Happy long weekend, y’all! WE MADE IT!

The other day I was thinking about this blog, and I realized that I have not really blogged about preppy things or running things much lately. I’m starting to marathon train ASAP (YASSS), so I will definitely be talking a lot more about running, so let’s talk about some pretty preppy things, shall we? AND what’s on sale this weekend, because it’s #allthethings, basically.

I saw these pretty shoes on Grace’s blog and had. to. have. them. Fit note: I think they run small. I ordered them in a 9, and had to size up to a 10. But I’d been looking for a good casual sneak, and I’m definitely not a Toms or a Converse kinda girl.

I am ALL about this Nike top (which is also on sale.) I’m lucky enough to get lots of awesome free gear through this blog and work, but that doesn’t always mean the fit is the most flattering. So the other night, I went shopping, looking for some tanks that’d be flattering to wear on camera when I’m on our show at work. I love the loose fit of this tank and the perforations that let your sports bra show through.

Here’s some awesome sales and my picks:

J. Crew: 40% off with code COOLSTYLE // my pick: the damn Birkenstocks everyone else has their eye on, even though I’m sure they’re about to be passé in a hot second

J. Crew Factory: 50% sitewide, extra 15% off with code HAPPYSALE // my pick: all about this ikat bikini

Kate Spade: 30% off with code SUNSHINE // my pick: pretty sure I need this banana bag

Lilly Pulitzer: no real sale, per us, but some cute gifts with purchase // my pick: this casual, classic swingy dress

Y tu? What do you have your eyes on these days?

As a single lady in NYC, I’m juggling a lot (but hi, aren’t we all?) — work, dating, running, maintaining my apartment, Junior League, saving time for friends and family. In order to get things done and stay relatively sane, I’m always seeking balance. Balance looks different day to day for me — sometimes I’m working late, but my apartment will be a mess. Sometimes my apartment is spotless, but I’m choosing to nurture myself and my mental health instead of doing something more social. Here’s a few things I do to find balance in health and life:

1. Schedule out my workouts.

I’m really lucky that I have at least 1-2 work related workouts a week, whether I’m in our show or have been invited to a press event, but I make a point every weekend at taking a look at my upcoming week and figuring out when/what workouts I’ll be doing, and trying not to do things like have two strength classes back to back.

2. Be patient with myself.

I really can’t do it all, so to get down on myself for not being able to cram 14 million things into one day is unrealistic, and to expect that I will always be all cylinders firing in every area of my life. Sometimes I’m crushing it at work but I feel like I’m being a crappy friend, and sometimes work takes a backseat to a friend or family’s crisis.

3. Take my vitamins.

Yeah, yeah, like your mom told you. I eat fairly healthy but I’m not perfect. Plus, a busy lifestyle + workout out hard takes a lot out of you, so I supplement with multivitamins. I’ve been a fan of New Chapter for a long time, so I was happy to find their Every Woman’s One Day multi. It’s fermented with whole foods and probiotics – the result is a supplement that’s gentle enough to take at any time, even on an empty stomach. Plus, it’s easy to find IRL in stores like Whole Foods or online on Amazon. And if you’re a vegetarian…so is this!

How do you find balance?

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