Athleta

October 6, 2014

Athleisure is REAL !

I’ve fully embraced “athleisure,” that is, the combination or rather, crossover, of athletic wear into casual life. It’s hard to tell how many others are as well though, since it’s ambiguous if someone is coming from the gym…or wearing these items out and about! Some truly transition quite nicely between two lives, as seen above with my “going out” version versus my actual working out iteration, with the only difference being a scarf and a pair of heels. Even my jewelry goes the extra mile, actually being designated for both hair elastics and as bracelets.

Athleta really is the epitome of the making this look work and work exceedingly well, while when I need to hit the gym for real, my new Ryka Running shoes have memory foam in them to make them the height of comfort with a fashion forward trim that will match my gear seamlessly.

We love a bang for our buck, and versatility, especially in a world when we are always on the go and who has time, really, for outfit changes?

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May 29, 2014

8 Verastile, Must-Have Pieces for An Adventure Vacation

by Julia DiNardo


	
			[Interlude Ankle Pant, $69, Athleta.com]

			
			[Laser Cut Go Time Tank, $49, Athleta.com]

			
			[Sunstone Dress, $89, Athleta.com]

			
			[Limitless Pullover, $84, Athleta.com]

			
			[ Moonlight Mile Top, $59, Athleta.com]

			
			[Back to Basics Lace Stripe Tank, $42, Athleta.com]

			
			[Hope Jacket, $108, Athleta.com]

			
			[Boho Skirt, $54, Athleta.com]

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I don’t know about you, but I get SO much anxiety when it comes to packing for a trip, and when activities are planned that may require getting wet or sweating, I am at a total loss. There are some styles that I have begun to wear over and over again for the ease of the fabric as well as the comfort and versatility of pairing them with a bunch of different items. This past week I spent five days in Portland, Oregon, and while I was moving swiftly through the airport, hiking on an Oregon trail, and at Cannon Beach on the coast, I noticed that looks each day had one major thing in common — most of the pieces worn were from Athleta!

Sure, I spent a decent amount of time outside, but my best friend Jeff and I also hit the gym one day, which meant that my carry-on bag had to accommodate some indoor work out options as well. Above, I’ve rounded up my top 8 new arrival picks from Athleta that keep you cozy on the plane and stylish wherever you roam. I am staunchly an “anti-shorts” person, so lightweight pant options are a definite must, and one of my absolute favorite pairs is pictured above.

The important thing to remember when packing is that stretch and layers are your friends! Footwear is determined by your needs, but I usually keep a rotation of four pairs on a summer trip — hard core sneakers, casual canvas ones, flat, comfy sandals, and a low wedge “going out” option.

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April 14, 2014

Sunny Day Stripes

by Julia DiNardo

Finally, the winter weather has said farewell, and spring 2014 feels like it may officially be here. After a glorious weekend with spirits boosted up and down the east coast, it’s certainly time to bring out the lighter, filmy layers and enjoy the benefits of some concentrated Vitamin D thanks to the sun’s rays. Which also means my insanely sensitive eyes will permanently have sunnies over them, since when the sun is out, I am the most squint-y person you will ever see.

My look of the week is certainly weekend-appropriate, but can be made more office-appropriate by swapping out my cuffs for some delicate bangles, throwing on a softened black blazer, and switching out the sandals for closed-toe pumps.

What I’m really crushing on, hard, is these fabulous pants; from Athleta, they are a silky, movable, breathable fabric that not only are incredibly comfortable and chic, but the epitome of versatile. Athleta suggests wearing them for a studio workout, or for more leisurely purposes. I LOVE that they have a rating of UPF 50+ (Ultraviolet Protection Factor), which means that when I am outdoors, I am fully protected! The handsome tuxedo stripe down the sides (see pic below) enhances the fabric and overall aesthetic of making these into a workwear garment, or concealing the fact that perhaps you didn’t have time to shower and change after your early morning work out! Either way they are worn, I vouch for the fact that these pants are truly DIVINE!

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March 12, 2014

Pair it with This: Pants from Athleta

by Julia DiNardo

With an eye toward fitness and fashion on the rise, it only makes sense that garment offerings for the gym are reaching far behind that category, with a new found versatility that works even when you keep your clothes the same but trade in your trainers for a pair of open-toe booties. I zeroed in on the amazing pants from Athleta, showcasing two different pairs that you can wear per look, and showing how to translate them behind the confines of the gym.

Not only are the pants an incredible fit and my personal favorite, but thanks to hi-tech and hi-quality fabrics, they blend right in for a bunch of occasions, given the perfect top, footwear, and jewels. See below for my top picks, with pants from Athleta that range in hue from grey charcoal to blue denim, creamy white, and even printed, and function from lifestyle and adventure travel to running, the gym/training, and yoga.’

Which look is your favorite?

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