Out of Alala’s spring/summer collection this year, these two styles are definitely near the top of my list. I got a different color of each near the start of the season, and ended up liking them so much that I went back for more. The mesh tank (in both colors) has been my go-to top all season. It’s one of my favorite hiking tanks since it’s so lightweight and breathable. Because of the material, I don’t haveRead More
Taking a little detour with today’s post to do a quick rundown of my beauty routine. If I’m wearing makeup in blog photos, this is the look I’m wearing. I’ll be the first to admit I’m no makeup guru and I’m sure I break all manner of “rules”, but this relatively minimal, low maintenance strategy works wonderfully for me. When I got married this past October, I decided to do my own wedding makeup. Although my weddingRead More
1 | I’m almost always dirty and vaguely smelly All of my runs are exclusively outdoors, and most of them are on trails. I’m constantly coming home with dirt-filled shoes, a dusting of dirt all up the back of my legs, and a thin film of sweat over my entire body. I’ve never been so dirty so often, but honestly, I’m not complaining. There’s something about getting outside and getting kind of gross that’s undeniably satisfying. 2 |Read More
Lululemon’s sports bras are my current favorites to wear on my runs. I’m always curious to try their new run styles in hopes of finding a new favorite. The pace perfect bra caught my eye thanks to its handy back pocket for phone stashing. For short runs where I don’t need to bring much, the phone pocket is a nice alternative to my waistbelt or the phone-in-waistband trick. So, I decided to give it a try. I got my paceRead More
The official start of summer is finally upon us! Lately, I’ve been trying to really embrace each season and relish the unique value that each one provides. For me, summer always brings tremendous energy. I always get a burst of excitement and motivation, and I’m aiming to harness that energy and use it to do some awesome stuff. I know if I don’t make a point to go out and do, summer will be goneRead More
In recent years, I’ve started to become a bit of a crazy flower lady, and that inclination has been sneaking its way into my activewear collection. A well-executed floral print is hard to resist! I waffled a lot on which print to go with out of Werkshop’s Romance capsule, but out of the 3 choices, I ended up settling on Juliet. I liked that Juliet had the most variety in terms of the flowers and colors used onRead More
Today, we’re going back to activewear basics. Caring for your specialty gear is key to making it last as long as possible. Below are all the details on my strategy for tackling laundry day with my workout clothes. Keep in mind that you don’t have to follow these tips. Doing these things will generally make your workout gear last longer and look better, but don’t freak out too much about it. Let’s be real, it’s not like going againstRead More
Caraa Sport is one of my favorite brands for athletically-minded, luxe bags and accessories. I totally fell in love with their dance 2 bag, then I lucked out and found a pre-owned studio bag for sale. The price was too good to pass up so I decided to give it a shot! My bag features gunmetal hardware, but there’s also a version with gold hardware that’s equally attractive. I’ve been using my studio bag for aboutRead More
A couple of weeks ago in my post on taking a break from CrossFit, I mentioned briefly that I’ve been working toward a new goal. This summer, I’m working on training for a half marathon. But, the “why” behind it goes a little bit deeper than just checking off the box of fitness accomplishments. Here’s why I decided to take it on. My struggles with running Almost every memory I have of running is pure misery. The veryRead More