Clean Up Your Workout!

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I’m super excited about this set! First, I think it’s a great combination of products, but second, I LOVE the new deodorant and Arbonne branded gift!! Shea Butter deodorant?!?! Yay! I use the Pure Mint deodorant now, but it is slightly odd to have my breath and my armpits smell the same!! Let’s just cut to the chase and get the heavy on this set!

WORK IT OUT

Set Includes:

  • NEW! Shea Butter Deodorant
  • Shea Butter Lip Balm
  • Dissolve the Day Facial Cleansing Cloths
  • PhytoSport Water Bottle
  • Complete Hydration
  • Set of three branded exercise resistance bands!

Here it is!! Shea Butter Deodorant

Features:

  • Solid deodorant glides on smoothly without irritaion, smoothing invisibly onto the skin without leaving behind white marks on your clothes or body
  • Non-sticky, non-greasy formula feels light and fresh under your arms while providing effective defense against odor and wellness
  • Reduces odors caused by bacteria to help keep you smelling morning-fresh all day, through all types of weather or activity levels
  • Lightly scented with fragrance derived from natural essential oils inspired by the soothing aloe plant
  • Neutral unisex scent is perfect for men and women
  • Formulated without aluminum
  • Non-comedogenic
  • Dermatologist tested, safe for all skin types

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

  • Sustainably sourced shea butter, rich in vitamins, delivers moisture
  • Arrowroot powder absorbs moisture and sweat, helping the deodorant to keep you dry without blocking your pores and glands
  • Baking soda, rosemary, sage and peppermint extract help to neutralize body odors

Dissolve the Day Facial Cleansing Cloths

(I love these for lazy nights!)

Features:

  • No-rinse, compostable cloths remove makeup, sweat, dirt, and environmental pollutants without over-drying or irritating skin
  • Formulated with skincare ingredients, such as mild plant surfactants and antioxidants, which leave skin soft, smooth and clean
  • Earth- and skin-friendly disposable cloth is suitable for daily use
  • Infused with mild botanical essences
  • Ethoxylate and silicone-free
  • Suitable for all skin types
  • Dermatologist and Ophthalmologist tested, and safe for contact lens wearers

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

  • Red algae extract blend provides hydration and supports skin’s moisture barrier to help protect against environmental dryness
  • Camapu flower extract blend, containing antioxidants, helps soothe skin from environmental stressors with hydration, improving the appearance of skin tone and radiance while helpig to remove pollution from the surface of the skin
  • Rose and geranium essence waters provide an instant boost of hydration, while helping to refresh skin

Shea Butter Moisturizing Lip Balm

Features:

  • Ultra-moisturizing formula hydrates lips to provide soft, soothing comfort
  • Tint-free, SPF-free
  • Formulated with sustainably sourced shea butter
  • Safe for all skin types
  • Gluten-free

Key Ingredients & Benefits

  • Shea butter moisturizes to soften skin
  • Jojoba seed oil soothes and softens dry lips
  • Vitamin E softens and nurtures

Arbonne PhytoSport Complete Hydration

Features:

  • Contains a powerful blend of 6 electrolytes supporting optimal hydration including levels of sodium, potassium, calcium and magmesium that may be lost while seating or through physical exertion
  • Supports the isotonic balance in your body, replacing fluids lost due to perspiration
  • Formulated to rehydrate cells, ensuring proper body function is maintained throughout vigorous workouts
  • Features an antioxidant blend consisiting of vitamins A, C, and E to fight free radicals generated through physical exertion
  • Formulated for men and women 18 and older to support all levels of competitive activity
  • Tropical Berry flavor; no artivicial flavors, colors or sweeteners

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

  • Contains an exclusive blend of botanicals featuring cayenne, ginseng and turmeric to support circulation, joint comfort, physical capacity and performance, as well as offering antioxidant protection
  • Delivers bioavailable electrolytes lost from sweating, helping to support hydration and muscle funtion
  • Magnesium helps maintain proper muscle funtion and good health
  • Sodium assists in maintaining appropriate fluid levels and helps replenish electrolytes lost during exertion
  • Potassium aids in muscle contraction and is essential for maintaining a healthy fluid balance
  • 250mg of ribose supports athletic performance by boosting muscle energy

9 BENEFITS OF USING RESISTANCE BANDS

  1. Same muscle activity, less chance of injury
  2. Greater muscle stimulus
  3. Stabilization/Core Activation
  4. Improved strength and atheletic performance
  5. More exercise options
  6. Inexpensive
  7. Ideal for rehabilitation
  8. Stretching and mobility
  9. Perfect for travel

(source: prosourcefit.com)

This set is a great gift for health, wellness, and fitness enthusiats, or someone that’s getting back into the game. I’m stocking up on these sets for gifts this holiday season. If you’re interested in getting these limited editon sets with the awesome new products you can go to my website: http://KarenDarilek.arbonne.com 

If you love Arbonne products and want to join my team you can do that at the website listed above or hit me up or on Facebook!

Peace out A-Town!

BrightPinkBoss aka Karen D.

Get Your Beauty Sleep

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I haven’t been a part of Arbonne very long YET, but WOW!! They are blowing my mind in these last few months than when I first signed up!! From the Holiday line to the FREE sign up offers it’s been amazing, but NOW?!?!?!? Now, they have come up with these AWESOME new sets!! Each set has a new product included and a fun little extra gift that matches the set’s theme. Today I am going to highlight for you the LIMITED EDITION:

BEAUTY SLEEP SET!!

$91 VALUE – 48% SAVINGS for Independent Consultants $46.80 – 36% SAVINGS for Preferred Clients $57.60
  • NEW! RE9 Advanced Skin Revitalizing Facial Sheet Masks (3)
  • Arbonne Essentials Herbal Detox Tea
  • Rescue & Renew Detox Bath Soak
  • Rescue & Renew Lavender Pure Essential Oil
  • Arbonne-branded satin pillowcase

Self-care your way to healthy-looking skin with this set that includes a new serum-infused sheet mask and an exclusive satin pillowcase that’s easy on your skin and hair.

RE9 Advanced Skin Revitalizing Facial Sheet Masks

Features:

  • Next generation solution for healthy aging skincare featuring Arbonne’s exclusive AlgaeFirming Complex, along with other botanicals in a serum-infused sheet mask that helps to improve the appearance of hydration, smoothness and tone with consistent use
  • Hydrating sheet mask contours around the face to effectively replenish the skin’s moisture barrier, helping to improve the appearance of healthy-looking skin radiance
  • Targeted formula, with vitamins B3 and B5 that is perfect for nightly use or whenever extra TLC is needed to nourish skin with moisture
  • Suitable for all skin types
  • Dermatologist-tested
  • Vegan and gluten-free

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

  • Arbonne’s exclusive healthy aging AlgaeFirming Complex – a blend of algae extract, vitamin C and ginseng root – dramatically improves the appearance of dull, tired-looking or aging skin through hydration
  • Niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3, helps to support the skin’s moisture barrier with hydration to enhance the appearance of brightness and even tone
  • Cucumber fruit and birch leaf extracts moisturize to condition and comfort skin

Arbonne Essentials Herbal Detox Tea

Features:

  • Mild herbal tea, formulated without caffeine, with nine botanicals that support the liver and kidneys
  • Formulated without artificial colors or flavors
  • Formulated without gluten

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

  • Milk thistle supports the liver
  • Peppermint and licorice root help soothe and calm the stomach
  • Dandelion root supports the kidneys
  • Sweet fennel, an antioxidant, supports the maintenance of good health

Rescue & Renew Detox Soak

Features:

  • Helps to aid in the removal of surface impurities from the skin while providing a soothing and pampering experience
  • Formulated with pure, aromatic essential oils
  • Safe for all skin types including sensitive skin
  • Gynecologic, allergy – and dermatologist – tested
  • Vegan

Key Ingredients & Benefits

  • Pure, aromatic essential oils from grapefruit, tangerine, lavender, juniper berry, ginger, orange, and rosemary are known to create a sense of overall well-being
  • Sea salt crystals, infused with pure essential oils, help cleanse and revitalize the appearance of skin

Rescue & Renew Pure Essential Oil – LAVENDER

Features:

  • Relaxing, herbal, floral aromatic profile
  • Pure essential oil from lavender leaf with a calming and relaxing scent
  • For topical or aromatic use, the oils can be applied directly to the skin or diffused
  • Diffuse to promote a relaxing, calming and gentle environment

Key Ingredients & Benefits

  • Aromatic essential oils from Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) Flower are known to create a sense of calm and relaxation, easing feelings of tension

Top 5 Benefits of using a Satin Pillowcase

  1. Eliminates Facial Folds and Reduces Wrinkles
  2. Keeps Hair Shiny and in Place
  3. Prevent Hair Loss
  4. Protect Brows and Lashes
  5. Clears the Complexion

I don’t know about y’all, but I could use all the beauty sleep help I can get because I’m sure not getting any younger!! If you’re interested in this set, you can get it here: http://KarenDarilek.arbonne.com 

If you’re interested in the business and in joining my team you can go to the link above, or hit me up with questions, etc.!!

Thank you for taking the time to learn about some pure, safe, beneficial, and just all around AMAZING products!!!

Until next time….

BrightPinkBoss aka Karen D

ONE Reason Why I Love Arbonne.

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I am passionate about conservation. Protecting and even doing little things to FIX the mess we have done to this planet is so important to me. When I discovered and researched Arbonne, I was excited to see that they are passionate about it, too.

ARBONNE COMMITMENT (the following was taken from Arbonne’s website):

To contribute locally, nationally and internationally to the improvement of our ecological, social and cultural environment.

A sustainable path ahead. PEOPLE. PLANET. PRODUCTS.

From botanically based ingredients to forward-looking green improvements, being earth friendly has everything to do with who we are and how we choose to grow.

It is a core part of Arbonne’s mission to continue to evolve our sustainability commitment.

We are dedicated to helping create a more sustainable future and making a positive difference and leaving a lighter footprint on the planet.

Arbonne is nearing ZERO WASTE.

Zero Waste is the practice of emulating sustainable natural cycles, where all discarded materials are designed to become resources for others to use. It means designing and managing products and processes to systematically avoid and eliminate the volume and toxicity of waste and materials, conserve and recover all resources, and not burn or bury them.

Arbonne is Proud to be CRUELTY-FREE.

Cruelty-free is a label for products or activities that do not harm or kill animals, including testing. Products tested on animals are not considered cruelty-free, since these tests are often painful and cause the suffering of millions of animals every year.

A TIMELINE TO: People, Planet, Products

1980 – 2018

Arbonne led the way in the green arena beginning in 1980 in the U.S.

For 38 years, we’ve been on a mission to honor our core philosophy of pure, safe, beneficial™ while working to leave a lighter environmental footprint. We continue our commitment to growing greener every day, and we’re working to achieve even greater sustainability goals that support people, the planet and products.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • 38 years of botanical, vegan, cruelty-free formulas
  • Soy inks and FSC-certified renewable resources
  • Recyclable product packaging
  • Recycled and recyclable shipping boxes
  • Eco-friendly Arbonne Boutique accessories
  • Installation of Force Energy machines for energy efficiency and reduction in facilities
  • Water conservation of 67% reduction in water used, per product batch, from 2013 to 2016
  • Science Based Targets (SBTs) being set to align with global benchmarks to reduce carbon emissions
  • RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) member
  • UN Global Compact participant, joining the movement of companies committed to sustainable and socially responsible policies and practices

SUSTAINABLE PATH AHEAD

Sustainable Procurement
Arbonne became a member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) in 2016 to further demonstrate our commitment to sourcing sustainable palm oil. Also, we are sourcing and incorporating other, more sustainable ingredients (for example, sustainable shea butter) and other ongoing efforts.

Zero Waste Company
Arbonne has made annual progress in increasing the amount of waste recycled and diverted from landfills. The Arbonne Home Office in Irvine, California has achieved Zero Waste with the majority of waste recycled — more than 97% — and globally our facilities are at more than 75% of goal toward our Zero Waste Company goal in 2018.

Arbonne Becomes Official Participant in the UN Global Compact
Arbonne is proud to support the UN Global Compact, joining the growing movement of nearly 10,000 companies around the globe committed to sustainable and socially responsible policies and practices. Arbonne’s participation in this important initiative has added significance because Arbonne is one of only a couple of U.S. Direct Selling Association member companies participating in the UN Global Compact.

Founded in 1999, the UN Global Compact is the largest global signatory for universally agreed upon sustainability principles and goals. The UN Global Compact supports companies to conduct business responsibly by aligning their strategies and operations with 10 Principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. It also encourages participants to advance broader societal goals toward sustainable development. 

//www.unglobalcompact.org/what-is-gc/participants/128551

I would love to hear from you and if you look into Arbonne and LOVE it like I do I would encourage you to sign up and JOIN MY TEAM!! Sign-up for free with a qualifying order in November (extended from October!!) for Preferred Clients AND Independent Consultants. Click here to check it out:
http://KarenDarilek.arbonne.com 

Yours Truly,

BrightPinkBoss aka Karen D.

FINAL REVIEW: 11 Popular Workout Leggings put to the Test

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Hello, athletic/workout leggings lovers!! Over about a two-week period, I worked out in, lounged and lived in 11 different pairs of popular athletic/workout leggings to figure out which, in my humble opinion, are the best! Below is a list of the leggings I am reviewing and today I will make the final determination.

  • Adidas
  • Nike
  • Under Armour
  • Old Navy
  • Lululemon
  • Fabletics
  • Tek Gear
  • Athleta
  • Gymshark
  • Calia
  • Victoria Sport

I realize there are different leggings that you can choose from in all of these brands listed, for example, running, yoga, lifting, etc., and they all perform differently, but for the ones I chose and wore, these are my opinions, and that goes for all of the brands covered in this review.

Left to right: Victoria Sport, Athleta, CALIA x2

In the bottom, for me, are Athleta, Victoria Sport, and Calia. I think they are really cute styles and they look cute on, but as far as performance while working, they were not comfortable and functional for me, simply because they don’t stay put on my body, so I’m constantly have to tug at them to pull them up into place. Also, the Victoria Sport legging and the purple Calia legging both show sweat, which can be a bit embarrassing.

Tek Gear

Next up, Tek Gear. Although I did find these workout leggings extremely comfortable, and I would still recommend them, I didn’t feel as supported in them. Most other workout leggings hold you in a bit and these didn’t have that going on at all.

Left to right: Old Navy, Under Armour, adidas, Nike

At the next level would be Adidas, Nike, Under Armour, Fabletics, and Old Navy, although Old Navy might have the slight upper hand based on the price point. All these leggings are great options. They all feel good and look good. They all stay put relatively well, with only some slight adjustments throughout the day and workouts. Like I mentioned, Old Navy does have a more attractive cost, but at the same time, perhaps because of the color I chose, some sweat spots did show through.

Gymshark

My number two choice from the top atheletic/workout legging would be Gymshark. The legging with the grip in the waistband was a real nice touch for me since one of my big complaints on most of these leggings is that they ride down a bit in the crotch area and therefore feel uncomfortable and also become an annoyance to continually pull up. These ones, literally, stick in place! They also hold your body in a bit and breath well. I had never heard of the brand prior to this experiment and they are now my #2 choice. I guess one drawback I would mention would be the delivery time. It was a little longer than I care to wait for packages, but that’s probably from being spoiled by Amazon Prime.

Lululemon

I didn’t want my #1 choice to necessarily BE my #1 simply based on the price point. I would love to be able to make the kind of money that would make this price point irrelevant, but that just isn’t the case! However, wow! What an amazing athletic legging! High quality, comfortable, stylish. I like the way they look on; they hold me in, but not to the point of being uncomfortable. They breath well and hold my cell phone without weighing down the legging and causing them to sag! Sometimes the saying is true, you get what you pay for! I’m glad that I have a pair now, but even on the clearance rack I probably won’t be buying another pair anytime soon! I do plan on training for my first half marathon, so for that I would probably shell out the dough for another pair, but until then the others will do!

Thanks for taking the time to read my blog and I would LOVE it if you would share and follow if you love it too!!

Love,

BrightPinkBoss aka Karen D.

Workout Legging Review Day 11 – Gymshark

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I am FINALLY doing my final legging review! For those of you that were on pins and needles just waiting for this review to post…I’m very sorry!! So, Gymshark. I had never heard of it, but I wanted some brands in my review that were popular that maybe I didn’t know about, so I googled it and these came up in my search. I ordered two pairs and they took what seemed like forever to get here. That’s PARTIALLY why this last review got put on the back burner for a while. Gymshark is a company based out of The United Kingdom (hence, why it took a while) and it was originally created by a group of teenagers and grew into what it is now. Cool, right?! These leggings I got are different than anything I currently have. I have the Core Leggings and the Fit Cropped Leggings. I’m reviewing the latter. Specifics are as follows:

Description: Fit for performance. Unrestricted fit. Seamless knit. Elasticated Gymshark waistband. Internal silicone grip.

Color: Winter Berry/Pink Salt

Cost: $30

Features: The Fit Cropped Leggings have been engineered with a seamless kinit to provide a liberated range of movement and an assured support.

I’m not sure how to explain these. They are kind of like extra thick pantyhose, so they are very form fitting and seamless, as stated in the description. What was kind of weird, but also cool is the waistband. That elasticated Gymshark waistband (see below) felt good while I was on the bike in cycle class. It helped keep the waist right where it should be. I was a little intimidated by the fact that there is nothing left to the imagination as far as the shape of your lower half, but they felt good and stayed put, so that’s a win in my book.

Next up…the overall rating of all eleven workout leggings according to me. J

BrightPinkBoss aka Karen D.

P.S. Pictures of the second pair of leggings I ordered from Gymshark are below.

Holidays at Home with Arbonne

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Fill your home with the look, taste, and scents of the holidays with Arbonne’s 2019 Holiday Collection. Share these fun and festive holiday items with friends and family as they stop in for the holidays! Add some holiday fun to your kitchen or bathroom with the Mulled Cider Hand Care Duo which comes with an elegant ceramic tray to sit on. Fill the air with the delicious scent of sweet cinnamon and baked apple with the Mulled Cider Candle. Enjoy the company of your loved ones while sipping on the flavors of the holidays with the 30 Days of Holiday Tea Tin set.

30 DAYS OF HOLIDAY TEA TIN

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Enjoy a flavor-filled holiday with a soothing selection of tea in a special edition Arbonne tea tin. This trio of flavors is sure to delight the senses and fill your cup with comforting notes of orange, cinnamon, and peppermint.

  • Set includes Orange Chai, Spiced Rooibos, and Peppermint Black tea in a non-bleached, chlorine-free tea bag

Formulated with non-GMO ingredients

MULLED CIDER CANDLE

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Surround yourself with the sweet new aroma of warm mulled cider. Hand-poured, coconut wax blend burns clean and slow for longer merriment.

  • Scent is inspired by sweet cinnamon, baked apple, and spicy chai aromas

MULLED CIDER HAND CARE DUO

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Experience a merry holiday season with our new Mulled Cider Hand Wash and Hand Lotion made with sustainable shea butter. Includes ceramic caddy.

  • Non-drying Hand Wash leaves skin feeling soft and smooth
    • Rosemary leaf extract conditions
    • Vitamin E, an antioxidant, hydrates to soothe skin
  • Non-greasy Hand Lotion moisturizes, leaving skin soft and smooth
    • Shea butter moisturizes
    • Rosemary leaf extract conditions
    • Vitamin E, an antioxidant, hydrates to soothe skin
  • Scented with sweet cinnamon, baked apple, and spicy chai aromas, derived from natural botanicals and essential oils.

As always, you can order ALL of your holiday FAVORITES here: http://KarenDarilek.arbonne.com

Just a reminder…October offers an amazing opportunity to sign up as a Preferred Client or Independent Consultant (both with qualifying orders) with Arbonne! That means you can get all your holiday products at a discount from what you see on the website!!

Happy Fall!

BrightPinkBoss aka Karen D.

Deck the Halls Minis Set from Arbonne

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Celebrate the season with the Arbonne Holiday Collection, inspired by the merry moments that bring us together with loved ones and fill our lives with joy and wonder. Cherish these gifts and fill each day with more love, more peace, more joy. The more the merrier!

Today I want to introduce y’all to the DECK THE HALLS MINIS SET!!

Order Here: http://KarenDarilek.arbonne.com

What woman doesn’t LOVE minis?!?! Not only are fun sized things ADORABLE, but this also gives you the chance to purchase multiple items from the holiday line without the commitment of full-size products (yet!! You’ll love them and WANT to order the larger sizes for all your friends and family!!). Plus, you can use these as Secret Santa gifts, Stocking Stuffers, or Gift Decorations on the top of gift bags and boxes!!

8 Cheerful Minis

Coconut Body Butter – Rose Body Butter – Vanilla Body Butter

Derived from natural botanicals and essential oils

Moisturizes, softens and soothes skin with a non-greasy texture

Sustainable shea butter is harvested with fair trade principles

Jasmine Vanilla Cleansing Body Polish – Jasmine Vanilla Body Lotion

Help keep skin hydrated and looking smooth

Lightly scented with naturally derived essential oils inspired by jasmine and vanilla scents

Shea butter moisturizes to soften skin

Coconut oil soothes by moisturizing skin

Olive oil conditions and moisturizes to smooth the look of skin

Sugar cookie Hair & Body Wash – Snickerdoodle Hair & Body Wash – Gingerbread Hair & Body Wash

Derived from natural botanicals and essential oils

Hydrates while gently cleansing

Chamomile flower extract, aloe vera leaf juice and calendula flower extract have natural moisturizing properties that soothe and calm

Order these adorable, but practice Holiday Minis (and a whole lot more) here…Hurry before they sell out!!!

http://KarenDarilek.arbonne.com

If you want to know more about the Arbonne Opportunity, Arbonne Advantage, or Discorver Arbonne leave me a comment!

I’d love for you to join my TEAM!!! Please reach out with questions or more information inquiries!!

Love,

BrightPinkBoss aka Karen D.

Workout Legging Review Day 10 – lululemon

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Ok, so part of me wanted to hate these leggings because they are so expensive, but the other part of me wanted to love them…because they’re so expensive. Turns out it was the latter. They are amazing leggings. They are comfortable and fit really well, they look good, and they offer a lot of different looks and activity styles, i.e. yoga, running, multi-activity. These are the ones I got:

Description: All The Right Places Low-Rise Pant II 28”

Color: Black

Cost: $128 on final sale for $89

Features: Designed to keep you covered in all the right places, these low-rise pants are made with our smooth, four-way stretch Full-On Luxtreme fabric for ultimate support and coverage through every activity.

Until I started doing these workout legging review posts, I thought choosing leggings was just about what looked cute on the hanger/model and the cost. Honestly, that’s all I looked for when purchasing a workout legging. I knew the difference between a casual legging as part of regular dress attire and workout leggings – Ryan still doesn’t realize there’s a difference. Now I can also see that it really does matter if they were intended for a run or a yoga workout, but there are a lot of details that make a difference for comfort during a workout when choosing a legging brand and style.

I wore the above described lululemon legging to the Manitou Incline. The incline, according to Wikipedia, is a fitness challenge for locals of the Colorado Springs area as it gains 2,011 feet of elevation in .88 miles horizontal. Currently the Incline has approximately 2,744 steps from the bottom to the summit. Once you climb up the stairs you can either go back down the way you came, which I did only once. Or, you can run, walk, hike, crawl (haha) down Barr Trail (2.79 miles). I like to run it, although it can be a little dangerous…I’ve tripped and caught myself on multiple occasions. I think this was a great test of these pricey leggings, and they took it with a grain of salt, so to speak. I LOVE these leggings. They fit and feel so good. The tag says, “hugged sensation” and it is so true. I’m glad I decided to wear these for this physical challenge because I didn’t have to worry about pulling them up or down or being wet and sweaty, etc. I could just do my thing, and I did. While I was running down, I was thinking I want to wear the Old Navy leggings next time just to compare the highest priced legging and the lowest priced legging and see which was best or if there is even a recognizable difference. For this review, however, lululemon leggings get an A+.

Next week I will do the last review on GymShark leggings, but I’m still waiting for them to be delivered, so it will probably be mid-week. In the meantime, I will post all about Arbonne’s holiday line because it’s awesome!

Thanks for reading!

BrightPinkBoss aka Karen D.

Workout Legging Review Day 9 – Old Navy Active

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***UPDATE*** I’ll review Lululemon TOMORROW, Saturday, October 5th. I’m doing the Manitou Incline, so that will be a great test!!

Today things went a little different than planned. I went to Old Navy in the early afternoon to pick up the leggings I ordered online then I went to the gym and did my 2nd EVER cycle class. My 3-year-old son has been allowed into a little Warriors class for 5-11-year olds on Thursdays, but the class doesn’t start until 5:30 pm. So, I decided I’ll do a cycle class while he does his class. It was intense, but I liked it and I’m looking forward to being able to get better as time goes on. Consequently, I tested these leggings during a one-hour cycle class. The specifics are:

Description: High-Waisted Elevate Built-In Sculpt 7/8 – Length Compression Leggings for Women

Color: Beetroot

Cost: $20

Features: High compression fabric smooths and holds you in. Superior wicking keeps you dry and comfortable. Lightweight fabric lets you vent.

I must say that is a nice price. I might add it is a nice legging. I really, really like these. When I first put them on, I could tell they were much better quality than I anticipated. I’ve worn Old Navy athletic leggings before, and they were a soft fabric, but they didn’t hold it all in like I normally like. These ones are different. These feel good and I think they look good on me. The waistband is different from all the other brands so far. All the previous leggings had at least somewhat of a reinforced waistband, whether it was for a small pocket or extra support. This has a single piece of elastic, and on the tag, it says, “Wide, soft elastic holds you in without squeezing. Bye-bye, muffin top.” It’s true, too. Something about the design just sits right. The amount of compression/sculpt is perfect. One negative, though. After the cycle class I went to the bathroom, and there I saw the crotch (I really hate that word) was wet with sweat. It was not super noticeable to others, I hope. It was the extreme southern portion of the leggings. I tied my jacket around my waist just in case! I know that’s a biggie, but that’s the only negative I had. I’m curious to see how they hold up during a regular workout when that southern region isn’t sitting on a bike seat for an hour.

SATURDAY I will be wearing another brand I have never worn before (mostly because they’re a bit pricey, but my mother-in-law swears by the brand), Lululemon.

Until then,

BrightPinkBoss aka Karen D.

Workout Legging Review Day 8 – Athleta

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Here we are again to find out the burning question about workout leggings! Which is the best? Well, today I wore a cute Athleta brand yoga legging. I have never purchased anything from Athleta before, but I’ve seen and heard of them as a top-quality brand. I didn’t know they are in the Gap/Banana Republic family until I received my order and the markings were on the packaging. I loved the look and feel of these leggings as soon as I took them out of the box, I could tell they were a quality brand. Now to determine the comfort and functionality level for life and Lifetime (Fitness).

Product Details:

Description: For indoor and outdoor yoga practice and life off the mat.

Color: Prism Pink

Cost: Regular $89 – Final sale: $39.97

Features: High rise waist that holds you in, supportive compression. No side seams. Hidden pocket.

These leggings were comfortable to wear; soft and supportive. I was pulling them up through the thighs from time to time, but I don’t know if that is a flaw of my body type or their design, so that’s something to consider. The fabric is thick, quality, wicking material. It held a lot of moisture at the waistband. I don’t expect a legging to be able to feel dry when I spend 20 minutes sweating in the sauna and then head to an hour or so, workout. That would be a ridiculous of me. I just felt that with a couple of the other brands I didn’t feel it as much.  

I’m sure you’ve noticed I rarely paid full price for any if not all these leggings. I’m always looking for a good deal. It is possible to get high-quality brands at an affordable price. Which brings me to tomorrow’s review of Old Navy Activewear.

Signing off,

BrightPinkBoss aka Karen D.