Run away baby...

I have a not-so-secret:  I'm running. Not just a little bit (see: triathlon training where I ignore the run portion). I'm running a lot a bit (for me). Ever since January 23rd, I've been lacing up 3x a week. It started with 2 miles - pausing for walk breaks, water stops and scenic stretching. Now, I'm up to 5 and a half! Slowly but surely, I'm working my way up to 10 miles on May 6th for the Broad Street Run.

I'm doing this for a pretty fantastic cause (visit my DetermiNation page here), but also to challenge myself in a way I've never done before. Unfortunately, I have another secret. When I get into something, I REALLY get into it. Mostly along the "if I train hard and reach my goals, I might as well look cute doing it" kinda way. Yup, clothes, sneakers, gear.... if you thought running was a cheap sport, you haven't met this girl ;)

So without further ado - please indulge my latest running window shopping obsessions ;) I'm hoping by putting them here, they won't end up in my actual closet ha!

Lululemon is a weakness of mine...

Source: shop.lululemon.com via Devon on Pinterest

And wouldn't it be adorable with these?!

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Preventing me from splurging on the run:speed shorts? The fact that they will not in fact make my tush look that fantastic. I don't care HOW magical others claim them to be ha!

I run in Asics - but how adorable are these for post run comfort or cross training?

Source: store.nike.com via Devon on Pinterest

Why no tops? Because with DetermiNation, I race in an American Cancer Society singlet, letting everyone know I am kicking cancer's butt with every step I take!

Whew... Now that those lovelies are out of my system, I can hopefully get my mind out of the closet in on to more important things ;)

Do you have any workout gear obsessions?

Stylemint

Ok, so I'm a little late on the Stylemint bandwagon, but I finally bit on a 30% off deal over Cyber Monday and couldn't resist!

I signed up a few months ago, but couldn't fully justify $29.99 for a t shirt- even if it was designed by Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. On one hand, it's a great opportunity to get a "designer look", but some of the shirts looked like something I could find at Target. With the Cyber Monday deal, I came across the super popular Lincoln shirt, and it's draped dolman sleeves and versatile gray hue pulled me in.

Source: stylemint.com via Devon on Pinterest

Based on the sizing, I went with a 2, and I should have gone up to a 3 to get some more length. That being said, the 2 fits great through the body and is one of the softest t's I could ask for. To keep the fit, this shirt is going in my "hand wash only" rotation, which may be a turn off for some.

No self photos today, but I'll try to get one up as soon as my closet doesn't look like Operation Christmas is using it as headquarters!


*full disclosure: if you sign up through my Stylemint link, I get a free credit (aka shirt!). You don't have to sign up through me, but it would be really nice of you if you decide to :)

I would like to be 5...

and wear this every day.

Source: stylemepretty.com via Devon on Pinterest

I have so many ideas and half written posts going on right now. Things will get prettier around here again soon- promise!

The beginning of the end...

...of my savings account.

Yup. After a months long dry spell of nothing quite working, I am finding more reasons to spend money than ever. Today's kicker- The Ann Taylor Loft $25 sale.

WHY?!

Here's what jumped onto my radar.

Pintuck Hem Skirt in Chic Lime (and intense blue)

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Animal Polka Dot Skirt- usually, animal prints scare me. This one is MAJOR approachable.

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Velma Sandal in Bronze (in store, they have SUPER cute orange ones! I wonder if they still do...)

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Of course, I just splurged (post birthday) on 2 pairs of sandals from Gilt and a bikini during JCrew's 20% off sale. Depending on how work goes today, this girl might just earn herself a pretty new skirt for being awesome! Not to mention I have a "staff get together" at my boss's home tonight. I have to look put together, right??

Have any sales foiled your savings account lately?

Sunshine in my step

This funky weather is supposed to break at some point this weekend, and I can't wait to break out a sundress and bright sandals. These are coming my way sometime soon via Gilt...

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The picture doesn't do the key lime hue justice- I just hope they fit! The one pair of Seychelles I own are a bit big in size 9 (I'm usually a 10), so I went with a 9 with fingers crossed.

I can already see myself pairing it with this dress:

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And maybe mixing colors even more with this necklace I saw at J Crew today?! (it also comes in a pale beechwood neutral)

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Later this weekend, I am going to try to muster up the courage to review the new swim sizing from J Crew. If you have ordered from them in the past- listen up! Their sizes have changed drastically!

Have a great weekend!

Shoe Love

I ran across these on Style Me Pretty the other day and fell in love.

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Of course, I immediately went over to the Nina site and found something similar (minus the peony shoe clips). They fit my wedding shoe needs- low heel (2.5), pretty affordable at under $80, lovely, and the option of something blue!

Nina Culver heels in New Navy

Now- a search for a pretty shoe clip. I love how this bride personalized something classic to make it her own :)