Fitness Hag vs. The Fashion Police

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If you have been following me for a bit, you may have heard me recently whining about my complete lack of style and clothing.
You see, while working in fitness has been amazing in the fact that I have been able to wear yoga pants every day for the past 8+ years, its not that great when I am invited to events, networking, etc. and I look like a complete #fitnesshag (that’s a little hashtag my friend, Rebekah “Bexlife” and I say to each other.. LOL)

FANCY
I recently did a trade with a woman to take me shopping, because honestly… I’m THAT clueless. Do you ever feel like society tells us:
“women LOVE shopping and fashion!”
Well… not this woman!! I hate shopping and fashion perplexes me!
Linda Thomas, owner of A Powerful Appearance, came to my house, looked in my closet to see what we could piece together and stated the obvious:
“You really don’t have anything”
“Duhhh.”
Linda and I scheduled an appointment to go shopping at Nordstroms. The first thing she did was teach me how to figure out my size (I had a quick cry in the dressing room over a number… such a girl!)
Then we got to picking out clothes! I got a few dresses for speaking engagements and events, but they were a little pricey, so I took most of them back!! (do you do this?!?! Nordstrom prices just aren’t my thing!!)
Then…someone on Facebook posted about this website called STITCHFIX and I’m OBSESSED!!
The dress pictured above is from there:) So, now you know!!
So, here’s how it works:You create a profile, with your size, and then you click on things you like/don’t like or would/wouldn’t wear…. THEN your own personal stylist sends you outfits and you get to try them on in your own home!! (no more dressing room break downs!!) and send back what you don’t like!!OMG!! It’s so fun!!(My husband also loved the private fashion show)
They send you 5 different things and you only pay for what you keep then send the rest back in a pre-paid bag.
It’s so easy and fun! After you get your “fix” you respond with what you liked and didn’t like about each piece: size, price, style, etc. so that your stylist gets to know you and picks out something better each time!
I ended up getting so excited about this idea, I bought Bex (my #fitnesshag sister) a gift card for her birthday so we can be new fancy fitness business women together in the “real world”.
I know some of you asked about where I got this dress, so there it is!
If you want to get your “fix” you can use my affiliate link: http://bit.ly/SBstitchfix and share with your friends for your own link to get a credit towards more clothes.I scheduled my next “fix” for September, so I can look forward to an outfit once every other month or so and slowly build up my “Big girl” wardrobe. Let me know if you do this or if you know of something else like it!
DISCLOSURE:
Stitchfix did not pay or endorse me for this post, in fact, they don’t even know that I am a raving fan, so I think I’m going to email them and tell them! Ha! All opinions expressed are that of my own. The links above are affiliate links and I may receive a small credit if a purchase is made. You are also able to sign up as an affiliate if you love them like I do.

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Winners of the #InspireLV12 Blog Contest

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What is #InspireLV12 ? It’s our hashtag for the wonderful two-day workshop Inspiration & Perspiration in Las Vegas, Nevada this fall!

The venue was slightly bigger than we expected, so we thought we would add a few more spots, but instead of just randomly auctioning them off, we had to make you work for it (KINDA)

We offered FIVE spots, ONLY to Health & Fitness Bloggers and pages. They had to post a blog about

“What Inspires Me to Sweat” 50-100 words.

Well, lets just say it was a tough competition and we argued about a few, so we picked SIX of you to come! (lucky chicks!)

Here are our winners (in no particular order): (With their blog linked and a favorite quote from their entry)

Missy from Mistransformation Knowing that I have and am inspiring others on their own fitness journeys is what inspires me to sweat.”

Missy of Mistransformation

Clarinda of Enjoying the Course “I sweat to love my reflection in the mirror”

Clarinda– Enjoy the Course

Lindsay from ALY Warriors Exercise is my anti-depressant, meditation, and the reason I am NOW living my best life!”

Linday of ALY Warriors

Mimi of Heavenly Healthy  “I am a more fit woman, wife, mommy and friend because of who I have found myself to be through being physically fit.”

Mimi of Heavenly Healthy

 Christine of Oatmeal in my Bowl “[My daughter] And knowing that I can keep up with her energy levels, hang in their for the long term, and be a healthy role model for her”

Christine from Oatmeal in my Bowl

 

Did I forget someone?? oh, no… that’s it.
haha.. just kidding… I wanted to give THIS girl a hard time, because she KILLED it on twitter, I never saw so many tweets for someone as this girl Heidi! Congrats Heidi!!

Heidi of Banana Buzzbomb I’m inspired to sweat because every step I take in my run, every circuit I complete, every mile I ride, and every length I swim makes me a better, healthier, and happier person than I was yesterday.” 

Heidi from Banana Buzzbomb

 

CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!! CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL IN VEGAS!! 

Workshop News!!

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Workshop Update!!

We have some great news!! Early-Bird Discounts have been extended until Sept 10th

AND we are giving huge discounts to groups of 2 or more!

All the more reason to grab a friend!

**BLOGGERS HAVE A CHANCE TO COME FREE HERE**

Ladies— you will not be able to see these women (Me, Bex and Angie) individually for ONE hour for these prices, let alone TWO DAYS worth and with so much access to speak with us personally… it will be BEYOND worth it!

If you NEED to be there.. MAKE IT HAPPEN!! Sell some shit you don’t need on e-bay, skip your hair dresser this month, Don’t Be a B!tch and just do it! We want YOU to start making changes NOW! 

Watch the video and GET TO WORK!! We cannot wait to meet you!!

THANKS TO OUR DIAMOND SPONSOR MPG SPORT

BLOGGERS can Win a Ticket to #InspireLV12

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Helllllllllooooo BLOGGERS and FAN PAGES!!

OMG we’re so lucky to announce that our new meeting space has a little extra room, so instead of selling those tickets we wanted to let FIVE of you have the chance to WIN, ATTEND, and Come to VEGAS!!

(ok, so we can’t pay for your flight or anything, but we can at least let you come to the workshop free)

HERE ARE THE RULES:

#1. Publish a 50-100 word blog about “What Inspires you to sweat”

— include link in the blog to registration page: http://www.bexlife.com/shop/inspiration-perspiration-oct-20-21/

#2. Post Blog on FB and Twitter using the hashtag #inspireLV12

#3. EMAIL the link to the blog to [email protected] BY midnight SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

**WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON OR BY SEPTEMBER 14th**

 

HURRY HURRY!!! ONLY 5 SPOTS UP FOR GRABS! WE WANT TO MEET YOU!! 

Thank you to our Diamond Sponsor MPG Sport