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Guest Post: Sarah's Tips on Workout Wear

We have a treat today! Sarah, a Style Lush reader who I got the pleasure to meet in August at BlogHer, has written a guest post for us on great running products.

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This fall I became a certified as a Group Fitness Instructor, charged with leading a group of moms like myself who want to get—and stay—fit. Just because we’re moms, though, doesn’t mean we need to work out in "mom jean" workout gear! Here, I’ve rounded up the best of the best in stylish, functional workout duds. In my experience, it’s a lot easier to get out the door and work up a sweat when you feel cute.

A colorful, retro-feel tee that sure beats your usual choice of freebie local 5K shirts or your man’s old white tees.

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No longer warm outside but not quite glove weather yet? This lightweight, long-sleeve, zip-up from Nike fits the bill. Thumbholes cover your wrists and keep your hands toasty while leaving your fingers free to crank up your iPod. 

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This cozy jacket will keep you warm on early morning walks or cool days post-workout. 

{Photo from lululemon.com}

This one from Nike is definitely splurge-worthy--your own personalized hoodie! No one will ever be able to claim to have grabbed yours by mistake in the gym locker room. 

 

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Comfy, flattering pants that will suit everything from downward dog to zumbalates. Yes, they’re pricey but over fifty 4.5-star reviews can’t be wrong! 

{Photo from lululemon.com}

These pants would be great for traveling to and from the gym … and all your other errands in between.

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Have you found any cool weather gear that’s got you psyched for working out? Do share!

Bloggers with Style: HollyLynne

I'm thrilled to announce a new feature at Style Lush. From the inception of this site, I've been near giddy about launching "Bloggers with Style." It's our way of spotlighting the women on our blogrolls who convey an authentic and genuine style. To us, style isn't just about memorizing all the latest season's trends or buying those fancy jeans all the cool kids are wearing. Instead, it's about being comfortable and at peace in your own skin. It's about embracing whatever makes you feel like the best version of yourself. Ultimately, the women we're featuring here have figured out how to design the life they want, and it's pretty damn cool and inspiring to those of us watching.

Each blogger featured here will be offering up five specific things that have contributed to their own, personal style. These things can range from a specific beauty product to a style trend to a color palette. The sky's the limit!

Our first installment is from the lovely HollyLynne, the designer and creator behind last week's giveaway and a woman with a really cool and funky personal style. 

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Hello, Style Lush!

I was absolutely thrilled when Jen asked me to write a guest post for what has become my new favorite site. The fabulous contributors here are just full of great finds and ideas, and I'm so excited to be tossing my two (five!) cents in!

Below are my top five style picks:

Clockwise, from top left:

1. Glasses via Zenni Optical: Zenni is a great site that makes high-quality prescription glasses for absurdly low prices. Thanks to them, I have a huge collection of colorful frames to pick from each morning. The red, cat-eyed glasses pictured above are my favorites and cost EIGHT DOLLARS. That was not a typo, they were really $8.

2. Babydoll tanks via Dreadworry: I love vintage or steampunk inspired screen prints, and the ones in this shop are my current favorites. Other cool shops for screenprinted tees are 1Aeon and Look for Fiddleheads. 

3. Leather Wrist Cuffs via Hollyhawk: I have two cuffs from this shop, and I wear them with everything. The girly prints (damask, birds, etc.) keep them from being too tough-looking and (huge plus!) the leather ages beautifully.

4. Black leather riding boots via Aldo: Tall leather boots are a staple in my wardrobe. They give a rocker-ish edge to anything from jeans to dresses and the nearly flat sole keeps them comfortable.

5. Oversized cardigans from Gap: My mother and husband joke that I have every chunky gray cardigan Gap has ever made. That actually might be true.

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Thanks, Holly! Your style is ridiculously fun.

We'll be offering up a new Blogger with Style once a week or so from here until we run out of stylish women to feature. So, hopefully forever.