Workout Wednesday: Bright and Patterned

So as it turns out, Spring break made for lots of time to work out. And some time to make some new workout buddies. I'm happy to say that my blogger buddy Jalpa of Samosa Pop tried out Bar Method and liked it enough to sign up! Yay! She was even kind enough to take pictures of this outfit for me!

Even though it was Spring break, the beginning of the week was still really chilly so I layered up in this bright Ellie top and patterned Gap pants combo.

Forever 21 hat // Ellie top //  Gap Leggings (similar) // Sunglasses //  Nike sneakers (from this post)

Workout Wednesday: Minty Fresh

A few weeks ago I was having a conversation with a friend of the blog and she told me that one of the things she liked most about Hot Pink Style is how real it is. I really appreciated her saying this, because it's something that is very important to me when posting these outfits. All the outfits you see are worn to work and photographed after working all day. Even If I change shoes for pictures I let you know. 

This was also a huge compliment to me, considering that the purpose of my side job from teaching - my company Jill of All Trades - is to help people live their real life easier and more fashionably! 

I love being a role model of accessable style. I don't claim to be a fashion model or a perfect size or a perfect anything; I'm simply glad that my readers appreciate my candid approach to this blog as well as life.

With that, the one promise I will make to you my lovely readers is that every time I post a workout look, you better believe there was some working out being done! For everyone's sake I try to take pictures before the workout, but I assure you that it's all real. Usually I get dressed running out the door with dirty hair and toss on sunglasses hide my un-made-up eyes.

Shoes: Avia

Leggings: Ellie

Tank and jacket: Lululemon

Hair tie: Nordstrom

Workout Wednesday!

ATTENTION LADIES! If your workout wardrobe rivals your daytime one like mine, it's officially a good thing. 

My husband shared this interesting little radio piece (listen to it here, it's less than 4 mins) that he heard talking about how activewear is now showing up more prominently on designers' runways. The most interesting takeaway was that activewear sales are up nine percent this year, yet overall apparel sales are only up one percent!

What does that mean for us normal folks, and my fellow fashion junkies? Break out the yoga clothes ladies. because now it's not only good for you to have just come from the gym, but also super fashionable to sport the "wellness" look too! I'm so happy my lifestyle is becoming more fashionable. I really hope this one lasts because this is one look I am totally behind!

This sweatshirt instantly brought me back to grade school when Olympic duds where the coolest! Was this trend at your school too? Get it quick because its selling out like mad! (btw it runs small. Mine is a M for reference)

Pants: Ellie

Red Tank: Lululemon

Shoes: Avia

Sweatshirt: North Face via Nordstrom

Hat: Nordstrom Rack (old, but similar here)

Nordstrom is killing it in the Activewear options! Shop some of my favs here!

Workout Wednesday

I know you are used to seeing me in all my work-appropriate teacher looks. But today, I thought it would be nice to share another part of my fashion life with my readers. 

Working out is a huge part of my life, and I'm usually in looks like you see below six days a week. And of course, I try to make sure that my workout clothes are just as cute as my daytime clothes. 

So today, I thought it would be fun to try to capture some of those looks to share on the blog, pre-drenched-in-sweat of course!

I love to try out new classes and make new friends in the Chicago fitness scene. I've had such great experiences with so many of my workouts in Chicago.  I met my lady loves that we all call the "yoga lobas" whom I met a few years back during Hot Yoga Sculpt classes.

As some of you may know from past blog collaborations, I am a huge WERQ Dance Fitness fan! I love the fun and energetic teachers that just force you to smile through the sweat and squats!

Most recently I've added in Bar Method classes. These are especially addicting with their 21-classes-in-30-days challenge - going on now - where full-grown adults get to fill in a sticker chart for each completed class! 

I also love being a healthy-living role model for my students, both in my own example and by serving as coach for my school's division of Girls on the Run in the spring.

Would you be interested in seeing more from my fitness and health ideas here on Hot Pink Style? Feedback welcomed in the comments below - I'd love to know!

Jacket: Lululemon (similar)

Leggings: Ellie

Shoes: Nike "Victoria" (really cool pair here)

Socks: Forever 21