The Workout Wear

leggings (Onzie), sports bra (Onzie), sneaks (Nike), tee (Hard Tail)

I've chatted up fitness several times here on the blog and I figured with the impending Holidays (read:  food frenzy), it would be a good time to chat up the workout sitch once more.  I'm gonna be honest, gang, sister has put on a few the past months.  About 10 lbs to be exact.  I can't decide if it's the (relatively) new relationship, the travel, the socializing, the GNO's, the late night oreos---or just a compilation of all of the above that's to blame.  Regardless of my extracurricular habits, I ALWAYS try to balance them out with a solid workout.  Here lately, it's been a solid mix of Pure Barre,  Lift Lex, and my latest obsession, Orange Theory Fitness.  I find that as I'm getting older, mixing it up is K E Y and Orange Theory Lexington is shocking the bod like none other.  Between the interval training on the treadmill and rower coupled with 30 minute weight sessions, I'm a dang drowned rat by the time I leave there.  It's been a great mental and physical challenge for me and it indeed keeps me coming back for more.  So much so that I'll be giving their noon class a go this Thursday---would love to see my fellow Lexingtonians come sweat it out with me so feel free to REGISTER ONLINE --hope to see y'all there....pay no mind to me sucking wind!  Y'all have a great start to your Thursday--make it a great one!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Leather Loves Plaid

 shirt (HM c/o), leggings (HM c/o), sneaks (Converse), vest (Jcrew), bag (Michael Kors LOVE this ROYAL BLUE), rings (Anna Beck, BCBG), shades (Ray Ban)

Quite excited about today's post.  First, because I am totally digging this combo of Plaid & Faux Leather from H & M.  It's laid-back vibe is right up my alley as is the price point--I mean the 

Faux Leather is $20 and looks way more expensive than its price tag would suggest!  

Second, good news for my former South Floridians as there is an H&M GRAND OPENING AT WESTLAND MALL  in Hialeah, FLA tomorrow, November 19, starting at noon.  This will indeed be a goodin' as the H & M at Westland Mall will offer the first 200 shoppers in line an H & M t-shirt as well as an Access to Fashion Pass, valued between $10 and $300, in addition to other surprise goodies.  

I have to tell you, I was just in my local H & M on Monday and snagged tons of goods like this Striped Sweater and this Spotted Puff for the Bunnies just to name a few.  Definitely worth the trip!

Alright gang, cheers to a lovely Wednesday evening--make it a great one!  

This post was sponsored by H & M.  All opinions expressed herein are my own. 

photos courtesy of Andrew Adams

Check the Stripes

vest (JCrew ON SALE), sweater (JCrew see SIMILAR ON SALE), blouse (Gap), wellies (Hunter), umbrella (Brooks Brothers), denim (Paige Denim)

A realllllll treat snapping pics in the rain.  A damn treat, I tell ya.  The only thing that's making Mother Nature's bad attitude acceptable here lately is I get to sport solid wet weather gear like these Wellies and this Checked Vest...both solid pieces for these cooler (wetter) months.   

But what will truly be a treat is tonight's event I'm hosting at J.Crew in the Fayette Mall with one of my faves, Shelby from Glitter and Gingham.  Come pay us a visit tonight from 6-8 and we'll make sure to get you all geared up for the Holidays!  Alright gang, cheers to a wonderfully, albeit soggy, Tuesday.  Make it a great one!  Oh and PS--make sure to check out yesterday evening's post featuring some really good Holiday picks from Pottery Barn.  

photos courtesy of Andrew Adams

Get Gifted

pillow //frames//Mugs//pillows//Ornament ONLY $5//Robe//Weekender//Jewelry Box

Gifts for Sis, Mom, Teacher, or Bro, Pottery Barn has goodies galore for everyone on your Christmas List!  When in doubt, give something Personalized.....from blankets, to frames, to pillows, and Jewelry Boxes  Pottery Barn's Gift Guide has got us covered.  Be sure to take a gander at Pottery Barn Top 10 Gift List--pretty sure you'll get a few people crossed off your list!  Alright gang, cheers to productive week---make it a great one!

This post was sponsored by Pottery Barn.  All opinions expressed herein are my own.  

The Boot

OTK.  The acronym that's making waves this fall.  It's the Over the Knee Boot and they're EVERYWHERE.  I mean everywhere.  Perfect paired with Skinnies, Skirts, or a Flowy Dress, the Over the Knee Boot (this one got great reviews, BTW) is absolutely here to stay this fall and winter.  Listing some goodies below (see Good Reviews at a Great Price, Tried these on and LOVED, & Fringe) some relatively affordable and some, well not so much but dang they're BEAUTIES.  Alright gang, cheers to the weekend!!  Make it a wonderful one!