Work Out Anyone?

Can't speak for anyone beyond myself, but now that we have finally passed through winter (despite its attempts this week to haul us back), I've found it easier and actually felt motivated to up my workout schedule.

I needed some new gear.  And, again don't know about you, but I'm just too cheap to invest big bucks in garments to sweat in.  Most of my stuff, save my shoes (where I never skimp), comes from TJMax, Gap or Old Navy.  I try to shop the sales at the latter two.  

Picked up these pants and the jacket yesterday at Old Navy with a 35 percent discount.  (Thirty percent through today for non-cardholders.) Great bang for your buck.  Last year I scored the posted tee for $7 and it is one of my favorite shirts.  While I got two, I wish I had picked up six.  They, alas, are no longer available.

The pants have a mesh vent in the lower calf (not sure what it's for beyond looks) and run true to size.  Same for the fitted jacket which has those holes in the cuff to accommodate your thumbs (perhaps this is something that runners need?).  It, too, runs true-to-size and comes in a couple of colors. 

They offer a fitted, sleeved shirt of this 'wicking' fabric which I love, but which doesn't love me.  Cut too close for my frame, one size is too snug (every roll and crease emphazied) and the next too loose. 

If you've a need for some new active gear, I highly recommend checking Old Navy out.  I also do a fair amount of online purchasing there and find most of their reviews spot on. 

What are you doing to get active?

Outfit Details:  Jacket - Old Navy ; Tee - Old Navy - Old (new mesh tops are great colors but seem to run small); Pants - Old Navy (similar - these may be capris but mine hit more on my ankle as I have a 29 inch inseam).

Chiffon and Leather

Taking some 2014 trends for a test drive in this post.

I really like the look of leather, or as is the case in this jacket, faux leather, mixed with lace or some other feminine detail. 

So this Ann Taylor sheer-yoked top with the cotton lace collar provides that 'sweet' detail to soften the black leather moto jacket. 

This would work great with denim, but as it was a 'date' night, I dressed it up a bit with black ankle pants.  Love the way a nude pump lengthens my legs. 

The final touch was the high-low necklace look that I faked with two necklaces I already had.  Ear sparkle was provided by an ancient pair of skinny, dangle sparkly earrings.  (And I do mean ancient, I think one of the girls wore these to one of their proms.  Sometimes being a pseudo-hoarder is a GOOD thing!)

Outfit Details:  Jacket - Calvin Klein via Lord and Taylor on winter clearance in January; Top - Ann Taylor (love it in the blue/gray tone also); Pants - Calvin Klein via Lord and Taylor (January Clearance); Pumps - Michael Kors (old); Necklaces - Gifts (old).

Happy Wednesday.