Fashion Focus with Marie—Marie Green is a stylist and fashion writer, author of the syndicated column, “Fashion Focus.”

Hot Workout Trends: Fitness to Fabulous

January 10, 2010

Marie Green is a fashion stylist and writer from San Diego California. She is the Fashion Editor of FINE Homes and Living Magazine and her column, “Fashion Focus” has appeared in FINE Magazine as well as LaJolla Light, The Del Mar Times, Del Mar Ink, The Carmel Valley Leader, Rancho Santa Fe Record, and The Solana Beach Sun. Marie is also the co-founder of SheWants.com.

by Marie Green and Adriana Padilla Mack,
founders of SheWants.com

Now that New Year’s fitness resolutions are upon us, it’s time to get serious—and not just about getting back into shape. Working out, then running errands and looking good doing it has never been easier. Whether you take up running, tennis or a weight routine at the gym, there’s a comfortable yet fashionable outfit that works for every scenario.

The hot trend for 2010 workout wear is “crossover apparel”: ensembles that work for multiple sports and move you effortlessly from day to evening. One of the biggest (and outdated) misconceptions is that there is a specific style that needs to be worn for each fitness activity; NOT SO, thanks to updated concepts being touted by the best makers and trend-setters in the field. lululemon athletica has done a fantastic job creating functional fitness clothing for numerous activities. For example, the latest look for runners is a running skirt with shorts built into it. Women working out in a gym can wear comfortable sleek pants once thought to be worn only for yoga. A versatile jacket can take you from the gym to running errands to lunch with the girls. Our pick is the stylish Admiral jacket. It’s made of a special blend of French terry which breathes well, has stretch so it won’t bag out, and lots of pockets for storage.

This concept was precipitated by the needs of modern women who have little time and many demands in their daily schedules. The glory of being “supermom” may fade, but the idea of doing it all and looking good will always bring satisfaction. So don’t sweat it; you can still look presentable and polished even after that kick boxing class! By taking the stress out of dressing, it’s now possible to think of working out not as work, but as a healthy lifestyle change that will lead to looking and feeling your best.


1. Amber	2. Kristin	3. Adriana
Day to Night Workout Outfit	Workout to Lunch Outfit	Sport to Sport Outfit

Three Examples

Here are a few must-haves and, of course, our personal favorites as shown by the three local women above.

1. Day to Night Workout Outfit

Amber, a marathon runner, shows how lululemon workout wear can be transformed into a gorgeous look for evening. She simply switched out her Zoot Sports shoes for Michael Kors heels and added the Admiral jacket plus lovely jewelry by Pantera Jewelers.
SE Wunder ruffled leggings $92, Ariel tank $52, Admiral jacket $118, Zoot Sports shoes $140, and Michael Kors platform heels (PUR).

2. Workout to Lunch Outfit

Kristen keeps healthy with many outdoor activities that vary from day to day. She wears black yoga pants with a scoop neck tank from lululemon. After a power walk at the beach, she adds jewelry from Pantera Jewelers plus a cardigan from The Back Room to meet friends for lunch.
Groove pant $98, Scoop neck tank $52, Striped cardigan $178, Stuart Weitzman boots $595, and Michael Kors platform heels (PUR).

3. Sport to Sport Outfit

Adriana, a tennis player who just took up jogging, shows how a lululemon ensemble for running can be made into a tennis outfit by adding a racquet and court shoes.
Run: jog skirt $58, Scoop neck tank $52, Define jacket $99, and Zoot Sports shoes $135.

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