Swim Suit Season is Upon Us

Its June, which means Summer is right around the corner and when I think Summer the first thing I think of is swimming. Pools, laying out, hot tubs, lakes, the Ocean, all scream summer and all require a swimming suit. Yup, today I am talking Swim fashion, where my favorite places are to get swimming suits and why it is important for you to get a swimming suit that you feel confident and comfortable in.

Albion Fit 

My favorite and go to company for Swimwear is Albion fit. I have talked about this company before in my fitness fashion post and I love their swimming line just as much as their fitness wear. I have never had such a perfect fit in a swimming suit before I owned one of theirs. They are thick, long lasting, very great quality, cute, unique, and the ruching and they fit perfect in all the right places. There is no riding up or falling down, everything stays in place so you can relax swim, run around and just have fun. 

This Antigua Floral pattern high waisted vintage two piece is my very favorite from their new 2014 line. First of all it is gorgeous. I love the vintage look and it is modest and covers just about it all while still feeling comfortable.

The first swimming suit I got from this company was the gown suit. This little number caught my eye right away. I feel like I am wearing a fancy dress in a swim suit. It is so comfortable, its one of the cutest one pieces I have ever worn and all the rushing makes me feel much more confident, especially after having babies. The fabric has a really pretty shimmer to it and the ruffle on the side just adds the perfect touch. They also have this suit in blue, and red.

Then I got this little number and I could not be more in love. The one shoulder style is so much fun and so unique. I get asked about this one every time I wear it. It is just as comfortable as the gown suit and it is modest and fun. This suit is also available in black, blue, green, ivory, animal print, stripes, polka dot, and floral.

Recycle Consign and Design

This charming shop, recycle consign and design, is located in Cedar City Utah and it is full of vintage goodness, and amazing fashion. I wish I would have known about this place when I was living down there, but they also have an online shop, and they have a really fun swim line as well. 

This one piece is another super modest, comfortable and confident style. I love the stripes and the thick straps up top for worry free wear and great support. It is so important to be able to feel comfortable enough in a suit that you can play with your kids, run at the beach, go down a slide, or water ski without having to worry about tugging and pulling every few minutes. You want it to fit so that it is snug in all the right places.

Another favorite from Recycle consign and design is another fun vintage high wasted style. If you like the feel of a two piece, but are still wanting a little more coverage these are the perfect style for you. They have this suit in a variety of colors and patterns.

Lime Ricki 

Lime ricki is a really fun company that was started and is exclusively modest swimsuits with great coverage and super fun style and patterns. 

Another vintage cut one piece that I am so in love with. The mixing of patterns and piping is the perfect combination. If this is not fashion swimwear I am not sure what is.

I love this tanki top not only because it has a fun modern polka dot pattern which is so in right now but I love how unique the top is with the different straps and a fun little flower on the side. This will make you feel fashionable and girlie while you are out in the sun.

Target

I have always found target to be a really great option and place to get swimming suits for an affordable price. The top three companies are a bit better quality and a little more expensive but they will last you season after season after season. Targets are great if you are wanting to change it up each year without it breaking the bank each year. They have a great selection of bikinis, tankinis and one pieces. They also have amazing clearance. I got an adorable one piece on clearance a couple years ago for $7.

Coverups

Coverups are a great option for when you are at the pool, splash pad, beach, lake or on the boat but aren't swimming at the time. Most of us feel a little more comfortable just hanging out with a little something over our suite while we are chasing the kids around, taking a break to get a bite to eat or cheering on the skiier behind the boat. 

 My favorite cover ups are the rompers. They are so comfortable, cover everything up and the shorts are much more relaxed and casual then a skirt. This cute piece is from Target at only $14

Rash guards are another great way to cover up. My shoulders get burned so east and these rash guards are perfect to protect against the sun. They are also swim material so they could be used as a cover up and also to swim in.

Albion floral rash guard

Board shorts are another great way to cover up a little more and are so comfortable to hangout in while getting the kids all wrangled up, playing beach volleyball in between swims or for a quick break and snack. 

Happy Swimsuit shopping. Happy Spring into Summer! 

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At home Workout {Day 24} of Leggings

Today along with the leggings post I am going to share a workout that I do in these leggings so all of you can too, because this baby is an at home workout that all you busy peeps can find a little time to do, whether it is before the kids wake up, before work, during nap, after bedtime, but you can find the time. No excuses lets hit this cardio and core workout. 

First make sure you start with a warm up..you can find some examples of warm ups HERE and HERE

Then its time for a little cardio work.

3 rounds of 

400 m {once around track or 1/4 mile} weighted run

400 m run

1 min rest 

400 m weighted run 

400 m run 

1 min rest 

For the weighted run I added the amount of weight I wanted in a back pack using books, weights and cans of food. I did 45 lbs but you could scale it to whatever weight you can handle with it still being heavy for you. 

Then after a 5 minutes rest you are going to do core work.

3 rounds of 

20 Hollow body rocks

20 Toes to Bar

20 Back extension 

First up are hollow body rocks. They are exactly as they sound. You are going to rock from your heels to your shoulders back and forth with your legs together, your core tight and your arms above your head.

Then we have toes to bar. They are many progressions to toes to bar. First is pictured above this is what you can do if you do not have a bar to hang from. But remember parks usually have a bar you could use just sayin. Lay on your back put your hands under your bum and keeping your core tight you are going to lower and lift your legs.

If you have a bar and that is too easy you are going to do a knee lift. Hang from the bar and simply lift your knees up to your belly using your core.

If that is too easy move on to knees to elbow. You will hang on the bar and tuck your knees up until they touch your elbows using your core muscles.

And these my friends is what a real life full toes to bar looks like. Your toes literally touch the bar. Hang from the bar and using your core muscles lift your legs up until your toes touch the bar.

Next up are back extensions. go to the edge of your couch using your cushions or pillows to lay evenly. Then you will go over the edge until your hips can bend over the arm of the couch. Have a partner hold your legs and lift up.

And there you have your workout for the day. Let me know how it goes. Push yourself. You can do it and you are worth it. Find the time. No excuses.

I just did a little sprucing up to our garage gym board a couple days ago and I am loving it. I think it is looking quite professional. Hey all you crossfit gyms out there if you need my help id love to come design your boards! It is even complete with motivational quotes and a PR chart. Watch out garage I will be doing lots of two a days in you this summer. Gains! Big plans! Big dreams! Who knew that my craftiness could help out in my crossfit life too.

We even named our family crossfit garage gym, who has three members me, ty, and my brother Adam. Its name is Crossfit Just-Us pretty sweet huh. It will be a good story about how we started in our garage and now we have our own family owned gym one day. A girl can dream. And a girl can make those dreams a realty all you have to do is work and want it. Make it happen. P.S. I am pretty sure every one needs a pair of these wild cat leggings I mean they are pretty amazing.

Leggings: Target // Tank: Costco // Sports Bra: Swoobfit //

Shoes: Reebok Nanos 

Now let's see your leggings! What are your favorite? How do you style them? I want to see!!! Take a picture post it on Instagram and then tag me @whitneyulrich and hashtag #30daysofleggings remember if you use the hashtag you are entered into the giveaway happening at the end of the series.

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What I Wore {A little Edgy Valentine}

The thing about my style is I don't really have one. I like it all. I enjoy all types of looks and how they make me feel. I like to be feminine, edgy, funky and sometimes some sweats is all I want. I have always been that way, and I think I always will. I do not really like a lot of change when it comes to life, but when it comes to style, clothing and my hair I will change them every single day, maybe even multiple times a day.   Speaking of changing my hair...stay tuned for a fun and dramatic change coming within the next week!

Shirt // Target

Leather Leggings // A Modern Boutique 

Boots // Macys

Gold Watch // Target

leather cuff // One little Momma

Necklace // Apple of my Eye

Wrap Braclet // Apple of my Eye

Lip Stick // Inside and Out 

This is just a fun random shirt that I got at target a couple years ago and I love it! why not?! And yes I kinda like Vampires. Mostly I love baseball Tees and the cut of the shirt. Also styled HERE.

I love love love the leather trend right now and I think I love them the most with my favorite boots. They go with everything. You can dress them up or down and they are so comfortable.

Lets talk about this lip stick company for a minute shall we. The company is called inside and out cosmetics. They are amazing. I love the colors, they are all organic ingredients and this company was founded as a channel to raise money for women's causes. A portion of each sale is donated to women charities. How cool is that! Now you want their lipstick don't you?! Go get some you won't regret it.

Happy hump day! Smile and go make it a good day!

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