It's January 2. That means you should be over your New Year's hangover by now and the Christmas cookies are long gone. If you have fitness resolutions for 2013, now's the time to get moving. We're big believers in the concept of form + function--so your workout gear doesn't need to be ugly while you're practicing side plank. With that in mind, we looked off the beaten path for the cutest workout gear out there.
I’m in Chicago this week and that means a lot of visits with family and friends....and a trip or two to the mall. Confession: I sometimes like shopping in malls. Don’t get me wrong. Nothing beats New York for pure shopping adrenaline and magic. But New York shopping takes planning and stamina. A trip to the mall can be spontaneous. Mall shopping naturally has its disadvantages. The variety of stores is disappointing--how many Gaps and Victoria’s Secrets does any community need? The exponential increase in e-commerce and availability of previously hard-to-find brands may eventually bring the death of the mall. For example, I just bought Pamela Love earrings and a Bodkin dress on sale from Bona Drag online. I could never walk into a mall and find these treasures. However, malls offer some comforting advantages:
