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 ...
Activewear
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 ...
How to Tell the Difference: Lululemon Speed vs Speed Up Shorts
Lululemon shorts are a staple in my closet. I wear them nonstop all summer. Their speed shorts are a long-time favorite, but lululemon phased them out in favor of the new speed up shorts. During this transition, they made some big changes in their flagship shorts. Although I wear both styles, they're not the same shorts at all. If you shop secondhand on sites like eBay or Poshmark, ...
Lululemon Variegated Knit Wunder Under Tights
Lululemon's textured wunder under tights are some of my favorite pants, ever. They're a winter staple in my closet that I wear and buy over and over. These variegated knits are my 4th pair of textured, full-length wunders currently gracing my closet. They're the perfect pair of crossover active tights: all the flattering qualities of active tights while still looking like normal ...
My Best Buys of 2018
My activewear buying habit has quieted over the last couple of years, and this year was no exception. I ended up returning a lot of things or buying old favorites, so my list of new loves isn't incredibly long this year, but they are still worthy of the year-end hall of fame. These 5 are my absolute LOVES that I wear over and over and over. Athleta stripe contender 7/8 tights These tights ...
Velvet Activewear: Do or Don’t?
I first started seeing velvet activewear popping up last fall/winter, but I figured it would fade away quickly. As it turns out, it’s back and even bigger this year. So: velvet in your workout wear? Chic and festive or garish and impractical? Photo: Alo Yoga layer long sleeve via Carbon38 What I love about velvet is, of course, the texture. It looks luxe, it feels soft, and it adds a ...
