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Mom Style #30 // Leggings that Work {Giveaway}

October 3, 2016

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Scarf: exact, option // Tee: c/o Shopbop, exact // Leggings: c/o Sweetflexx, exact // Shoes: option, option

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Scarf: exact, option // Tee: c/o Shopbop, exact // Leggings: c/o Sweetflexx, exact // Shoes: option, option

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Scarf: exact, option // Tee: c/o Shopbop, exact // Leggings: c/o Sweetflexx, exact // Shoes: option, option

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Scarf: exact, option // Tee: c/o Shopbop, exact // Leggings: c/o Sweetflexx, exact // Shoes: option, option

I’m totally on board with the whole “athleisure” trend.  You know, where you style your workout gear and mix it with casual pieces to create a look that takes you from gym to errands.  It’s comfortable, stylish and perfect for me on the days I’m at home with Bryce- whether we are playing at the park, going to the grocery store or just hanging around at home.

In a perfect world, I love to workout every day. It’s my stress relief and helps me stick to my fitness goals, but getting in a sweat session daily isn’t always the case. But I’ll let you in on a little secret: on the days I can’t squeeze in a workout, I wear these Sweetflexx leggings.

As a Mom, I’m definitely a multi-tasker. And these leggings are too.

Sweetflexx leggings help make every step you take each day count. Here’s what’s neat about them: they have resistance bands sewn into the front of them to give you an extra 4 lbs of resistance with each step.

What does that mean? Extra resistance with each step equates to additional caloric burn (hurray!) and improved body composition with increased leg, butt and lower core toning. According to study by Yale University, for someone of my size this could equate to an extra 200+ calories burned per day. The fabric is also designed to stretch 4 ways (love!) and is infused with crushed jade to help lower your body temperature by up to 10 degrees so you don’t overheat!  I love leggings that work (literally).

Style-wise, you can’t go wrong with a black pair of leggings. These do run a tad small, so I’d suggest sizing up. You can pair them with your favorite tunic, chambray button up or cargo jacket, or even a t-shirt and a scarf like I did here. These leggings are so nice for your day to day activities, errands, and running around with your littles so you can multi-task and burn some extra calories, making every step count!

If you are interested in these leggings, make sure to use code stylefiles for $25 off a purchase! They are slightly pricier than leggings I typically buy, but the promo code and the toning + extra calorie burn totally sweeten the deal.

Even better, enter my giveaway to win a pair of your own! Winner can choose between the full length black (which is what I’m wearing) or the 3/4 black. Enter using the widget below. (US only please.)

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PS- last 24 hours to enter to win this week’s Win it Wednesday item: a personalized children’s book from I See Me!  Check it out and enter now!

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Disclosure: I was provided a pair of leggings in exchange for a review + giveaway. All opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that support me!

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  1. Virginia Rowell says

    October 3, 2016 at 6:13 am

    I think they sound awesome. I would definitely wear them!

    Reply
  2. Stephanie says

    October 3, 2016 at 10:36 am

    I’ve never heard of any kind of clothing like this. Sounds awesome! How did you find them?

    Reply
    • Valerie says

      October 3, 2016 at 11:57 am

      It’s pretty genius, right?! I heard about it from a fellow blogger friend!

      Reply
  3. Missy MacKenzie says

    October 3, 2016 at 10:46 am

    How did we live without athleisure ?? This is perfect. I can totally see myself running to Costco and Target wearing this and feeling cute.

    Missy
    missymackenzie.com

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    • Valerie says

      October 3, 2016 at 11:57 am

      Exactly Missy! I’m so with you.

      Reply
  4. Amanda says

    October 3, 2016 at 11:29 am

    I’m always in for new quality leggins!

    Reply
  5. Bekah Mallette says

    October 3, 2016 at 11:44 am

    I love leggings and have been looking for a quality pair for this fall/winter. These will definitely be in the running!

    Reply
  6. Darlene Owen says

    October 3, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    I do love these leggings, I would try them.

    Reply
  7. Kristin says

    October 3, 2016 at 8:24 pm

    I love leggings! Anything that is even close to athletic wear is even more my thing! Thanks for sharing Val!

    Reply
  8. Ashley Perez says

    October 3, 2016 at 8:28 pm

    I love them!!! I would wear them to the gym for sure.

    Reply
  9. June S. says

    October 3, 2016 at 10:23 pm

    These great looking leggings would really be an added plus to my fall wardrobe for sure, thank-you

    Reply
  10. natasha lamoreux says

    October 4, 2016 at 2:49 pm

    Love these! Love the resistance factor, very cool.

    Reply
  11. Ruth says

    October 4, 2016 at 3:21 pm

    Those look comfy and sound like they’d be absolutely great to wear to work off some extra calories!

    http://www.mylittlenest.org

    Reply
  12. Lanae Bond says

    October 4, 2016 at 3:47 pm

    I have never heard of leggings like that before in myself! Whoever created it was a genius! lol

    Reply
  13. Edye says

    October 4, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    I love them! They’re super cute and comfy looking :]

    Reply
  14. Cindy A. says

    October 4, 2016 at 7:54 pm

    I think they sound great and would definitely try them!

    Reply
  15. LaTanya says

    October 4, 2016 at 8:32 pm

    They look comfortable and fashionable. I would wear them.

    Reply
  16. Shea says

    October 4, 2016 at 9:12 pm

    I just heard about these leggings and I’m so intrigued! I don’t have a lot of athletic clothes, but maybe if I did I would be more motivated to work out (isn’t that what people always say, ha!?). Love this cute look, and the scarf!

    Reply
  17. Elle says

    October 4, 2016 at 10:01 pm

    I think they look great and would love to try them.

    Reply
  18. Nancy says

    October 5, 2016 at 6:55 am

    Our daughter would love these leggings. I’m sure she’d wear them often!

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  19. Tammy Woodall says

    October 5, 2016 at 9:17 am

    I would definitely try this Leggings. I like the full length leggings.

    Reply
  20. Katy says

    October 5, 2016 at 9:50 am

    I’m all about leggings! Add in extra calorie burn and I’m all in! How very cool!

    Reply
  21. Nikki Fahey says

    October 5, 2016 at 11:43 am

    I’m always in for new warm leggins!

    Reply
  22. Chrissy says

    October 5, 2016 at 2:18 pm

    I think these leggings look awesome and I’m actually planning to get some soon! I’m still on the hunt for the “perfect” pair so fingers crossed it’s these!

    Reply
  23. Melissa says

    October 5, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    Sounds cool – I wonder if it makes a difference but would love to try!

    Reply
  24. Amber Ludwig says

    October 5, 2016 at 6:13 pm

    Love them!! They look and sound fabulous!! I could live in leggings so a great pair is amazingly ideal!!

    Reply
  25. Laurie Nykaza says

    October 5, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    I love these leggings and so does my daughter she really wants a pair too for winter.

    Reply
  26. Maggie says

    October 5, 2016 at 9:46 pm

    These leggings sound amazing. I would live in them!

    Reply
  27. Susan says

    October 5, 2016 at 11:57 pm

    I love leggings and these look like great ones!

    Reply
  28. Maribel F says

    October 6, 2016 at 12:12 am

    Yes I would love to try these leggings they look very comfortable

    Reply
  29. Wehaf says

    October 6, 2016 at 7:26 pm

    I would absolutely wear these- the concept reminds me of how gymnasts practice with resistance bands linking their ankles.

    Reply
  30. Sarah s says

    October 6, 2016 at 7:30 pm

    I’ve never heard of this type of legging, it sounds great and would love to try a pair.

    Reply
  31. meredith says

    October 6, 2016 at 7:47 pm

    I would love to try these leggings!

    Reply
  32. Angela says

    October 6, 2016 at 8:52 pm

    they look really comfy! i want to try them

    Reply
  33. dianne hall says

    October 6, 2016 at 11:35 pm

    I would really love to try these. So hard to find a good quality pair of leggings that aren’t see through!

    Reply
  34. Rachel Garay says

    October 7, 2016 at 12:48 pm

    These leggings look amazing and comfortable, so of course I will enter the giveaway, thanks.

    Thank you for linking up to “Bloggers Who Have Inspired Me” link up
    Rachel xo
    http://garaytreasures.com

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  35. Elizabeth says

    October 7, 2016 at 1:14 pm

    These leggings sound so interesting! I would love to get some. Actually, I would love to win some even more! :-)

    Reply
  36. april says

    October 8, 2016 at 1:46 pm

    I would love to give these a try! They sound like they are great quality and I’ll take any calorie-burning, toning help I can get. :)

    Reply
  37. Dana Matthews says

    October 8, 2016 at 11:11 pm

    I would be glad to try them! They look cute on you!

    Reply
  38. Aaron says

    October 9, 2016 at 2:08 pm

    I think these leggings are very pretty. I would share these with a special friend.

    Reply
  39. Angela Saver says

    October 9, 2016 at 6:50 pm

    These leggings sound AWESOE! I would love to try these! They look great on you!

    Reply
  40. Jennie says

    October 13, 2016 at 10:52 am

    These leggings sound like a dream come true! Super cute with your tee and plaid scarf. Thanks for linking up with Fabulous Friday! Hope to see you back this week, Valerie.

    Jennie – A Pocketful of Polka Dots

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