
There’s nothing like the wind tunnels of New York to knock you back to reality and remind you that you’re no longer in Charleston. Note to self: wear a baseball cap next time you try to take cute gym look photos. I always say that I’m going to work out when I’m traveling, but honestly more often than not it never happens. I give major props to the people who make time to exercise on a vacation or work trip because I can never do it.


Zella High Waist Leggings | Zella Sports Bra | Zella Bomber Jacket | Adidas Ultra Boost Sneakers | Madewell Medium Transport Tote | Aviators
Other than when I’ve had to travel, I’ve consistently been getting my booty moving and grooving 3-4x a week for the last two months. I really hope I can keep the momentum going because I know firsthand how tough it can be to incorporate working out into your everyday routine. After the holiday break it took me more than a month to get over my fear of going back to the gym. As silly as it sounds shopping for a few cute pairs of leggings, tanks or sneakers can be a great incentive to kickstart a new fitness regimen. I’m not gonna lie. I’ve caught myself feelin’ a litttttle fly rocking a brand new look for the first time 😛

So since I’m clearly all for using exercise as an excuse to go shopping, I wanted to share some affordable spring activewear favorites you can snag now at Nordstrom. I mean, who wants to spend a lot of money on clothing you’re just going to sweat in? Not me! When I’m looking for a new pair of leggings or sports bra I turn to brands like Zella, Onzie or Adidas. The price point is always under $100 and I don’t have to fear my leggings being see-through when I bend over. YES! This happened to me once with a pair from a pricey activewear brand and of course I didn’t realize it until after I finished my workout. No wonder I kept getting stares from the juiced up gym bros… #mortifying


Zella High Waist Leggings | Zella Sports Bra | Zella Bomber Jacket | Adidas Ultra Boost Sneakers | Madewell Medium Transport Tote | Aviators
Now let’s talk about footwear. I used to always just pick the least expensive option when I needed a new pair of sneakers, but then Nick completely rocked my world when he got me to try Adidas Ultra Boosts. I was skeptical, but these are worth every dollar because you feel like you’re running on a cloud. This is the only pair of shoes I’ll wear to the gym or when I travel! They were just restocked in a really pretty pink/grey combo on Nordstrom.com, but I highly doubt they will last long. It took me two months of waiting for my size to get stocked when I was trying to buy my first pair so if you’re on the fence DO NOT wait.
So have I convinced you that you need to shop for some new gear? I love the look I’m wearing here, but there are so many more cute options at Nordstrom right now! I’ve included a bunch of things on my wishlist in the widget below. Just click on the product photos to get info on each item! Nothing like a little Monday retail therapy right? xo
Big thank you to Nordstrom for sponsoring this post!
Rach says
Getting the proper footwear makes all the difference! Love how your workout outfit is affordable!
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Katie says
Oh yes I couldn’t agree more girl! Thanks so much!
Natali says
That is a really great looking and comfy workout gear!
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Katie says
Aw you’re so sweet thank you!
Allie says
I use cute workout clothes as a motivator too! Nothing works as well as a good reason to shop haha. xAllie http://www.theallthatglittersblog.com
Jandrew says
Darlings I’m all for great looking workout gear . If you look great working out you feel better and are much less easily discouraged.
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Stef says
Love this outfit – so cute!
I’ve had my eye on the UltraBoosts for a while, but haven’t taken the plunge. Do these run true to size? I normally wear a 7.5 in Nike, but have never purchased Adidas shoes before.
Thanks so much! 🙂