Juicy Couture velour tracksuits were everywhere for awhile, and I admit I kinda got sick of them. But now that you don't see 100 preteens wearing them at the mall, I find that I'm glad I own a pair. Strictly for wearing after the gym, though! Buy this cute ombré pair in green, pink or blue at ShopBop for $118.
Ha, I would totally rock this sexified sweatshirt! In fact, it's so unique and amusing that I would buy it for those reasons alone if it wasn't £190 or about $380 at Brown's.
1. I hate carrying gym bags by the handles, so I have a sling backpack by Adidas. I couldn't find it exactly, but these two are found at eBags.
2. There are now travel kits available with bottles you can fill with your favorite products, or you could go the lazy route and get a tiny gift set with everything you need! But don't forget extra deordorant too. And I prefer Pond's face toilettes over anything else I've tried, especially the exfoliating version!
3. I have a pair of Red Door Salon sandals for my shower shoes, but these St. Tropez flip flops are anti bacterial and anti fungal and have massaging action!
4. When I had short hair I never really thought post-gym styling, but if you're working out during a lunch break you definitely need a wide tooth comb for detangling. There are also mini hair dryers available, but I prefer a wet/dry straightening iron as a quick way to dry. Make sure it's wet/dry, no any old iron. A super absorbent hair towel helps too!
5. As for makeup, I usually have some powder, eyeliner and a curler in my bag, but at the bare minimum I recommend an eyelash curler.
Everyone needs loungewear, but that doesn't mean it can't be cute and fashionable. And cute and fashionable loungewear doesn't have to be expensive either! Buy this sweatshirt from French Connection for $40, though I'm curious if the zipper detail is just a detail or an actual pocket.
I was watching a documentary on bras a few nights ago and there was a great part about measuring "bounce" in various styles of sports bras. They compared jogging in two compression sports bras (as many ample women need to do!) to a sports bra with separate, non-stretchy cups. And apparently the non stretchy cups worked better than two of the chest flattening sports bras! Note, the rest of the bra can be stretchy, esp the sides! I ended up finding a few good sports bras at Champion, but this one was my favorite! It fits C cups to DDD!
Remember how we posted about lucy and the grand opening in Bethesda, MD? Well, I’ve seen lucy stores around but haven’t been in one to shop for athletic apparel. I went to the one in Town Square, Las Vegas during my lunch break and was pleasantly surprised to find that I wanted to buy a lot! They have soy/cotton jersey hoodies and capris that are more supple than cotton but super smooth and drape beautifully. And eco-friendly! They also have yoga pants in different fabrics and different lengths – a very nice option when you’re 5’2”. They had a fantastic pair of leggings that ended up being an awkward length for me – about 2 inches above my ankles – they need to make a pair that’s longer or shorter because I really want them. I bought several things and on my way out I spotted a lavender hoodie on the mannequin but I’ll have to get that on my next trip…
I'm sure at least 50% of you swear you're going to hit up the gym for 2008, I know I currently intend to go more often. So what's a better motivator than a cute new gym bag?? Buy this one at Nordstrom for $225.
I'm not sure why I like this yoga top. I guess it's a basic athletic top with a nice but subtle design, perfect for the fashionable workout! Buy it at Nike for $40.
I'm posting these pants mostly because I had never heard of drop crotch as a style and so I figured I would share with all of you. Think it'll ever be fashionable? If you like, buy at Active Endeavors for the sale price of $74. They do look comfy, if a little odd...
This is a pretty cute sweatshirt to throw on when leaving the gym, not your everyday gym wear! It was originally $118 at Max Studio, which I would never spend on a sweatshirt, but it's on super sale for just $28. A much more reasonable price, but it in brown, olive or black.
Juicy Couture has always been able to rock the comfy, and this hoodie is the perfect mix of lounge wear and chicness! Notice the ribbon closure??? Buy it at Net-a-porter for $148.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and what better way to show your support (Get it? Surppot? I'm so funny!!!) than with this pink ribbon sports bra. Buy it in black or pink for $25 at the Breast Cancer Site.
Hmm, some people seem to think that you could get away with wearing these organic cotton pants to work, but I'm undecided. You'd have to buy them is see how they looked up close and in person to be sure. Get these at Lizzie Parker for $128.
Hmm, what hidden treasures does Nordstrom have today?!?!?
Cute shift dresses never go out of style! They're perfect when you have nothing to wear and need to look polished. Originally $214, buy this for $128.
This pantcoat is perfect for the crisp Fall weather coming up! originally $185, it's now $92.
I obsessively want a pair of Rich & Skinny jeans, mainly because of the name. These were originally $189 but are marked down to $75.
This is a pretty ruffle top that looks soft and very comfortable. Originally $78, it's now $39.
Retro sneakers in bright colors are always fun, and this pair is no exception! Once $75, they now cost $50.
Sold by Danskin, this can be used pre- and post-workout, as well as everyday! Buy it for $28.
I don't usually post about sportswear or lounging about clothes, since you can find them for so cheap anywhere, but I really like these and they're not TOO expensive, only $65 at Intuition. Pretty expensive for something worn in the gym, but they do look veeery comfy.
