Morgan shares with us her experience navigating life after the sudden death of her husband, and how fitness and jiu jitsu has changed her life. Procrastinator, feisty, sometimes confident, sometimes not, and unexpected. Most people don’t expect half of the stuff that comes out of my mouth. I like to say things that shock people a little bit, especially with people I’m close to and I know what I can get away with. I like…
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The Athleta: Salutation Zuma Stash Pocket 7/8 Tight In Powervita™ is my favorite item right now. I wore them for working out, doing yard work and to run errand. These pants are great. The tights fit like a glove and the fabric is soft enough to sleep in. The design and the seam layout hug my curves in the right places. The pockets at the hips are great. The fabric pattern highlights my curves, without over emphasizing…
The Speedlight Tee is a great. It is prefect for working out, or casual wear. Last week I wore it out for a day at the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Today I wore it for my workout. The top has a traditional tee neck line providing good coverage and the lightweight fabric stretches with me. The ruching on the sides help ensure a flattering look with out being to tight. The top length covers my…
I wore the Athleta Stellar Crop Pants to work, as workout wear and as leggings with a nice shirt and ballet flats. My preference for this items is for work and as casual wear. As a petite woman, my biggest challenges are in the pants waist and leg length. I also prefer pockets. These pants have the high waist and they look like a slim tuxedo pants, which I love. However, the placement of the pockets…
Mydra Monasterial, fashion industry insider and Proud Mary fan recently tried the Athleta Metro Downtown Ankle Pants. Here’s a run down: Pants can be difficult to buy for women with curvy bodies. These pants are a great design. I am a size 16 and oval shaped, and the pants fit great. The fit is a bit loose, and with a drawstring waist and stretch fabric, these pants can fit multiple body types. These pants are great…
Seamless Light Support Sports Bra for Women This lightweight sport bra from Old Navy quickly became a staple in my wardrobe. The bra provides overall cover (no side boob!) and has adjustable straps. The high back and V shape strap connection provides added support. This is one of my go-to bras for low-impact activities like Yoga and for travel. At $19.99 this bra is a great buy!
March winds bring April showers. Are you ready? The Athleta Rain Drop Jacket is the perfect jacket to meet the spring rains. This light weight rain jacket has a hood for when you forget your umbrella and zipper pockets. The loose fit and length ensures that your body and legs will stay dry and comfortable. Did I mention it looks great on? Match it with a pair of the Women’s Rainey Tall Rain Boot by…
Athleta Spar ColorBlock 7/8 Tights These tights are great for classes at the gym or at home workouts. To be honest, I was pretty skeptical about this tight. They totally won me over. I wore these tights for a cycling class at the Biker Barre. The tights performed great. It has a high waist band, but I had no issues with the waist band rolling over. They were supportive and they comfortably stayed in place. I…
Proud Mary is excited to bring to you our interview with Myrda Monasterial, plus-size designer, influencer and mom. Myrda hails from Las Vegas and has worked in the fashion industry for over a decade. She brings us her unique experience, style and zest for life in this exclusive interview. It is great to connect with you! Let’s start off with a fun and simple question. Tell me about yourself in 4 words. MM: Loud, happy,…
Featured Class: Row Flow, DC Row, 790 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024 I have used a rowing machine before, usually as part of a warm-up or to break up my gym workout. I never thought I would enjoy 50 minutes on a rowing machine. But then I checked out my first rowing class the other day in DC Row, the new, hip waterfront area of Southwest, DC. I loved it! The class, Row Flow, was…