what to wear to the ball park...

You don't have to dress as if you intend to play...you shouldn't dress as if going to a club...something riiiiight in the middle is most appropriate.

A clean cut pair of khaki shorts, a simple tee or tank and a team logo hat are the basics.  We poo poo the idea of heels at the park but a moderate wedge could be fine...a flat sandal or flip flops are our usual picks due to lots of time spent on foot.


All that being said, ball parks can be filthy and supremely sticky so wear whatever the f*** you want...it's only baseball (though we still strongly eschew any team gear with bling).

And fellas, we really can't think of a reason to ever wear a tank top...especially if it's really a tee shirt with the sleeves cut off!

Play ball!!!

Hem Gems...

Necessity is the mother of invention...

We have a closet full of pants too long to wear with certain shoes, especially flats.  Thankfully we aren't the only ones with this problem.  The stylishly smart ladies of Hem Gems have solved this issue!  Hem Gems are studs that allow you to temporarily adjust the length of your hem.  They come 8 gems to a pack in classic rivets or cool pyramids, each in silver or gold.



Check out the cool tutorial online for additional ways to wear Hem Gems.  Click here to Choose A Gem, Save Your Hem!

Jack Rogers jellies...

We have a soft spot for jelly sandals in no small part because we're children of the awesome eighties...but jellies have come a long way since then, baby!  Behold the Jack Rogers Bahamas Navajo Jelly:

These little darlings can go from sand and surf to dinner and drinks...we love a good multitasker!

Shop Jack Rogers for jellies or the super chic, classic Navajo sandal (also in a wedge!) that says Palm Beach like nothing else.

how to do denim shorts...

The warm weather is almost upon us (sorta...) and that means it's time to pull out the shorts...sigh...here's how we'd do denim shorts if we absolutely had to...

Stay away from the Daisy Duke/Ellie Mae look...however, if you choose to do cut offs then don't allow your pockets to hang out of the bottom...cut offs are even more casual than plain 'ol shorts which makes them acceptable for beach and other uber dressed down locales...Go for a medium to dark wash and roll the semi frayed hem for a modern, undone yet not too trashy look

For all shorts, say NO to heels, for crying out loud, but YES to a wedge or platform sandals if you must have height...otherwise, a leather flip or interesting flat sandal is most appropriate...
The waist (or rise) should hit you right at yours - high waisted is a little too campy for our taste and low rise is to be avoided at all costs...

Give yourself a softer touch up top with a feminine tank then punch the whole shebang up with some colorful bracelets from Kate Spade or a fun necklace from Betsy Johnson (both are brands we love for their fun sense of style)...



Voila! Our modern take on the denim short for this summer!

work it out...

It's super easy to throw on sweats, a sports bra and a ratty T shirt for your regular workouts. But why not dress with a bit more panache, not to mention technology?

APPAREL
Newer fabrics with spandex have the ability to retain their shape and performance while also allowing your skin to breathe which will keep you cooler and more comfortable for longer.

A great workout wardrobe should include three lengths of basic black (or other dark neutral) bottoms: full, cropped and knee length. These three will provide you with options for different seasons. Bold colors and prints seem a bit too fussy to NWS and simply arent as flattering as black, navy and gray. A cult favorite is the Groove Pant by Lululemon. These are so fabulous if you pair them with the right top and accessories you can easily wear them for non exercising pursuits pre and post gym!

A good sports bra is vital, especially if you are well endowed. Breathability is essential to prevent acne and skin irritation. Look for a variety of colors to spice up your basic black bottoms. A new style by Champion features a full coverage sports bra with an empire baby doll mid section rather than a tight fitting bodice.

ACCESSORIES AND GEAR
A headband that won't budge is key for keeping hair off your face. Goody Stay Put bands and elastics in black are the best in general form and function. A wide fabric bandeau is also a stylish way to tame hair during and post workout.

Sneakers, or trainers, have come along way in style - not to mention stability. Adidas, Puma and Nike offer great looking shoes with metallic accents that offers a fun yet sophisticated look to basic sport footwear. Trainers don't have to be bright pink to show off your feminine side.


For gym bags or yoga mat holders look to Stella McCartney for Adidas. Her design esthetic brings high end details and color palettes to an otherwise lackluster category.

A girl's gotta stay hydrated so grab a good looking reusable bottle that you'llbe happy to reach for time and again. BPA free versions abound - try Nalgene, Bobble (which filters as you drink), Kor or Kleen Kanteen.


BEAUTY
Refresh your skin post workout with a hydrating fine mist from an Evian atomizer for your face and a fragrant yet natural spritz of light body splash such as The Body Shop's Total Energy Uplifting Spritz.

Eos lip balm is da bomb (apologies) for organic moisture and the bright spheres are super easy to spot in the gym bag. The price allows you to stash multiples in strategic places like a gym locker, car and desk.

Now to actually work out...