Fall Fashion {BLOGtober Fest}

October 15, 2012 By 4 Comments

This week I will be participating in a blogging challenge sponsored by Arkansas Women Bloggers.

Well, way to start the challenge off hard.  Fashion? Uh, I am not very trendy.  I couldn’t tell you what the hot new style for fall is to save my life, but I do know a little about changing your running and mountain biking clothing for the colder months, so ta da!

We are lucky in Arkansas, it doesn’t really get cold cold until around January, but the first couple of miles on a cold morning can be hard.  Here is what you need to make it bearable.

1. Mind your ears!

Saucony DryLete Ponytail Headband, $15

I have found that if my ears are warm, my whole body feels warm.  There is just something about my ears freezing off that scares me.  I like my ears.  I am a fan of the headband because I sweat a LOT (even in the cold) and the beanies usually get soaking wet from all my head sweat.  Also, headbands allow you to still look like a girl.  If you have long hair like me the headband allows you to still tie all that mess up in a bun without giving you the appearance of a cone head.  Nobody wants a cone head.  Headbands also fit better under bike helmets.

2. Protect those fingers.

Brooks Pulse Lite Glove, $20

I have been known to run or bike with gloves and a shortsleeved shirt.  I know it looks tacky, but my forearms are considerably tougher than my poor little hands.  This is a little gross, but gloves also make great sweat wipers when you are good and warmed up, just remember to wash them every once in a while or they will get to stinking.

3. Shed the water.

Nike Element Shield Max, $250

The most bothersome thing about the fall is that it rains more.  In the summer months, running in the rain is an awesome cool down, but cold rain is not so fun.  Good rain jackets are expensive, but totally worth it when it starts sleeting in January.  Start saving your money now.  Here is another list of cheaper running rain jackets from Runner’s World.

4. Change out of your shorts.

UA ColdGear Compression Leggings, $49.99

I know we all like showing off our legs, but get real and put some pants on.  The most important lesson I have ever learned was that you can’t run in yoga pants.  They always stretch out and start creeping down at the most inopportune times.  Get you some nice tights and don’t get the nickname the “Running Plummer”.  Also, compression tights are warmer and they hold in all the parts that jiggle.

5. Make yourself visible!

Booooo the ending of Day Light Savings Time!  It gets dark around 3 in November, so bust out your best 80′s neon and make sure people can see you.  I have a flashing pink light I put on my CamelBak for night runs and some extra reflective sticky things.  When you run, you are facing traffic and can dodge accordingly, but on your bicycle you can’t see the crazies coming, so to preserve your life, I would not recommend riding your bike in low light situations.  Brooks has an awesome collection of brightly colored clothing you can check out here.

Make sure you click that pumpkin picture at the top and visit the other Arkansas Women and their fashion posts!

Filed Under: Fashion, Linky, Mountain Biking, Outdoors, Running

Wordless Wednesday {Coolest Necklace Ever}

September 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Filed Under: Blogging, Fashion

Something for Me

July 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment

I went shopping today for me.  I rarely do this.  Well, let me rephrase that.  I go shopping for myself a lot, but I always end up buying for Aaron or the boys.  I bought myself a cute shirt, pair of perfect pants, and the new running shoes I have been reading about.

I have been looking at these pants for almost a year now.  They have been hanging on the sale rack at my local outfitters store just begging me to buy them, but I always talk myself out of them.  I am so happy that I finally pulled the trigger.  They are truly perfect.  They are not linen, but they look and feel like they are. That bunchy stuff at the bottom lets down, so they can be full length if you want to wear them with real shoes or hiking boots.  You can click on the picture to get your own pair.

I also got this cute little pink shirt.  It fits perfect.  You know, tight in the places you want, but loose in the places you need.  It could be worn with the pants, but I think I am going to stick to tank tops until it gets cooler. As before, you can click on the picture for all the ordering details.

The last thing I got myself was a new pair of running shoes.  My shins started hurting last week, so I knew it was time to get a new pair.  I have worn Saucony shoes since I started running and I love them, but I tried on these Brooks shoes today and feel in love.  They are noticably lighter than my old pair and bunches more cushiony.  I have a 5 miler scheduled in the morning and I cannot wait to take them out for a spin.  Click on the picture to read all the shoe details.

 

Filed Under: Fashion, Running

Happy Feet

May 23, 2012 By 1 Comment

>As you know, I got to spend a day at P. Allen Smith’s Moss Mountain Farm for the Inaugural Bean2Blog Event, BUT what you may not know is I got an awesome pair of boots out of the deal.

The wonderful folks at CountryOutfitter.com provided all the bloggers with Ariat cowboy boots to make sure our precious little feet stayed safe on our treks around the farm.  Honestly, I was kind of nervous about this. Yes, I was very grateful, but most boots need to be broken in and cause great pain the first time they are worn.

Surprisingly, they were super comfy from the instant I slipped them on.  We walked for HOURS touring the farm.  We walked up and down hills. We walked on grass, gravel, and pavement.  We really put these boots to the test.  I wore these boot for 10 hours and they didn’t rub me wrong anywhere.

We were able to choose which style we wanted, and I picked the Ariat Women’s Fatbaby Original Boot in Black Deertan.  You can click the image to be taken to CountryOutfitter.com, so you can buy your own pair.

Here I am at the end of the day, still smiling! And don’t make fun of the boots & shorts combo, everyone was doing it and when in Rome…
CountryOutfitter.com provided me the Ariat cowboy boots to wear at the farm, but my opinion and experience is my own.
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The Pursuit of Brown

January 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Since I have decided to eliminate the color black from my wardrobe I have been on the pursuit of the perfect jacket, shirts, and shoes…

I have found two of those today.
I scored an awesome Patagonia Jacket for $60 off.  It is slim fit and windproof.  Yes, windproof. How cool is that?  It is a warm coat that functions as awesome as the huge bulky technical coats, but is beautiful and a little dressy.  It fits my new earthly wardrobe perfectly.  Outdoor performance that comes in a ladylike package.
I also purchased these little burlap beauties.  I am so happy. 
Evan and I are also going to the eye doctor tomorrow.  We need to have Evan’s eyes checked because of the migraines.  Just need to really see if they are migraines or if the poor child can’t see a lick.  I know I am going to need glasses. I can’t see and the last time I had my eyes checked, I was prescribed glasses, but I never wore them.  I have been thinking I should get some like this:
or maybe:
Ha! Those were actual pairs of glasses that my Mom has worn in the past.  She was so cool.
Really I want these glasses:
But, they are $375 and insurance only pays $125.  Boooooo.  I noticed them the other day when I was cleaning and saw this chick on The Young and the Restless:

Do you wear glasses? How did you pick yours out?
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