LYRA MAG.

PART 11 Prints in creative earthy and ultra-pop colors reinterpreting Mother Nature --- are more popular and apparent…as functional fashion-Athleisure trends are embraced by urban outdoorsy individuals who expect what they buy- to work well, wardrobe-wise- wherever they are… and timely unites the colorful tie-dye Woodstock attired festival goers ( the really muddy first one ) with the connected and seriously overly marketed to Cochella goers of today. Amazed how this transparent print got on such a technical fabric. From Helly Hansen -SOMMERVILLE Rain Coat-2L windproof, waterproof+breathable…adjustable waist+hem, sleeves that roll up =stylish and functional w/ full center storm flap+snap buttons, hand warmer pockets, mechanical venting back $280 lined hood GORE RUNNING- AIR LADY collection fitted and functional for runners expecting performance fabrics cut pacers+fashionably modern looking too. Air Lady print shirt -IMO could wear with jeans or cut-offs ---back ...

We try scores of beauty/skincare products…but-what we end up using till the container is empty= that is a product that gets the major love. It works and it works for our active lifestyle-(outdoors, endurance sports)…as well as quality (passing  the urban sophisticate test) and, a MUST- practical to use. Like our wardrobe- we take high/low approach to this…as there are loads of inexpensive products ---and plenty of pricey items that are worth it. IMO.                                                                   Eye MakeUp With all the watery environments and sweat induced activities-we're always bemused by claims of "waterproof" makeup. Yeah, right.  The first test we did 2.5 years back was with MakeUp Forever's at that time fairly new AquaLiner $23-in Dragon Lagoon Green-a bold toned liquid eyeliner ...

Outdoor Retailer/SLC Daily Suites/Mercedes Benz Fashion Week/NYC New Ways to Keep the Pace...Time-wise and Fueling Up No surprise, the most recent Outdoor Retailer provided lots of items that help with the training... With us...it's multi-sports (triathlons). With some fellow triath people, we notice a on the spectrum- like obsession with stats- that kinda amuses us- as amateurs level ---it's akin to expensive Little League for  grown-ups (how we explain it to our Yoga/Pilate centric gal pals)... But we don't have that kind a personality---ahahaha ---our needs for a timepiece include one that can double as an everyday wear accessory. IMHO-very impressive---a wide assortment of Spring 2013 Freestyle watches we previewed...with several new styles too average range price-of $110-$195. Avalon-38mm case -3 hand movement with date,  cute embossed alligator silicone band-water resistant to 200 meters. Dive series-with one-way ratcheting bezel Kampu...