Winter Style with Adidas Outdoors and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH

The Adidas Outdoors Climawarm Nuvic Jacket is just the long down jacket I was looking for. I was surprised at how lightweight this jacket is, yet how warm it is on. It's made with climawarm® technology, which keeps you warm and comfortable in cold weather. It's also easily packable to take on trips. 

The jacket has a hood, side zip pickets and a zip pocket on the left sleeve, great for stashing a metro or credit card and cash. The overlapping baffle design provides enhanced insulation. The water-resistant down still maintains warmth even when the jacket is wet. There are even heat seal inserts on the neck and cuffs to keep warm air inside.

I'm amazed at how well the XS fit. Other long down jackets I have tried either had an oversized fit or the sleeves were too long. This down jacket has a tailored fit, and since it stays insulated and warm, there's no need to wear clothing in layers with this jacket. 

This puffer jacket was the perfect outer layer to pair with a super comfy Pure Navy Plaid Curved-Hem Shirtdress in Black White and Ava & Aiden Jord Metallic Bow Detail Pumps in Gold both from Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth, and Spanx Faux Leather Leggings. 

Photos by Ari Weling

- Kim Weling

SPANX / ASSETS Lounge at New York Fashion Week

During New York Fashion Week, I stopped by the SPANX Lounge at The Empire Hotel to what was new for Fall 2012 and preview the Spring 2013 collection. SPANX has always been my go-to for shapewear, from high-waisted panties to half slips. Two of my favorites are the SPANX Skinny Britches skort and ASSETS Red Hot Label Featherweight Firmers half slip. Featured at the lounge was ASSETS Red Hot Label Luxe and Lean High-Waist Thong and ASSETS Red Hot Label Sleek Slimmers tank slip.

What I am really excited for this fall season are the Look-at-Me ribbed, textured leggings, perfect to pair with a tunic and is available in different colors. Swimwear is looking more sexy and appealing, with swim dresses in shirred mesh with piping details, suitable on and off the beach - no cover-up needed. I also love the chic blue cheetah print. If you are looking for activewear, check out the slimming designs on the tanks and camis and be on the lookout for colorblocked sports bras.  

- Kim Weling

Spanx Spring/Summer 2011

Last season, during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 I stopped by the Spanx Lounge to preview what was new for spring.

Spanx tights are my favorite tights to wear, including tummy-trimming tonal tights in bright new colors as well as patterned ones.


I love the luxe, sexy Haute Contour pieces, including the Sexy Sheer Back Bra ($118) and Lovely Lace Thong ($88).




On Top and In Control Essential 3/4 Sleeve Bateau ($98) is the perfect layering piece, or can also be worn alone. It's too cold for me to wear a strapless dress in this weather, so I may just have to wear this top under it! It also has invisible shaping built in! Check out the other On Top and In Control styles!

I can't wait to try the Skinny Britches Skort ($48)! An ultra sheer slip and shaper in one, that can be layered over the Skinny Britches short and hipster!


I love the color and style of this High Style Bandeau One Piece ($198). It's flattering to the figure, with a two-way stretch shaping-power-mesh liner that slims through the tummy. The convertible strap can also be adjusted or removed.


New from ASSETS is the ASSETS Brilliant Bra, $32. This bra has a front closure, hidden adjustable straps and a sleek smooth back! The ASSETS Fantastic Firmers Open-Bust Cami, $28 is perfect to pair with the bra. The open-bust style enhances the chest yet slims the waist!


- Kim Weling

Spanx Giveaway

Back in October I 'got my Spanx on' when I won the Spanx Twitter giveaway! These are the products that I won. My favorites definitely the Haute Contour thong and I can't wait to try the Slim Congnito Shape-Slip. My favorite tights to wear are always Spanx. The Tight-End Tights are so comfortable.

Haute Contour Simply Chic Camisole in Blush
Haute Contour Luxe Thong in Blush
Skinny Britches Short in Pure
In-Power Line Super Higher Power in Nude
Slim Cognito Shape-Slip in Nude
Patterned Tight-End Tights - Illusion in Black
On Top and In Control Draped V Long Sleeve in Black
Slimplicity Lingerie Strap camisole in Black
High-Waisted Tight-End Tights in Black
Assets Brilliant Bra in Nude

Even though I feel like I can never have too much Spanx, I would love to share some products so you can try them too! One lucky winner will receive $140 worth of Spanx product including:

Slimplicity Lingerie Strap Camisole in Black, size S
In-Power Line Super Higher Power in Nude, size A
High Waisted Footless Pantyhose, size B
Swiss Dot Patterned Sheers, size A

To enter, leave a comment on this post as to what your favorite Spanx product is or what Spanx product you would like to try.

Bonus points for following @fashionablypetite on Twitter and retweeting this contest and being a fan of fashionablypetite on Facebook.

Giveaway ends on December 27th, 2010, at 11:59pm. Enter to win!

Spanx Spring/Summer 2010

If you love wearing SPANX tights, you'll love these new SPANX products for spring/summer:

Skinny Britches - These ultra-light, sheer mesh hipsters ($32) and shorts ($42) firms tummy and hips and come in Black and Nude, along with an assortment of fun colors such as Hot Pink, Teal Gauze, Gloss, Grape, and Spanx Red. You can layer different colors together and choose your level of compression - wear one to slim, two to shape and three to transform. The laser-cut leeg and edges eliminate pinching, binding and bulging. This is my new favorite Spanx product - they are thin and comfortable!

Skinny Britches Hipster (left) and Short (right)

Simplicity - there are several products in the Simplicity collection, including the lingerie strap-slip ($72), high waisted shaper ($68), v-neck ($46), open-bust ($44) and lingerie strap camisole ($46), scoop neck cami ($44) and shaper ($52), half slip ($52) and girl short ($46).

I've tried the scoop neck cami ($44), which is definitely easier to put on if you step into it rather than putting it on over your head. Single-layer compression firms the tummy and love handles and the neck features darts that release compression and flatter bustline. The back has full coverage for additional support. The cami has an inside print (mine has a camouflage print, but also comes in zebra, stripe and mosaic prints). Cool and breathable, you can definitely feel this cami sucking it all in!

Simplicity Scoop Neck Cami

Higher Power Brief - This all-cotton panty ($36) slims the waist and flattens tummy, while allowing you to wear shorter hemlines without worrying about shapewear peeking out. The full coverage panty provides maximum comfort and breathability. The soft waistband sits just under the bra line for a comfortable, secure fit.

- Kim Weling

Higher Power Brief