June 20, 2012
Only 75 were made by Nike. Yes, we said that right. Only 75 of these SS12_38 Nike Exclusive Print Women’s Tights and their companion shorts were made by Nike Women’s Training Designer Ryan Noon who cleverly combined this funky urban print with a form-fitting shape that was designed to have a slimming effect… and a […]
June 19, 2012
Super cute little shoes for biking to a picnic in the park or around town. These Champion Floral Laceless Sneakers by Keds still fit snugly even though it looks like there should be laces, and they come in three fun colored designs. No one is going to run a marathon in these, but there’s more […]
June 18, 2012
Design your own shorts!?! With the Phantom Create Shorts for women by Hurley, yes you can design and make your own shorts. That means you can choose each panel, binding, pocket binding and waistband, and you can even personalize the right side panel with your own name or little message, up to 12 characters. With […]
June 13, 2012
What are 2-in-1 shorts? These Brooks Women’s Epiphany 2-in-1 6″ Shorts are really two sets of shorts in one: hidden inner-shorts that fit snugly around your legs as well as a sporty and stylish outer-shorts that come in several colors. Those inner shorts are stretchy and protect your legs from chaffing, and there are pockets […]
June 13, 2012
A quick wrap skirt with pockets to cover up your you-know-what. The Wrap & Go by Spanx can turn your yoga pants look in to a leggings under your cute mini-skirt look in seconds. So much more stylish than tying a sweatshirt around your waist, all the other girls at the gym and yoga school […]
June 12, 2012
Triathletes and beach goers gather ’round. You can run and swim in the new Racine Ready to Run Tankini by Athleta and, at the same time, be the most stylish girl on the beach in this really cute print. The performance Lycra Spandex swim fabric (UPF 50+, chlorine and abrasion-resistant, stretch retention) is breathable, quick […]
June 11, 2012
Too many tank tops are just cut too short and don’t fit right, especially for TrailblazerGirls with longer torsos. But now, we’ve finally found the Take It On Tank by Moving Comfort which thankfully runs long and just deals with that length by providing adjustable side seams so you can ruche it up. The scoop […]
June 6, 2012
Let your arms cool while keeping your body warm. That’s the promise of vests like this Countdown AS Lady Vest by Gore Bike Wear. However, the folks at Gore Bike Wear have taken it a bit further and made this into a piece performance gear. They’ve added front pockets with concealed zippers, shifted seams for […]
June 5, 2012
If you haven’t learned how valuable the insoles in your shoes are yet, you will soon enough when you start to have foot problems. The Berry Insoles by Superfeet are designed for women with medium to high arches, the sort of feet that the insoles you usually get standard with your shoes don’t support. And […]
June 4, 2012
In a triumph of efficiency, the folks at Hides have merged the retainer, case and cleaner for your sunglasses all into one. And while there might be others, the Hides Classic is the original. Take a neck strap retainer for your glasses, then re-imagine the strap as a microfiber case and lens cleaner. Now that […]
May 29, 2012
A “no fly zone”… for insects near your head. The Women’s No Fly Zone Boonie (hat) by KÖPPEN has built-in insect repellent to keep the bugs away while also keeping you cool and dry with its wicking headband and mesh panel. And, the easily adjustable bungee cord ensures it fits just right all day long. […]
May 25, 2012
I still remember my mom saying to me everyday, “stand up straight!” I wish I had listened, but fortunately others heard the same from their moms and now our friends at Intelliskin have just come out with the Eve Shirt for Women 2.0 which is designed to help support your back and shoulders and ultimately […]
May 24, 2012
Going hiking this summer? TrailblazerGirl always takes a windbreaker at least, and we’re very happy to say that Columbia has just come out with a new Bug Shield mesh jacket with Insect Blocker to keep away those pests. Insect Blocker is Columbia’s odorless repellant bonded right into the material and stays active for up to […]
May 24, 2012
High performance sun glasses for serious cyclists and runners are easily found, but what if you TrailblazerGirls have a hard to fit face? For this, the folks at the Rudy Project have designed the Ability, pictured here with the white frame and bichromic pink lenses. The real value to these Ability glasses is that they […]
May 23, 2012
Magically add UPF protection to your clothing. Just add 1 small box (equal to 1 oz) of SunGuard to your laundry detergent, and it washes UPF 30 sun protection into your clothing. That’s enough to block more than 96% of the sun’s harmful rays, and the protection lasts 20 washings. With all the outdoors clothing […]
May 17, 2012
Sometimes we just don’t want to wear our cycling clothes when we want to venture into the stores or the restaurants. But, we still want to bike to get there. Fortunately, our friends at CycleSkirt have created these super cute skirts that can be worn over your bike clothes but are fashionable enough to wear […]
May 16, 2012
Yes, dresses and skirts are becoming more popular for running and hiking and all sorts of TrailblazerGirl outings. The Washington-based Nuu-Muu’s new Breeze Ruu-Muu dress is easy to wear and designed to perform on the trail. The Polyester/Lycra blend is naturally a quick dry material while also being wrinkle, stain and tear resistant. It feels […]
May 11, 2012
Bamboo might just be the miracle material of the future (as it was in the past). Even textiles and fabrics can be made from bamboo, and the folks as tasc Performance have released their Performance Crop.2 made from their own blend of bamboo, cotton and Elastane. This very lightweight fabric breathes well, naturally draws out […]
May 8, 2012
It’s active wear. It’s swimwear. Wait, it’s both? It’s amphibious! Nayad’s SwimGym activewear is ideal for high and low impact activity, in and out of the water. Because it dries quickly, it is also the perfect garment for cross-trainers who would rather not stop for a wardrobe change every time they switch activities. Nayad’s activewear […]
May 7, 2012
Gone are the days of the terrycloth head-band with Olivia Newton-John getting physical. But the need is still there, so the folks at Sweaty Bands have created a new line of head bands that grip and hold your hair while looking pretty smart. Their bands are lightweight, and there are hundreds of prints, and you […]
May 7, 2012
When fashion designers meet sportswear, it can go either way but Stella McCartney has definitely aced it with this adidas Tennis Performance Tank. The mesh overlay, decorative stitching and cool color meet our fashion sense while the sweat-releasing fabric meets our competitive court sense. It doesn’t hurt either that top-seed Caroline Wozniacki just wore this […]
May 2, 2012
Hey, skateboarding ain’t just for guys. It’s good practice for surfing and snowboarding and improving your balance, and it’s frankly a lot of fun when tooling along the Venice Beach boardwalk (which should really be renamed “skate-boardwalk”). Vans has been making these flat shoes with strong gripping sole for decades. Originally more for sailing, they […]
April 16, 2012
No bug is gonna stop TrailblazerGirl. And while sometimes a spray does the trick, there are times when it just isn’t enough or just isn’t right with your skin cream… and yikes, what if you run out of spray anyhow? The Deluxe Spring Ring Headnet from Outdoor Research will collapse small enough to fit in to […]
April 16, 2012
Where were these Merrell Women’s Cambrian Emme Water Shoes back when we were kids hopping from rock-to-rock in the streams and creeks of the Ohio Valley? They’re cushioned and stylish and designed to let the water drain out through the mesh and cut-outs on the sides, but then they also dry out quickly when you’re […]