Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Checkin' out new styles

I am by no means a fashionista.  At derby practices and bouts, I'm sporting leggins, tank tops, and some sort of knee high or athletic ankle socks.  Outside of derby, it's jeans, and a tee or sweat shirt, unless it's a "fancy" day, then I spruce it up a little.
But, thanks to roller derby and it's intensity, I have unintentionally lost quite a few pounds.  I'm almost back to my high school weight.  CRAZY!  While that's great and all, it's not so great on my wallet.  I've had to purchase all sorts of new clothes.  Gift cards and coupons have become my best friend.  But, my ultimate friend is Crowdtap.
I have joined an Old Navy style council on Crowdtap, voicing my opinion about new and upcoming products.  The best part is getting selected for sample and shares! I was lucky enough to be chosen for the most recent sample and share opportunity: to try the new perfect fit tees and tanks.  With the coupon, I was able to get two free tanks or tees!
So, I went to my local Old Navy and found a couple different styles that were valid for my sample and share.

My go-to is normally rib knit tanks.  I wear them for practice, under sweaters, under button down shirts, and not to mention tanks make up 80% of my summer wardrobe.  So, of course, I tried the tanks.

 I pick up a v-neck with a little skepticism. In my entire wardrobe, I have 2 v-neck tees.  Much to my surprise, I LOVED these v-neck tees. 

My next option was the crew necks.  Can't go wrong with a crew neck.  They're great for layering and wearing individually.

My biggest surprise was the size I ended up with.  I generally lean towards a medium in tops.  In these perfect fit tees and tanks, SMALL was the winner.  OMG!  Makes me feel great about myself.  I don't know the last time I fit in a small top, even in high school. 

What ended up being my two freebies I left the store with?  A charcoal v-neck and a dark purple vintage crew neck.  These new tees and tanks are really great.  They're comfy, and they come in great colors.  I suggest you check them out for yourself.  And check out Crowdtap.com and maybe you can get an awesome opportunity for free stuff like I did.

UPDATE ***
My Sample and Share partner was Miracle Whip, also of the Charm City Roller Girls.   She chose a rib knit tank and the rib knit henley, which she decided to layer.  What does Miracle Whip have to say?  "They're super soft and really comfy!"  Comfy enough to even sport for a roller derby practice!

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Charm City Roller Girl on 98 Rock

On Monday, January 30th, I was joined by fellow roller girls, TwiBite and Aidee Dee, while visiting Mickey, Amelia and Spiegel on 98 Rock.
We talked about January 28th's Home Team Season Opener bout, and about the upcoming bout on February 18th.  The Morning Show gang were very excited to hear about our 7th Season and hope to attend what is turning out to be the best season yet.
In case you missed it, you can listen here.
1-30-2012 Roller Girls