FitnessFridays: W.O.W (White on White)

Admittedly, it’s one of those very controversial athleisure trend and something that I used to believe can only be pulled off by VS models who were often spotted wearing them. But I am obsessed with whites recently that I wanna test drive the trend on myself using the, cue the horrific expressions, white leggings. Lol!

As always for leggings, the top tip would have to be to pick high-waisted ones like this pair from Rosegal. It has mesh panels, a waist pocket and pleats for extra texture that would make it less unforgiving than plain ones haha! Glad that I also found a crop top from their sports selection that goes well with it. Both pieces have mesh inserts – a feature that I’m always on the lookout for in sportswear for breathability purposes. Overall, I think I was able to give justice to the whole look but of course the final judgment would have to be how it delivers in a sweaty workout situation because if not, then why would I wear it in the gym in the first place? :P

I did a few sample workouts with my friend in the bike, around the machines and yoga poses at Anytime Fitness Eton tower where I teach dance classes (shameless plug but you’re welcome to visit, lol!) and I’m happy about their performance. It’s not the first that I’ve tried sportswear from this group of brands (see here) and the level of support they give per movement and stretchability in the fabric is constant. It’s really WOW for a W.O.W (white on white, that is haha!) If you wanna snag for yourself any of the items worn here, links are provided below. PLUS, you can use the code RosegalChen to get further discounts. :)

Pleated Skinny Mesh Insert Leggings

Mesh Panel Gym Cropped Shirt

Sponsored: Summer Dressing Combo

Summer dressing for me is ensuring that maximum breeziness is achieved. While it's true that dressing up in sweltering heat might mean uhmm a little more than usual flesh display, I believe that it doesn't have to be too revealing. Here below is an outfit combo I chose below with a little help from my partners at Rosegal.

Combo: Cutout dress + Sunnies + Boater Hat + Wedge Sandals 

Plunge Floral Beach Dress- Red

This cutout dress from Rosegal is just the right amount of relaxed dressing I need. You might think it's a matching set but actually, the top and bottom are linked by the strings infront. The skirt is zipped at the back while the top is held by two strings at the back. If this isn't breeziness for you, then I don't know what is. As if the red color ( read about wearing red here) isn't enough to catch attention, this intriguing way of the outfit is sure to keep people staring or even start a conversation. :)

Cat Eye Sunglasses - Leopard

Ask any style experts and you'd hear how leopard has become a neutral. It doesn't matter that it is paired with another print, as long as it performs its job of shielding your eyes from UV rays while complementing your face. And as we all know, cat eyes are universally flattering.

Though the bag and shoes aren't sponsored, just a little tip for summer dressing, pick accessories that are too unfussy like this mini crossbody bag that essentially makes you hands-free and for footwear, open-toed sandals. Wedgies are good for additional height. *wink*