enjoy these lovely snaps of a smoggy sunset and gratuitous Nike photos) On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, a few friends and I drove down the […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: California, California hiking, day hikes from LA, fine art, hiking, Los Angeles, Nike, Pelican Cove Park, photography, Santa Clarita, things to do in California, Travel, travel photography

Exploring San Diego / for the love of nike

The Land of Those Who Face Water From A Cliff (aka San Diego)

May 2, 2019 by jennifermdarling

San Diego, named for Diego de San Nicolás by the Spaniards, was the first spot visited by Europeans on the West Coast of the United States. As you probably already guessed, Native Americans had been there wayyyy before 1542–the Kumeyaay people to be exact. Kumeyaay translates to “those who face the water from a cliff.” It’s got a ring to it. I recently took a weekend trip to this beautiful coastal city. It was my first time back since I […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: art, beer, craft beer, fine art, food, Nike, photography, San Diego, things to do in California, things to do in San Diego, Travel

Zurich, Switzerland / for the love of nike

Zurich, Quite a Pretty Little City

April 9, 2019 by jennifermdarling

Welcome to beautiful Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city. Even though I only experience about 24 hours of this beautiful spot, I’d jump at the opportunity to go back. They city of Zurich sits perched atop Lake Zurich (which happens to look quite a bit like a banana from above). Many boats and swans bob about in the water, feeling as close to a metropolitan getaway as it possibly can. Facts about Zurich: German is the official language. Zurich is the birthplace […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: art, art history, facts about Zurich, fine art, history, Nike, photography, Switzerland, things to do in Zurich, Travel, travel photography, Zurich

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