Athleta Clothing Review

I would like to think most of you know my style by now.  I am pretty relaxed, I like khakis and color.  I love fun shoes.  I love tee’s and sweatshirts, and sweaters.  I love longish skirts and dresses in the spring and summer.  As a friend dubbed my long ago, I am a Prissy Hippie.  But really as far as dressing goes, I am far far far from being Prissy.  Yes I do like to look nice, but most days you will find me in yoga pants and a tee, and if chilly a fleece.

So one day I was browsing the interwebz.  I love window shopping.  So I come across Athleta.  Immediately I fall in love lust.  Yoga gear, great shoes, running attire.  Clothing that can take you straight from the Yoga mat to cocktails with a friend.  Plus with Athleta being in the Gap family, I knew it would be quality.

I was the extremely lucky recipient of a couple boxes of surprises from Athleta.  Basically I gave them some sizes and they sent it out.  Knowing that I loved every item on the site, and every item I had previewed in the Holiday look-book, I was going to be thrilled!  And outfitted!

Take a look at these!

These pants are made like jean, pockets in back and all.  But are made from recycled polyester and spandex. Which means they are water wicking.  My sloppy butt loves that!  no stains! I have lounged in these pants, thanks to the spandex and I have also worn them out for couple dinners.

The Lodge Pant has a boot-cut fit with a flattering flat front, an extended tab zip/snap closure, internal waist adjustment, two front mesh-lined jean style pockets, one right leg zip pocket, two back patch pockets, and Athleta chi logo rivets.

Love these Velvet beauties too! Called Covara. Might make it to my Christmas List!

Velvet is at its best when broken in, so we weathered the fabric on this semi-fitted, jean style pant to make it feel like an old favorite the first time you put it on. The straight leg cut and seams down front and backs of legs offer a flattering fit. Two jean pockets at front, two hidden zip pockets at back, and one hidden front zip pocket at right.

The most used, so far, from the items I was sent is this gorgeous Cashmere mix sweater.  The warm fall weather has helped me get more use out it! The Yama Sweater vest.

Because of the Olive Brown tone, I am able to pair this with so many color combinations.  My favorite color is green, so as you can imagine, I LOVE IT!  I am 5′8″ but a lot of my height is in my torso, so this rides me a little high, but not really that big of a deal.  I just happen to built a little “off.”

I have never owned anything Cashmere.  Now this isn’t 100% but the combo of Bamboo and Cashmere make it so silky soft!

Rayon from bamboo, Tencel Lyocell, Acrylic, Nylon, Cashmere

Imported.

Hand wash.

On cool days that need a quick warm-up, this semi-fitted hoodie vest is made from our soft Bambooloo sweater knit to be a perfect core-warmer. With a V-neck and rib knit trim, the Yama Sweater Vest has a removable tie, a three-snap front, and kimono cap sleeves. Two front snap pockets stash money and ID.

Altheta has some really nice sporty jackets and coats too.  They can be multi-purpose and be sporty, but some of these are nice enough to wear no matter what you are doing! I am drooling. Athleta does a fantastic job mixing colors, with out making women look gaudy and older then they are.

Another new favorite of mine, Eco-licious Half Zip.

Made from eco-licious- recycled Spandex and Polyester blend. And believe me when I say, it is LUXURY at its finest in athletic wear.   It keeps me warm, allows for movement, plus there is literally no bulk if I need to layer up.

If you are style impaired or just need a little help putting outfits together, Athleta has a special section called, “Get Outfitted.” Let Athleta put your ensemble together for you, right down to your handbag and shoes!

Right now All orders over $50 Ship free!

Plus they are with Piperlime, Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic so they are always having shipping sales and deals for buying from multiple stores!

Karissa Gindling™ for Prissy Green™ ©

Fair Trade Sports Giveaway

Fair Trade Sports, Inc is the first sports equipment company in the US to launch a full line of eco-certified Fair Trade sports balls, ensuring fair wages and healthy working conditions for our adult workers. Be sure to also check out their sweatshop-free apparel. They have both an online retail store and wholesale store.  Here are their product certifications.

Fair Trade Sports are committed to donate all profits after taxes to children’s charities, both domestic and international. Sound familiar? It’s a similar idea to the one behind the Newman’s Own brand you see in the grocery store. To learn more, take a quick trip over to the  Fair Trade Sports blog.

We expect to reach profitability by our third birthday in late 2009. Until then, we are donating $1000 annually to these charities, which benefit at-risk children worldwide. All of the sports balls are fully compliant with international ball standards. Plus Vegan!

Have a favorite charity to suggest? If it’s related to helping kids, then they’re interested. Drop them a line.

Do you need athletic gear for your kids this year? it is not to late to purchase it from Fair Trade Sports.  If you don’t need it for your own kids, I would personally be very grateful if you passed this post along, or at least their website information.

Here is video of a Fair Trade Worker sewing the 650 stitches involved in making a soccer ball.

Fair Trade Sports carries pretty much every sports ball you can think of.  Soccer(all sizes) , Volleyball, Football, Rugby and basketball.  They have recently made an addition to the family and added in sports apparel too.  Shirts, tee, hats and more.  If anyone purchases from Fair Trade Sports through my Amazon Affiliate Link, I will donate the any money earned to Fair Trade Sports.

Fair Trade Sports wants to start the BUZZ about their company and to do that, they are offering up one of their offical weight and size, vegan Fair Trade Sports Eco-Footballs. With soft handling and great performance, this Fair Trade football is an excellent training football. All-weather, high-grip surface means year-round outdoor play. And Fair Trade certified means the adult workers who produced this ball received a fair wage – at no extra cost to you! Eco-certified and certified Fair Trade. Union-made and vegan. Official weight and size. All after-tax profits go to children’s charities. This football is worth $39.99!

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