A Little Nike Haul!

I don't know what's happening to Nike lately, but I used to hate it and now I love it.  They've really been stepping it up with their designs, and I always find these cute things I can't resist!  I went to the Nike store with my bf last weekend and he bought a pair of shoes he loved as well.  So when we got home, I started browsing their website and found quite a few items to order myself!  I also totally forgot that they had applied a 15% off coupon to my account a while ago for a future order, due to a price adjustment I asked for (they don't do price adjustments, apparently).  So I got to use the coupon this time as well to get more discounts.  I saved way more than what I would have gotten from the price adjustment!

So first, I got myself a pair of new shoes - Nike Free TR 5 in white/gorge green.  I was actually checking these shoes out a while ago when they were full price!  I ended up getting them for only $60 after my discount.

These shoes are pretty cute in person.  I like the dark green color and the fade near the back of the sole.  I have 5 pairs of the previous model of this shoe already (the TR 4) and I love each one dearly.  I don't really know what the difference between TR 4 and TR 5 is, because they seem pretty similar to me.  But I think these run a tiny bit smaller than my TR 4s.  I got them in my regular size 6, and they fit with no extra room for swelling or anything.  I think they would be ok, but perhaps 6.5 would be better.

I also gave another pair of Nike crops a try.  I got the Epic Lux crops in obsidian/black.

It's a dark navy color with prints on the sides.  These crops are made of nylon and spandex, and they feel nice and stretchy.  I got size XS and they fit perfectly.  But while I love the design, they are semi-sheer in the bum.  If you bend over, you can definitely see the underwear outline.  This seems to be a common issue in Nike crops, unfortunately.  These are on sale too though.  I would never have spent the original price of $105 on them.  But they are on sale for $59 now and with my discount I spent $50.  Not bad, not too good either.  I will have to consider whether to keep or not.

I love the high rise and wide waistband - always great for working out since they won't slide down.

Zipper pocket on back:

I like the print on the sides:

I don't like how Nike always uses these cheapie waist ties.  I wish they would do what Lululemon does which is put a continuous drawstring in:

I also got 5 more tops lol.  They were $21 each after my discount (they are all on sale currently), with the exception of the Elastika Graphic tank which is only $35 at full price anyway so it's not bad at all.  I'm not usually a big fan of logos, but this one I like:

I got this in size S, which is my normal Nike top size.  I feel the fit is a little off around the neckline.  It's too high or something.  I wish it was cut lower!  Because I really like this tank otherwise.  I love the slouchy fit and the material is nice.  It reminds me of Lululemon's sheer luon that I loved but they no longer use.  I wonder if I would like the tank better if I size up to M:

Love the back (wearing the new Lululemon Lighten Up bra under):

I'll need to try this style on in M and see if I like it better.

Next top I got I really really love (wearing it now!) and it is the Burnout T-shirt.  I've actually seen people wear this style around and I usually love it.  I think the fit is excellent.  Just the right amount of slouchiness.  I don't even mind the gigantic "Nike" on the front lol:

I love this kind of digital print.  The color of the tank is black/white, but it looks charcoal in person and online.  I got it in size S as well and I love love love it!  Super soft and comfy too.

I think I can wear this casually or to workout in:

Next tank I love also, and is another Nike tank I've been eyeing for a while.  Glad it's on sale now, so I picked it up!  It's the Club Tank and I got it in black.

This tank is like a muscle tank that is completely mesh on the back.  It's very lightweight and I love both the fit and material as well.  I got it in size S/M.  That was the smallest size it comes in.  It definitely fits loose, and long.  But I love it since I'm all about loose tanks nowadays.

The next 2 tanks I am not so sure about.  I might keep or return both lol.  First is the Running City Tank.  I got it in black too (Do you see a pattern here?  Hehe).

I like the city print, however it is not the most unique looking tank I guess.  It's just a cotton racerback, with the material being on the thicker side.  I don't know if I can workout in it without getting really hot.  

I got it in size S but it seems to fit tighter than other tanks, probably due to the more fitted style.  So if you want a looser fit, you should size up in it:

Here's the graphic up close:

It says:  There is no finish line.

The last tank I got is the Burnout Fly Tank in white:

 

I'm really torn about this tank.  It's very short, which I knew when I bought based on the online photo and reviews.  However, they only had it in size M so I bought it thinking that maybe it would be longer and loose.  Well, it's kind of just an awkward length:

But I do really like how it fits on the side and back.  It's another muscle tank kind of style that shows off your bra on the side:

But I just think it looks weird from the front!

Another thing is, since the burnout material sooo thin, you can completely see the product information that's printed on the inside of the tank, from the outside:

I guess it's not a big deal if you don't care.  Otherwise everyone will know what size you wear haha.

So I'm actually really happy with this order even though there are a few items I'm not sure I'll be keeping.  But I feel even those items are all actually good enough / cheap enough, to keep.  And I may just do that.  Nothing I ordered is a major fail.  But I really am trying to consolidate my wardrobe so that I only have things I love lol.  It is just tough when you kind of horde all the pretty clothes though!  =P

I didn't realize until I was looking at my checkout page that everything I ordered is pretty much black or white.  It's funny how one's taste changes.  I used to be into bright and colorful clothing.  Now I'm gravitating more and more towards black and white, which I used to think was SUPER boring lol.  Maybe I'm just getting older and super boring now.  Who knows!

Lululemon Lighten Up Bra & Another What'SUP Hat =)

It's been quite a while since I bought anything from Lululemon!  But I was browsing their site last week, and came upon the Lighten Up Bra, which looked promising since it had a cute back.  So I ordered it to give it a shot.  I got it in the cheery cheetah dark slate/regal plum color combo.

So it looks pretty similar to the Free To Be Wild bra, but the straps don't criss cross in the back.  I got it in size 6, which is what I usually wear in bras.  I find the sizing consistent with most of their bras.  It fits very similar to the Free To Be Wild, which is basically very low support.  But pretty comfortable, doesn't dig in and is cute!

I took the back pic below to show how the straps lay on the back.  I hate it when bra straps dig into the skin but this one is just fine.

I like it!  I also like the black cheetah and plum colored straps together.

Since I've been eying the What'SUP Hat in dramatic static white/black, I thought what the hell and ordered it along with the bra.  I love it.  The color is perfect and looks exactly the same in person.  I'm happy I got it.  It will go with everything.  Love this hat!  I think this is the 5th What'SUP Hat I have.  =)

Oh yeah, I got another 3 pack of the Ivivva Everywhere Sock too.  I love these socks even though they are supposed to be for kids lol.  I even get size S/XS in them and they fit perfectly!  They are low rise, but pretty good quality with just the right amount of thickness!  Plus, prints are super cute.  The 3 pack is only $18 too which I think is great!  You just can never have enough socks to workout in.

I now own 3 sets of 3 packs:

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pink shell/pigment blue/skye blue
aquamarine/flash light/sprinker

I actually also bought 3 pairs separately at one time which are on the bottom of the pic below, so here is every pair of Ivivva Everywhere sock I have lol.  2 out of the 3 pairs on the last row have different designs for each foot which I love too!

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pink shell/pigment blue/skye blue
aquamarine/flash light/sprinker
hey sailor stripe/stars and stripes/white ready set go

So I have 12 pairs and I honestly wouldn't mind doubling it lol.  I actually think I'll replace most of my workout socks with these if Ivivva keeps making them.  They are all I like to wear nowadays!

Sunday Funday!

I felt pretty good this week, since it was my week off from the weight room to do other workouts that I don't normally have time to do.  On top of that, I only had to work 3 days (though very productive 3 days)!  I got back from Vegas on Monday night, and appropriately took Tuesday off work haha.  I did already have a doctor's appointment scheduled for an annual check up on Tuesday, where they did a whole panel of tests on me.  Last time I did that was exactly 2 years ago.  I'm happy to say that my consistent healthy eating and exercising is paying off!  Nearly all my test results came back better than 2 years ago.  The only exception was my vitamin D level.  I guess I need to take more days off work and sit in the sun lol.

I'm also much happier with my Invisalign this week.  I'm getting used to having something on my teeth all the time, my teeth are not as sore as they were last week, and my tongue stopped being irritated from constantly touching the Invisalign.  I think the initial shock stage is now over, it is now much easier to take them on and off, and I feel ok about it now.  It's definitely like a 1000% improvement from last week when I was regretting getting this thing big time.  I still have a long way to go though!  Hope it will be all worth it at the end.

So, this week I took a bunch of classes at the gym.  I think I was mentally getting tired of working out last week, so this break came at the perfect time.  I feel a renewed energy and ready to get back into strength training next week.

Monday 9/28 - Still in Vegas.

Tuesday 9/29
What I did:  I took a mat pilates class at the gym and it was really really good!  Too bad the normal time for this class is like 10:30 on Tuesdays so I won't be able to make it very often.

What I wore:
Top:  Splits59 Devon II Singlet in everest
Bra:  Lorna Jane Somersault bra
Bottom:  Lululemon Tech Mesh Tight
Shoes:  Nike Dunk Sky Hi Wedge Sneakers

To and From:  Caslon Drape Neck Zip Cardigan

Wednesday 9/30

What I did:  Kettlebell class.

What I wore:

Top:  Lululemon Breezy Singlet

Bra:  Lululemon Free To Be bra

Bottom:  Lululemon Empower Crop

Shoes:  Nike Free 3.0

To and From:  Splits59 Vail Cutout Pullover in barberry/apricot

Thursday 10/1

What I did:  Yoga class.

What I wore:  

Top:  Splits59 Ashby Courage Tank for the first day of breast cancer awareness month!

Bra:  Lorna Jane Acrobat bra

Bottom:  Beyond Yoga Gathered Legging in plum

Shoes:  Nike Free 5.0 TR Fit 4 in fusion pink/atomic mango

To and From:  Lululemon Swiftly LS in laceoflage

Friday 10/2 - Rest

Saturday 10/3 - Rest

Sunday 10/4

What I did:  Spin class.

What I wore:  

Top:  Onzie Knot Back tank in marina

Bra:  Lululemon Free To Be in spry blue

Bottom:  Ivivva Rhythmic Crop in houndstooth fairy emboss

Shoes:  Nike Free 5.0 TR Fit 4 in hyper cobalt/bright mango

To and From:  Lululemon Be Present Jacket in coco pique

And that's my week!  Today it finally cooled down a bit in LA and I loved it.  I am crossing my fingers that fall is finally here.  Except I think next week we will be back up to the 90s again.  =/

Alright it is time for me to go watch the season premiere of Homeland and Good Wife!  Can't wait.  =D

A Vest Dress

This is somewhat of a fashion experiment.  I got an email from Beyond the Rack saying that I somehow had $40 of credit from them.  I shopped from them years ago for a few times, but I was never really a big fan of the site.  Shipping was always sooooo slow, and I thought the items I got were kind of ghetto lol.  But I went on to look again because I wanted to get rid of my credit.  So I decided to get a vest dress instead.  It's not something I would normally wear, but hey it's free so why not take a little chance give it a shot!

It's actually ok, but it's really really REALLY short!  I could never wear it alone as a dress.  Here's a close up:

This belt is elastic, and it's pretty cheap looking:

So the belt goes on the outside on the back, and then loops to the inside on the front:

The chiffon "vest" part is attached to the dress on the shoulders:

Since the belt is pretty ugly, I tried the dress on without it.  It's not bad.

Then I tried it on with my Burberry belt and I think it looks much better:

Obviously I cannot wear this thing out as a dress, so I tried it on with skinny jeans.  I definitely like it better as a top rather than a dress:

So now I think I can work with this.  I don't think it's something that I can wear all the time.  But it's nice to switch up your style sometimes I think.  Will have to experiment more with this thing and figure out the best way to wear it!