Fashion/Gift

Solid colors never go out of style like this sexy Essential Tank by Puma.

I've got MAD LOVE for Spiritual Gangster. Wanna know why?

Because their clever burnout tops and Magic Carpet yoga towel give me that extra edge in yoga class. I've yet to master a perfect hand stand but at least I'm styling when I topple over and kick my neighbor in the head. If you've earned your yoga stripes, then it's time for you to wear them Gangster-style.

What does it take to be a Spiritual Gangster?

Dedication and hard work (on the mat)

The ability to look inward, outward and then quiet your mind

An appreciation for comfort and effortless style

A Spiritual Gangster (as defined by me) is someone who's urban and into the whole mind-body thing but doesn't take themself too seriously. You've got a cool yogi vibe but haven't traded in your candles for patchouli incense.

Why is Spiritual Gangster-ism so awesome? Here's my run down.

Spiritual Gangster is a new, refreshing line of yoga apparel and...

Are you part of the AA family? If so, from May 13-16th you can get 30% off your entire purchase from americanapparel.com.

Not part of the fam? Sign-up for AA's email updates--that's all it takes!

Averse to virtual shopping? Check for the friends & family in-store event at your nearest AA retail location from May 18-19th.

Save on your favorite athletic accessories, tees and shorts (hello...30% off!!) and buy something you normally wouldn't, like THESE!

Photos courtesy of American Apparel's online store.

The best fitness gloves marry fashion and function. They look hot on your hands and save you from the following: 1) unsightly callused skin, 2) fungi that breeds on sweaty athletic equipment (like yoga mats), 3) discomfort from impact, and  4) total embarrassment from losing your grip on weights or equipment while working out. Don't let your workout irritate your hands. Accessorize with fitness gloves and keep your hands feeling soft and looking feminine. As you may have already guessed, my favorite gloves are featured above and listed below.

THE GLOVE LIST

Altus MAX-CORE Weightlifting Glove

SweatyBetty Fitness Glove

Harbinger Women's Pro Wash and Dry Weight Lifting Gloves 

Elite Fitness Gloves by Nike

Nike Multi-Purpose Women's Training Gloves

Nike Cardio Fitness Glove  

Bionic Ladies Fitness Glove

W’s SELECT Gel Glove by Pearl Izumi *For Cycling*

Nike Black & White Swirl Cardio...

I'm not big on diet books and I generally believe that if you exercise consistently and mix up your routine, you're entitled to eat whatever you want. But I realize that's tough when you live in a city like New York and you're surrounded by all kinds of amazing food. You could probably exercise your heart out and still split your pants from eating out every night. The most tasty food in the world is at your fingertips and that can make grocery shopping and cooking tedious. It doesn't help that city folk spend most of their time in work and social settings leaving limited time for at home food preparation. There's always an appetizer, a cocktail or late night falafel that isn't planned but just ends up happening. In my case, it's a few chai lattes too many througout the day. Starbucks is on every freakin' corner!

So when I heard about a chic nutritional roadmap for city dwellers called Urban Skinny: Live The Fabulous Life - And Still Zip Up Your Favorite Jeans, I...

As if you really need 33 reasons to strap these babies on. Kangoo Jumps are HOT...and you probably didn't even know it. They are popular everywhere...well, everywhere except for here in the U.S. But now that the Kardashian sisters are bouncing around in them perhaps we'll see this European fitness trend take off. When I first read about Kangoo Jumps, I thought Oh no, rollerblades 2.0!! But thank god, that's not the case. Kangoos are low impact, rebound sport shoes originally developed in Switzerland for joggers and now designed for all ages and fitness levels. They're supposed to be safe on your joints and versatile for exercise. They're currently used for power walking, cross-country jogging & running, group fitness, athletic training, rehabilitation & injury prevention, dance and children's recreation. Kangoos are a laugh-out-loud crowd pleaser. Everyone likes to bounce, right? So why haven't they hit it big in the U.S.?

Here's the problem:...