I have always loved the ring of this – Spiritual Gangster. It speaks to the philosophical and edgy side of me all at the same time, and I love it. So when I found a company that speaks to the vibe, I had to check it out and not surprisingly, I loved ALL OF IT!
With fitness and clean eating top of mind at the beginning of the New Year, I thought an overhaul of my workout clothes was in order too. Fitness with a message – I could not resist.
The collection fuses ancient wisdom with modern culture and as an Asian American, I totally get that. With catchy slogans and inspirational designs, Spiritual Gangster has a style all their own! See my favorites below.
All in a days work…right? Yeah right (insert eye roll
here)!!
As a Mom, I know firsthand that our work is NEVER done. There have been so many days where after dropping off the kids to school, I head to the gym and then run dozens of other errands before making it home. On those day I end up in workout clothes all day! Then there is the run in with ‘those moms’ at the grocery store who have their matching accessories on or ‘that friend’ that you have never seen without make up. We have written before about putting your best foot forward EVERY DAY, but there are a few fashionable short cuts that you can take so that you don’t get caught feeling less than your best ever!
This Zella top is a WINNER! This Nordstrom exclusive athletic brand really has their stuff together. This knotted top is perfect for transitioning from the gym to lunch any day. With a comfortable loose fit, it is flattering on all body types. It comes in a variety of colors and I am wearing a size Small.
Nike, Nike, and More Nike
With Spring around the corner I could not resist these floral Nike leggings, they add just enough umph to an outfit, they pair well with the Zella top I shared and of course are always on trend. I just updated my black Nikes because my old pair must have had a least 350 miles on — them I wore them so much!
Also, if you are into custom products, check out my NikeID High Tops for $100, these make a great gift and look super cute on!
Sometimes you just like what you like and if you have a pear shaped body like I do (see my post from over a year ago gushing about them here), then you will love the Victoria Sport Anytime high waisted leggings. I have worn these for as long as they have existed and own every style. I wear a Medium in regular length and have never had an issue with these pulling down at the waist, ripping, itching, or stretching. Another perk is that they have great tummy tuck and they are currently ON SALE for $15 (Normally $39.50) at VS, so try them out! You will be glad you did.
In this look, I can run all my errands in confidence and comfort! What special athleisure pieces have you invested in lately?
There used to be a time when I would dress up to get the attention of a cute guy at the bar. As I got older I watched women find themselves through fashion, fitness, family, and friendship. So much so that I started dressing for me and also kind of for them! Let me explain…
I have an amazing group of women that are always keeping me on my toes. If we go out to brunch, they put in the extra five minutes to throw on lipstick or some statement earrings. When out for drinks after a long week they manage to throw on their new shoes and own the room when they walk in. I think it is a combination of the surge of confidence that we get as we age mixed with some fashion elements, but either way – women are always ‘bringing it.’
I went to the Georgia Aquarium recently and was so proud my fellow chicks! All the Moms were on point. I am talking matching hats, bags, boots, you name it- they were rocking it. The Dads- not so much. I was so impressed at the commitment that women have to feeling great about themselves at all time.
So when I say that I do it for the ladies, what I mean is that I am NOT going to be left behind. They motivate me to get up and show up every single day. After all, how can you put your best foot forward without confidence? I admit a lot of my confidence comes from feeling ‘put together (as you can see here)’ but is that a bad thing?
This bodysuit is $8, I am wearing a size Medium and love it! My Initial Necklace that I wear everyday is from Nordies and is linked here. This knot sweater comes in so many colors and fits like a glove, for $17, its a steal! With Leopard Print Sweaters taking over my feed, I had to find one just to get me through the season, well– here it is and for $26 you can get the look for less.
Staying on top of trends in a way that does not break the bank is a great way to stay motivated to bring it each and every day. I had been dragging my feet on placing my first order with Shein. I was nervous about the quality and construction of tops that cost $8-$10! Turns out, this company is a hidden gem. I can stay on top of all the latest trends at a fraction of the cost. Check out some of the looks from my latest haul above.
Do you feel the same way I do? Do your friends help empower
you by being on top of their game?
This is our top pick (pun intended!) As a regular flosser I was FLOORED when I tried this water flosser for the first time. It like a massager for your gums and gets your mouth feeling cleaner than ever before! This is a great gift and a steal for under $60! (Warning: its smaller and louder than I thought it would be, but totally worth it!)
My husband has been using this set for over two years now, every year I get him a new handle and this gift set for $25 is just perfect. He loves the razors and the convenience of a subscription. Check it out!
For $15 there is no excuse for stray eyebrow (or nose) hairs! Help him keep it all together with this compact grooming kit. Believe me you will end up using it too!
Garment bags can be sloppy oversized and hard to carry! Not this one!! The bag literally rolls up into a duffel making it easy to carry and use. Personalize this for $80 and get this for the man who wears a suit in your life.
This is the second time we are featuring this product in a gift guide because it is that good! After a long day at work, this massager sits nicely on a pillow and is a great way to wind down at the end of the day!
I hope you found this list helpful. The guys can be hard to shop for but not getting anything doesn’t feel right either.
