It's here, THE biggest shopping event of the year.
It's hard to believe that it's finally Thanksgiving week! Since I've already celebrated two Friendsgivings, I feel like I'm ready to switch into full-on Christmas mode which is so strange for me! But, nonetheless, I'm so excited to visit home this week and enjoy some time with family. With the spirit of Thanksgiving, I thought it'd be fun to share five things I'm thankful for. If you've followed me for a bit now you know that this is something I've been doing for a couple years. I think it's so important to take a second to reflect on the things you already have instead of constantly worrying about what you don't.
1. A JOB
I believe the highlight of this past year is that I finally got a full-time job. I had mentioned in my "I got a job!" post that it was a long and stressful process for me to finally land something, especially after I came home from m Disney internship. Like any job, there are highs and lows, but at the end of the day, I'm thankful to be able to provide for myself and get a foot in the door.
2. Being back in Charlotte
It's no surprise that I love the city of Charlotte. There are so many opportunities here and the energy is incredible. I didn't think I would miss it as much as I after I moved away from it. Yesterday I had gotten a chance to explore more of the SouthEnd area after a gratitude yoga class and it made me really appreciate being back in the city. It's so easy to get caught up in the day to day grind and forget to take in your current environment.
3. Amazing Parents
Don't get me wrong, I'm always thankful for my parents, they're selfless, supportive and are my biggest cheerleaders. This past year, in particular, has been a giant rollercoaster between personal losses, the job hunt, moving out, transitioning into working full time and everything in between. From answering every call about every question in the book to driving four hours to Charlotte a couple times a month just to visit, I can't be more grateful for everything they've done for me.
4. The Blog
This little corner of the internet has been a part of my life for about five and a half years now. It's crazy to think that this little project started off as random mirror selfies in college to space where I get to share parts of my life and love for fashion. I got back into blogging after almost a year hiatus and I've managed to continue working with some awesome brands, meet new bloggers in the space and attend a couple cool events on behalf of it. Even though blogging stresses me out to no other at times, I'm so thankful for the opportunities and people it's brought into my life.
Photos by: Deeana Kourtney Photography
What are you thankful for this year? Let me know in the comments down below! I hope you all have a great week and as always, thank you for reading!
xoxo,
Amy
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Sequins and glitter and plaid oh my! Got several holiday occasions you're dressing up for this year? Don't worry, I got you covered. I'm sharing over 50 of my favorite holiday pieces in this blog post with most of them being under $50!
Who says you need to break the bank to look cute in the gym? Today I'm sharing 5 places to get cute and affordable activewear!
Workout Set c/o via Ellie get 25% off with code: 25NOVINF || Shoes (old, but LOVE these!) || Watch || Ring
Hi friends!
As many of you know, fitness has been a big part of my life from growing up dancing and cheering to getting into group fitness in college to working at the gym and now recently getting into HIIT and hot yoga. As much as I love the time to unplug and the post-workout endorphins, there's nothing like hitting the gym with a cute new workout set. When I first started to get back into a gym routine in college, I used to treat myself to one new workout set every time I completed going to the gym for x amount of days. It was a great reward system and definitely helped motivate me to get my booty off the couch!
Over the years I've accumulated quite a collection of high waisted leggings and cropped hoodies, and I'll be the first to say that activewear can be expensive. As much as it'd be great to stock my drawer with Lululemon and Outdoor Voices pieces, it's just not within my current spending budget at the moment. With that said, I'm rounding up all of my favorite places to buy activewear with most, if not all of them being priced under $50!
Old Navy
For leggings, Old Navy is definitely my go-to. I've raved about Old Navy workout leggings in the past and I'll probably continue to rave about them. Every pair of leggings I have gotten from Old Navy (their high-rise 7/8 compressions are my FAVE) are squat proof and have held up pretty well over the last 1 -2 years. I was never really a workout in leggings type of gal till I tried a pair from Old Navy two years ago (seen here!) and have been hooked ever since. The great thing about Old Navy is that they are also always having sales, I don't think I've ever paid more than $25 for a pair of leggings there. They also have a great selection of workout tops and sports bras as well.
Forever 21
As for sports bras, Forever 21 is my go-to. They have an array of colors and styles to choose from with most, if not all of them being under $15! They also have some fun leggings as well. I have only had luck with one pair of leggings as many of the ones I tried there have been see-through, but if you dig hard enough you can find some winners!
Fabletics
I tried Fabletics for the first time over the summer after hearing all about over social media, and it is definitely worth the hype! Their leggings are so soft and definitely one of my favorites in my activewear selection. As far as price point, it is definitely on the pricier side than what I typically spend on leggings ($39+), but every pair of leggings I've purchased has definitely been worth the price. Fabletics is a membership-based service for $49.95 a month and you can skip each month by the 5th if you don't want to purchase anything that month. They also have a first-time deal where you can get two pairs of leggings for $24.
Amazon
At this point what doesn't Amazon have? I've managed to score 2 pieces of activewear from Amazon that I really enjoy, this sports bra that has a pocket for your phone and this set of crop t-shirts! Both have held up quite well through washes and are on prime.
Ellie Activewear
Ellie Activewear is new to me brand that I've recently tried out a few months ago. It's a monthly subscription box where you get three pieces for $44.95. I've featured this black and white set from their September collection this set in this post is from their October collection! So far all of their pieces have been great quality and their leggings are squat proof. You can get 25% off your first box with code: 25NOVINF
As many of you know, fitness has been a big part of my life from growing up dancing and cheering to getting into group fitness in college to working at the gym and now recently getting into HIIT and hot yoga. As much as I love the time to unplug and the post-workout endorphins, there's nothing like hitting the gym with a cute new workout set. When I first started to get back into a gym routine in college, I used to treat myself to one new workout set every time I completed going to the gym for x amount of days. It was a great reward system and definitely helped motivate me to get my booty off the couch!
Over the years I've accumulated quite a collection of high waisted leggings and cropped hoodies, and I'll be the first to say that activewear can be expensive. As much as it'd be great to stock my drawer with Lululemon and Outdoor Voices pieces, it's just not within my current spending budget at the moment. With that said, I'm rounding up all of my favorite places to buy activewear with most, if not all of them being priced under $50!
Old Navy
For leggings, Old Navy is definitely my go-to. I've raved about Old Navy workout leggings in the past and I'll probably continue to rave about them. Every pair of leggings I have gotten from Old Navy (their high-rise 7/8 compressions are my FAVE) are squat proof and have held up pretty well over the last 1 -2 years. I was never really a workout in leggings type of gal till I tried a pair from Old Navy two years ago (seen here!) and have been hooked ever since. The great thing about Old Navy is that they are also always having sales, I don't think I've ever paid more than $25 for a pair of leggings there. They also have a great selection of workout tops and sports bras as well.
Forever 21
As for sports bras, Forever 21 is my go-to. They have an array of colors and styles to choose from with most, if not all of them being under $15! They also have some fun leggings as well. I have only had luck with one pair of leggings as many of the ones I tried there have been see-through, but if you dig hard enough you can find some winners!
Fabletics
I tried Fabletics for the first time over the summer after hearing all about over social media, and it is definitely worth the hype! Their leggings are so soft and definitely one of my favorites in my activewear selection. As far as price point, it is definitely on the pricier side than what I typically spend on leggings ($39+), but every pair of leggings I've purchased has definitely been worth the price. Fabletics is a membership-based service for $49.95 a month and you can skip each month by the 5th if you don't want to purchase anything that month. They also have a first-time deal where you can get two pairs of leggings for $24.
Amazon
At this point what doesn't Amazon have? I've managed to score 2 pieces of activewear from Amazon that I really enjoy, this sports bra that has a pocket for your phone and this set of crop t-shirts! Both have held up quite well through washes and are on prime.
Ellie Activewear is new to me brand that I've recently tried out a few months ago. It's a monthly subscription box where you get three pieces for $44.95. I've featured this black and white set from their September collection this set in this post is from their October collection! So far all of their pieces have been great quality and their leggings are squat proof. You can get 25% off your first box with code: 25NOVINF
Photos by: Deeana Kourtney Photography
Where do you like to get your activewear? Let me know in the comments down below! I hope you all have a great day and as always, thank you for reading!
xoxo,
Amy
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Yes, yes I do.
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These white booties may be giving my Converse a run for their money...
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