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I’ll be honest.  The past two weeks have kicked my butt.  I am SO ready for the weekend.

Instead of my normal Fashion Friday, a Life Lately post feels more appropriate.  There is so much in my head that I want to get down on paper… er, screen.

Workouts

I’m super proud to say that I have completed 90 consecutive rides on our Peloton.  Since it arrived, I haven’t missed a day.  It truly is my daily moment of peace, clarity and grit all rolled into one.

Once I reach my century ride, I’m considering changing up my schedule and working in the BBG program.  Cardio-wise I’m SET.  But I’m feeling the need for some strength training (even though I do work in an arm interval on some of my rides).  I really think it will be just what I need and get me to the next level on the bike.

What workouts are you loving right now?

Indulgences

The long coveted item that I teased on Instagram has finally arrived.  My plan was to post a review for Fashion Friday, but I haven’t had time to film.  Rest assured, it’s coming!

Speaking of cult items, I’m curious.  When something is super trendy, how do you react?  Are you intrigued?  Do you wait for the hype to die down before you really assess whether you’ll purchase?  Or do you avoid it altogether?

I never been one to follow the pack when it comes to fashion, but I can’t resist a piece that goes against the grain.  And this item I’ve been coveting for 3 years is certainly not conventionally “pretty”.  It definitely goes against the grain.

Fashion News

Transitioning to fashion that IS breathtakingly pretty, you must check out Valentino’s couture collection.  While Dior went miniature, Valentino went larger than life.  It was haunting, heart wrenchingly beautiful fashion.  I found myself sitting up taller, pulling my shoulders back and tearing up while watching.  It was 12 minutes of escapism; the silhouettes still flashing like vivid memories in my head.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again.  Pierpaolo Piccioli could not be a better choice for the house of Valentino.  I just adore him.

Just for Fun

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I am a total nerd at heart.  Film is my other deep passion when it comes to creative mediums and action, adventure and sci-fi are my genres.

Each year my husband and I attend Comicon.  We cosplay, attend panels, take pics and bash around the Gaslamp like the eternal kids we are at heart.  Of course there will be no Comicon this year, but to commemorate the occasion I’ll be posting my favorite moments from over the years.

Join me on Instagram!

Denim Review: AGOLDE Jamie Jeans

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I recently did a closet clean-out specifically for my denim.  Jeans are very cyclical for me.  Sometimes I’m feeling wide leg jeans, other times vintage, and occasionally, the tried and true skinny.  I kept hearing about these and knew they’d be the perfect pair of “everyday jeans”.

When I first started In Spades I wrote a post about my top 5 favorite denim brands.  Stay tuned for an updated post!

A brand I’ve been wearing consistently for the past couple of years is AGOLDE.  I love them because the majority of their styles are 100% cotton, giving you that vintage denim vibe.  I’m really over super stretchy skinny jeans, although I do think they still have their place in our closets (especially if you’re a mom).

I own three styles of AGOLDE jeans and have tried on countless others.  The hard part about the brand offering so many options is that every style runs differently.  Finding your size can be really tough.

This pair is one of AGOLDE’s most popular (and misunderstood) styles.  If you read the reviews, most will say that you have to have a beanstalk body (no curves) in order for these jeans to look good on you.

I beg to differ.

I have a small waist and big hips/butt, and LOVE these jeans.  They are super comfortable and (I think) very flattering.

Sizing

I’m normally a 25 or 26 in jeans.

I got a 26 and am glad I did.  They do stretch, but not to the point where you have to wash them to get them to regain their shape.  I probably could have gone with a 25, but I wanted them to be comfy straight out of the box.  The awkward breaking in phase is my least favorite part about being a denim lover.

My hips and butt fit great in them and the waist does not bag out.  The non-stretch cotton is so timeless.

Wash

AGOLDE does such a great job with their washes.  It’s one of the reasons I love the brand so much.  They all look vintage.  None of that fakey whiskering/fading thing a lot of other jeans have.

I love this light wash pair and think this wash looks so 90s rad.

Verdict

These are a great pick for a flattering, comfortable, everyday jean.

If you’ve heard reviews about AGOLDE’s Jamie jeans, trust me when I say, they are totally worth it.  I’d stick to your true size or size up one if you are sometimes in between sizes.

They have a button fly with a high enough rise to hold you in but not be too high (I love an 11 or 12 inch rise, but not for an everyday/hero pair of jeans).

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