Although I hold my workout clothing and shoes to a high standard of performance and quality, there's one area I've completely neglected: socks. Despite the fact that I wear them every single day with every single active outfit, I've always settled for truly crappy socks. I've always gone and picked up a 6-pack of the cheapest thing I could find from TJMaxx and worn those wrinkly messes until ...
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My Favorite Pair of Wool Socks
A few months ago I went looking for some new wool socks for the colder months. I wanted an over-the-ankle height that was thick, cozy, and hopefully cute, too. Surprisingly, I didn't find much I liked. Most of the socks felt thin, scratchy, or flimsy, and I was about ready to give up and buy a pair I didn't really like. I ended up finding the perfect pair in an unexpected spot: the kids' ...
The Best Dry Shampoos for Your Gym Bag
Dry shampoo: the beauty essential of fitness-loving ladies everywhere. Hair experts recommend against washing your hair every day. But if you're sweating up a storm on the regular, this creates a bit of a hair problem. Dry shampoos can serve as a stop-gap to keep your hair from getting completely gross until you're due for your next full hair washing. But which ones actually work for ...
My Favorite Water Bottles for the Gym (and Beyond)
I've always liked to drink a lot throughout the day, but when I moved to a dry climate, my urge to hydrate multiplied. One of the reasons I love carrying a gigantic purse is that I can always have at least one water bottle with me at all times. Water comes with me everywhere I go--not just the gym. It's come in handy more times than I can count. Just like I like my workout clothes to be ...