R&R

Earlier this week I talked about treating the city as a playground, and this notion is especially so on Saturday afternoons — the one day each week when I can finally take a few hours to rest, recharge and hit my own reset button.

I haven’t been able to spend much time outdoors lately (beyond my daily commute — and even half of that is underground on the subway), so I really relish the time I’m able to.

For today, I ventured to one of my favorite grassy spots in Brooklyn Bridge Park, which arguably boasts one of the best-ever views of Manhattan’s city skyline (it’s also where Jane’s Carousel is located).

The park is a way’s away from my apartment, so I like to combine a bit of a cross-training workout into my lounge time. Two birds, one stone, you know?

Old Navy’s line of activewear is perfect for this, as their pieces are durable enough for exercise but cute enough to function as lounge-worthy, laying out gear — like today’s contrasting cobalt sports bra and perforated shorts combo. Plus, they match my new kicks — which are front-runners (ahem) for the most comfortable sneakers that I own.

(And as a general fashion PSA: If you don’t own a set of ON’s multi-colored socks, I’d highly suggest making the marginal investment.)

I’ve spent a lot of time here stretching, reading, making SoulCycle playlists and writing blog posts — often times prolonging my trip from the early morning into the evening and well after dinner time. Your computer battery lasts a lot longer when you’re not connected to the Internet (which is actually a rather ironic metaphor for life).

I’m the type of person who eats all day long (smaller meals), and you know I can’t go long without snacking. Come to think of it, I’m a self-proclaimed snack connoisseur of sorts.

A new-to-me discovery is NatureBox, a delivery service for better-for-you snack options. Today, I brought Big Island Pineapple and Sea Salt Pop Pops in my bag, but there are lots of really tasty options to choose from.

Have you guys heard of NatureBox? If not, today’s a good day to get familiar, as they’ve teamed up with Old Navy on a really cool summer sweepstakes. If you want to partake, just click here, enter your e-mail and give a sentence or two about your wellness and fitness goals.

Pretty simple, right? Do that and you’re automatically entered to win a full year of NatureBox snacks, $500 towards an Old Navy wardrobe and $4,500 to help meet your fitness goals. (… I’m biased, but think of all the SoulCycle classes you could take!)

We’re halfway through the year, after all… How are we doing on those resolutions?

Oh, and lastly, I feel obligated to tell you that Nordstrom has Illesteva sunglasses (the ones I’m wearing) on sale today — and in 18 unique color combos. I highly recommend getting yourself a pair this summer!

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Clothing & Accessories

Sports bra: c/o Old Navy
White shirt: Ramy Brooke (similar Old Navy version heref)
Light blue zip-up: c/o Old Navy
Cobalt shorts: c/o Old Navy
Matte black sunglasses: Illesteva (comes in 18 colors — ON SALE!)
Shoes: Under Armour c/o Six:02 (on sale, more styles here)
Lipstick: NARS velvet matte lip pencil in ‘Never Say Never’

Misc.

Yoga mat: Prana
Water bottle: Ashley Brooke Designs
Striped phone case: c/o Minnie + Emma (designed by Carly!)

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Lydia Hudgens Photography

Thanks to Old Navy for partnering on this post