…a dress and cardigan. Throw in a pair of boots like I have and the result is a veritable cliche of dressing. But you know my thoughts on a cliche? It’s there for a reason. This sartorial cliche exists because those things fit together. I love this trifecta of clothing, and I’m not giving it up no matter how cliche that is. ‘Cause I’m no quiter *sorry, to throw in an actual cliche somewhere*
p.s. I’m downright giddy that I can wear dresses and boots without tights right now.
We’re all flawed and imperfect beings. But at the same while perfection might be fascinating to look at momentarily, in the long run you’d get either bored or very sad. Whereas, well, with someone like me, you can think to yourself, “Well, at least I don’t make those faces in public!”
*Because, come on, I know you make them in private*
That’s what I’m trying to do.
If you know anything about me it’s this: I have none to very little cool workout wear. I spent my early years playing soccer and dancing *uniforms and leotards* then spent more years training in Kung Fu *more uniforms* So basically, I own uniforms and sports bras. Even when I started running and going to a gym regularly, in between all the other stuff, I just did it in old shirts, and old uniforms. The only thing I ever had swanky was good running shoes.
Enter a company like Albion Fit, a women’s fitness and swimwear line, featuring a great selection of workout clothing. We decided to team up and collaborate on a fun post and giveaway. I chose these funky cool pants because I wanted something fitted and short. All my Kung Fu stuff has been loose – think designed for men and made big – and I loved the idea of having something, well for lack of a better term, girlie. I can see myself wearing these in training, as well as running, and they would really work if I ever entered a *gasp* yoga class. *Side note: I don’t do yoga unless I want to take a nap. It’s not made for me. I get bored and end up really needing to punch something*
Love these pants guys. They’re comfy and functional and yes, they make me feel all feminine and cute. They also feel like they can take a bit of a beating, which of course they will.
The top I was loving from the get go on the website: loose, comfy and with thumb-holes! Can’t tell you how much I adore thumb holes in my workout wear. I have a hoodie with thumb holes and I love it for riding my bike and for generally being outside – they keep my hands warmer. Just like I imagine this top will. And for running and training I like the fact that my sleeves won’t be flopping around. They’ll stay in one place.
But I have to say that the best thing was when the items arrived. They were even cuter and nicer then they looked on the site! The top is so much more vivid in really life than in the pictures, and it fits exactly as I imagined. The one thing I can’t do justice in pictures though, is just how incredibly soft the shirt is. It’s like gentle, fluffy jersey floating over my skin. Luxury workout wear. I’m telling you I almost don’t want to ever sweat in this top it’s that nice.
But enough about me and how much I like it. I know you want to feel it for yourself right? Well, guess what guys? Albion Fit is offering a Go Long Crew of your very own to one lucky ModaMama reader. That’s right, you can get one in Jade, Grape, Fuchsia, Pool, Rust, Ivory, Heather Grey, or Black. Just enter using the widget after the jump.
If however, you can’t wait that long, Albion Fit is offering an exclusive discount code for ModaMama readers of $15 off and purchase over $50 or more, just enter the code “modamama15” at checkout. I’d say that’s pretty cool! *discount code expires on May 12th so hurry and get your good stuff now*
I’m so glad I did. They’re fun and comfy and I love how it’s making me think of other pieces in my wardrobe in a totally different way. Just goes to show that you should break out of your sartorial comfort zone every once in a while. Bonus: something about walking down urban streets wearing camo leggings makes me feel like I could be in a Resident Evil movie taking on monsters and zombies. But first I’d have to lose the heels. And pack my swords.
For those days when you don’t want your hair up but still want it a bit out of the way, this hairstyle is easy, quick, but still looks pretty chic. I like that it gives the illusion that you spent more time on it than you did. But that’s just between us.
