#VSSportBra Review

I received a beautiful pink striped box in the mail with complimentary products to review from Influenster and the Victoria's Secret Sport line.  The #VSSportBra Vox Box contained the Incredible Sport Bra, Knockout Crop work out pants, and coupons to share with friends. #VSSportTester

I love Victoria's Secret bras and was very excited to try out their new sport bra.  I have one of their sport bras already, but this one was appealing to me because it had a lot more padding and support.

I am finally starting to get back into working out after having my baby (8 months later), lol.  Before I was pregnant, I started a running plan (even though I really had never ran in my life), but dropped it right after I found out I was pregnant.  So...now I'm starting it back again!  I ran pushing Eli in my jogging stroller in one hand and the leash of my dog in the other.  It is possible!  And of course, I wore my new VS Sport Bra out to test!  Here's what I thought...

The Incredible by Victoria's Secret Sport Bra fit me pretty well.  I may have gotten the band size a little larger, but it is pretty true to size.  Like a lot of sport bras, it was a little difficult to get over my head.  I think I would LOVE the new Incredible Front-Close Sport Bra because it has a front zipper to secure the bra.  No more trying to pull a tight bra over your head.  Great idea.

I didn't love the color I received.  I would have much preferred a solid color for matching purposes, but some people may like the flowers.

I thought the Incredible Sport Bra was very comfortable while running.  It gave me great support and didn't show my sweat.  Overall, I really liked the #VSSportBra.

I got the Victoria's Secret Knockout Crop Pants in size small.  I would definitely purchase a size bigger; they seem to run small.  Sports pants are supposed to be tight, but I think these were just a little too tight.  This may be because they come up to mid stomach and that is where all the leftover baby weight is currently residing.  When I ran it pushed on my stomach and was a little uncomfortable.

Besides getting the wrong size, I think the pants are great.  I love the crop style.  They were easy to run in and the body-wick feature kept them cool and dry even though it was hot and I was definitely sweating.  I actually really liked the gray color and the texture of the fabric (very smooth).

Overall, I really enjoyed both products from Victoria's Secret Sport line.  If I had the right size and could pick out my colors then I would be a happy fitness mama.  Thanks Influenster!!

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My Favorite Sister Stores - Bath & Body Works / Victoria's Secret

Hello all!

I'm getting really excited for the holiday season!  Eric and I went to Bath & Body Works last week and got a candle that smells just like a Christmas tree (Fresh Balsam) to burn next to our four foot fake Christmas tree.  Maybe it will seem like a real tree?!  lol.  I definitely want to start buying "real" Christmas trees once we get settled somewhere (not sure we could fit one anywhere in our current apartment).  So anyways, we bought this great candle and a holiday "sleeve" to go around it.  Here's a link to the sleeves on the Bath & Body Works website -- Candle Sleeves.  We got the "Village" sleeve which has a snowman, Christmas tree, and snowflake on it.  The only bad part is that they are easy to get fingerprints on...but that is going to happen with almost any silver like product.  The best part is that they are only $5!!!  A cheap, easy way to add some holiday cheer to your candle (and room!). 

 
Then--- It's November!!!---And that doesn't just mean my birthday has arrived-- It's Secret Reward Month at Victoria's Secret.  All you have to do is buy a minimum of $10 worth of merchandise (up until Nov. 30th) and you will receive a Secret Reward card that can be redeemed Dec. 1-19, 2010 for $10, $50, $100, or $500 dollars off your purchase!  You don't know how much it is worth until you redeem it, but every card is at least $10 off your purchase.  So...why am I so excited about this?!  Well...because I won the $500 off last year!  Yes...it really does happen to people!  (And I can hope with all my might that it will happen again!)  ;)  Being my cheap self, I was going to buy something that was a little over $10.  After the cashier rang up my reward card she said I had a balance of 400 and something dollars.  I was like, "Are you kidding?!".  COMPLETE shock ensued.  All I could say was thank you and slowing walk away while customers in line sent there congratualations my way.  Once I got home I was bouncing off the walls, running around my living room screaming!  I can't imagine I will get anything more than $10 off again, but a girl can dream right?!