Zobha Leggings - Super Nice!

I had bought one pair of Zobha leggings before and was not too impressed with them.  I can't even remember why, but just kind of "meh".  But last weekend they were having 25% off for Super Bowl, and I started browsing their site.  Low and behold, I find all these cute new leggings!  It also seems that Zobha lowered their prices?!  I can't quite remember what their price point was before, but their leggings are now starting at $55.  They use nylon/spandex blend, so they are not flimsy polyester fabric either.  I ordered 2 pairs, as well as a top.

My order arrived today (super fast too!) and I am in love with both pairs of leggings!  They feel and fit so nice!  I got the Tummy Slimming Capri leggings in gull gray:

And the Straight Leg Capri in folkstone gray:

I knew Zobha ran a little large, so I had to get size XS in the capris.  That was definitely the right call because even in XS, they are not super compressive.  Both styles have pretty wide waistband that is rather high rise.  It may not sound that attractive, but high rise really helps the bottom stay in place and smooths out any problematic tummy areas.  I really like everything about them - from the print, to the material, to the fit and the length.  I think out of all the different brands I own, these Zobha leggings are closest to Lululemon's wunder under crops.  The material feels similar to luon, they have flat locked seams as well as a triangular gusset, and their logo is even on the same place on the back of the waistband.  The only difference is that they don't have a hidden waistband pocket.  But they are completely bend-test approved!

So here's the Tummy Slimming capris on me.  Although, the only difference I find between these and the Straight Leg capri is that the very top of the waistband is not very stretchy.  So it's actually a little harder to pull them over your butt when you are putting them on.  Both pairs have super wide waistband and the same rise, so I think they both have slimming properties.  These are $68 though, whereas the Straight Leg capris are $55.  I really like the geometric print!

Look how wide the waistband is!  It goes all the way up to my belly button too.

And here are the Straight Leg Capri.  This folkstone gray pattern is like a herringbone pattern.  I love anything herringbone!  These capris are called gray, but they look a bit bluish to me both on the photos and in person.

So here you can see that the waistband is equally as wide and as high rise as the more expensive Tummy Slimming capris above.  These are a great deal at $55!  Well, I also got 25% off so that's unbeatable value!

I also grabbed the Danica Draped Back tee in heathered lapis on my way to checkout.  I debated between size S and XS and went with the XS since it looks like it could run big.  I like the way it looks on their model a lot, but I think it's a bit too short for my liking in XS.  Zobha doesn't have an exchange policy, I guess, so I'd have to return this one and buy the size S at full price.  Meh, this top doesn't blow me away so I think I'll just return it.  I was attracted to it because of the back, of course!

Here's the size XS on me.  I think I'd like S better if it has more length.

Not too crazy about the side view either:

So, this top will be going back.  No biggie.  I am just super happy about the crops!  The Tummy Slimming leggings also come in full length, by the way!  They are only $2 more than the crop version lol.  $70 is still a very good price for leggings!

Sunday Funday!

I've had a busy week/weekend!  I am looking for a new apartment to move to.  My current lease is up in a month and I'm itching to move back to Santa Monica or the surrounding area.  That was always my favorite place to live in the LA area.  Every time I move away, I regret it lol.  Prices have increased a lot though!  Everything seems to be in the 3.5 - 4k range.  At this price, I feel like I should just buy a place instead.  But I also feel that property prices are super inflated right now as well.  Sigh... guess I'll have to suck it up and pay up!  I'll be looking again next weekend so we'll see what I end up with.

This week I decided to try going to the gym after work for a few nights, and take advantages of the group fitness classes that Equinox offers.  I never have a chance to take any classes when I go in the morning, because I have to be at work so early and none of the classes start as early as I need them to.  So I took a couple conditioning classes this week, and they were great!  I think I will continue to do that from now on.  I just can't do weights in the evening, since it's so crowded!  So I'll still be going in the mornings for my weight sessions, and then add on some evening for classes.

This was also the first week of my month 4 workouts with Get Glutes.  The workouts are tougher than month 3, so I'm feeling some burn!

I took a picture of the weight area during peak hour from my gauntlet machine... I'm so not used to this since there is almost no one there when I normally go in the mornings!  And, it's January, so I think this is worse than usual for the afternoon crowd as well:

Monday 1/26
What I did:  I started the week off with a kettlebell + Vipr class.  As the name suggests, it was a combination of kettlebell work and vipr work.  It was really good!  It starts a little late but I'll be going again for sure.

What I wore:  Lululemon 105 F Singlet in bruised berry, with VSX seamless bra under.  Lululemon Pace Crop, and my newest Nike Free 5.0 TR Fit 4 shoes in laser crimson/venom purple.

Scotch and Soda Home Alone sweater as to and from:

Tuesday 1/27

What I did:  Strength workout #1.  I did this one in the evening and I couldn't get any machine I needed!  Argh!  I managed though.  Then told myself never again will I do my strength workouts after work lol.

What I wore:  Lorna Jane Feline tank with VSX Angel Sport bra under.  Lululemon Power Vinyasa crop and Nike Free 3.0s.

Alo mesh hoodie as to and from:

Wednesday 1/28 - Rest

Thursday 1/29

What I did:  Took a class called Elimin8tor which starts with 8 conditioning exercises, and throughout class the teacher calls on different people to remove one exercise they no longer wish to do.  Eventually you end up with 4 exercises.  It's kind of dumb lol.  But the workouts are good though.  I did a 20 minutes treadmill walk on 15% incline afterwards.

What I wore:  Lorna Jane Radah tank with Lululemon free to be bra in faded zap under.  Athleta chaturanga capri in purple plaid, and new purple shoes again.

Lululemon Be Present jacket in coco pique as to and from:

Friday 1/30

What I did:  I went to do my strength #2 in the morning even though I had just done the conditioning workout the night before lol.  Always fun.

What I wore:  Nike Camouflage burnout tank with Lorna Jane Kira sport bra under.  Beyond Yoga Gathered Legging in dusk, and Nike Free 5.0 TR Fit 4 shoes in hyper cobalt/bright mango.

As to and from, I wore my Beyond Yoga top that I got from the sample sale:

On Friday night, I went to dinner with a friend who I hadn't seen in years!  It was raining all day and a little cold, so I wore my Maje contrast pant out for the first time!  With Vince paper scuba leather jacket, Aryn K pointelle linen sweater, Aqua skull scarf, Vince Camuto Jiris sandals, and Balanciaga City bag.

Saturday 1/31

What I did:  I did the 3rd and final strength workout for the week.  The upper body exercises were tough!  I am definitely feeling it today.

What I wore:  Lululemon swiftly tank in paisley angel wing with Lululemon free to be bra in very green under.  Lululemon wunder under crop in wee are from space fatigue green, and Nike Free 5.0 TR Fit 4 shoes in venom/turbo green.

Alo Yoga Cinder LS in spectrum as to and from:

Today I took a rest day so that's it!  I hope you all had a great weekend!