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Lifestyle

Monday Moment: Fitness Routine

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Top: Gap // Shorts: Gap // Shoes: Nike 

I have been so busy recently that this past week was the first time I realized swimsuit season is here! Since I am just now focusing on the fact that I might have to wear a bikini soon (ekk!) it is time to step up my workout routine. When I have time to go to the gym, I like to focus on cardio and usually stick to an interval routine. I typically use the stair stepper or a treadmill at a high incline in order to get the most out of my cardio intervals. POPSUGAR has some great treadmill routines that I like to alternate between.

I use a few weight machines at the gym, but I try my best to do a weight routine every morning during the week. It is a goal to do a full weight workout every morning after breakfast, but let’s honest, I am not perfect so it is rare when I do this every day during a week. I use the Kayla Itsines Bikini Body Workout guide for most of my routine. Kayla’s guide is a great investment with circuits to target every area and they are easy to do at home. I also love Barefoot Blonde’s ab video (linked below) because it is a very practical ab workout and you will see results quickly. I use eight pound weights most of the time and try to do anywhere between 50 to 200 reps (depending on the amount of sleep I got the night before).

I am wearing the mesh-stripe racerback tank and gFit running shorts in my workout pictured above. I mentioned last week that I swear by the racerback tank from Gap and own it in multiple colors! xoxo

Images via Denise Thompson.

Lifestyle, Style

Active Wear: The Dog Walker

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Top: Gap // Shorts: Old Navy/Gap // Shoes: Nike // Sunglasses: Oscar de la Renta

The rain has finally stopped (at least for a while) in Dallas, and I can finally get back outside. One of my favorite ways to stay active in the summer is walking my golden retriever, Scout. It is nice to take a break from the gym, get some sun, and enjoy the company of my puppy. I never realize how good of an arm workout it is to walk my dog (or in this case have him walk me) until we get back and my arms feel like jello!

I basically live in athletic clothes when I can, but I hate spending a small fortune on clothes I plan to sweat in. I recently discovered Gap’s GapFit line of athletic clothes that they offer at a very reasonable price. I love this mesh-stripe racerback top so much that I ended up buying it in every color. I also love their patterned shorts, because they add to my otherwise boring grey color scheme. I have never owned a pair of tennis shoes that were not white, maybe some day I will branch out, but until then I am loving my grey and white Nikes. For more affordable athletic clothes, check out Athlea, Fabletics, H&M, and GapFit.  xoxo

Images via Denise Thompson.

Lifestyle, Style

Black Halter

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Top: similar // Jeans: J.Crew // Purse: Kate Spade (similar) // Earrings: Anthropologie // Bracelet: Kendra Scott (similar) // Ring: Kendra Scott

Dallas has had its fair share of spring showers recently, meaning much cooler temperatures than usual. This past weekend I was going to dinner with some friends and I think I tried on everything in my closet in attempt to dress for this cooler weather. I mentioned in my post last week, that I pretty much live in my white jeans, well not much has changed. I am still trying to get the most out of the short time I have to wear them and they have been great for cool nights. I paired my white jeans with a basic black knit halter and heels for a high contrast look.

For those who follow me on Instagram, you know that I have been obsessed with my turquoise Kendra Scott ring and bracelet. I added the ring and bracelet to my high contrast look for a small pop of color on my left hand. To keep things simple and avoid going over the top with the turquoise, I wore my favorite gold hoops and went without a necklace to show off the halter neckline. Hopefully the weather warms up soon so I can pull out my white shorts and move on from jeans! xoxo

Images via Richard Rowe.

Holiday, Lifestyle

Memorial Weekend Sales

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1. BaubleBar Fringe Bib // 2. Kendra Scott Arden Cuff // 3. Sam Edelman Silvia // 4. Tory Burch Robinson Case // 5. Nixon Kensington Watch // 6. Kate Spade Larisa // 7. Dolce Vita Orana // 8. Tory Burch Kempner // 9. Ted Baker London Embla // 10. Kate Spade blooms // 11. Rebecca Taylor // 12. Vince Windowpane Shift // 13. Joie Ouida

This weekend is Memorial weekend, which not only means a three day weekend, but also a hand full of great sales! Nordstrom has their Half Yearly Sale, with a great selection of women’s clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories. BaubleBar has 20% off site wide with code: MEMORIAL20 (ends May 25th). Tory Burch added new sale items up to 40% off. ASOS has 20% off full priced items with code: LONGWKND (ends May 26th). Kate Spade New York has a surprise sale with up to 75% off (ends May 21st). Ralph Lauren has an extra 30% off select styles with code: RLMEM15 (ends May 26th). Joie has an extra 20% off sale items with code: MD2015 (ends May 25th). Anthropologie has an extra 20% off their sale items with code: GONEFISHING (ends May 25th). Neiman Marcus takes $100 off every $400 you spend with code: JUST4U (ends May 21st).   Shop my favorites from the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale below. Happy shopping and Memorial weekend! xoxo

Lifestyle

Most Wanted

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1. J.Crew // 2. Gucci at Neiman Marcus // 3. Ray Ban (similar) // 4. Elizabeth and James // 5. Sonix at Nordstrom // 6. Anthropologie // 7. Tom Ford at Nordstrom // 8. Malono Blahnik at Neiman Marcus

xoxo

Style

Tribal Blazer

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Blazer: Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent // Tank: J.Crew Cotton Tank // Pants: J.Crew // Shoes: J.Crew (similar) // Purse: Kate Spade (similar) // Earrings: Tory Burch // Pearls: Tiffany and Co.

Graduation has passed, the boxes are packed, and I am moving back to Dallas! If I am being honest, I am not ready to leave college, all my friends, the carefree lifestyle of Norman, and the ability to wear athletic clothes and over sized T-shirts without judgment. Last week I had a girl tell me that I must workout a lot, because every time she sees me I am wearing athletic clothes. Well, while I “try” to workout everyday, we all know it is just easier to throw on Lululemon and a pair of Nikes to go to class or the library. Unfortunately leaving college and entering the “real world” means getting dressed for work, not the gym every morning.

When I realized I needed more than jeans and leggings in my closet I went on the hunt for some corporate attire. My first stop was J.Crew, and they had everything I needed plus a 15% discount for students. I found these dress pants and basic tanks in every color imaginable. I wanted a blazer that stood out with my basic pants and top. I found this Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent blazer at Neiman Marcus and fell in love with the unique cut, pattern and embroidery. This black, creme and gold blazer also pairs well with a  form fitting dress, pencil skirt, or can even be dressed down with dark skinny jeans.

If you are starting the hunt for professional clothes for interviews, internships, or a full time job, I would recommend starting the search at J.Crew. Do not forget to show your student ID at checkout for an extra 15% your purchase (sale items included)! xoxo

Images via Richard Rowe.

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