Body acne is not exactly the most appealing topic and can be an embarrassing one, too. But being active means getting sweaty, and getting sweaty often means breakouts. I've had breakout-prone skin since I was a teen, and working out hasn't exactly improved that situation. Here's some tips for keeping breakouts under control. Photo: Seamless layer bra by Alala Facial skincare products aren't ...
Alala Sweatshirts Roundup + Review
As someone who's cold basically all the time, I have a soft spot for all kinds of layers: sweaters, jackets, sweatshirts, you name it. Alala has been hitting the sweatshirt game hard, so I was really excited to have the chance to try out a whole slew of their current styles. Here's how they shook out. And lest you think that there's only one way to wear an active fashion sweatshirt, I mixed ...
Lululemon Down for It All Vest Review
The temperatures are cooling off, and that means I'm adding to my stash of warm layers. I decided to try out lululemon's newest insulated vest, the down for it all vest in beautiful dark adobe. The down for it all vest is designed for running or other active outdoors activities, so it's a low-profile design intended to stay out of your way, and is therefore less puffy than a casual vest. The ...
EVER Brand Sweatflow Leggings Review
There haven't been many new brands entering the activewear space lately, so these new sweatflow leggings from EVER piqued my interest. They're advertised to last for 3-5 wears with no stink before needing to be washed, thanks to the anti-bacterial properties of silver fibers in fabric. The idea is that this technology helps conserve water. Their brand cares a lot about water in general, because ...
Home is in the Mountains: Yumi Kim Maxi Dress
[ezcol_1half][/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end][/ezcol_1half_end] In just a couple of months, I'll reach the 5-year anniversary of my move out west to Flagstaff, Arizona. Before that move, I had a nagging desire to leave the eastern seaboard behind and move out west. I was seriously considering Seattle, but when the opportunity to move to this small Arizona town I'd ...
What It’s Like to Live and Train at High Altitude
For nearly 5 years now, I've lived at 7,000' above sea level in Flagstaff, AZ. Before I moved here, I always lived at sea level, and figuring out what the deal was with high altitude was quite the adjustment! I love living at altitude, but it's definitely its own beast. Here are a few facts as well as my own experiences on what altitude is really like. Photo location: Third Burroughs, Mt. ...
