Tone It Up!

while i was away traveling last week, nyc apparently decided to kick the weather up a notch into the 70s. everyone online bragged about the warm rays and took endless photos of themselves hanging in the parks. but alas, i returned to a city that decided to drop back down into the 40s and 50s. but the big apple isn't fooling me. i know summer is right around the corner, and that means it's time to tone it up!

last year, i came across these amazing female trainers, karena and katrina of tone it up! they're gorgeous, have amazing bodies and more importanly, make working out and eating healthy fun. i followed their plan last summer and lost 10 pounds, which i've somehow managed to keep off. but with another summer season around the corner, it's time to get myself back in gear (i was pretty lazy during the fall and winter, but there's something about the thought of getting into a bikini that suddenly makes you daydream about spinning and fantasizing about salads and smoothies).

so i finally put my gym membership back into use, and boy am i feeling it! my arms are sore, i can't even laugh without my abs telling me to cool it, i'm pretty sure my legs are going to give out on me tomorrow after this morning's spin class. but no pain, no gain right? anyone else getting themselves in shape for summer?

ps - fun update from a previous post. i found a pair of black sneakers at dsw this weekend, and am loving them!!! and they have a cool design element where i can change their appearance, just check out the pics below!

Sneaker Pimp

ask any of my friends, and they can probably count on one hand how many times they've seen me wearing sneakers. i have a standard pair of converses, but even those barely see the light of day. then last year, Z finally got my lazy butt to the gym, so i had to buy some workout shoes. i understand that people wear them for comfort, but that doesn't mean they can't be stylish too! nothing irks me more than women who wear sneakers in the city while wearing a suit or dress for the office. ladies, please put on some flats or boots, i beg you!!

but recently, i've been eyeing up some kicks lately. while on my trip, i hit up a street fair and came across these beauties. the cobalt shade. the studs. i just love them! plus i wore them out for a day trek and they fit like a glove. i can't wait to sport them on the nyc streets soon. but now that i've satisfied part of my new sneaker lust, i want more.

one of my favorite fashion bloggers Whitt of Brit&Whitt has been wearing these pretty black wedge sneakers. these would go with anything. i love the idea of wearing white jeans, a tank and black leather jacket. ah, the perfect evening outfit that's both comfy and chic!

courtesy of britt & whit

and while we're talking about sneakers, here's a fun oldie gem from the sneaker pimps. anyone remember this?!