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it all started with this bodysuit i saw on one of my mom friends on a recent playdate with our kids. she stepped out looking so "cool mom chic" in the gingham style that i couldn't help but place an order for my own right on the spot. i sized up to a medium because ...
following yesterday's feature of my new amari active gear, i wanted to showcase how easily it is to take the workout pieces and incorporate them into your regular wardrobe. i've put together six looks that are perfect for the gal on the go! a speedy video will be posted on my IGTV channel at 6:00 ...
as a barre instructor and a fitness fanatic, i'm in workout wear 90% of the time. over the years i've trial-and-errored my way into finding workout brands that not only offer good fit and festive designs, but more importantly, whose fabrics will stand the grind of daily workouts. all for a fair price! oftentimes it ...
given the fact that about half my time is spent in workout clothes, i'm always on the lookout for good, durable, comfortable, and of course, cute fitness attire. especially pieces that keep me cool during a good sweat session. a few weeks ago, i spotted this mesh tank from one of my favorite brands, strut this, in our studio ...
i don't know about you, but sundays are usually errand/chore day at the rivera household. that usually means meal prepping for the week ahead, watering plants, and doing a load (or two) of laundry. this past weekend as i was throwing our darks into the washer, i realized that most weeks, the only reason i ...
i recently mentioned my newfound obsession with the workout apparel brand, strut-this but my affections for the company hit a whole new level when i recently received these faux-lace-up legings. much like my moto leggings, these pants make me feel WAY cooler than i really am. kind of like a cool sexy pirate, in fact. at ...
i'm not really one for making new year's resolutions but i do set aside a few moments at the beginning of january to reflect on some personal goals for the year ahead. one such goal for 2017 was to take more day trips on the weekends, or in the very least, to plan more activities that ...
in my non-9-5 life, i'm a barre instructor. which means that in addition to making clients suffer through #hurtssogood exercises like extension and fetal, i get to wear a britney mic and in turn, fulfill a lifelong dream. though barre classes have become quite the exercise trend in recent years, i still find myself splitting ...
shawna leeann rivera
san diego-based style blogger and twin mom to henry & delilah. curator of simple, affordable fashion. lover of my husband, family, coffee, traveling, and the bravo network.