Lucy Sprinter Sister Skirt and Contest

If you aren't a Lucy Activewear convert/addict yet, I implore you to get thee to http://lucy.com or to a store near you, try on ANY of their garments, see and feel the Lucy difference!

Their latest triumph in merging style, functionality, comfort and cuteness is the Sprinter Sister Skirt.

I had gotten an email touting the release of the Lucy Summer Collection and was intrigued by this unique take on the running skirt. I had dismissed the running skirt trend as just that - a trend and secretly wished it would just go away. But, there was something about the cut of the Sprinter Sister Skirt that opened my mind a bit.

Engineered from a combination of stretchy lucy flex fabric and moisture wicking lucy tech material, the skirt has a super flattering, totally wearable, pleated silhouette and majorly functional features like a reflective zip pocket in the back, an mp3 player pocket and a mesh ball pocket. You can be the MacGuyver of fitness wearing this adorable piece with a place for all your gadgets!

I requested to test the skirt and Lucy generously obliged, also sending me the matching Propel Tank.

Both items were love at first try on. Never did I imagine I would be a running skirt girl, but there is something about the way this garment makes you feel that is undeniable. Upon donning the skirt and tank I was more motivated to work out and show off my new fitness style!

I was super impressed with the functionality of the shorts under the skirt. No pinching, riding or rolling up - plus they totally enhance the athletic shape of my thighs, instead of squeezing my curves in an unsightly way.

My run was cool, dry, chafe free and totally uninhibited by the skirt. Same goes for the tank - no armpits were harmed in the use of this moisture wicking, quick drying, well cut top.

I have also taken the Sprinter Sister and Propel Tank to the gym. Squats and lunges have never looked so good.

Be sure to add the Sprinter Sister Skirt and Propel Tank to your workout wardrobe by shopping Lucy here: http://lucy.com

And ... as a Lucy bonus ...

If you are lucky enough to live near a Lucy store check out this amazing offer:

To kick-start summer training lucy is launching a new compete and win promotion with two ways to win! From now through the end of August customers who present a race bib get 20% off any full-priced lucy® item at any one of the brand’s 65 US locations. In addition racers who come in first, second or third dressed in head-to-toe lucy get a lucy Training Tank and Propel Bottom. Says Kira Karmazin, VP, Merchandising and Marketing, “lucy is all about inspiring performance—and in this case, we wanted to let racers know how inspired we are by them.”

lucy.com/competeandwin

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Buddha Babe

Obsessed!
I am completely obsessed with Buddha Babe bags and mats!
Toting your yoga mat around town has never looked so hip, stylish and fashionable!

Made from "kind" polyvinyl, the totes have a leather look, with the signature Buddha Babe flower motif impression for texture. The bags are weather proof and wipe clean.

They come in three crazy cool colors - black for the yoganista who prefers to be on the down low, pewter for the active gal who chooses stealth neutrals and orange for the statement making gym/yoga/pilates rat!

The Buddha Babe bag will hold everything you need for your entire day between its zippered compartments, including a spot for your laptop and a cozy bottom opening to house your yoga mat!

Shop Buddha Bag totes and more here: http://buddhababeinc.com/index.php

(image from: buddhababeinc.com)

Lucy Perfect Core Pant

The Lucy Perfect Core Pant is the anti-low rider. The rebellious, yet classy older sister to butt-cleavage inducing spandex. This is a pant that knows better. This is a pant that knows how to maximize a body's potential and literally reminds you to engage your core! A smart pant! Who knew?

Released to the public with a flurry of press promoting Lucy's new xBAR Technology, the ads focus on LucyPro Suzanne Bowen and her awesome rear view in the full length Perfect Core Pant. See above for photographic evidence.

Naturally, I was thrilled when Lucy offered to send me a pair of these revolutionary pants "for extreme Body Alignment and Reforming."

I received my pair of Perfect Core Knee Pants and immediately took them for a test run teaching a yoga class.

The Perfect Core pants had me at hello. Instantly, my abs were flattened, my bootie was lifted, my thighs were smooth and seemed to have more space in between them than usual. Did I just get lipo or slide on a pair of pants?

After class, I peered down at my normally, unfortunately sweaty front side ... and not a drop of moisture!

The pants provide a comfortable amount of compression and support with strategically placed abdominal and back panels - this is the xBAR technology. They remind me of CWX running tights, but much less extreme. The support enhances whatever fitness modality is your fancy, enforces body awareness, promotes core strength and good posture.

Shop the entire Perfect Core collection here: http://www.lucy.com/The%20Perfect%20Core%20Collection/The_Perfect_Core_Collection,default,sc.html

(image from: lucy.com)

Smashbox Beauty Breakthroughs

Smashbox is a cosmetic line that continues to innovate, collection after collection.

Their Master's Class Vol.6 Beauty Breakthroughs Collection is no exception.

Smashbox was generous enough to send me this kit at my request after I got an email from Sephora announcing it's release.

Retailing for just $59 exclusively at Sephora (http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P253312&categoryId=C10905), the kit is filled with six full size products valued at $175. That's a whole lotta loot for a great price!!

The kit includes:
1- Waterproof Eye Shadow Palette in gorgeous, shimmery neutrals
1 - Brow Wax Pencil - a pencil version of Brow Tech Wax (YAY)
1 - Lash Detailer Mascara - a tiny bent brush to get at the most stealth lashes
1- Poured Photo Op - a pot version of Photo Op Under Eye Brightener
1- Cheek Stain - a sheer berry tint in a unique roll up applicator
1 - O-Gloss Shimmer - a shimmering pink version of the intuitive lip gloss that adjusts to the perfect shade for your skin.

While everything included in this kit is a phenomenal product worthy of the Smashbox name, the standouts for me are the Poured Photo Op, The Waterproof Eye Shadow Palette and the Brow Wax Pencil.

As you know, this blog is for fitnessistas ... workout fiends who love glamour! Finding sweatproof cosmetics is big for this demographic! The three products mentioned above are superstars for gals who like to look damn good while they sweat.

The Poured Photo Op is a stunning, creamy shimmer that can be applied around the eyes and brow bone for instant glow. If this is all you slap on with your fingertips before heading out the door to the gym or your yoga class, you'll be sure to look rested and bright. Poured Photo Op can also be used under concealer or as an eye shadow primer.

Which brings us to the BRILLIANT Waterproof Eye Shadow Palette. Waterproof, powder shadow?? FINALLY!!! The shimmery shadows glide on, blend flawlessly and stay put through moisture laden activity! The smoky eye will now be making appearances on stair masters throughout the nation!

Finally, the Brow Wax Pencil is a more user friendly version of the hugely popular Brow Tech Wax. For those of us who fill in, or draw on our brows, a quick swipe of this pencil guarantees that color ain't goin' nowhere! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!

Purchase Smashbox's Master's Class Vol. 6 Beauty Breakthroughs here:
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P253312&categoryId=C10905

(picture from: sephora.com)