Sassy Southern Blonde

A Fashion & Lifestyle Blog by Kelsie Bynum

Getting My Fitness On With Ladder App

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Welcome to my very FIRST fitness post! Truthfully, I am such a newbie when it comes to working out/using proper fitness techniques. I never enjoyed it because I just didn’t know what I needed to be doing to improve myself and my overall health. I would get overwhelmed and give up, but I recently discovered a fitness app called Ladder that is a TOTAL game changer!

What is Ladder?

Ladder is a fitness app available in the App Store, so you can take your workouts and training wherever you go! Once you download the app, you take a short quiz, and Ladder will connect you to personal trainers best suited for your needs/abilities. For example, I am content with my weight, but I want to tone up and strengthen. Andrea, my personal trainer, customized a plan for me that helps accomplish that goal while not overwhelming me since I am a beginner! She also keeps me accountable by checking in daily and sending me encouraging quotes, which I love! Trainers are available to receive messages 24/7.

Why Ladder?

Ladder‘s entire purpose is providing health and wellness coaching to anyone, anywhere. This app is also great because you get the one-on-one attention you need! You can use my code KELS for a one week FREE trial of Ladder. After that, you get 10% off your subscription! There are several plans available: $49.99 per month, $89.97 for 3 months, or $191.88 for a year (that’s only $16 per month)!

How To Get Started

First, you need to download Ladder HERE. Then, you’ll use code KELS for the free one week trial when you sign up and 10% off your subscription after the 7 days are over! Finally, Ladder will match you with your ideal coach and you can start training immediately!

Another reason I’ve enjoyed using Ladder the past few weeks is that I can do the workouts from the comfort of my home. (I think I have a mental roadblock when it comes to the gym lol) I also like that the workouts are available to me whenever I can fit them into my busy schedule. There’s no set appointment or required time! Let me know if you download the app and how you like it in the comments below 🙂

XOXO

Kels

*Special thank you to Ladder for sponsoring today’s post*

Colorblock Sweater + Cutoff Shorts

SWEATER | SHORTS | SHOES | SUNNIES | BELT | NECKLACE

My favorite time of the year is finally (almost) here, but the Mississippi heat hasn’t slowed down yet! Until I can bundle up in chunky knits and Ugg boots, I’ll be wearing the next best thing: lightweight sweaters (preferably colorblock) and cutoff shorts styled with my favorite booties! I’m obsessed with the way this outfit looks together, and it’s perfect when you live in a place that stays hot longer. You can (kind of) enjoy early Fall without having a total heat stroke! Lol. This sweater is one of the most popular ones right now, and you REALLY have to have it! (It’s a dupe for a $124 Wildfox version) This one is from a boutique, but I’m linking others I love below too!

Anyone else been in college football mode since September 1st?! HA! It’s the absolute best going back to Starkville and spending time with my college pals! But we’re playing in Kentucky this weekend, so my best friends and I are headed to NOLA for the Taylor Swift concert. I cannot contain my excitement!!! I have wanted to see her perform for YEARS, and it’s finally happening. I think we picked a great tour to see from watching videos in other cities! Still jealous I missed Tim McGraw and Faith Hill in Nashville! Have any of yall seen the show?! Let me know in the comments below!!

PS: We shot these photos 5 minutes after it rained if you’re wondering why my hair looks SO frizzy. Just have to roll with the punches sometimes! Hahaha.

XOXO

Kels

Fall 2018 Trends: Somewhere Over The Rainbow

SWEATER | SHORTS | SHOES | HAT

Since making its debut this Spring, I have become rainbow obsessed! (Specifically the stripes, I cannot get enough!) So of course I was thrilled when all the rainbow sweaters started popping into the new arrivals section! Honestly, even if it wasn’t on trend for Fall, I’d 100% still be wearing it. I LOVE fun colors, and nothing makes me happier than rainbow print!

Funny story: Do you guys remember those long, skinny popsicles? (90s kid alert) When I was little, I would eat every color because I thought it would turn me rainbow colored… I was devastated when my mom told me that it didn’t work like that! I’m honestly laughing as I type this. Gosh, the imagination of a kid!

When I found this sweater on one of my favorite retailers’ site, I died. Okay, maybe that’s a tad dramatic, but I knew I HAD to buy! I had been eyeing the Wildfox version with a hefty price tag of $124, and I’m SO happy I never took the plunge. I swear this sweater is cuter AND ONLY $23. It’s worth every penny!

My favorite outfit to wear in the fall is a lightweight sweater and cutoff shorts. So this look will be on repeat! I am linking all my favorite rainbow sweaters below (plus a rainbow beauty blender lol). I’d act quickly because this sweater is almost sold out! Can’t say I didn’t warn you 🙂

XOXO

Kels

GETTING READY FOR GAME DAY

Who’s ready for football season?! 🙂

I was SO shocked at how many game day colors you guys wanted to see in today’s post! (Also got a few NFL submissions haha) I knew it would get pretty crazy if I did every team individually, so I decided to divide the post into colors instead of schools. I choose the 8 colors that were mentioned the most! (Even went old fashioned and tallied all the colors to find the top requested haha!) I linked 10-15 pieces per color depending on what I could find! Never thought I’d have more luck finding gold than purple… Lol. Enjoy!!!

RED

MAROON

ORANGE

GOLD

BLUE

PURPLE

WHITE

BLACK

XOXO

Kels

Gucci Inspired Tee With United Monograms

TEE | SKIRT | BOOTS | BELT | BRACELETS

I know I’m not the only one when I say that I love the Gucci tee trend! The price tag not so much, though! 😉 Paying over $400 for a t-shirt isn’t very practical for most people, but I have found such a fun option from United Monograms that’s Gucci inspired! Did I mention it’s currently on sale for $25 dollars?! United Monograms is having a HUGE end of July sale and everything is discounted btw! (Including my favorite weekender bag and this cute pizza tee!)

Even though I am still fully committed to summer, I did style this outfit with a fall vibe! (I have no choice though- it’s hot until November where I live HAHA) On the plus side, my skirt is definitely a staple piece and can be worn year-round! This tee is super versatile as well, and I’m planning on pairing it with my denim shorts too. It’s pretty fitting that it says “coffee” on the front because I have turned into a total addict lately! Oops! I have been popping k-cups in my Keurig left and right. Lol!

I feel like I haven’t given yall a life update in SO long. (Sorry about that!) My best friends and I went to Rosemary Beach, Florida last weekend and stayed at The Pearl Hotel. It was hands down the coolest place I have ever been! I’m going to do an outfit recap on the blog next week from the trip!! (It should be up by Tuesday) If you have any questions about sizing, drop a comment below! I’m wearing a small in the Gucci inspired tee above! 🙂

XOXO

Kels

*Special thank you to United Monograms for sponsoring today’s post*