Fashion box: Sunshine Crate review

In case you didn't know already, I am a HUGE fan of subscription boxes, especially ones that provide value and great products. What I love about subscription "boxes" is its surprise factor. Based on a style profile, you can try products that they think would tailor to suit your personal needs.  

I'm already a subscriber to beauty boxes, so the concept transitioning over to fashion is appealing! There's already a few fashion ones but I love scouting new ones. The newest one I have learned is called Sunshine Crate, which provides a new "crate" of apparel to your doorstep. Depending on the size of your crate (either 3 or 5 pieces of apparel plus 1 additional accessory) you can choose a "chosen" item (or 2 if you get the 6-piece crate) from their select pool. The rest of the crate are surprises! These change about every 3 weeks so you can get new clothes pretty much monthly, without ruining your budget. 

Here is the latest July 4- piece crate which includes 3 apparel + 1 accessory... My chosen item is this sleeveless button down top from Potter's Pot. I love the plaid and sheer pattern. It's sleeveless - perfect for the hot summer weather and is longer in the back which I love!!

The rest of the crate comes with 2 other "surprise" items. I requested more button downs and generous giving tops and I got 'em! The baseball tee and raglan shirt looks are so cute and I love these tops!! They are super comfortable and casual to  wear on the weekend so I'm glad these were in my sunshine crate!

Here's my accessory- a simple bracelet to wear. 

If you're interested in learning more, check out sunshinecrate.com! They have clearance bags for cheap (surprise selection of clothes) as well as an accessory crate if you just want that!

Save the date!!

The next crate selection is Tuesday, August 18 @ 9 AM PST ! You can choose from the below 5 items:

I'm loving the striped nautical inspired dress and the yellow striped sweater even though it is 80 degrees where I am.

Here are the crates available:

4 piece -3 apparel + 1 accessory

6 piece- 5 apparel + 1 accessory 

Price ranges from $50-85 with about ~$5 shipping depending where you live

Check out sunshinecrate.com today!

Summer Travel Essentials: Cute workout gear by Marika

While traveling this summer, it's important to also keep up with your fitness routine. (Don't have one? Start one today with quick 15-20 minute jogs or stretching exercises, but be sure to consult your doctor first.) Anyway, there's tons of fitness wear options available out there but for this summer's travel essentials I'm interested in the Marika active wear. I was particularly drawn to Marika when I learned about its Miracles line-active shapewear to make you look and feel slim! At a preview at their showroom in NYC this month, I saw some fantastic products they have currently and are coming up later this Fall, including their new fitness accessories line such as resistance tubes, fitness balls, core balls, yoga mats and more! I'm personally looking forward to adding these to my own collection (except the yoga mats which I have a few already.)

I'm loving their tie-dye and prints for the tops to make it less boring when working out. They also have sports bras that have removable cups which gives you the option to make it however you want it to. Their pants for the Fall also will be available in different lengths which is great since since if your legs are shorter or taller than the regular sizes. I'm also excited to for this fall their coordinating tops and bottoms as you can see above in the purple tank and matching yoga pants.

I received the Marika Tek Trinitiy Tank to review and it's now one of my favorite workout tanks. It's incredibly light and perfect to wear when it's like a hot day today (reaching 90's). Its dry wik fabric absorbs sweat and it just feels comfortable. Its racerback and sporty looking and can easily be worn the rest of your day. This will definitely be packed in my bags for my summer vacation.

MPG Sport Review

I recently went to a Spring preview for MPG Sport, (MPG stands for Mondetta Performance Gear), and saw their new tanks, bottoms and new YogaToner pants. At first glance, I fell in loved with the bright colors and fashionable styles. I love that the tanks are versatile in that you can wear them as your workout gear but they look good enough to wear them outside of the yoga studio or gym. The detailing in the clothing is also impressive. Check it out below:

From their current Spring/Summer line

I got to try two tops that I thought would be great additions to my fitness wardrobe- the Ziggy tank and Bolero sweatshirt. The Ziggy Tank in Regal is a beautiful royal purple that has a tank + built in sports bra. Its beautiful twisted bottom pleated is different which is why I love it. It's slightly longer than most tanks which is great when wearing hip hugging bottoms. I'm also loving the material - which gives a smooth silhouette and absorbs sweat fast!  The Bolero sweatshirt is the most comfiest ever! It's got two pockets so you can store your keys, ID, $, phone while you're out. It's thin enough for layering but also good enough to keep you warm. Can't wait to check out their new products to add to my expanding fitness wardrobe. :)

Image from MPG site: Ziggy Tank

Image from MPG site: Bolero sweatshirt

(Disclaimer: I received this product from this company to test, try and share my thoughts with my readers.)

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Marika Miracles Slimming Capri Legging review

Look slim in the gym w/ this pair of capris! The past couple of weeks I have been wearing the new Marika Miracles leggings that is made if elasta-tight dry-wik fabric and shaped to give you your best look. (working out and yoga!) It has a high waist band to help slim and support your core while you are exercising. It comes in black which is perfect for everyone. Even after high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions, my legs feel dry with the dry-wik fabric and mesh sides to help make it breathable. Each pair costs $60 but if you use the special promo code: MIRACLES,  you can save 20% Off on full priced Marika Miracles products. So excited to check out their tops, like the waist cincher tank! :)

(Disclaimer: I received this product from this company's PR agency to test, try and share my thoughts with my readers.)
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