Tag: fitness

  • Best Activewear Buys of the NSale

    Best Activewear Buys of the NSale

    So I may have gotten a little side tracked and forgot about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Although, when I say I forgot, it doesn’t mean that I forget to shop it…oh no, I spent more than my fair share last week. We all know that the Nordstrom Sale is basically the biggest sale of the year. It’s Christmas in July and contains tons of great buys for the fall season! You can gain early access through either the Nordstrom credit card. I have the Nordstrom Debit Card (they no longer have this) which is great since it comes right out of my checking account! You can apply for a card here and get early access plus a $40 note to spend at the sale.

    Below I’ve linked some of my favorite activewear items that are still in stock for the sale!

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    ALO Block High Waist Mesh Inset Leggings: SALE: $72.90 After Sale: $110.00

    Available in black (only available in Large) and concrete (available in Small, Medium, Large) (looks bluish/grey). Keep an eye on these as they may be restocked once the sale goes live for the general public.

    Nike Essential Logo Tank: SALE: $25.90 After Sale: $35.00

    Available in black (XS-XL), pink (XS-XXL), and white (XS-XL)

    ASICS Gel-Nimbus 20 Running Shoe: SALE: $120 After Sale: $160

    Available in blue/white (6-12 medium and wide width), black/frosted rose (6-12 medium and wide width), and grey/pink (5-12 medium and wide width)

    ZELLA Street Style High Waist Leggings: SALE: $50 After Sale: $75

    Available in black (XXS-XL) and greyish/purple (XXS-XL)

    ADIDAS Edge Lux Clima Running Shoe: SALE: $63.90 After Sale: $85

    Available in coral (5-10) and grey (5-6.5, 8 and 10)

    ADIDAS Active Icons Cropped HoodieSALE: $47.90 After Sale: $65

    Available in scarlet (S-XL) and navy (M-XL). Keep watching this to see if it comes back in stock in more sizes!

    ZELLA So Stunning Sports BraSALE: $31.90 After Sale: $49

    Available in black (XS-M and XL) and greyish/purple (only XL left). This sports bra coordinates with the leggings above.

    ADIDAS Originals Trefoil TankSALE: $23.90 After Sale: $32

    Available in white and is fully stocked in sizes XS-XL.

    There have been some really good deals this year so stay tuned for a few more #NSale posts!

    Let me know if any of y’all hit the sale yet or if there were any special finds that you picked up. I’d love to hear all about your experience!

    XOXO

  • The Ring Boxes – A Box for the Bride-to-Be

    The Ring Boxes – A Box for the Bride-to-Be

    Happy Wednesday y’all, We’re about half way through the work week!! Ok, so remember when I posted about having my blogiversary a few weeks back and I talked about how I would be starting some new subscriptions. Well here we are, I’ve found a new subscription box for myself!! The Ring Boxes was created in January 2017 so it’s still pretty new. This box is the perfect subscription for the bride-to-be!

    “Who doesn’t love flaunting that fiancé title and flashing your new fabulous bling! You always want to have all the newest and cutest bride to be goodies when you’re engaged and The Ring Boxes gives you just that, one big box full of all the most popular and fabulous bridal products each and every month leading to your special day! Each month we arrange a new box packed with full sized custom gifts, wedding décor, beauty and spa products as well as date night perks! Giving our brides the ultimate bridal experience.”

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    The Ring Boxes features handpicked bridal items delivered right to your door each month. You can choose from monthly, 3 month, 6 month or 12 month packages. The price varies depending on which subscription you choose. Since my wedding is exactly a year away, I chose the 12 month package which brought my pricing to $35/month or $420 for the year. A single box costs $40.

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    This was my first month getting the box and the theme was: SWEATING FOR THE WEDDING!

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    Here is a BREAKDOWN of the JUNE GOODIES:

    1. Comfy Tank Top by Mush Made – Retail Value = $24.99

    Show off your up coming wedding workout goals with this comfy racer-back! While I couldn’t find this exact tank top, I’ve linked one that is very similar from Etsy. I’m really excited about this tank because I’ve been wanting to get a tank like this, but didn’t want to actually buy one haha I can’t wait to wear this while I work out. I’m sure there are a lot of girl out there like me, BUT I love having items that announce to the world that I’m engaged and this tank is perfect for that!

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    1. Custom Headband by Mavi Bandz – Retail Value = $14.99

    This adjustable non-slip custom headband is the perfect accessory to your cardio set. This headband was custom for the box, but here I’ve linked the plain one without the writing. This headband is a little too expensive for my taste, but it’s cute enough that I will wear this one while I work out. I love the bright colors on it and I hope that it stays in my hair during my run.

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    1. Custom Water Bottle by Before The Rings – Retail Value = $15.50

    Another must have for any gym sesh! Stay hydrated with this custom water bottle. I couldn’t find this exact water bottle online, but I’ve linked one similar to this from Amazon. For some reason, I LOVE water bottles so I was really excited to see this in my box! I love that the back tells me how much I’ve drank so far. This is  a plastic bottle, so I don’t know that I would pay almost $16 for a bottle like this, but it was great that it came in my box.

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    1. Custom Gym Towel by Mush MadeRetail Value = $11.99

    How many times do you go to the gym & realize you forgot a gym towel!? Here’s your own custom bridal towel to keep you dry! YES, I love that this towel is pink (my favorite color). I don’t have a gym towel currently, so I’m really happy that I got this in the box. Now when I go workout during lunch, I’ll have a towel to wipe my sweat away with.

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    1. Natural Handmade Soap by Lizush Retail Value = $6.00

    This All Natural, Vegan, Non GMO, Essential oil handmade soap will help you to cleanse after your workout while keep you relaxed & smelling heavenly. This soap smells divine. I love the way it feels on my body when I shower and the way it leaves my skin smelling like lavender. I also love that this product is all natural and that it comes in an affordable price.

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    BONUS!!!

    The box also came with 2 recipe cards. One was a Recipe for the Bride to Be and the other was a Recipe for the Perfect Date Night. One was lightened-up shrimp scampi and the other is for a marinated chicken. They both come with a recommended wine pairing. I think that this is such a good idea for the soon to be bride to have a collection of recipes to make. I can’t wait to try out both of these recipes!

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    THE VALUE

    The value of this months box is $73.47. Since I got this box with a new subscription discount, it was only $31. While I wouldn’t pay that much for each item in my box, I felt that the value was really good. The cost of the box was half of what the whole box was worth, so that was a win in my book.

    I think this box is a great for the bride-to-be and I can’t wait to see what the rest of my year subscription has in store for me! After my year is up and I’m married I will cancel my subscription but only because I will no longer need a bride-to-be box delivered to my door every month.

    XOXO

  • FabFitFun Spring 2017 Box

    FabFitFun Spring 2017 Box

    Good Morning y’all! Ok so I know I haven’t posted in QUITE A WHILE but I’m still here and I just received my Spring FabFitFun Box. So what better way to end my little absence than with a post about my box?

    I was super excited when this came in the mail especially since wasn’t too thrilled with the winter box. I am signed up for the yearly subscription, so I knew 3 of the items I would be getting. But that definitely doesn’t take any of the surprise away when I open the box!

    Here is everything that came in my box including my Add-ons which I will talk about in another post.

    Ok, so here is what came  in my Spring 2017 box:

    GYPSY 05 Beach Roundie – Retails $50

    This was one of the items that I already knew I was getting and was able to pick the pattern that I wanted. It is a round beach blanket with a tassel trim and mine has a great spring time pattern to it. It is 100% cotton and has a diameter of 62.5 inches. So basically I’m really excited that this was one of the items in this season’s box! I’ve been eyeing these online for quite a while and the one time I went to purchase one, it was sold out; I guess that was fate telling me to just wait it out. These roundies are perfect for taking to the beach or for a nice picnic in your own backyard. I can’t wait to use my roundie for all my adventures this summer. Their website has so many different options to choose from and they’re all so cute!

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    BRIOGEO Rosarco Milk Reparative Leave-In Conditioning Spray – Retails $20

    Does your hair need some extra love? This ultra-lightweight spray is fortified with a unique blend of rosehip, argan, and coconut oils to improve hair’s softness, strength, and moisture levels, while acting as a barrier against heat.  The tip FabFitFun gives is to use this after your shower when your hair is clean and still damp and then style like you normally would. I’ve used other products like this before, and normally I’m not a fan of deep/leave-in conditioners, but I do like this one! I like that I could just spray it on and style my hair like normal. I also liked that I didn’t have to stand in the shower forever and then rinse it out. This product is a decent price and I would definitely consider buying it when I run out of the bottle I got.  You can also purchase this at Sephora!

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    MILLY Zip Pouch in Beach Please – Retails $45     

    Water resistant bag! This bag is the perfect size for stuffing your wet bikini in after a day of fun in the sun. I wasn’t sure if I was going to keep this when I first opened my box, but then I realized that it is great for transporting my wet bikini from my fiancés house back to my house after a day in the pool! It is also a pretty good size (10 1/4”x 8”) and would also work well for traveling and putting all those liquids in one spot rather than in 50 million little bags. This particular one is apparently not in stock, but they have plenty of other ones to choose from.

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    DR. BRANDT Microdermabrasion Age Defying Exfoliator – Retails $79

    Reveal radiant and renewed skin! This formula contains aluminum oxide crystals, lactic acid, and smoothing botanicals to polish away dead cells and leave you with bright, smooth, healthy-looking skin. I LOVE to try new facial cleansers and was happy to find this in my box! I love the way my face felt after using this to wash my face before bed and then again in the morning. I obviously wouldn’t pay almost $80 for a face wash, so it will be a nice little luxury to use until I run out.

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    KARUNA Hydrating + Face Mask -Retails $28

    This is a deep conditioning sheet mask. It allows pores to fully absorb essential nutrients and nourishing ingredients for ultimate hydration. I’m not a huge fan of sheet masks because, more times than not, they are WAY too big for my face and they leave too much residue for my liking. I’m not 100% sure that I will use this product so maybe one of my mask loving friends would like this. This product can be purchased as a single or in a 4-pack and can be bought online (see link) or through places like Sephora and Ulta.

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    REALHER Lip Kit in Neutral Pink -Retails $48

    This product is made from natural ingredients, this liquid lipstick, plumping lip gloss, and lip liner trio are so pretty you’ll be kissing the mirror before you leave the house! I got the pink set and I have to say it is the perfect shade of pink; it is really natural looking and not gaudy at all. The pigment is great and the color was long lasting, I didn’t have to worry about reapplying while I was wearing this! Definitely my new go-to item.

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     DEBORAH LIPPMANN Nail Polish Set in Blue Orchid/Like a Virgin -Retails $19

    These two nail polishes are a light cream color and a light kind of blue color, perfect for spring time. I’m not really a huge fan of receiving nail polishes in my boxes since I only do gel on my nails or nothing at all. (Who has time to wait for regular polish to dry anyway?) When I opened the bottle to take a look at it, it seemed like it was a pretty thin formula and would probably need quite a few coats to get a good color going. Unfortunately, I won’t be using this particular product, so maybe I can find someone who loves nail polish!

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    EMERALD DUV “Joshua Tree” Cage Bracelet -Retails $80

    Can I start by saying…Wow the price of this bracelet is crazy! I would never pay that much for a bracelet! Ok, now that I’ve gotten that out of the way, this is a cute bracelet and I’m glad this was one of the things I got to choose in my box. The other option was these crawler earrings, and I’m not really a huge earing fan. This bracelet is a super cute cage style and was made in the USA. This will be perfect for dressing up or even wearing to work. It will be cute either on its own or paired with other stackable bracelets. This item is currently out of stock, but I attached the link to the website so you can take a look at all the other jewelry they offer.

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    BONUS ITEMS:

    Nature’s Bounty Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies – Retails $4.99

    Nature’s Bounty Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies provide you with the vital nutrients your body needs to support your natural beauty from within. Vitamin E and Vitamin C are antioxidants. Vitamin E contributes to skin health, and Vitamin C is involved in collagen production and formation, which forms the basis for vibrant skin. Biotin helps to maintain healthy hair. I have used these before so I am familiar with the product, but this was a great bonus item in my opinion. They literally don’t taste like vitamins at all and I love that they’re in gummy form!

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    NEW Burt’s Bees Protein Powder in Vanilla -Retail $2.99 (for a single pouch)

    This is a sample size of Burt’s Bees new protein powder.  I can’t wait to try this out and see how it works. It contains 15 grams of plant-based protein and includes 1/3 cup of real fruits and vegetables per serving. It also contains antioxidants – Vitamins A, C and E.

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    The total value for this box is $377.00 including the two bonus items, which to me is such a great deal for the price of the box! I’m really excited to continue using the items in my Spring box, but I can’t wait to see what the Summer box has to offer!

    To subscribe to FabFitFun AND get $10 OFF, use my referral link to get in on all the fun that FFF has to offer!! You won’t regret it!

    FFF is great because if you decide that you no longer want to receive the box, you can unsubscribe at any time!

    XOXO

    P.S. Let me know your thoughts on the Fall Box! I can’t wait to hear about your fav product!