22 March 2012

Workout Wear

I remember when Stella McCartney first started collaborating with Adidas in 2004. I loved the line so much that I would online-window-shop the site at least once a week (I was in college at the time and had $0 to spend) dreaming that one day I could have such stylish workout wear. Fast forward 8 years and I’ve been sent my very own Adidas by Stella McCartney hoodie and shorts – yippy!

Look how happy I am in my new workout gear! And now look at some real models wearing the 2012 season line:

I have to admit that the quality of the hoodie and shorts is about a million times nicer than my workout clothes that I’ve accumulated over the past decade from H&M and Target.

Another reason I love the Stella line? Most of the items can be worn in non-workout situations, which is great for me because some days I’m just too lazy busy to workout, but want to wear something comfortable.

Example A: Wearing the hoodie with skinny trousers from Ann Taylor and Jeffrey Campbell heels:

Example B: Adidas by Stella McCartney shorts paired with Norma Kamali for Walmart shirt, H&M cardi, Madewell necklace, Urban Outfitters sunglasses and American Eagle booties:

I was also sent this stretchy ipad sleeve, which works better for travel than my DODOcase:

My only complaint is that I can’t really wear the hoodie because it’s so ridiculously hot here in Atlanta. The temp has been in the 80s since last weekend. When I took these photos I started sweating as soon as I stepped out of my house. Ah, Georgia humidity, I have not missed you!

(A big thank you to Ali and Troy for taking these photos!)

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Dear Lar,

Can you believe that I can still hold my leg up? 17 years of dance finally paid off – ha! Although I’ve been working out a lot more this year, I bet you’re in much better shape than me since you walk everywhere. Your trip to Spitalfields probably involved more walking than I do in one week!

Miss you so much!

xoxo, Cath

Category: Cath's Style
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17 thoughts on “Workout Wear”

  1. I am sooo impressed! I don’t think I can do that any more! You look gorgeous in that hoodie and I love the way you made them work for day-wear too — you made them look like non-work-out clothes! Just amazing! I can barely do that with real people clothes at this point – hahaha!

    And I still remember when you first showed me the Stella McCartney stuff for adidas. It’s the only line that has made me think “maybe I should work out.” That was obviously very short-lived.

    xoxoxo,
    Lar

    p.s. I can’t imagine sweating outside in just a hoody. I’ve totally forgotten what that humidity feels like. Yesterday was in the high 50s and I kept thinking “it better not get too much warmer than this!” I think I’m turning Scottish!

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    1. You are totally turning Scottish! I would be freezing in the 50s. Although I’m not really Georgia either because I’ve been complaining non stop about it being in the 80s.
      xoxo, cath

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  9. That is one impressive pose!!

    I have my own Stella/Adidas story, I found one of the original pieces from wayyyy back a few years ago at Ross (yes Ross dress for less) of all places, but it was so complicated and sporty that I could only wear it out once in a while. Then I decided to sell it on ebay. Where I did make my money back and then some, but now I realize it was a really special piece and I should have kept it. Womp womp,

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    1. Bummer! I can’t believe you found a piece at Ross! I could see how some of the tanks can be complicated. Now I’m inspired to go shopping at Ross more 😉 And at least you made your money back!

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    1. I’ve never actually bought any Lulu lemon stuff, but I love everything they sell. There’s a Lululemon shop in Atlanta that I’d love to visit.

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