Month: October 2014

#OOTD {I do wear real clothes}

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I love when other bloggers post pictures of what they’re wearing for a “regular” day of work. Since I am by no means a “fashionista”, I can always get tips and ideas from what I see in these posts. One of my favorite fashion blogs to read (and Instagram/Facebook accounts to follow) is J’s Every Day Fashion because she is not only fashionable, but fashionable on a budget. I don’t think I’m daring enough to pull off some of the looks she posts, but I love seeing them for ideas on what’s appropriate colors/patterns/trends to combine.

Even though I’m not as creative with my outfits (I tend to err on the side of classic, rather than trendy), I thought it would be fun if I shared a week’s worth of work outfits to show you that I do wear something besides workout clothes- although if you follow me on Instagram, you may think differently 😉

Tuesday (I work from home on Mondays, so my outfit is generally jeans and a t-shirt)

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  • Shirt- Banana Republic Outlet (last year)- I think it was on sale for $30 or $40
  • Skirt- Banana Republic Outlet (so long ago)- Definitely on sale, but can’t remember how much
  • Necklace- Banana Republic Outlet (last year)- on sale for $13
  • Shoes- Nine West, from TJ Maxx- $25

Wednesday

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  • Top: Banana Republic- this year, on sale for $32
  • Pants: Loft- last fall, on sale for $20
  • Shoes- Adrienne Vendetti on sale at Marshall’s for $15
  • Watch- Movado (a number of years ago)

Thursday

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  • Dress: Banana Republic Outlet- $12 (super steal last spring)
  • Watch: Michael Kors
  • Shoes: Loft ($40)

Friday

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Our office is casual dress all the time now, but I still stick to jeans usually just once a week.

  • Jeans- Forever 21 $11
  • Top- Express- a friend gave it to me
  • Necklace- PJ’s Unique Peek Boutique– $15
  • Shoes- Adrienne Vendetti from a few years ago

So, there you go! A peek inside a week’s worth of work outfits.

Questions for you: Where do you get most of your “work” clothes? Are you into fashion and following trends or do you stick to the classics? Any deals I need to check out?

 

 

 

Wednesday Workout: 30 minute total body tabata workout

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Morning, friends! I feel like it’s been a while since I’ve posted a workout for you. It’s certainly not because I’ve stopped doing them and teaching them, it’s just that I haven’t done or taught anything worth sharing. Womp.

I did make up a new workout to teach this past Monday and I thought it was worth sharing since it can be tailored to fit what you’re looking for. You don’t want to do cardio? Skip it. Only have time for a 15 or 20 minute workout? Pick a few tabata sets and rock them.

As a reminder, tabata is 8 rounds of 20 seconds ON and 10 seconds rest. During those 20 seconds, you’re working HARD- if your muscles aren’t burning by the end of the 20 seconds and you don’t feel like you need that 10 second break, think about upping your weight to make it more challenging. There are 2 exercises listed per tabata set, which means you’ll do 4 rounds for each move.

30 minute total body tabata workout

Everything in this workout should be fairly common, but if you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask me.

Questions for you: What’s your favorite tabata combo? What’s a move your loving right now? I need some inspiration!