The Workout

all Karma & Splits59 threads c/o (Pure Barre Lexington & Sweat Lexington), kicks (Nike ON SALE), necklace (Page Sargisson), shades (Gucci), rings (Lagos, Anna Beck)

If you've followed along s + s for a bit, you've come to know that I love myself a good ole' session of Pure Barre specifically my Lexington studio (see HERE and HERE).  Five years strong and I still have never found a workout that challenges my body both physically and mentally the way PB does.  I still look forward to the classes, hate the plank, bitch at the chair, and love the instructors (shoutout to my gals Mandy, Alison, & Kendra)!  With that being said, now that I'm well into my 30s (hells bells), I find I'm needing to up the workout ante--thankfully, right on upstairs sits a gem of a studio known as SWEAT.  Cardio and Strike are my current classes of choice and good grief do ya burn the calories--sister is drenched by the end!  I'm also really digging their clothing selection.  Karma & Splits59 (pictured in this post) are serving up some beautiful boho fitness wear indeed.  All such perfect pieces that take you from your workout to a day of errands or even an early dinner with the girls.  Long flowy tanks, tops, wraps, and printed leggings---so many goodies!  So with that in mind and bikini season underway more or less, I highly recommend snagging some new workout threads  and get your hind into PB & SWEAT for a little session.. guarantee it will get your gear in shape--and take this from someone who loves herself a cupcake or two now and again.  Or every night at 9 after my children go to sleep. 

I LOVE/HATE YOU, CHAIR.

photos courtesy of  Kristin Tatem

SWEAT It Out

 all clothing available at  SWEAT Lex & Pure Barre Lexington
Look 1:  top & skirt 15 Love
Look 2:  top & pants15 Love
Look 3:  Karma Tank & 15 Love pant
Love 14:  Karma Jacket & Tank,15 Love Pant
shoes (Nike), shades (Ray Ban & Gucci), ring (Anna Beck), watch (Tag Heuer)

She's a damn bastard, I curse her in my mind for 90 seconds and try to distract my pain with my To Do list as she's making me feel like my abs are going to pop out of my skin.  You know who she is---it's that little bit*h the PLANK!  Reverse chair, pretzel, knee dancing, wide second, pushups, band abs--you know 'em, they're all hellacious and yet, I've kept coming back to em' faithfully for FOUR years.  It's Pure Barre sprinkled with a side of Barre Cardio of course!   I've been asked here lately what my workout is so I figured with bikini season in full swing, it was about time I did another Workout Post.  It's really about whatever suits your fancy and gets you motivated to break a SWEAT.  And while I consistently give Mandy  and Pottsy the stink eye, they (along with all the other fab instructors) have the ability to keep my body challenged and my mind motivated!  Another point I think is important to get you in the zone is your gear.  It sounds silly I know, but I'm of the mindset that if you feel less than stellar going into your workout, your mind probably won't push you through the burn and keep you from wanting to bail.  So I was definitely amped when  SWEAT & Pure Barre Lexington introduced some new lines to their workout wear arsenal. 15 Love, Karma, & Splits59 are some of my new fave lines they're carrying.  Look, I'm always going to wish my hind didn't jiggle (ain't happening), but let me tell you, the pants from Splits & 15 Love will keep that backside looking about as good as it's gonna get and they're crazy comfy.  Lexingtonians, make sure you swing by PB & Sweat and check out the new gear--it's pretty great!  As for the non-Lexers, Pure Barre's are popping up all over the place--highly recommend!  Make it a good one, gang!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

The Barre to The Bar

top & pants (Lulu Lemon HERE and HERE), satchel (Cambridge Satchel), vest & top (Jcrew), booties (Sam Edelman old), bracelets (BaubleBar & Asos), ring (Lagos), shades (Rayban), iphone cover (Tory Burch)

If you know me, you know I am IN LOVE with Pure Barre, specifically the Lexington PB Studio...been a die hard fan for almost 3 years strong!  I will never be convinced of another workout that is better for the ole' noggin & body....plus, the gals are pretty darn fantastic, too!   With that being said, let us switch gears......

We always see the, "From Day to Night," articles in  mags illustrating how to transition work wear to evening wear....but what about workout wear to evening wear?  The reality is, us ladies don't have enough time in the day to fit it all in and many of us cap our day with a workout, and if we're lucky, some eats & drinks with the ladies post workout.  Let's make our lives a tad easier by throwing a few key pieces** in the tote, tossing em' on over your Lulu, and say "YES" to that invite out with the Gals!

**blazer, vest, button down, open cardi, cuffs, chunky necklace, etc

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem Photography

Special THANKS to SWEAT & Pure Barre of Lexington