Top Athleisure Brands to Live, Play and Work Out In

Posted on May 14, 2020

Because businesses are closed and will be for a while, women are finding themselves living in their leisure wear. After a while, it may be time to switch it up and splurge and get something new.

Hey, the grocery store clerk deserves to see the best you!

Here is a rundown of some of the top athleisure wear brands:

ADAY

ADAY adopts a ‘less-is-more’ approach and a design ethos based on seasonless pieces and sustainability to offer everyday, athleisure-inspired clothes that are both performance-driven and stylish.

Every ADAY piece of clothing features novel technical material properties (sweat-wicking, quick-drying, UV- and chlorine-protected and wrinkle-free).

Tory Sport is the performance luxury activewear for women by Tory Burch

ALALA

Alala is a super trendy New York City-inspired luxury activewear brand.

Beyoncé’ Ivy Park offers high-fashion meets high-tech performance wear. The collection of activewear is effortlessly cool and includes everything from sports bras to leggings, crop and oversized sweatshirts, bodysuits and more. She recently partnered with Adidas on a collection. SHOP THE BRAND

ATHLETA

Athleta (by Gap) The Gap-owned fitness brand Athleta offers stylish athleisure wear for women and girls for a variety of activities including yoga, running, swimming, and hiking.

FABLETICS

Kate Hudson’s fitness fashion brand Fabletics features a collection of comfortable workout and athleisure clothing. This American retailer sells sportswear, footwear and accessories.

IVL COLLECTIVE

The Ivory Lane Collective, or IVL Collective for short, is fastly becoming a leader in women’s athleisure wear. Their activewear collection includes everything from cute leggings to tanks, tees, and jackets.

NIKE

One of the most successful and recognisable sportswear brands in the world, Nike offers everything from quality shorts and t-shirts to shoes and socks that are both fashionable and functional. The brand also sells a lot of high-quality gym gear for your home.

UNDER ARMOUR

Under Armour The American sportswear label Under Armour launched in 2016 Under Armour Sportswear (UAS), a premium athleisure range designed by Belgian designer Tim Coppens. UAS fuses high-performance sportswear designs with an elevated sartorial touch. They have really cute and sexy gym clothes on their website. SHOP THE BRAND

FP MOVEMENT BY FREE PEOPLE

FP Movement is Free People’s active fashion line which triumphs both bohemian chic style and function. FP Movement by Free People

ADIDAS

Adidas is a sportswear powerhouse that combines quality and style to create modern, street-savvy active wear. The active wear brand’s signature three-stripe motif has gained iconic status in popular culture. (Image source)

No matter which you choose, have it your way!

h./t Luxe Digital

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Bloggers Who Dress Up to Work from Home Style Guide {Get the Look}

Posted on December 9, 2019

As the year 2019 start to draw to a close, I am forced to reflect on the year and my goals for the upcoming year. Part of this journey includes journaling, quiet meditation and prayer and cleaning house.

By cleaning house, literally by cleaning out of old junk and outdated and ill fitting clothes in my closet and figuratively by readjusting my priorities and recommitting myself to projects and obligations I have let fall by the wayside.

As I inspect the old and decide what to keep, I also am bringing in new ideas, habits and even new practical clothing styles and options into my wardrobe.

For example, I live in athleisure wear because I work on my blogs, my consulting practice and diverse digital stock photography start up Picnoi,from home, coffee houses and libraries. There is no need for me to dress up.

However, recently, I’ve decided to do business casual or at least outfit myself in slightly less casual gear so I can stay focused and productive. It’s a mind trick that homepreneurs practice to psyche themselves up since most do not put on a suit every morning and head out to work.

The photo above reflects my go-to look, pressed denim jeans, a comfy sweater and ballet flats or boots. In the photo, I’m sporting Salvatore Ferragamo tortoise shell sunglasses and a smile.

Check out similar styles from my partners via Shopstyle below:

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Angela Simons and Rasheeda Are My Fashion Spirit Animals (GET THEIR LOOKS)

Posted on August 15, 2017

I’ve decided that Bellyitch Bumpwatch alums Growing Up Hip Hop‘s Angela Simmons and Love and Hip Hop:New York‘s Rasheeda are my fashion spirit animals.

Maybe it’s the fact that I think Simmons and I have similar body shape and height as hers and I love how she experiments with color and embraces blazers, colorful pumps but still rocks her army green and black all day. She does figure hugging body con and sporty Athletic Baseball dresses well.

With Rasheeda, she’s that edgy wild child that I am in my mind. No one can rock a lace up gladiator boot like this mama! She’s also queen of the distressed denims and funky and edgy rocker tee worn under a cute camo jacket or stone or acid washed coat jacket.

They’re definitely fashionable moms after my own heart and they are also hustlers. Each sell clothing, do club appearances and star on reality TV shows and got their hustle game on! Love!

Shop their looks:

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5 Timeless Wardrobe Essentials (Regular & Maternity)

Posted on August 17, 2016

There are certain articles of clothing and items that are timeless and never go out of style. These wardrobe elements outlast trends and are essential for every woman to own. They can be dressed up or down and mixed or matched with trendy pieces.

Some of these items are included in my ebook, How to Look Like Old Money (Amazon Kindle $5.99) If you haven’t downloaded my ebook, I’m going to run down the five must-have and three must-have accessories, I’ve listed them below along with the maternity alternative version for moms-to-be who are also building out their wardrobes until baby comes.

They include the shirt dress, the nude pump, the black blazer, the white button down shirt and the little black dress. All are always on trend. I would add the ballet flat, the trench coat, chinos (cropped or full leg). The black boots, canvas sneakers and denim jeans are also wardrobe essentials.

1. The Shirtdress

2. The Blazer

3. The Nude Pump

4. The White Collared Polo Shirt

5. The LBD (Little Black Dress)

And now the three accessories:

The Tote

Pearls

The Leopard Print Scarf

I also love Mode’s curated list of wardrobe essentials:

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Adding Color to My Wardrobe: 7 Things I’m Loving this Summer

Posted on June 27, 2016

Prada Small Saffiano Lux Double Zip Tote • Prada • $1,395

Missoni Striped Long Sleeve Cardigan • Missoni • $85

Donna Karan New York Double Layer Tube Skirt • Donna Karan • $238.50

Jay King Lemon-Lime and Blue Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring • $49.90

Jo Espadrille Wedge Sandal With Rhodium • Alexander Wang • $248

Juicy Script Aviator • Juicy Couture • $98

Bohemian Romance Flower Crown • $18

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Victoria Beckham Wins the Contest of Celeb Who Wears Her Own Line Most/Best

Posted on June 2, 2016

If there was an award for the celebrity designer who does the best job at wearing and promoting her own line it would go to Victoria Beckham. There isn’t a black and/or white combo the former Spice Girl doesn’t like and whenever she’s spotted out and about, whether by the paparazzi, on a red carpet or doing a press appearance, she is wearing clothing from her high end label.

There is a reason she was named one (and the first) of Bellyitch’s Fashion Mom Icon.

Mrs. David Beckham‘s stuff is classic, chic and basic. They have clean lines and because there is so much black, the clothing can complement well with other pieces and flatter women of different shapes and sizes.

The price points, though steep for most people’s common budgets, still vary. For example, one can nab this cotton blend jumpsuit from her line which is down and half off from $1,600 to $650. It has a slim but boxy fit and could be rocked with patent pumps or sandals.

On the other end of the spectrum is this $3,995 strapless Corset flare wool dress which comes with a diamond broach. It looks fabulous and the A-line is wonderful for accenting a nice neckline while de-emphasizing the hips.

In the middle of that price range is this $1,500 striped knitted top from Beckham. Cute but wow! I think right now, is second with her new line named after her grandparents,

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Fall Look Book: 3 Maternity Inspiration Looks

Posted on October 23, 2015

It’s fall! That means boots, outerwear, jackets, scarves and hats as the temperature starts to drop in many parts of the country. We channeled some of the fab looks from one of our favorite fashion vloggers, The Chic Natural, and curated maternity versions for busy moms-to-be who are in search of style inspiration for the new season.

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Fall Fashion: 25 Ways to Tie a Scarf (VIDEO)

Posted on October 1, 2015

The temperature is dropping in many parts of the US which means it’s scarf season again! I had on two this morning as I headed out to a dentist appointment. Brrrr!

Scarves are the perfect functional piece of your wardrobe because they keep you warm and they can add a pop of color if you are doing the monochromatic black look to mimic a slimming effect if you are preggers and your hips are spreading faster than your nose. ha!

I also love scarves because you can always get one in a trending color, material or fabric and use them to stay current and in style, if you’re into being hipwhileknocked up. (smile)

SHOP NOW at SCARVES.COM

So once again, if you haven’t already seen fashion blogger Wendy from Wendy’s Lookboook’s super viral video, “25 Ways to Tie a scarf” that has gotten 25 million views and counting, here it is:

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Our Pick of the Best Spring/Summer Maternity Looks from Fashion Bloggers

Posted on June 14, 2015

Bellyitch Rewind

With the warmer weather of Spring & Summer comes more opportunities to be out and about outside more. Moms-to-be can also use the change in temperature to also do more with their wardrobe. They can experiment with more color, skirts, maxi dresses, sundresses and tops.

To help inspire your new seasonal look, here are our picks of some of the freshest, most stylish, chic and fab looks we spotted on Fashion IGers, Bloggers and Pinterest in recent years. Which is your favorite? Tell us below!

My Corner View

Outfitted411

Cara Loren

Outfitted411

Little Blonde Book

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Southern_quti

A Spoonful of Style

The Day Book

Kaytee90

Glamour -Pink Peonies

Southern_quti

Refinery 29

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How to pull off Spring/Summer Trends for Preginistas

Posted on June 7, 2015

Spring and warmer weather give fashion-conscious trendy women the opportunity to sport the latest Spring and Summer Fashion Trends!

If you are type of the girl who loves to keep up with the latest seasonal trends, but are also pregnant, I got bad news. Most of the trends this season are difficult to interpret into maternity unless you’re in your first trimester. There are seasons when I cannot stand any of the trending items but this year I’m really loving the opportunity to experiment with geometrics and 70s-inspired clothing. For my pregnant ladies, I usually recommend incorporating the trends through accessories, scarves, and jewelry.

I gave it a try and selected a few pieces I think maybe could be incorporated with each trend, as assembled by WeWomen.com. My picks could give you some ideas of how you can pull them off. Enjoy! and Good Luck, preginistas!

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