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Fabletics Brisk Outfit (Joni Jacket + Ende Legging) review

laelene Posted in reviews, subscriptions，Tags: , , , , , , ,
02 January 2015
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Whoa, it was back in July that I last bought an outfit (though much later that I actually posted the review). This time around I found a nice jacket and pop of color in the leggings that I really liked. I’ve been on a hunt for more winter clothes now that I need them. I also like having more leggings to choose from, since I rely on two main pairs and sometimes I can’t find one of them.

Fabletics is just under $50 per outfit credit and comes with a 2- or 3-piece set of athletic wear. Each month, three outfits are selected for you to choose from at the 1 outfit credit price point. You can always get other outfits at their VIP pricing of $50-80 (2- and 3- pieces available) or buy any individual item separately. Outfits are sent monthly unless you choose to skip (which is very easy to do). They offer a referral program that earns you money towards free outfits.

Get your first outfit for half off with my referral link! All fitted Fabletics items are chafe-resistant and feature four-way stretch for comfort and movement.

collage of front, back, pockets, and elastic sleeve of fabletics joni jacket in bright teal

Joni Jacket in Bright Teal

I really liked this type of jacket after getting one at UNIQLO so I’m happy to have something similar in another color. It’s a great lightweight piece to wear inside an outer jacket or on its own when it’s less brisk out. The sleeves have elastic at the wrist, which is great for keeping any draft from sneaking up your arms. The pockets zip up so you don’t have to worry about anything falling out. The listed retail value for this is $59.95.

collage of front, back, side, and hidden pocket of fabletics ende leggings in black/teal stripe

Ende Legging in Black/Teal Stripe

I wanted something other than the solid color options of many other leggings, so these were perfect. I like how the color of these match the jacket quite well. The stripe on the side make these fun and colorful, but from the front and back you almost wouldn’t know the difference, so it’s not glaringly obvious at all angles. My only thing with Fabletics leggings is that I wish they offered a low rise option. I prefer to have hip huggers rather than those that extend to my waist. The retail value for this is listed as $44.95.

I’m really happy with this outfit, especially for getting through the winter with that nice jacket. I’ll wear these leggings a lot when traveling or on the weekends. Want an outfit for yourself? Sign up for Fabletics to get your first outfit for as low as $25.

[This post contains affiliate links. Signing up through them helps support my subscription and I’d be ever so grateful. 🙂 All opinions are my own and I received no compensation for this review. I just purchased this outfit and wanted to share what I got!]

Hong Kong haul

laelene Posted in lifestyle glimpses, photo blog，Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
07 November 2014
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Check out the awesome things I acquired in Hong Kong last month – some were gifts, some were free, and some I purchased. I’m very pleased with what I got! You’ll probably want to see some of these in more close-up, so feel free to click on the images to enlarge. 🙂

pandora bracelet and christian dior coin purse with pandora bag

Fancy gifts from the relatives!

3d holiday cards, tissue box cover, scarf, hong kong dollars, and red envelopes

More stuff from the relatives, including a tissue box cover, scarf, and red envelopes.

pizza express bag, ovolo hotels go bag, and drawstring bag with slippers inside

Free stuff from the hotel and Pizza Express. Two totes and a drawstring bag with slippers.

collage of black wristlet pouch with three compartments and clear purple pouch for toiletries

The very first items I bought were these pouches. I love the three compartments on the black one and the translucence of the purple one.

collage of chopstick set in box with two pairs of chopsticks and chopstick holders

At Ngong Ping, I got to choose chopsticks and chopstick holders. Panda and I both chose our own chopstick holders so they don’t exactly match! 😛

collage of glass teapot and mini cups set with pack of six blossoming teas

I’ve fancied a glass tea set for awhile and I’ve always wanted to get blossoming teas, so this package was too much to pass up.

collage of hong kong mtr map microfiber cloth

At first I saw generic ones and bought one, but then we found this one with the MTR map, so I immediately exchanged for it.

uniqlo purple down jacket and gray fuzzy hooded jacket

I have officially discovered Uniqlo and looove their jackets. These two are my favs for fall.

navy blue boxers with cat faces

When I saw these while shopping for gifts, I just had to get them for Panda. Smokey will love them!

empty box of flaky almond pastry treats from macau

We got these for our coworkers from Macau, but I forgot to take a picture before they were all devoured.

collage of five 3d cards that pop open to ferris wheels, eiffel tower, ship with sails, and dragon designs

Last but not least are these awesome 3D cards that I got my friends who helped catsit Smokey (and of course I snagged some for myself too).

Tax free weekend scores

laelene Posted in lifestyle glimpses, photo blog，Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
03 August 2014
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For the first three days of August this year, Virginia stores had tax free promos for school supplies and clothing. It’s an official August Sales Tax Holiday every year in the state, apparently. Panda and I thought it would be a great opportunity for us to go try to find some of the shoes and clothes I’ve been trying to get more of. While initially the plan was to go to Dulles Town Center, we decided to go check out the Leesburg Outlet. That turned out to be a great decision and I found so much stuff that we had no need to shop further after browsing those stores. For the first time ever, I actually enjoyed shopping (and Panda didn’t! It’s like we reversed roles). I guess it was because I went with a purpose: I needed some new flats and jackets.

What a fruitful day! Check out some pics:

girl stretching hands out towards giant hibiscus flower larger than both hands

Wow, I want my own!

charlotte russe black and gold tiger sandals

I was tempted, but they’re not ones I’d get around to wearing much.

shopping bags lined up after trip to outlet

Charlotte Russe, American Eagle, IZOD, J.Crew, and Bass & Co bags lined up. I used the little red Target bag as a purse.

j.crew marley ballet flats in cabernet and black

First stop was J.Crew, where I found these super comfy ballet flats! I’d never bought from this store before and I almost got black patent leather wedges too – also very comfortable. I hope I don’t regret not getting them.

g.h. bass & co shoes elizabeth in fuchsia and sophia in yellow

Next up was a store I was not familiar with – Bass & Co. They had these fun shoes on clearance and I decided to spring for more playful shoes for cheap!

cat sticking face into new shoes enjoying the smell

“Mmmmmm new shoe smell.” (as she stuffs her face in there)

izod jackets mixed media in teal and diamond check fleece in black

As we passed by IZOD, a jacket on the rack outside caught my attention. The teal color is fun and the thermal sleeves are different! I then came across the other style and almost got the blue before trying the black. Who knew golf gear would provide the perfect jackets for me?

american eagle outfitters loose knit sweater jackets

A peek inside AE led to two discoveries of nice, loose sweater jackets.

charlotte russe palmer embossed round toe two strap flats in cam, lace pointy toe ballet flats in black, and blazers in neon orange, purple, and blue

And finally, I spent a good hour in Charlotte Russe trying on jackets and shoes. I had a gift card from a previous return that I needed to use and I found a ton of things I wanted! I now have wonderful black and tan flats to choose from, as well as an assortment of cool blazers.

I’m pretty much set with what I want now, so I’ll only need to buy things that really catch my eye. That’s the stage I’m at with dresses too. It feels great to finally have some of the items I’ve been searching stores for, so I no longer have to think about shopping. Today was an anomaly and I actually wasn’t too tired/grumpy from shopping, PLUS I found a bunch of stuff. Usually I get bored an hour in and never even find something I want. I’m so happy to have gotten this all out of the way in one day!

365great Day 51: sweatpants with pockets

laelene Posted in 365great，Tags: , , , , , , , ,
04 May 2013
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Learn more about 365great here.

365great challenge day 51: sweatpants with pocketsOk, this seems like a totally random thing, but seriously, I absolutely adore the two pairs of sweatpants I have that have pockets. In fact, I don’t wear my other sweats anymore because of them. After all, who wants to sit around with things laying nearby that you may forget to bring with you when you get up? Usually it’s just my phone and a lip balm that I like to keep handy, and it’s such a convenience to stick them in my pockets rather than remembering to carry them with me when I move around. I feel the same about sweatshirts and hoodies that don’t have pockets, but I find the pants pockets are more useful then the shirt/jacket pockets. For whatever reason, things tend to fall out of the pockets of my jackets – perhaps they’re too small. Sometimes, something as simple as pockets can be great.

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