Beauty Bloom: Vibrant Summer Colors & Moisturizing Skin with This Season's Latest

I'm not sure what's really going on here in DC. Two weeks ago, it was bordering 90. I felt like I was in Mexico. Yesterday, it was 62 and I had to wear a thick sweater to stay warm. I can't decide what shoes to wear, what hat to rock and feel like a trip to my storage unit is necessary almost every other day.

It kind of sucks. I wish the Universe would just decide on one season. At least for a month. That's be great. Thank God we've not had super dreary days where I default to wearing like-muted tones to complement the cosmos. Even my makeup is affected. If it's dark and gloomy out, I love to rock a bright pink lip and smokey eye. When it's sunny out, I love to do a pale, more neutral color all over.

Assuming the weather is going to finally settle into the high 70s with beautiful sun, I'm perusing my new stash of beauty products and makeup looks and deciding on what my go to regimen is shaping up to for the Spring and as I transition into summer.

These are the first few must-haves for all beauty lovers. They're divine, pretty, just what every fashionable chica needs to look and feel the part. Summer's not always so forgiving on our skin so we must handle it and do it up!

Pretty Colors 

I'm madly in love with Estée Lauder's newest Mad Men collection. Talk about a gorgeous vintage throwback. Tiffany blue and  yellow mixed on enamel for a cheek compact? In a leatherette pouch? Why wouldn't you want to show this off on the perfect date night or girls' Sunday brunch?  Even if it's working at your desk from home?! Use it. Your work will be more productive. 

The collection also has a perfectly nude polish and pink lip color that looks more nudish on girls my complexion.

If you're looking for an instapop on your cheek  the cello shots by EL does the job. Creative director at the brand designed a gel like pump tube that gives you a super intense level of pigmentation. Pass on the brush and just rub these pretty colors on your cheek bones. The hot pink works on me really pretty especially when I'm tanned.  This is cute and perfect for carrying everywhere. I'm good for forgetting a brush and blush compact. This solves that problem!

Aerin  also came out with a nude collection that's great for day looks. It's light, simple and doesn't clash with anything you may be fancying. The sunset lipgloss, not blaring at all, is some and essential for layering over any lip stain you're wearing. If you need more color for evening 'hot fuse' lip gloss is gorgeous with its dark coral hue. Kind of reminds me of persimmon. 

I've not tried it yet but the Lush Cosmetics illuminators have me lusting makeup like a new Louboutin purchase. Seriously. Not sure why I'm only now getting hip to this Canadian brand, but I bumped into the Georgetown store two weeks ago. I spent 90 minutes playing around and lost my mind. I'm sure the salesgirls thought I was crazy. I stationed myself right in front of the mineral makeup section and didn't move. Since I couldn't decide on what looked best (truthfully, they all did), I walked away with a sad face.

Must go back again to make a decision.

SPFs & Moisturizers

Before I even apply my facial lotion I'm loving the Bare Minerals super light spf 20 for days I'm not doing it up too much. The sample sizes are great for keeping in every bag you switch out of and the car, of course. But for extended outdoor exposure, Estée's DayWear with a level 50 protection is mid-weight and perfect for fighting wrinkles, which fortunately I'm not seeing signs of... yet :) 

EL's pure perfectionist line corrector goes well with the DayWear to rally mask any lines the sun wants to surface. The more you hydrate your skin, the more you'll shave a few years off that birth certificate! ;

Nothing new to the market this season, Artistry has been consistently faithful to me. And so I'm faithful back.  My most favorite must over anything else wear before I start my routine is Artistry Beauty's spf 50 sunscreen from their Time Defiance collection. This right here is everything! Not only is it the absolute best lotion that doesn't leave a chalky mess on your face or greasy feeling, it's the perfect size and actually does the trick. I never have to go light on the amount for fear of having a ghost face. It spreads evenly and adds a bright of brightener, too.  And since it fit everywhere, I take it everywhere, I need one of these in every makeup bag (because yes, I switch out makeup bag twice a week!).

If only I can buy a big jug and refill the little pocket sized one, I would! I think I heard somewhere that a recent poll over over 1,000 women, Artistry's moisturizer was preferred over other major brands. I can vouch for that.

via my Instagram

There are so many lovely products this Spring we can all frolic in, but for now, these are the ones I'm gravitating to on a daily basis. Of course, there's the nail color trend, the different eyeshadow/mascara looks I'm exploring, perfume scents, and the perfect makeup brush set review I'm having loads of fun with.

 I'll pick up on those more essentials in a short after I'm decided their worth sharing.

What are you using for some pretty color pops?

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Rockstar Chains, Pearls, & 'The Bren' ... A Viewing of L. George Designs

The 'Bren'

'Miss Miranda'

L-R: Jennifer Onyx, Phyllis, Tina Marie Strand

Here I am enjoying a cocktail on a rooftop in Melbourne, rocking my L. George bracelet. Fab, right?!

There is no question I love jewelry. So much, my mother started designing pieces and eventually launched her line a few years ago, C.B. Herrera. It's an awesome thing when Mami makes your jewelry and I seldom have to buy pieces. 

I've never understood her creative process and attention to detail. But, I'm learning in jewelry design, as with much else in the artsy realm, open space and inspiration lead to fabulous results. Outside of my mom's studio, I'd not seen another jewelry designer in action until I met Lisa George. 

She's based in Atlanta and has created a loyal fan base, in large part due to her massive ads --- on billboards throughout the city! And of course because everything she creates is covetable. We met on Facebook through a mutual friend who modeled for one of those fun ads and then she kindly sent me a bold and beautiful 3 strand chain bracelet with 3 pavé crystal balls. I rocked it in Australia a few times and knew I had a solid interchangeable piece -- I wore it on a day full of vineyard hopping, out to a chic Thai dinner, and on a day where flip flops and a tank was the dress code. 

I finally met her in person two weeks ago while in Atlanta. She invited me to her lush studios in Midtown to view her spring collection. What was supposed to be a quick 10 minute tryst turned into 2 hours of trying on, gazing & lusting, sipping wine, and placing orders. She's super fun, chatty, loves to share her life-changing story of how she realized she could do this, and can cook while designing!

Her entire collection is chain and stone based, with delicate insertions of pearls and crystals, mostly inspired by conversations and friendships she's forged. In just 2 years she's cornered a high-end market of women who love a bold piece that few other women have access to. 

I saw over 50 pieces, fell in love with everything I tried on, but set my immediate goal on 4... Since green is my favorite color and gold my fave go-to metal, the rocker piece 'Miss Miranda' with spikes and balls,  sang to me. And so did the quasi dainty piece with a beaded black ring and Swarovski stone. Oh, and the rosary-esque chain with onyx beads. But the most fabulous of all was one she made on the spot and humbly called "The Bren!"How fun is that?!

My short visit turned out to be an impromptu designer's moment with a simple gunmetal chain holding a bling-y caramel Swarovski with an off-centered clasp. I had something very clear in mind and she took off with ideas. 30 minutes later y voila, I was rocking my own namesake piece. 

So yeah, I'm in love with L. George Designs. I have visions of building a collection right next to my lovely C.B. Herrera pieces. Can you even imagine what that vanity would look like!? 

Until I can afford the pieces that sing glorious tunes, I'll go ping-pong on her Facebook page where she boldly reminds you how much you love to rock a hard piece. 

Check her out and tell me what you love the most! 

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We Run DC! Why I Ran The Nike 1/2 Marathon

A view from my corral on my iPhone.

It's been 9 days since the inaugural Nike Women's Marathon series in DC where 15,000 turned up and ran their hearts out. I'm assuming most women are fully recovered from the grueling pain and have moved on to the next thing. Ask me how I'm doing and my answer will give you the impression I've just spent 2 weeks in Disney doing it up. 

I'm still enjoying a super high of emotion, completely tickled, but more proud and humbled I ran and finished my first 1/2 marathon ever. Oh, yes, and I'm still in pain. My feet took a beating. They're all bruised up, are sore and I can barely run more than 2.5 miles. 

Me? Run?

Okay, so let's put it out there. I hate running. It hurts, gives me awful headaches, seems to never end, doesn't yield the weight loss effect I hear associated with it, and quite frankly, I've never seen the point in putting your knees through the grinder. Who does that? And where are you going? And why are you so concerned with going so fast?! 

I swear this has been my attidtude toward running for about 15 years. I loathed it and gave it no importance in my fitness life. Everyone around me knows this. 

So, you're reading this with the most confused face wondering why I ran 13.1 miles. I kind of had to ask myself the same thing last Sunday morning when my alarm went off at 4:45 am. I hit snooze and got a bit more shut eye. Surely, I was not prepared to run with 15,000 other women, most of who I'm sure trained.

Unlike me. 

My running gear! via my Instagram.

My friend Bree was tracking me and shared progress on Instagram! Total surprise; My awesome friend Mario and me

Day moments, some via Instagram here and here!

The Decision to Run...

I committed to running the race back in Feb. At the time, the idea sounded amazing and I got really excited. I even ran 2.5 miles on the treadmill while on a short family staycation 2 hours from home. I downloaded the Nike Training Connect app on my phone and did 2 workouts that weekend. I was pshyched. 

I even harassed a veteran running friend to help me figure this out. He took me out on one single 2.5 mile run where I almost collapsed in front of him. He quickly tried to discourage me from trying this race.

And Not Train.

And then I went Australia for 3 weeks. I packed my purple Air Pegasus but they never saw the light of day. And then I went off to St. Croix for 6 days.  In between those two trips, I suffered a hip injury and the idea of running was the last thing on my mind. Still, I kept boasting of how I was going to run my 1st 1/2 marathon. My father, in his kindest, yet most sarcastic tone suggested I was kidding myself if I thought I was going to run 13 miles without passing out.

So just 2 days after I returned from 4 weeks of traveling, absolutely no training, and piercing hip and knee pain, I geared up for the run. I went to the media festivities where the colorful expotique was set up. I bumped into friends, visited the massive new Niketown store right on the heart of Georgetown, and grabbed my runners packet. I even got a few cute DC shirts to run in.  Oh, and those highly coveted We Run DC sneakers commemorating the race. 

Yep. I scooped up a pretty little pair. 

I still had no idea what I was getting into. 

Dad and me after finishing (on my iPhone).

On Sunday morning. 

At about 5:50, everything changed. I arrived downtown, saw an exodus of women and knew I had to do this. The energy was wildly infectious and positive. I've never been to a race of that size so seeing thousands of women getting ready to take on the streets I know so well, Nike's brand everywhere, loads of workers and volunteers directing us in the proper direction, and the start gate was moving. We all had one mission: to cross that line and raise money for Leukemia/Lymphoma.

What did me in was the backdrop: Our Capitol. I've always been in awe of that building. Seeing it brighten up as the sun rose shook me a bit. I was getting ready to run 13.1 miles in my hometown. I was running for the 1st time. And I was empowered by the mass of cheers and inspiration. 

I made my way with a steady pace through Rock Creek Parkway, passed the Kennedy Center, through Haines Point where I used to hang when I was in HS and almost tapped out at the final stretch up Penn ave, approaching the Capitol and back around the botanical gardens. 

I crossed the finish line all by myself, not expecting anyone there (remember my dad didn't think I was going to actually do it, my sister thought I was kidding, and my mother thought I was crazy) in 2:40:12, as I timed it on my phone. Official race time clocked me at 2:40:04... a whole 8/10ths of a second faster! Woot.  

The Finish. 

The only thing waiting for me was a studly young man, clad in a black tux, holding a silver tray with pretty little blue boxes, courtesy of Tiffany & Co. For us... a lovely "medal" necklace with an etched female runner emblematic of each of us and the race name on the other side to reward our effort. 

My dad and aunt surprised me at the VIP lounge with nothing but smiles after they picked up their jaw! They were in shock. I didn't call them at the 6 mile marker begging them to come pick me up. 

I really finished a 1/2 marathon! With existing injuries. And no training. What, what! In one piece with no displaced hip? No headaches or oblique cramps?? 

Our "medal" in the little blue box taken on my iPhone

While jumping for joy-- no mind I was in shock and in utter pain -- and trying on my necklace, I heard a local black woman won the race. Samia Akbar knocked it out and up in 1:19.  I caught a quick glimpse of her looooooong, beautiful legs in the VIP lounge and had to meet her.  Our 10 minute conversation and her generous hug applauding my personal inaugural run was the icing on the cake. I congratulated and thanked her for the awesome inspiration. The race took on a new meaning at that moment. 

I was thrilled for her and more excited it all happened right here. I spoke with Samia  a few days ago so I can't wait to share our convo about running, minority women in track & field and what shoes she loves to rock when not in sneakers! 

Why I ran.

I ran because there are a group of amputated kids my sister works with every summer who would run 26.2 miles if they could. I ran for them and anyone who would do anything to engage in the physical activities I'm able to do, but can't.  I ran for my SIL-to-be who's a Lukemia survivor. I ran for my mother who has chronic arthristis in her knees and can barely walk 2 miles without crying. I ran because it was in DC and the power it implies permeated into my spirit of determination.

I ran for me. I ran because I can. 

And for that little blue box! 

Excited at runner's stage via my Instagram

I learned and proved to myself that we really, really can do anything we put our minds to. I challenged myself to do something I've so long turned down and dismissed, convincing myself I couldn't do it. I've never broken 5 miles at one time. This was huge!  And I did it. 

Nike did me a huge favor last week. They opened up my heart and mind to my body. I love it more than ever before. I have this renewed sense of treating it right. To using it the best way I can and to help others. 

They say just do it. Seriously. Just do it. 

I did. 

And now I'm gearing up for the San Francisco 1/2 in Oct. ;) 

Wondering if that bib will also have my exact birthday numbers. Because yes, it's not coincidence my 1st ever bib was my birthday number, I don't think! ;)

B! Inspired.

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*I was invited to run by Nike. All entry fees and apparel to run in were provided by Nike. All opinions and feelings expressed are my own, chicas! 

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My Girls and I Know How to Rejuve With Jergens Cremas {And a Lush Giveaway!}

Clockwise: Maria and me posing; Monica Tweeting away; roasted coconut flan; cucumber and smoked turkey bites.  

Jergens goodies via my Instagram

Clockwise: Instagramming; Monica is clearly really excited; 4 of us digging in!

Maria and baby modeling some crema!

DIY nacho haystacks we all enjoyed!

The girls loving their swag bag!

Life these days is a whirl wind of everything. The only thing I'm trying to focus on is some serious R & R where I literally shut down and take care of myself. That entails the requisite mani/pedi (because looking cute is appropriate no matter what), a yoga class or two, a hammock nap (love doing that in the spring and summer), a massage, and some serious curling up with my magazines and books collecting dust.

Yeah, that's all wishful thinking, though I've actually been able to squeeze the massage in... and it was so perfect, it made up for one more on that fanciful list.

I've been traveling for almost 2 months non-stop now and my body is taking a beating. Seriously! I've caught more flights in the last 6 weeks than all off last year. It's all so awesome, but there comes a breaking point, right. And just when I think I get to sit still for a moment, I accept to host a super chic, mid-day tryst for some fabulous girlfriends.

My lovely friends over at LBC invited me to host a Twitter fiesta, featuring Jergens' new crema collection... I got to invite some DC-area lifestyle bloggers that would appreciate the luxe qualities of a household name brand -- at least en mi casa -- to an afternoon of all things white and lush. As things would go for me, I invited the girls over the very day I got back from 9 days of travel. I'm not sure what I was thinking, but I had all of 3 hours from getting off my Atlanta/DC flight,  to get home, set up, cook some fun treats, make drinks and open my doors to the girls.

Perhaps because I knew the afternoon was going to be full of hand massages and some smell good scents in the crema jars, I hurried and made it happen with pure adrenaline. Plus, if you didn't know, entertaining is what I do. And if under pressure, it's more than likely going to be even better!

Nothing like having 6 excited girls over for a mid-afternoon break to indulge in ourselves. Swag bags for all the girls held each of the new whips -- Soothing Aloe, Coconut Milk and Deep Conditioning Oatmeal -- and a cute cookie from a NY baker, laced the table. I even had the Aloe one in the girls' room for lathering after using the toilette.

While we tried each one and talked about what we look for in moisturizing our bodies, we noshed on DIY nacho haystacks and a sparkling fresh eau de coco with strawberries to pair. Cucumber bites with apple smoked turkey, Jarlsberg and dill were pretty accompaniments. All that was lovely, but the jovial consensus was that the roasted coconut flan I had just baked that morning, was the hit. Café con leche for some, tea for others and we were all satisfied. I intentionally made a coconut flavored dessert to pair with the coconut milk crema. Having just been in the Caribbean for 6 days, anything island-y was appealing and mentally took me back there.

I guess you wouldn't be surprised of the three cremes, coconut milk was the preferred one! It's lighter  than the other two, but has real notes of coconut and leaves your skin feeling silky smooth. We all know aloe vera is fantastic for soothing burns, cuts, etc.. so it's just right to use this one to alleviate dry skin. Oatmeal-enriched cremes are wonderful for exfoliating and brightening up dull areas, so Jergens' deep-conditioning variety is the one you want to go for if you're working on replenishing super dry skin that needs some extra TLC!

Our 2 hour tea-coffee break turned into a fun and super talkative 3 hours of intimate exchange of personal experiences in our beauty regimen. My new local Latina blogger friend, Maria of Very Busy Mama even brought her newborn, who didn't squeal a single time! So tickled she got to enjoy some down time just for her. It's what I set out to do!

My awesome guests left feeling renewed, refreshed, and perfectly full, ready to go back to work. Or not! I sent them off with some new goodies and I took the rest of the day off!

Now it's your turn! Wouldn't you love to try the new rejuvenate collection and treat your skin to luscious sensations?! 

Thanks to Jergens, I'm giving one of you a full set of the cremas. What to do via Rafflecopter below!

* Follow/"Like" moi on all Social Media sites: Facebook, Twitter, G+, Instagram, Pinterest

* Tweet the giveaway "Win some luscious Jergens crema from @BrenHerrera of B So Chic! Rejuve your skin! #jergenscrema! http://bit.ly/ZQNiWx"

* Leave a comment letting me know which creme you think you'll love the most. 

I'll pick a random winner on May 7th. Prize will be satisfied by Jergens directly. US residents only.
Good luck, girls!

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Traveling Routines... My Hotel Bathroom

(All pictures © Bren Herrera)

If still in St. Croix attending the amazing Food and Wine Experience which spans the entire week, topped off by a super sexy Taste event at Divi Bay Carina Resort last night. And can I tell you... you must make your way here! It's my 2nd time here for the same event and it simply does not fail. The weather is perfect, the people are extremely nice, and the culture is a fantastic break from the high speed race I live in and usually am comfortable with, a la DC and New York. Plus it's just sexy.

My days have been extended with some lush sights and glutunnous eating (because if I go too long w/out food, I kind of get irritable!) and require me to pack a bag with everything I'll need for 12 hours of trekking. But since my itinerary is so diverse, ranging from fancy dinners and coastal farm visits to ATVing it up in the "rain forest, " my attire, accessories and overall look has to switch up. And that means I have to do the bag switcharoo every night.

My mornings start in the bathroom where I asses my look for the day. I thought I'd be able to easily sift through what I thought was minimal jewelry and makeup... I didn't fare so well this trip, but a great improvement from my last hops. I couldn't really make it without these. No matter how chill the trip. 3 nail polishes for a week? Clearly, a bit too much, but fun to have just in case. The bronzer from Estée's new line. Love. Love. Some under eye makeup since I'm not sleeping enough... loving the creamy one by CoverGirl.  And Bobbi Brown's longwear cream shadow stick in Bark is the best thing I could apply for a natural look all day. It gave me some color in my eye without looking like I had dolled up to  walk the island.

Since I over-did it again, I decided to make use the huge bathroom space and hang jewelry on wall mirrors, use the wine glasses to hold the 20 rings or so (because who really needs 20 rings for 9 days and stick my brushes in the tumblers. If you think about it, it's totally practical to make use of the your entire hotel room especially if you're staying for 6 nights.

This is one example of a light day's goodies that I carry. A mish-mosh of lipsticks and gloss, my favorite mascara, earpiece (because I'm still working), and jewelry I ended up sliding off.

The only way I've justified bringing all this stuff, probably more than necessary, is that it keeps me connected to my own space and place. It's lovely being on the road, seeing the world, but nothing like holding on to your comfy spot. Silly, but my things that help keep my routine somewhat normal, make an extended stay that much better!

What are your must-haves when traveling, short or long stays?

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Sun Goddess... in the Islands

(All pictures © Bren Herrera)

Surely, the amount of travel I do should earn me a plush seat on one of these airlines. My goodness! Just as I thought I'd have some down time to actually catch up on work and make some pending things happen, I get another fabulous invite to cover a food and wine festival.

But, I won't complain at all. I've been to the St. Croix Food & Wine Experience and had the time of my life! I did nothing at all but eat great food for 6 days. I wrote a little recap in this post two years so. Since it's planted in the middle of the Caribbean, I'll be able to soak in some sun, again. I'm already missing the tan I got in Fiji (you're going to see that word a lot -- at least until I can sift through the thousands of pics and pen a few lovely posts) so a proper tan is so in order.

In prepping the right look for the steamy days visiting farms or the down days I'll have at at the beach (luckily, right at the host resort), I'm packing a bit differently from recent trips. I tend to take entirely too many toiletries (see this!), not enough shoes (only as of late) and too many hats. And I certainly go over the top and do too much with my makeup. I take pretty stuff just in case I want to do different looks but ultimately, I stick to the same exact application every morning... and not much variation in the evening.

I'm in a different mood. Fiji did me well. I'm going to St. Croix with a completely relaxed attitude. For my makeup, I've committed to exploring a true seasonal vibe with Estée Lauder's new 'Bronze Goddess' collection which debuted a few weeks ago. The colors are screaming "beach, sun, and tan!" The colors are soft with attractive shimmer and mirror the very island colors I'm about to enjoy. Warm sunset hues invite sultry evenings of joi de vivre and samba dancing, while vibrant tones complement the natural beauty of island life.

And while I'm on a catamaran to one of the intimate beaches, I'll make sure to rock the coral nail polish.  It makes for a complete collection that can't fail a perfect island-y feel.

I love every bit of the collection, especially the bronze powder full of subtle shimmer in its chic tortoise shell case, but I'm hoping my ensuing tan will be bold enough to allow me 2 weeks with nothing but mascara and gloss!

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* I was provided with a portion of the collection to offer this review. All opinions and expressions are my own, always. 

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Feeling Like an Insider...

I shared a picture of this uberly fabulous wedge platform sneaker by Nike today on my Facebook wall and a fun friend was quick to rhetorically ask "You... B? In tennis shoes?" I chuckled at her question because I'm certain she speaks for many of my friends. But truth is, I really do wear sneakers and more than you'd ever imagine. One caveat, though... they have to be super fly for me to really rock them. Apart from the necessary running shoes, any sneaker occupying valuable closet real estate must come with it. Be bold and beautiful. The culprit for double-takes.

Naturally, I lost my composure when these bad girls showed up at my door today. Unannounced. I pulled the drawstring bag open and found them staring right at me.

I wasn't anticipating them, but knew they were recently released. As genius as they are, Nike has simply outdone themselves this time.

In honor of the 5 major cities hosting international fashion week, Nike debuted the Dunk Sky High City Pack collection. Each design represents a distinct vibe from each city -- Milan, Paris, Tokyo, London and New York.

Let's talk about my red London ones real quick. Spartan pattern, tattered fabric in a perfect layering patter and a green patent leather swoosh. Without trying, the sneaker is high glam.

If I had to have a 2nd pair --- and knowing me, I'll scavenger the nation -- the Milan version would take my breath away. Literally mirrored after the city's lux and lush culture, the sneaker makes sense having croc embossed leather and chocolate suede juxtaposed with a supple gold swoosh. Nike's own blog couldn't have described this one any better. In fact, it's total confirmation they need to be on my feet:

If you start your day off with a cappuccino, you’ll love the Nike Dunk Sky Hi Milan. 

It's as if they were speaking to me directly. They are watching my moves.

Surprisingly, the Paris didn't strike me as having to have...initially. but only because it's delicate white cloth material would soil too fast for my pockets. Because yes, I'd be wearing them quite often. The design is still thoroughly executed. On second thought... as I type, I see a very Chanel-eque sneaker. It's all in the details. 

New York had to ultra simple with an all black pair... a monotone city requires a sleek shoe that speaks for itself. Of all the designs, this one's the most classic and can be enjoyed whenever, wherever, for whatever reason. I'm seeing mini skirt, blazers and fabulous arm candy with this one. 

Here's where my heart sinks with a slight bit of disspointment. Just a slither. The Tokyo pair did absolutely nada for me. The neutral color just makes it another netrual color shoe -- though I'm thinking it's a nice deviation from Nike's tradition. And the iridescence? Uhm, not my style. Perhaps they're stunning in person, but in the pics... I'd rather have seen a crazy pattern swoosh that showcased Japan's culture. This may be a stretch, but even an origami style cherry blossom tree sketch? That'd be kind of haute, no? 

I'm falling in love with the sports apparel culture all over again. As much I'm spending my time in the gym, training for the Nike Women's 1/2 Marathon (more on that this week), my weekly trapeze and other physically challenging activities, I'm creating space for more comfy clothes; stuff I can run errands in and still be chic.

These shoes right here... yes.. there's no reason not to consider rocking some insanely awesome kicks!

They debuted March 27th in select boutiques nationwide. Limit one per customer. $225.

*Sneakers c/o Nike

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