Zumba Holly, Baby!

Zumba is such a HOT trend right now. At pretty much every gym you go to you can find a Zumba class. The music is hot, the dance moves are hot and the clothing line is so different than what you find any where else.  Since this is my job, and I teach Zumba almost every day I want to be happy in what I wear to teach, and it ends up that I live in these clothes. So while I am shaking my boo-tay I can look on par while doing the job I love, and for this post I have some really great clothes to show off!

I am in love with the Peace Perfect Long leggings in pink. They have the words peace and love all over them. Super lightweight and comfortable. I paired it with the Mirror Me Racerback in sew black with a big gold Z on the front. Love this top. The Racerback is one of my favorite styles of shirts.  Great fit. I threw on the Cold Shoulder Zip-Up in thunderin grey over top. Two different patters, but wild and crazy is always fun. The unique thing about this zip-up is you can unzip the shoulders to show off your sexy shoulders for a different look.

The next look was the Funky Cropped Harem Pant in white. I thought I would never wear these, but I fell in love with them. They feel great on and give a more relaxed look. I  paired them perfectly with the Mesh With Me Tank top in Sew Black, another favorite. It is a double layer tank with the Zumba logo showing through. 

The last few tops I just threw on with my old black Zumba leggings. The Burn It Up Bubble Racer Back in Thunderin' Grey looked great with the light black leggings. I loved how it looked almost like you had on two tops but it is one, and I like the loose fit and silver logo on the front.  The Frill Me Headliner Top in White is the best sweatshirt ever! It has a funky design on front and back. I have not only worn this to teach, but I have been sporting it all over town to pick the kids up from school, to go shopping, going out to dinner...you name it!

If you need a new sports bra the lifted lightly bra is the best sports bra I have ever owned. It has double straps that give it a fun look, but it supports great and is so amazingly soft. I have the Thunderin grey which goes with anything.  Last but not least are these CUTE shoes! The Zumba Super Fly Print sneaker is lightweight and breathable and has the Z-Slide that lets you move and slide with ease.

Mix and match many of these items to give you different looks, and take 'em to the streets looking super stylish!

Zumba Couture

Cousin Holly is back with another session of Fit + Fab, Zumba Style!  I've been really looking forward Zumba classes at the Y as a great way to take a break from running and do a little fanny shake cross training.  I love the clothes Holly is wearing this time.  Take it away Holly!

This hole front tank top in Grey and Black is simple but so cute!  Just a little peek a boo to reveal a small amount of sexy, and with just a tiny Zumba logo on on the bottom corner, this simple top makes for great street wear too. I've paired it with these great capri pants that come just below the knee and have an elastic back to cuff the bottom. The top has a wide elastic band that makes them fit perfect. I could seriously wear these sweatpants everyday!

This sweatshirt is the most comfy sweatshirt I have ever owned! It is solid grey with the same peek a boo hole like the tank top and the same tiny Zumba logo on the corner. It might be hard to wear over loose fitting tops, but with a tight tank you can pull this sweatshirt over on cooler days and head to class!

I have to say I was not too sure about this top when I first saw it. I thought it looked too big, but then I put it on, and I loved it!  I like the long and loose fit of this tank, and the bottom is a little longer which makes it look great with tight black leggings! Pair it with the black z top sneakers and you have a great look!

This cold shoulder hoodie is a MUST have for anyone who loves Zumba!  The fit is amazing. It has a large scoop neck, and the hoodie on the back has ties so you can pull it tight. It's just a great looking top that goes great over any other top.  It is lightweight so you won't get too hot dancing in it.

This is a COOL sports bra. I love the v shape of it and the fact that it does not stick out when I wear other tops. It has a great fit and comes with a hood attached! Now, any top you wear looks like it has a hood! Such a super fun and unique look for a bra!

I am obsessed with wild print leggings. I am always am on the hunt for something fun and different, and these fit the bill just perfect! They are back and blue in a very retro print. They have a hot pink zumba logo on the bottom of one of the legs. I paired it with a black tank, but you could also pair it with blue or hot pink for an amazing look! They are super lightweight, and even on a hot day you will stay nice and dry in them.

And last but not least, watch us shake it, and get your Zumba on!

For all you Zumba lovers, there's new Zumba® wear coming soon, and the brand is giving away over 20,000 gift cards and other rewards to celebrate the launch! You could even score a free class with Zumba® creator Beto Perez! Go to http://bit.ly/ZumbaGifts to enter!  Enoy!

Zumba, Baby

In case you missed yesterday's post, I am so excited to add a new fitness series to the Queen City Style.  As we all know, taking good care of yourself is always in style, so I will appropriately call the new series Fit + Fab!  I could not be more thrilled to welcome my Zumba instructor cousin, Cousin Holly, as the first guest contributor.  Cousin Holly will share with us some of the many benefits of this great exercise program while styling Zumba apparel.  Dancing is such a great form of exercise, one of my favorites, and so for this first month's story, I asked Holly to tell us what she loves about Zumba as well as the clothes.  So without further adieu, I give you Cousin Holly...

The reason I love Zumba Fitness is simple...it is a fun, high energy, party like class. The music is very different than your average cardio class. It is a little Latin mixed with a little Hip Hop! After my two children were born I worked so hard to lose the weight. I would hit the gym and get on the elliptical machine and then run for a little bit. I am not a runner.  So, I started taking Zumba and the weight came flying off!!! I was taking a Zumba class about three times a week and saw a huge difference. I fell in love with it so much I started teaching three years ago. For me, it is by far the best work-out. You are moving NON-STOP, dancing and shaking for the entire hour. It makes me feel so good about myself, and it puts me in such a good mood. You burn, on average, 600 calories per class! It is super easy to modify, so if you want to take it down a notch you can. You truly feel like you are out at a party and when the class gets into it the more fun it is. I lost 20 pounds just like that, and now the weight stays off. You are moving your entire body which means you are working your arms, legs, core, and butt. 

Regarding Zumba Fashion, it is stylish, cool, unique, fun and most important, comfy.  I love the fact that I can wear it in class and then hit the streets in style. The long black leggings are something everyone can use. They are simple with just a small splash of zumba on the ankle with the Zumba logo. They feel great on, stay up on the hips, and make your butt look great!! They are lightweight and hold in the sweat, which means no dreaded sweat marks.

The hoodie is super cute; so hip and fun with just a little sexy.  It is lightweight and very versatile. Throw a tank under it, and you can wear it out on the town!  The sports bra is GREAT. Cool design and cool colors, which makes you want to show it off. So much more fun than a plain old solid sports bra.

The Zumba Energy Push High sneakers are on the wild side. Coming from someone who has never worn a high top shoe ever, they are amazingly comfortable. They have great support for the foot and ankle, which is very important with all the lateral movement you do in most gym classes.  These shoes will allow you the ability to slide, twist your hips, pivot, and shake your whole body.  BOLD is the best word that describes these shoes... break out of you shell and try them!

As you can see, I love Zumba, I love this line of clothing, and I can't wait to share more with you!  Thanks so much for being here!  Holly