Fitness & Fashion Merge
Carolina Santos Read
Dress by Haute Hippie, shoes by Aldo, bag by Chanel. Photography by Francisco Graciano.
Dress by Haute Hippie, shoes by Aldo, purse by Chanel. Photography by Francisco Graciano.
Hi there!
For my second fashion blog entry I wanted to talk about the merging of fashion and fitness. As a professional dancer, fitness is a big part of my life. Maintaining a healthy fit body is exceptionally important for a long, successful career. This doesn't mean we can't have fun doing it. Lately I've been really into merging my passion for fitness with my fashion aesthetic. It all sort of started when I was invited to a Fitness & Fashion night in September by my friends at one of my favorite brands: Haute Hippie. They are the epitome of chic hippie style with a high fashion edge. In the two photos above (shot once again by my talented photographer boyfriend Francisco) you'll see me in a Haute Hippie army green maxi sleeveless dress I've been rocking on these warm fall days we've had lately. To buy this dress (on sale currently I believe!) head to www.hautehippie.com. I layered a Zara cream lace vest over it and Aldo metallic gold espadrille sandals that I bought over the summer. My bag is an older Chanel tote that I cherish, and the baby pink is fun to transition into fall with neutrals such as army green, tan, and cream.
On the evening I went to the party in my Upper East Side neighborhood, I looked at the fall lines of Haute Hippie, Zadig e Voltaire, and Rebecca Taylor all in the cool townhouse setting of the exclusive Fitness Cell gym. I had a moment as I photographed the clothing and mingled with fashionistas and personal trainers. There's no reason these two loves can't all be combined. Check out my fun new workout-wear looks below of new Free People and Athleta sportswear I've added to my fitness clothes. These are pieces that can be worn under street clothes to add a sporty chic look to an outfit, or can be worn in a complete going-to-the-gym look that looks great and makes you feel like a rockstar.
Athleta spokesmodels in all Athleta looks at the Wanderlust Festival in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. I'm in the middle wearing Athleta pants, bra, and sweater.
Here I am heading into one of my favorite fitness studios: Flex Pilates. Ready to get my sweat on in my new Athleta pants with Under Armour top, Louis Vuitton bag, and Aldo shoes!
Top by Free People Movement, yoga pants by Head. Taken after an antigravity yoga class at Crunch gym.
Here I am upside down after antigravity yoga class at Crunch gym with the same Free People Movement top. I love the detailing of the top that you can see in the back mirror.
In all the above photos you saw some great athletic-wear that can transition into day to day outfits. I've worn the Athleta pants everywhere and the pink sports bra under street clothes, as well as the Free People Movement top which has a great neckline to show off toned shoulders, and cutouts in the sides and back to show off muscle. With leggings and an ankle boot and fall scarf and sweater its perfect for a sporty everyday look. I chose the burgundy color because I'm sort of obsessed with this color for fall.
I also wanted to let you know of some great fitness opportunities out there that are money-savers and a fun way to check out new classes. I participated in the Athleta Fit 6 challenge after Wanderlust festival which allowed me to take some workout classes at new studios at half price, and recently I began a two week free trial of Class Pass which is a great way to take unlimited workout classes per month at participating studios. I've been taking everything from barre classes to pilates, antigravity yoga and regular yoga, kickboxing, boot camp, pole, and even dance classes (there are all levels on class pass). My favorites so far have been Joyce Wong's antigravity yoga at Crunch gym, any of the barre classes at Exhale Spa, and pilates with the reformer machine at Flex Pilates. Let me know what your favorites that I should check out are in your comments!
Xo,
Carolina