Honey Badger Mom

Category: Fashion

  • Buy All the Things: Black Friday CrossFit Deals

    Buy All the Things: Black Friday CrossFit Deals

    I am very very picky about my CrossFit gear. I actually own a TON of fitness clothing and shoes at this point, but I recycle the same dozen outfits over and over and over again. Let me save you some time and money by telling you my favorites that I’m seeing on sale this Black Friday.

    (Note: some of these are affiliate links, meaning I will make a % of purchases if you click through. Not comfortable with that? It’s cool. Just open a new window to shop.)

     

    Reebok

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    40% off site-wide at Reebok.com with code HOLIDAY

     

    40% off the online Reebok Outlet with code HOLIDAY

     

    Free shipping and returns for risk-free shopping.

     

    Reebok makes up more than half of my CrossFit wardrobe; it’s also my clothing of choice for most obstacle races. It’s comfortable, super sweat wicking and the board shorts are the best for repelling mud/water (I’ve also worn them canoeing and in a pinch, as a bathing suit bottom).

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    I love my Nano 4.0s with a white hot passion. They’re specially made for CrossFit and I swear they make burpees easier. They have a nice wide toebox and work great for running shorter distances; I wore them for my Spartan Sprint with no problems.

    Before I had the 4s I had the Nano Speed, which I loved for its dual WOD/running ability too. They don’t make the Speeds anymore but you can get the Reebok CrossFit Sprint TR for $49.99 with code BLACKFRIDAY. It looks to be very similar.

    If you’re more into the idea of lifting shoes for lifting, running shoes for running, you’ll want to investigate the Reebok CrossFit Lifter and Lifter 2.0 for $89.99 with code BLACKFRIDAY. (FWIW, my preferred dedicated running shoes are Mizuno.)

     

    Other special deals you can pick up with the BLACKFRIDAY code:

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    Reebok Skyscape for $29.99: these shoes use the same tech as the soft padding on bras. They are soooooo comfy and are very low-profile, I replaced my Converse with black Syscapes for wearing as everyday kicks. Seriously, at this price you won’t regret getting a pair in black and another in a fun color or print.

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    Reebok Women’s Electrify for $39.99: running shoes inspired by Z tire technology; they’re like sports cars for your feet. Again, comfy; more geared toward running, although I wouldn’t go with them for putting in serious mileage.

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    The kids wear tons of Reebok too

     

    Deals with code SAVEBIG:

    And if you’ve got a hard-to-shop-for person on your list… I always suggest custom shoes.

     

     

    Hylete

    Hylete (hybrid athlete) is the 1st runner up for my fave CrossFit gear. It’s comfortable, it’s flattering, it breathes well. The items I have (V neck tees, capris, shorts and sweatshirt, all in grey or black) aren’t flashy, but I keep them in very heavy rotation. Which means that they’re washed and worn constantly, and after a year are still in great shape.

    At this point, I’m excited about clearing my phone of pics, so you get all the Hylete photos whether they’re flattering or not.

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    Left: Hylete tee & socks; middle are tees; right is capris

    Hylete is doing all sorts of deals in its gift guide and UPS ground shipping is free until December 1st.

     

    Lorna Jane

    Lorna Jane is for when I need to be out & about before or after the gym and want to look nice. Or, when I am really racing the clock and reach for an all-in-one tank + bra.

    I also love their standalone sports bras. They are pretty much my go-to when I’m not at the box. I talk more about my love of LJ in this post.

    LJCollage Lorna Jane blue top and compression tights; hooded black tank on right.

    Lorna Jane is doing 30% off when you buy 3 or more items with code BLACKFRIDAY30 or 20% off when you buy 2 items with code BLACKFRIDAY20. It looks like you also get free shipping when you spend over $80.

    Have fun shopping 🙂

  • Fashion Friday: Ready for Spring

    Fashion Friday: Ready for Spring

    This post contains some links to affiliated companies. I point them out as I go.

    I’m going nuts impatiently waiting for the weather to warm. I own exactly two pairs of jeans that fit, and only one is skinny enough to be worn with boots (an unfortunate necessity with the constant snow and ice). I’ve made up for fashion boredom with unicorn hair, but in the next month or so I’ll go back to boring (easy maintenance) hair and ramp up the clothing.

     

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    Life’s too short to not have fun with what you’re wearing.

    Fashion should be a form of escapism,
    and not a form of imprisonment.

    -Alexander McQueen

    Two things keep me going these last weeks of winter: seed catalogs and fashion magazines. Hope strings eternal.

    These are just a few of the things that have caught my eye this week and are making me crazy excited for springtime to come:

     

    These Kate Spade Izzie heels in Tiffany blue.

    I’ve never owned Kate Spade anything— she’s not quite my bag— but I would wear these until they fell off. Pure confection.

    I hope every bride in the world goes down the aisle in these things as their something blue.

    Kate Spade Tiffany blue Izzie heels

     

    These Lorna Jane Charlotte tights.

    The site refers to “wet look” panels; I think we all know we’re talking pleather. But that bit of detail makes  these tights polished and totally elevated  to street-worthy.

    They could be worn with sneakers, heels or boots, and I know from experience that Lorna Jane tights are awesomely comfortable and flattering.

     

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    Tutus for days.

    My friend MizFitOnline reminded me that I am in need of tutus. There is no resisting a swishy skirt.

    I love about 90% of what is offered at Pettiskirt Style but right now I’m really feeling the black-on-ivory. Some girls might want to dress like Swan Lake… me, I want to capture the dancing ostriches in Fantasia.

     

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    I need all the TOMs.

    Zulily (that’s an affiliate link, I make a bit of moneys if you sign up) is running a deal on TOMs and I can’t decide which ones I need most. Halp me. Seriously, tell me in the comments which one you like best. Within the next 24 hours.

    TOMs deal

     

    Zulily is a fashion deal site that I actually unsubscribed from because I couldn’t take the constant temptation; I only know about this one because so many people posted about it on Facebook. They have WONDERFUL deals on kids’ apparel.

    I’m not even going to show you the kid TOMs, they’re too cute to handle.

    Oh, OK, you twisted my arm.

     

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    We’re All Mad Here

    I’m a sucker for Wonderland inspired clothing and photography. I love everything about this Shabby Apple outfit: the Victorian lace, the insane skirt that somehow evokes Caterpillar, OMG THAT TEA SET. TAKE ALL MY MONEY AND GIVE ME THAT TEA SET.

     

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    Can this be the season we bring hats back? Please?

    I see about five I would happily rock over at Anthropologie, but this one especially has a hold on my heart.

     

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    And this beanie feels like a must-have seasonal transition piece.

     

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    Train Like a Freak: bringing sexy back

    I am hooked on sports bras with complicated backs, but not quite brave enough to be going around in just my bra. This sweatshirt from TLF Apparel (Train Like a Freak) is all gym business in the front, and a complicated-strap-revealing party in the back.

     

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    TLF is a client of FitFluential, and they sent me this top to try out. (I’m wearing it tonight and will let you know what I think.) Their line has tanks with complicated backs that I covet and is just generally pretty badass— reasonably priced, too.

     

    Rock the Shamrock

    I (clearly) already own these, but St Patrick’s Day is fast approaching! Time to rock the shamrock and get ready for my first 5K of the season. These are from Pro Compression (another FitFluential client, I bought these with my own hardearned cash money and sadly earn nothing for referrals) and are the Sock of the Month, meaning they are 40% off (use code CLOVER).

    Get you some, but be quick about it, they sell out of the SOM quickly.

     

    That’s not it, not even close, but I need to stop sometime.

     

    What’s catching your eye fashion-wise right now?

     

  • Fashion Friday: Hatch for Kids

    Fashion Friday: Hatch for Kids

    I’m officially obsessed with this kids’ clothing store. Seriously badass designs and I want them all: clever without being overly cute.

    They’re Hatch for Kids— pics below are from their Instagram feed. I LOVE LOVE LOVE that their logo is an homage to the Dead Kennedys ( and you can get it as a temporary tattoo).

    They have onesies too. And they’re running a 15% off sale until July 7th.

    Awesome, amIright? Do you love?