The Power of She Was in Full Effect at Athleta Last Week
We had a little fashion show last week at the Athleta store in Bryn Mawr. It was Ashleta’s Friends and Family event, where the entire store was 20% off (which doesn’t happen that often). To kick off the sale, the Bryn Mawr store had a fashion show, and I was invited to bring some friends to model the clothes. It was the biggest in-store event since Covid. I decided to have local fitness professionals- instructors and studio owners- model the clothes so that I could also highlight the work they do. I wanted to celebrate our local fitness industry so I called on some of my favorite fit pros who I knew would be up for the task!
We asked the in-store audience and the virtual audience that tuned in Live on Instagram to show their support and “cheer” for their fit pro. The winner got to keep her look. The store was packed and many people joined the Live and voted. With an outstanding 40 more votes than any other person, Karen Lockard won her look! Check out her winning outfit below.
Athleta’s Mantra is the Power of She. “The Power of She ignites the limitless potential of girls and women”. Atheta’s community is about females of all ages, ethnicity, races, sizes, identities and abilities and we celebrated just that in the show last Thursday.
Our models got to come into the store the week before the show and pick out their looks. They selected one outfit that would work for the fitness class they teach. The second look was for their lives outside of work. I love to hear what the clothes do for women. The words “empower”, “embrace” and “gives me confidence” were what I heard to describe how the women felt in the clothes they picked.
Backstage before the show.
Our Athleta Girls getting ready to walk the runway.
I had the honor of emceeing the evening. This gave me the opportunity to tell even more people all about the impressive women in the show and the important work that they do. And you know me, I love to share what I love!
The Main Line fitness queen, Marilu Sutter, opened the show for us! She’s been teaching on the Main Line since 1989 and has owned studios in Wayne, Rosemont, Haverford and now has a beautiful new studio in Bryn Mawr. An MLS Fitness class always involves a combination of cardio, strength, core, and stretch at the end. Each class is always different. Marilu has a very loyal and dedicated community. The women who attend her class every day have been doing so for many years. I can see why. Marilu’s energy is unmatched, and her class is always such a good workout. She just installed new spring floors to take her cardio to the next level. I can’t wait to test them out!
Marilu is wearing the In Motion Tank in Flame Orange and the Run with It Skort in Exotic Fuchsia. Shop the look here.
Sticking with the same color palette, Marilu went with the In Motion Tank and Trekkie Jogger in Flame Orange and the Triumph Hoodie in Exotic Fuchsia. She is also wearing the Fuchsia Floral Baseball Hat. Shop the look here.
The owners of Remix Fitness, Mary Cate Wampler and Tricia Goodman, were all smiles and laughs on the runway. These two have incredible energy (as you can see) that they bring to their boutique group fitness gym in Horsham and Plymouth Meeting. They keep the workouts fun, upbeat, dynamic and always different so that their members are never bored! Their offerings include barre, bootcamp, Pilates, strength, spin and their signature “Method” class. Mary Cate and Tricia promote a strong community and an all around healthy lifestyle for the Remix members.
Representing Remix Fitness’s colors, Tricia and Mary Cate picked clothes in Navy and Cottage Blue. Tricia is wearing the Salutation Cargo Tight in 7/8 Length, the Elation V-Neck Crop Top and Salutation Jacket. Mary Cate is wearing the Ace Tennis Skort, the Momentum Tank and the Momentum Half Zip. Shop the looks here.
For the second look, Mary Cate was joined by her daughter, Cassidy. Tricia walked the runway with her little girl, Paige. It was so adorable to see the girls dance around with their mamas.
Mom is wearing the Cabo Linen Wide Leg Pant and the Aurora Crop V-Neck. Cassidy (who is seven years old) is wearing the Athleta Girl Pleat Perfect Skort, Power Up Tank and the Rib Visor. Shop the looks here.
Six year old, Paige is wearing the High Rise Stash Your Treasure Tight and the Perfect Pair Tank in the Capri Wave Print. Mom is wearing the Cabo Linen Jogger in Chambray Blue, the Aurora Crop and the Urbanite Tank. Shop the looks here.
Liz McKee is the owner of LSF Pilates in Wayne, which just celebrated it’s 10th anniversary on the Main Line. LSF Pilates is a small studio that offers reformer based pilates classes for up to six people. There are also opportunities for private one-on-one sessions and physical therapy. LSF is pre and post natal friendly. Liz is very knowledgeable and it’s not just because she is eight months pregnant!
This soon-to-be-mom-of-two is wearing the Ultra High Rise Elation Tight and the Conscious Crop, in Electric Fuchsia. Both pieces work with her growing belly even though they are not designated maternity. Liz paired the activewear with the gorgeous Sojourn Top, perfect to throw on for trips to and from her Pilates studio. Shop the look here.
Liz picked two looks that are not maternity but that work great for her now. And she hopes to wear them after the baby, as well.
Liz looks absolutely stunning in the Ryder Dress, which is not maternity but again looks just perfect with her baby bump. She loves how easy it is to wear. Shop the look here.
Jessie Pernia Elias and Alyza Ngbokoli literally danced down the runway and it was amazing! That’s because these girls are from 305 Fitness, which is a high energy dance workout that uses music mixes from top New York City DJ’s. The workout incorporates cardio blasts, choreography, toning with weights, sprints, hip hop and cooldown. Dance workouts are so freeing and fun and burn a ton of calories! Jessie and Alyza are currently doing pop-ups and private events all over the Philadelphia area.
These two demonstrated how great their clothes are for their high impact dance workout. Jessi is wearing the Ultimate Tight and Conscious Crop in Eucalyptus Olive for a “monochoramatic moment”, as she put it. Alyza is wearing the Horizon Tank in the Flame Orange, which looks absolutely gorgeous on her. She paired the tank with the Ultra High Rise Elation Short 7 inch. Shop the looks here.
Alyza picked two pieces from the new Keys Collection, designed by Alicia Keys to be inclusive, empower women, and make you feel good while living your life! Alyza is wearing the Keys Ribbed Crop Tank in Smoked Almond Brown. She paired it with the Keys High Waist Utility Pant in Magnolia White and layered the Elation Tight underneath. Shop the look here.
Jessi is wearing the Trekkie Short in Ecru, the Conscious Cut-Out Crop in white and the Point Reyes Bomber Jacket in Tawny Rose. Shop the look here.
Regan Marscher opened Tejas Yoga Collective last month. Tejas (which means “inner fire” in Sanskrit) Yoga Collective offers a variety of yoga classes like Power, Yin, Fire Flow and several series workshops, like teen and kids yoga. Welcome to the Main Line, Tejas Yoga Collective!
Regan picked the Salutation Stash Printed Tight in Floral Tye Die Print and the In Motion Tank. Both pieces are perfect for moving through yoga poses. Shop the look here.
When Regan isn’t teaching yoga or running her new studio, she is the head coach of the nationally ranked Conestoga Girls Field Hockey Team. This outfit is perfect for coaching because it allows her to move around and be comfortable while looking polished on the sidelines. She is wearing the Renew Racerback Tank in Minimalistic Gray and the Trekkie Jogger. Shop the look here.
Yael Rhode and Jordana Abrams are not only best friends and fellow spin instructors at Remix Fitness, they are the co-founders of The Philly Spin In, which raises money for children afflicted with heart disease and being treated at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. This 2-day event is led by allstar area spin instructors. And since 2016, this charity has raised over $2.5 million dollars. You can donate to my team of eight members here.
Perfectly coordinated, Yael and Jordana picked the color “Tawny Rose” to lead their workout look. Jordana is wearing the Aurora Crop Rib Tank in Ocelot Spot Bright Peach and the Salutation Stash Tight in the Tawny Rose. Yael is wearing the Elation Flare Legging and Elation V-Neck Crop with the Sundance Alliance Hoodie. Shop the looks here.
For the second look, Yael was accompanied by her little daughter who is 4 years old. And Jordana, who is a mom of two boys, was led down the runway by her niece, Joie, who looked like a real natural up there!
Leah picked this fun and colorful print called “Vibrance” in the High Rise Chit Chat Capri and the Upbeat Bra. She is wearing the Sunny Days Jacket to take her to and from dance class. Mom looks so cool and chic, as always, in the Avenue Wide Leg Crop Pant and the Eastbound Blazer over the Keys Aurora Tank in Pyramid Gold. Shop the looks here.
First grader, Joie, owned the runway in the Long Distance Bra and Heart the Hustle Short in Lunaria Yellow. Her aunt, Jordana, is wearing the Trekkie Convertible Pant (which transforms from pants to capris to shorts with a few zips), the Renew Tank and the Pacifica Illume UPF Jacket. Shop the look here.
Liza Herman is the General Manager and yoga instructor at the newest studio on the Main Line, YogaSix. YogaSix offers a sensory yoga experience which delivers heat, lights and music to a variety of energizing and empowering yoga classes. Liza teaches the introductory Yoga 101 and the Power class. She is all about empowering others through yoga and these clothes from Athleta empower her!
Liza looked confident and beautiful in the Salutation Stash Packet Capri Tight and the Aurora V-Neck Crop Top. She wore the Triumph Hoodie in the Electric Fuchsia over her yoga clothes. Shop the look here.
Liza picked this fun look for those rare moments when she is not in yoga clothes! She is wearing the Sundown Sweatshirt in Blue Tie Dye and the Run With It Skort. Shop the look here.
Natalie Stickler and Karen Lockard are two instructors from PopFit Studio in Havertown. PopFit is known for its unique fitness classes including TRX, Bounce and the one and only, Bungee Workout. Natalie teaches yoga, Body Pump, TRX, TRX Yoga and Bounce. Karen teaches Bounce and boxing. Natalie and Karen picked looks that work for their cool workouts!
Karen is wearing the Run with It Reflective Short in Camo Print and the Momentum Tank in Quarry Blue. Natalie picked the Salutation Stash Pocket 7/8 Tight in Ocelot Spot Tawny Rose and the Horizon Tank. Shop the looks here.
Looking beautiful in the Ryder Dress, Natalie! Shop the look here.
Karen is wearing the Ultra High Rise Elation Short and the Aurora Tank with the Pranayama Wrap in the Light Gray Heather. Karen won this look because she had the most cheers of support on the Instagram Live broadcast. Shop the look here.
Christine Bosch is the owner and director of Aqua Vida, the floating yoga and fitness company that is dedicated to water conservation, sustainability and philanthropy. Yes, Christine is the woman behind those breathtaking sunset stand up paddle board yoga classes that you may have seen me doing on Instagram. She holds them every Monday night at Level 28 until it gets warmer and she takes her boards outside. Aqua Vida offers a variety of fitness classes on the boards, including yoga, pilates and other bootcamp like classes. Christine also leads water clean-ups around the area.
Christine is wearing the Salutation Cargo Tight in the Minimalistic Gray and the Elation Crop V-Neck. She picked these pieces for teaching by the water. Christine paired her workout look with the Point Reyes Bomber Jacket, which is a great layering piece since she teaches outside a lot. Shop the look here.
Christine is wearing the Trekkie Convertible Hike Pant in Ethereal Bloom Magnolia White. She is showing off her beautiful butterfly tattoos with the Renew Racerback Tank in Minimalistic Gray. She loves the easiness of this look that takes athleisure to the next level! Shop the look here.
Let’s not forget my look because I absolutely loved what I wore on Thursday night!
For my look, I fell in love with this Keys Utility Jumpsuit in the Smoked Almond Brown. Look at the back. Shop my look here.
What an incredible night sharing Athleta’s clothes and the workouts that keep the Main Line moving! Thank you to the store’s managers, Michelle Robertshaw and Sarah Uberman, who I am blessed to get to work with. A special thank you to The Juice Pod for providing food and drink; DJ Single Handed for bringing us the beats; and Nicole from Beauty and Braidzzz who braided some of our models’ hair for the show.
Leah’s colorful braid matches her outfit perfectly!
I am blown away by this community every day and Thursday night was another example of why living on the Main Line is just the best!