Link Love, Vol. 72

Happy Friday! Bit of an update beyond link-sharing over here, today.

Before we get into this week’s round-up, let’s have a chat on the fitness front. It’s about a brand I’ve been rocking on repeat — and been getting lots of questions about Snapchat and the like:

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Another busy weekend on tap, over here… Though despite teaching on Saturdays and Sundays, I am happy to say that I’ve been able to find and maintain a balance of a social life.

A large part of that is having clothes that can work overtime — and one brand I’ve been turning to on the reg lately is CALIA by Carrie Underwood. (In full disclosure, CALIA reached out and introduced the line to me about three months ago. They gifted me a handful of items to test out – most of which I loved and will detail below.)

Quick back-story: CALIA encourages the path of leading an active lifestyle – and one that’s effortlessly fashion-forward. The pieces I’ve been wearing (all pictured in this post) are versatile, comfortable and easy-to-wear both in and out of the gym. Think colorful printed leggings, breathable tanks, cozy sweaters (in machine washable cashmere!) and functional gym bags. Cool, right?

I love the story behind the line, too. Carrie (we’re on a first-name basis, apparently) created CALIA to make it easier for women like us to work in working out – in spite of our busy schedules. Staying active is a lifestyle, after all.

At the moment, I have two favorite pieces from the collection — incidentally, they’re the two I get the most questions/compliments on: The ruched knit vest and this gorgeous green-colored quilted bag (both pictured). The quilted vest has side-ruching for a custom fit, as well as hidden front pockets. Plus, it’s just really slimming (and as an FYI, it runs true-to-size). The bag is my gym go-to — I even used it as a carry-all (and carry-on!) during last week’s trip to New York.

The collection has become a central party of my weekly workout wardrobe, especially as the weather cools… With good reason, too: Clothing that easily transitions from studio to street? Sign me up. (Next week, I’m sharing more of my winter-weather workout musts — similar in format to where I shop for fitness gear!)

Anywho, CALIA. I love! Let me know if you have questions.

Back to regularly scheduled Friday programming. Without further adieu, here are this week’s links:

Sales & Such

• My favorite OTK boots are 20% off! Just bought them in black.
• I’m seriously in love with this tuxedo-looking top.
• Wait, OMG: These mini turkey-shaped candle holders, though.
• Am I going through a girly phase? I really like this faux fur pom-pom.
• The quilted vest I’m wearing in these photos is CALIA by Carrie Underwood.
• Tory Burch’s famed Robinson tote is on sale — for more than $100 off. And in FIVE colors!
• Mackenzie just added a ton of new arrivals to her e-store, Design Darling. One of everything, please.
• J.Crew is having a sale this weekend — naturally. I grabbed another color in this classic cableknit sweater.
• Current holiday-centric obsession: Kate Spade’s Woodland plaid scarf. (Though I’d take the faux fur stole, too…)

 

Links I loved

• An interesting read on why women compete with one another.
• Feeling sad to hear about the latest happening over at Lucky Magazine.
• What it’s like to be Brandon Stanton — the man behind “Humans of New York.”
• I loved this article: What bloggers can learn from Buzzfeed’s successful business model.
• If you’re exercising and still gaining weight (or not losing it), one of these reasons might be why.
• Bookmark this if you’ve ever wondered how to pitch story ideas to Racked or other fashion websites.
• I recently met Melissa, theCEOffice. Her brand is so cool — it’s about empowering creative entrepreneurs.
• Vive, a new service offering monthly blowout memberships, just launched in Chi! Here’s the mobile app.
• Erin recaps a few of her takeaways (from my speech) at last week’s Go Blog Social conference. Thanks for sharing, Erin! (I have a recap of my own coming for you guys next week!)

 

Trending on c+c

• The Sorel booties that I lived in last winter.
• The reasons why I quit my job (more than one year ago).
• Here are four blogging tips on how to work smarter, not harder.

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