Let's get one thing straight, I don't workout with my hair down. It would take about ten minutes for it to look a hot mess and another ten for it to wrap around my neck on the treadmill. But, it did get me thinking: having recently joined a new gym (and loving it), what can you do to stay looking stylish while working out? I've put together a quick-fire list below to provide a little inspiration, though don't forget - what others think of you while exercising is irrelevant, it's all about you and your progress! So, just consider the following five tips a way to help you recognise yourself as you catch your reflection mid-rep...
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Experiment with hairstyles: classic high ponytail, low braided ponytail, messy bun (with extra pins), bubble ponytail, tight fishtail, low double ponytail etc.
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Everyone's favourite - investing in new activewear! At the very least, it reduces how often you need to wash items, and has the added bonus of motivating you to train harder. Keep an eye out for padded sports bras, patterned leggings, and cropped sports jumpers and/or mesh hooded tops to get you to-and-from the gym
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Avoid makeup unless you fancy battling with a breakout. However, there are other fresh-faced and natural-looking options. Try covering your lips with vaseline or a lip stain before working out, or dabbing a subtle line of kohl in between your upper lashes to help your eyes pop, even after you've broken into a sweat. Oh, and a quick brush of the ol' brows before leaving the house doesn't hurt!
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Don't forget your nails. We tend to think super-casual when it comes to working out, and so they can often be overlooked. But it can help boost morale to see your nails are on point - especially as a large part of working out is about being in control, right?!
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Double-check your accessories. By this, I'm talking about your gym bag, towel and sports bottle
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Leggings - Seafolly Ocean Rose Wrap Me 3/4 Leggings
With love,
Gabrielle x
What a great post, girlie! I love those leggings, the bow ties are so cute! That said, I love wearing cute workout clothes, they really are a great way to encourage and motivate you when you're feeling confident in what you're wearing as you work to attain/maintain your fitness goals. I've never really thought of it, but having well kept nails really does help with boosting confidence, too. I never feel good when they're not done and when you look at your hands in gloves and see a pop of color while working out, it does feel quite good! Thanks for sharing, beauty, and I hope you're having a great week so far!
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Love this chic active wear! Working out never looked so good!
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Girl! You always have the best tips & tricks up your sleeve! New activewear is always a great way to boost motivation. Might have to pick some new gear up this weekend haha
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Gabrielle you are serious body goals! I honestly think that when you feel beautiful, you work out harder! Cute hairstyles are such a great idea that I hadn't considered before. Stylish activewear, like your gorgeous getup, is a must too.
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I work out from home, so I don't even have a mirror to look into and only my kids watching me. But still I prefer to make a little effort, dress in cute active wear and, mist importantly, have my hair out of the way.
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Gabrielle, you always do look stylish. Having said this, your tips are great.
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You gave some great advice and love the little bow detail on your leggings. It makes working out look cute!
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Great tips! You really still look stylish in sporty look! x
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I love getting new workout gear, it always makes me feel super motivated! I like wearing a high ponytail to workout because I like feeling it swish haha!
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I love the detailing to the leggings! So cute and I need to get some new workout gear so going to check these out and Gymshark for leggings x
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Very stylish indeed, babe! xoxo
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Only you could make an work out outwear look so stylish and classic. To be honest, I don't really work out but I do find your tips extremely helpful (especially the ones with hair up, no makeup almost not at all if possible) and it is something that I would definitely do if I would work out. Thank you for the tips, beauty :)
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Oooh, these tips do help! I usually just pull my hair out of my face in the nicest way, but my clothes are sometimes a train wreck. I hope you're enjoying your new gym though!
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Great Tips! Exercise in style!
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New workout gear is definitely something I could need, or want hahah. It makes a huge difference, weirdly enough. Love all the chic ones in colorful styles and prints, need to get some soon. Hope you're having a lovely week! Xx
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These are great tips and I love the details of your leggings :)
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I love the details of the legging! this is def a cute work out look!
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Great tips darling!! I also used to tie my hair in a ponytail when I went to the gym and I always was in search of cute activwear items!
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You look super tall, Gab! Love your style! You are such a doll!
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Thanks for the inspiration!
Have a wonderful week!
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These are such great tips! I definitely don't wear makeup when working out, but I love your natural look options! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for sharing your tips! Great post xx
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I look the opposite of stylish when I’m working out, but thanks for all these awesome tips. Those leggings are so cute :)
ReplyDeleteI put my hair up in a bun with my invisibobble while doing my yoga work out. I find the invisibobble holds up my hair well. You look really chic in this outfit, Gabrielle!
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Wonderful tips! I would have never thought about the nail one at all, but you have totally inspired me Gabrielle. I am on my own fitness journey, and I can use all the motivation there is!!
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Great tips, I love buying new sportwear x
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Nice tips! Thanks for sharing dear
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Thanks for this helpful post! One thing is sure: you look very good in your workout look! At the moment I do my workouts at home and therefore the outfit is not that challenge :)
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Fabulous tips - need to buy new activewear after reading this. Great outfit for for the gym!
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Such amazing tips !
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Looking great darling! I never understand why people who wear makeup while working out! Haha xx
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Cute workout gear is certainly a good incentive for working out and this is some chic activewear Gabrielle! I usually look like a schlub when I exercise since I do my yoga and pilates at home ;p
ReplyDeleteI love cute workout gear as well. Somehow, they make me more inspired to workout, haha!
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Great tips! I never look that cute at the gym - should probably step it up!
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Yessss nails are sooooo important!!!!!
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I love these tips,I didn't even know padded sports bras were a thing! I love your leggings too, they're so nice!
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Great workout look. It motivates you to workout even more.
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You look amazing!
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You look great! Nice tips! :)
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A very interesting and handful post, dear!
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I usually wear ponytail for my daily running or boxer braids at the gym, but in any case no make up (except for spf cream and lipbalm), since I fear that could be bad for the skin...
Love your work out attire Gabrielle, you look very chic! And those leggins are really super cute!
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You look great<3
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You looking so pretty as always even when you are working out!
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stunning look as always dear
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Those are very nice tips that will go a long way for the discerning. And the outfit is not bad looking at all, very nice. Greetings to you and hope you are well.
ReplyDeleteYou are a girl of my heart! All in black. It is so slimming!! Plus I love my Nike dry fit pants!! Buying new gear is great for motivation!!
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As always, you my friend, look super cute! I love your outfit and agree about accessories and nails in particular (hate the look of chipped polish or anything like that). Great post! xx
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ReplyDeleteYour outfit is just too cute Gabrielle! Love the jacket and your leggings. I feel activewear is so important. If you look great, you'll feel great. They're making some cute ones nowadays. Excellent idea about a balm on your lips. Just enough color.
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Lovely post, you look great xxx
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great tips u look sunning I need me a cute lil work out outfit Thank you so much for sharing this with us! Dominica from London, www.dominicas.uk xXx
ReplyDeleteI'm currently really craving some new workout wear (that motivates me to work out more than anything!) but I hadn't really thought about changing up my hairstyles while I workout, I usually just throw my hair up in some discheveled ponytail because I workout from home :p
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Having cute and stylish workout clothes and accessories always encourages me to exercise more! Also, I don't exercise with my long hair down either. But at the same time, I hate putting it up, because it only takes a few jumping jacks before my heavy hair falls out of its pony tail. Perhaps you have suggestions?!
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Hey Kim, I can totally relate! Try layering one bobble over another, which tends to do the trick. Another suggestion would be to wear your ponytail lower down on your head, or even pin the bobble into place using bobby pins. Hope that helps!
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You look so gorgeous in your workout gear Gabrielle and I'm so glad to hear you're enjoying your new Gym!
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Your Seafolly leggings are gorgeous, really think the bows create a feminine look to your overall workout outfit. You look beautiful and clearly working out in style and suits you perfectly!
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Have a happy rest of the week!
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I absolutely LOVE those leggings. The ties at the bottom are unique AND they have such a great texture. They also really go well with your personal style.
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I've only recently started to look for some stylish clothes for my yoga exercise, so this article came in a right time. I really enjoyed reading and love your outfit!
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