What kind of a fitness and fashion enthusiast would I be if I didn’t check out the athletic wear during
Nordstrom’s Anniversary sale?! Â I’m a particular fan of Zella because of the tried and true quality, but also because it’s cute! #ofcourse #priorities! I’ve been slacking on my running and workouts lately, and I keep telling myself I’ll pick it back up when school starts, so y’all hold me to that PLEASE!! Â We should all commit together and do some kind of fitness challenge (not a bikini contest!) and encourage each other. Â I feel like I need the motivation lately!I’m always on the hunt for the perfect running shorts and I found a new pair I’m crazy for – theÂ
Zella ‘daylight’ track shorts. Â They are very lightweight material with perforated, vented sides. Â I personally like the 3-inch inseam and higher cut sides. Â They make my short legs appear longer. Â The waistband is nice and wide and super comfy.
These are perfect for running outside on hot days, but I wouldn’t wear them on a strength training day because they are not lined. Â Don’t want to flash anybody!
I only had one Zella jacket before THE SALE, and I’d really been wanting another one given how much I wear the first one. Â ThisÂ
Zella ‘dharma’ hooded jacket is fantastic quality and the material is so soft – I wish you could feel through the screen!
The top I couldn’t live without is theÂ
Zella ‘layer me’ pullover. Â Those long sleeve tops with holes for the thumbs have grown on me since I first started seeing them, but they took me some time to get used to. Â You too?? The top has a cute criss-cross and nice wide neckline. Â This might be an “oh, I’m going to workout . . . later” type of top in that you wear it even when you have no intention of going to the gym. Â I won’t tell.
The back looks good too with a dip neckline and bottom.
If you’ve shopped your heart out already (
looks around sheepishly) but haven’t yet gotten to the activewear, below are the Top 7 things you might want to order before the sale ends. Â I can vouch for all of these except
the leggings– I don’t have them (yet!) but they’ve gotten the best reviews, over 2500! It seems that everyone and their mothers, of all shapes and sizes, love these leggings.
I never ordered them because I usually get hot when working out so I prefer
capris or shorts, but, maybe I need these for outdoor winter runs or as regular leggings with
tops/
tunics/sweaters and
boots as many reviewers said. Â They have smooth seaming, and stretch, moisture-wicking fabric.
I can personally vouch for the rest! Must-haves for sure!
1 :: Zella fresh tech tee $37.90 now, $58 after saleÂ
2 :: Zella ‘layer me’ pullover $37.90 now, $58Â after sale
3 :: ASICS ‘GEL-Kayano 22’ running shoe $119.90 now, $159.95Â after sale
4 ::Â Moving Comfort ‘fiona’ sports bra $32.50 now, $50Â after saleÂ
5 :: Zella socks $15.90 now, $24 after sale
6 ::Â Zella Z6 tee $15.90 now, $32Â after sale
7 :: Zella ‘live in’ leggings $33.90 now, $52 after sale
With all the purchases I’ve
giddily, selfishly made for myself these last couple weeks, I make myself feel better if I include the hubby too. Â He lives in
Under Armour gear most of the time, (says they keep him cool in our sweltering heat) but now I realize that Zella makes men’s active wear too!He could use some new running shoes the way he’s been running miles and miles besides James as he learned how to ride a two-wheel bike without the training wheels. Â I was a big Mom-fail. Â I was running beside James holding onto his handlebars as he got going and then he kept YELLING at me, “Let go! Let go!” but I was too afraid he’d fall and I couldn’t let go! Â Then we were both about to topple over. Â After several rounds, he said he preferred Dad to do it. Felt like a big life lesson smacked me in the face with that one. Â #propstoDad
7 ::
ASICS sneaker $52.90 now, $79.95 later in navy/orange and black/white
Go get your man something so when the UPS guy shows up at your door (again!) you can smile sweetly and say, “That’s for YOU, honey!” 😉
The Nordstrom sale wraps up Sunday!  Check out my favorite outfits from the sale here and here and dresses here!
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