Athleta's bottoms have been rock solid for me lately, and their new SwiftLite fabric caught my eye. Enter the velocity tights. I wanted a pair of lightweight, summer-friendly run tights and these fit the bill. Plus, the coastal teal color option really pushed me over the edge. Sure enough, these are another winner for me. Read on for more details on what makes them great to ...
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Spring Active Trend: Alala Bike Shorts Review
The weather is slowly but surely warming up, and that means shorter hemlines. This season, a new kind of shorter hemlines has emerged in full force: bike shorts. I've seen them popping up everywhere, so I decided to try the trend out for myself. Bike shorts are a good option when you need something cooler than crops, but want more coverage than what most shorts offer. Plus, you get the ...
K-Deer Candice Stripe Leggings + Pocket Crop Top Review
K-Deer just launched their new spring collection and I was excited to see a new addition to their stripes collection: Candice. It's been a little while since I've added some more K-Deer stripes to my collection, so I'm excited to have a fresh and new pair for transitioning into warmer weather. Plus, I got to try a couple other styles alongside that, including the pocket crop top which I'll talk ...
Ultracor Duochrome Pop Star Leggings Review
Ultracor is a super-high-end active brand famous for their boldly embellished, luxe leggings. I tried my first pair of Ultracor a couple of years ago, but they fit strangely and puckered at the accents, so they went back. When I saw these new duochrome pop star leggings, I decided it was time I give them a second chance. Incidentally, my first Ultracor purchase was also star-embellished, so I ...
Backpacking Havasupai in October: Trip Report + Seasonal Tips
Havasupai is an incredible destination and no longer just a local northern Arizona secret. Thanks to social media, its amazing waterfalls and beautiful waters are now a bucket list destination for travelers around the world. Permits are incredibly competitive, so I was thrilled to snag permits during what I think is one of the best months here: October. My trip was October 28-30. This post ...