I was born with a big booty. Not just a big booty – a WIDE booty. So anything that supports the sculpting of my booty is good in my book.
Allow me to introduce to you the Sweaty Betty, Power Leggings. These bum-sculpting power leggings are perfect for sweaty workouts or a casual coffee date in the West Village (like me above). To achieve this beautiful print the team over at Sweat Betty printed on a white fabric base, which resulted in a white shadow showing when stretched – this freaked me out for a minute but once I gave the power leggings a good look in the mirror I realized just how special these leggings are. These are truly the must-have legging for the fashion-forward woman who works out hard and plays harder – me.
They are bum-sculpting (duh). They’ve sourced the best technical fabric with the perfect mix of stretch and recovery. The carefully placed seams sculpt the thighs and bum.
You can wear them for over 7 sports.
The sweat-wicking and quick drying technology are CRUCIAL for when you are training. Insert me (attempting) to train for my half marathon. I need to stay dry…or else (I won’t share the dirty details, but these benefits are crucial).
They are super flattering – even after eating my weight in pizza this week in New York.
The technical fabric will solve ALL of your problems.
The Face Yourself Challenge is back
and this year they’re giving you two options:
10 CLASSES | Earn an exclusive Barry’s beanie
20 CLASSES | Earn an exclusive Barry’s hoodie
For every finisher, Barry’s will donate to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which provides free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis, and GLSEN**, which works to ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment.
I signed up for 20 classes. Who’s with me? Sign up here.
Do the instructors actually yell in your face? If so are you into it? Is that part of the appeal?
Hard no! Nobody is yelling in anybody’s face. It does NOT happen and it is not a part of the appeal. The instructors are more like coaches. The red room is LOUD and they do provide earplugs if you need them, but nobody is yelling in your face!
Should I be scared?
Absolutely not! I was terrified the first time I went to Barry’s Bootcamp because let’s be REAL, it is very intimidating. But I walked out of my first class feeling like a badass and ready for more.
Is it worth the $$$?
YES! And the holiday sale is happening RIGHT NOW! This is the only time classes are EVER discounted. Time to stock up!
Barry’s or Soul?
I used to be Soul Cycle OBSESSED (more on that here) but today I can confidently say 100% Barry’s over Soul.
Can you explain the days of the week?
Monday
Arms & Abs
Tuesday
Full Body (Lower Focus)
Wednesday
Chest, Back, and Abs
Thursday
Abs & Ass
Friday
Total Body
Saturday
Full Body (Upper Focus)
Sunday
Total Body
I’m not a runner – can I still do Barry’s?
Yes! I am not a runner either but have slowly learned to enjoy my time on the treadmill at Barry’s. If running is 100% not for you, you can also Double Floor and stay on the floor throughout the entire class.
Are the lift classes only at Castro?
Yes.
The lift classes are entirely different from a standard Barry’s class. While things in the traditional Barry’s routine move at a fast pace, Lift is slow and methodical. However, it’s far from boring and not easy! Lift classes start with a five-minute warmup and are followed by a series of rounds, in nine- and five- minute intervals. There are only 16 people in the class, and everyone is encouraged to take heavier weights than they would in the normal Barry’s class. Dumbells, benches, and resistance bands are used. It’s similar to doing double floor.
Best instructor for your first time? (if you are in the Bay Area)
Katie Wang. Follow her on Instagram for a little behind the scenes action of all things Barry’s. She is one of the first instructors I ever took and she broke down the layout of the class in a way that made me feel comfortable and ready to go.
What do I wear?
You need to wear clothes that you can move in. I usually wear a sports bra, a fitted tank top, leggings, and shoes that I can run in. I would not wear anything baggy or too loose and be prepared to sweat!
When I first started going to Barry’s I was ALL about being fashion-forward and wore my APL sneakers to class. This was a VERY bad idea. I do not recommend running in these shoes. While I looked cute, my body was not pleased with me and I eventually needed some serious shoe help!
After talking to some serious runners I was directed to A Runner’s Mind. If you are in the Bay Area this shoe shop is an absolute must. When it comes to shoe fitting and gait analysis, this is your best option in the Bay Area. I have never seen anyone take so much one-on-one time, care, patience and attention to detail when it comes to fitting you in the correct running shoe.
After answering a series of questions and watching and recording me running the team at A Runner’s Mind sent me home with the New Balance 860v10. They may not be the most fashionable shoes but my stride has never been stronger and I feel 100% better.
Where can you buy the Oribe products they have in the bathrooms?
If you follow me on Instagram you are very familiar with my turban talks -> me talking into the camera (usually about dating) wearing my Aquis turban towel. I was blessed with thick hair but not the patients necessary to give myself a proper blowout (even with the Dyson). I was introduced to the Aquis brand when they launched because they are a local bay area company and they sent over one of the first versions of their Aquis towels for me to try.
Aquis is a Bay Area startup committed to helping restore hair from the inside out with a clean and innovative approach to hair care. Based on the insight that less water + faster drying = healthier hair. Hair is most vulnerable when it’s wet and the turban helps cut hair drying time in half, thanks to Aquis’ proprietary wicking fabric, Aquitex. This ultra-absorbent fabric wicks water away at the point of contact, helping to reduce water damage and stretching and swelling of wet hair that raises hair cuticles, making hair vulnerable to frizz, split-ends, and potential breakage. Your hair feels stronger and smoother before you even begin to style.
Aquis x Poosh Review
Back in August Kourtney Kardashian launched the Aquis x Poosh Rapid Dry Leopard Print Hair Turban and Aquis sent one over for me to try. At first glance, the biggest difference between the Poosh turban and the classic Aquis turban is the leopard print pattern. But after using the Poosh turban and doing a little bit of research I found that the outer layer of the turban is made of charmeuse verses the original turbans that are made of Aquis’ proprietary wicking fabric, Aquitex. If you wear the Poosh turban inside-out (charmeuse against your hair) while you sleep it can alleviate bed-head and is the next best thing to sleeping on silk! I for one do not enjoy sleeping on silk pillowcases so this was a big win for me.
Helps hair look shinier, smoother, and feel softer
Creates bounce, volume, and curl definition
Reduces the need for styling products
Reversible: worn charmeuse-side-in, your turban will protect hair from the frizz and bed-head effects that happen while you sleep.
Final verdict:
For an additional $8 you get yourself a turban and a silk alternative to sleep on. Since I don’t love to sleep on a silk pillowcase this is a win for me. I also travel quite a bit and hate packing a silk pillowcase. The Poosh leopard print is quite attractive too. So my friends if you are in the market for a rapid dry hair turban I say spend the extra $8 and go for the Poosh version.
I am wearing the SKIMS cozy collection in this post. Full review of the SKIMS collection here.
1. BLANKNYC, The Essentials Faux Leather Moto Jacket | currently 40% off on sale for $58.40 | I own it in a size medium | more styling inspiration here
2. First Aid Beauty, Ultra Repair Home & Away Kit | the ultimate skincare kit on QVC -> snag it for $41.96 (a $144 value) before it sells out
3. WAYF, Gerry Slit Front Rib Knit Dress | more styling inspiration here
4. American Eagle, Oversized Plaid Button Up Shirt | currently 60% off on sale for $19.98
Ganni Sale | extra 25% off at Saks (already included) | online-only | ends tomorrow
We are all familiar with the teddy coat trend, but what about a long teddy coat?
If you’re determined to find the perfect where-with-everything coat before the year closes out, there’s a good chance you can finish off 2019 on a high note. This blogger-approved long teddy coat from the Song of Style collection for Revolve is still available, and it’s a surefire way to keep any outfit looking luxe. Even better? It rings in for under $300.
A trending outerwear style for this season, plush, furry coats bring both style and comfort. So, it’s easy to see why Song of Style’s Cole Coat in a rich brown hue dubbed “Brown Oat” has become a favorite among bloggers. The long-length, faux-sherpa style has been spotted all over the gram.
Can you explain the days of the week?
What do I wear?
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