Glamp *Guest Blogger*

By Kelsey Loechner

As the weather warms, so do our desires to spend most of our time outside. There is something so refreshing about the great outdoors and everything that comes with it.  For those of you who want a little nature getaway, but 300 thread count sheets and trendy worthy outfit are still a requirement for you, Glamping is the answer. Glamping = glamorous camping.  Glamping is the fashionable way to camp.

We want to shed light on the different ways to “Glamp” if you will. The camping experience alone is the scenery and the land you stay on. While Glamping adds a tad bit of convenience and just that — glamour. Lets combine sleeping under the stars while adding in the perks of a swanky lodging joint. Get this — theres electricity, real beds and even an actual place to do your business. As it has become more of a desired get away, Glamping accommodations started popping up all around the world. They range from canyons, campgrounds, villas and with king size beds! 3 course meals facials and massages. With no need for water purifiers! The great outdoors is just a step beyond your posh Glamp door.

But wait. Lets get down to the dirty. What about those of us who want to rough it? Get the REAL feel of becoming one with nature? Were here to show you how to do that the fab way. There is no telling what you’ll come across or what circumstances you’ll find yourself in when in the middle of the woods. Rock that au natural hair grease because this is the only time you can get away with it. If it kills you to do away with washing your hair for the time being, pack a travel size dry shampoo and spray that bad boy down. Tie that mop back and accessorize it with a cute bandana, floppy hat or beanie. Grab a pair of adorable denim cut offs with a flannel to match. For the daytime adventures lace up a pair of hiking boots or rain boots. So many cute options out right now. Keep those ankles covered in style.

Nighttime s’more making calls for a chunky sweater with a pair of leggings and wool socks. They will come in handy in a very warm way! Always bring a pair of flip flops so you can walk to bathrooms or be in public showers with an ease. I know you will have to look your pedicurist in the eye again at some point. 

Daytime for your skin, SPF is always a go to, however top it off with a chic baseball cap and some aviators. When it comes to the sun I’d rather cover in a cute hat and shoulder covered top than be sticky with sunscreen. 

Camping, or in our case Glamping should be a fun way to connect with nature to be inspired and find your wild side. But who said to leave your fashion at the door? Forest fashion should make its way to every gals closet, just incase there is a spontaneous weekend outdoors — we will all be happy campers. 

Fashion Fitness *Guest Blogger*

Written by Kelsey Loechner

The first day of January tends to be the starting point or in other words ending point for countless people. Every year the holiday frenzy knocks people off their regular day-to-day schedule. Which in turn, leads most of us to choose the first day of January to be the best time to start fresh. Procrastination ends and newfound resolutions come about, urging change and transformations for the better. It is said that the number one new years resolution is to lose weight or stay fit and healthy. We’re here to share with those of you who have this same resolution in mind, that there are ways to make a statement while crushing your 2015 goals. 

More recently than ever, the fitness craze has become a fighting force in the fashion world. Fabulous news, fashion mavens - sporty elements are being incorporated into street style looks. Yes, fitness meshed with fashion and personally loving every second of it. Yoga pants became the new jeans, backless tees that show off those funky sports bras are a must have and choosing between sneakers or designer pumps has naturally become a tough task. The way fitness attire has transformed into everyday wear is actually quite genius. Fitness-chic conveys a message that you live a healthy lifestyle but can still look trendy while doing it. Those metallic leather tights you wore to 7 PM yoga are way too voguish to be left at the studio. Throw on a tunic, a pair of heels, and you’re ready for a night on the town! Guys - those basic black sneaks look just like your office loafers under a pair of jeans.

If there’s anything that Fashionista’s are eager to get their hands on, besides their favorite designers, it’s those new workout classes and the outfits that come with them. Whether it is the yoga class, boot camp session or the new popular Barre workout, they’re not just throwing on any old duds (so long grungy sweatpants!). While Lululemon introduces their “& go Here to There line”, Tory Burch launches her upscale accessory collection with fit bit flex for a new refreshing flair to the fitness phenomena. Alexander Wang announced in November collaboration with H&M focusing on menswear with the flexibility of sportswear. Fitness has become the IT look on the runway and there are no signs of stopping anytime soon. Sequined sports jerseys and casual baseball tees make those trips to the gym a bit more enjoyable. 

High-end designers are creating pieces that look just like casual wear which are extremely versatile and often unisex. The result of this era is what the apparel industry likes to call “athleisure.” Retailers are even cooking up new versions of jogger pants, workout pant-esque trousers just for men. Ladies love the tops with amazing mesh cutouts, pants with two-toned duel fabric, that even those who chooses not to work out loves the multiple functionality. Slouchy scoop-back tunics and those sleek performance jackets double as street chic when leaving spin class.  Sure, running shoes are intended to get you through your workout but the bold patterns and color combinations team up as fashion-forward kicks too! Such an exciting thing when that gym top looks even better under a killer leather jacket. 

“Look good, feel good,” they say and fashion-forward workout gear helps give us that extra push to keep those self-improving promises to ourselves. It is proven that when you feel confident in your workout gear, you workout harder. To top it off, no time is wasted when transitioning between work and play.