Colorful Workout Clothes to Motivate You Now!

Pants: Zella // Jacket: Lululemon // Gloves: H&M (old) // Bag: Kate Spade (similar style) // Sneakers: Nike // Hat: Target (hot pink option here) // Sunglasses: Raybans

Colorful workout leggings are the ultimate motivation to work out, and Zella has really done a great job recently of not disappointing. The ones I'm wearing were a sale find and sold out super fast but they have some really cute ones here and the colors are always getting updated. I'm loving these ones too. I also think the price point is pretty great for a super high quality pair of pants. Especially compared to the prices at Lululemon. 

These pictures were from a few weeks ago when we drove up into the mountains to see all the fresh pretty snow. I must say that snow in Utah is way prettier than snow in Chicago. I think you can see why. 

Albion Fit

Leggings: Albion Fit // Sweatshirt: Old Navy // Jean Jacket: Gap // Sunglasses: J. Crew Factory (on sale!) // Hat: Forever 21 // Water Bottle: Target

Rounding out this week of brands that I love is Albion Fit. Albion carries the cutest line of feminine and retro inspired modest swimwear (love this one piece and this one with a super flattering sash) and workout clothes. They are also located in one of my favorite places and our hopeful one day home, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Anyone who knows me can tell you I am a workout junkie. I love classes and I'm pretty sure it's because all day teaching, I'm telling my students what to do. After that, I just want someone else to tell me what to do.

Naturally this means I'm in workout clothes at least 5 times a week so I want them to be cute as well as comfortable. I first discovered Albion Fit on Instagram, and fell in love with all the cute leggings. I then got drawn in by all their comfy lounge wear. I pretty much wanted one of everything.

If you are looking for a stand out swim suit or some cozy statment making workout gear, check out Albion Fit! And the best part, get 15% off your order with code HOTPINKSTYLE15

Photos by Erin of Color Me Styled

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Workout Wednesday: Under Armour Tank

These photos were taken after I ran the practice 5K with my 5th grade Girls On The Run team after school. It was kind of a big deal for them because that is the farthest they have ever run in a single practice. Also that is the day they "earn" their team shirts. The field was adorned with Pink balloons and tween music blasted to celebrate! 

Let's talk about this tank though. I recently got it from the West Loop FFC with my $25 referal reward dollars! Thanks Jeff and Olivia!! It totally reminds me of the super thin drapey ones that Lulu is putting out right now, but theirs only come in pastels. I love this Under Armour one because it comes in an array of bright colors, is super light and best of all is half the price of the Lululemon one! Holler!

Saucony Sneakers // Zella Leggings // Lululemon Sports Bra // Under Armour Tank

Shop my Under Armour picks below!

Workout Wednesday: Hot Pink & Hair Talk

I have a confession. I'm the worst at putting my hair up. Not only do I think my ponytail making abilities are sub-par to most of my ten-year-old students, but I also almost always forget to bring a hair tie to all my workout classes. Just ask my instructors who always let me borrow one (thanks Jen and Julie!)

There is one style I'm pretty good at, This inverted french braid! Bonus, all I need to secure it is a few bobby pins which I can usually find at the bottom of any of my bags. Most people learn to french braid the regular way but somehow when I taught myself a few years back (when those little Jennifer Aniston inspired crown braids were the thing to do) my fingers could only figure out how to do it upside down. I've never been able to do a French braid any other way. 

It turns out looking how you see below and stays pretty secure and out of my face when I work out! This braid is my favorite hair mistake I've ever made just please don't ask me to teach you how to do it because only my fingers and subconscious mind seem to know how to make it happen!

Jacket: Lululemon (old but similar here)

Leggings: Zella via Nordstrom
Shoes: Avia (fun option here)

Workout Wednesday: Happy Pants

Nothing makes a workout more exiting than new gym clothes. These 15 pairs of loud-and-proud pants will kick you right into workout gear!

And don't forget to check out this post I did for the WERQ Dance Fitness blog. WERQ is a cardio dance fitness class that makes you forget you're working out because you're having so much fun dancing to all your favorite music. Want to try a WERQ class? Go to their website and find a class near you. You won't regret it!

Workout Wednesday

You know I love color, and I really think one of the best and easiest places to play with color is in your workout wear. I live by a no-rules motto when it comes to how I put together my workout attire. In fact sometimes the more colors/patterns I can squeeze into one outfit, the better. 

This is a fine example with this green and gray combo. The tank is striped, the pants are two-tone and then you have these crazy blue socks. They may look a little loud but I don't mind because they actually serve a purpose. They are the newest color of the official Bar Method grippy socks that they sell in the studio. Basically I only ever buy their expensive socks when I have forgotten my own. I'm not gonna lie, they are way more comfy and helpful in preventing my feet from sliding and heels from aching on the bar with their tiny cushion backs. So I'll gladly display them as a little "feet treat".

Tank: Lululemon Power Y tank

Leggings: Ellie

Socks: Bar Method

Zip Pullover: Nike (love this retro one)

Shoes: Nike "Victoria" (would like to upgrade to these)

Sunglasses: 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

Thank you to everyone who gave feedback on last weeks Workout Wednesday post. Since you guys are game, so am I! Here's installment number two!

Here is a workout look I wore to my Bar Method class. Wearing layers to workout in was an adjustment for me from my normal less-clothes-the-better hot yoga outfits. With Bar Method I barely sweat at all. This is one of the things I love about this class because my naturally curly hair doesn't get ruined and I can still go out in public after a workout without looking like a drowned rat!

Since joining Bar Method I've had to invest in alot more long sleeve layers to wear to classes. I tried on this great white half zip hoodie at Lululemon but thought I could probably find something pretty comparable at TJ Maxx or Marshalls since it was just plain white. If you don't know already those two places are great for workout clothes under $30! 

As a rule of thumb at Lululemon, I will only splurge on a great colored piece or some super basic black leggings I'll wear forever . But for just a plain white hoodie, I couldn't justify the $98 price tag. 

Sure enough this micro fleece lined half-zip hoodie was found at TJ Maxx for just $19 and looks pretty darn similar to the Lulu one don't you think?  

Shoes; Nike "Victoria" (love these similar ones)

Leggings: Lululemon (old but same style here and similar here)

Blue tank: Lululemon

Hoodie: TJ Maxx

Hat: J. Crew

Hair tie on wrist: Anthropologie

Shop the look 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