Favorite and Most Flattering Activewear Styles

Doing something active each day is as important to me as brushing my teeth. With our stay-at-home way of life these past few months, I had to find creative ways to keep my body moving, and adopted some new rituals to stay fit. Now that summer is here and things are opening up, it’s a great time to get outside.

Going on a run can mean running errands or taking a jog on the beach; either way, I have some great styles that will help you look good as you get moving! In my latest monthly feature for Who What Wear, “We're in Our 50s and Swear By These 5 Activewear Looks,” Janet Gunn The Grateful Gardenia and I once again share a few of our curated favorites for getting out and about. Read on to see the trends I am currently loving! 

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Biking, Hiking, Walking

SHOP Sweaty Betty Leggings.

SHOP Nike Sneakers

When out for a leisure bike-ride or a fresh-air hike, a full-length legging or breathable jogger with a light-weight top keeps me looking and feeling cool. Try knotting an oversized t-shirt or tank to go from basic to a bit more style!   

Beach Riot Piper Legging

I always love a good floral legging!

Nike Air Max 270 React

SHOP similar top by Alo Yoga

SHOP Varley Leggings

Varley Century 2.0 Leggings

Home Workout 

SHOP Beyond Yoga Top

SHOP Beyond Yoga Biker Shorts

Make-shift home-gyms and online class streaming have definitely enjoyed a moment these past few months. When doing my home-based workouts, I like to either wear sheer, loose-fitting tops with a bralette underneath or a quick-dry tank to make sure I have options to cool down if I start to overheat.  

Alo Yoga High-Waist Cargo Biker Short

Sand and Surf 

SHOP UltraCor Leggings

SHOP Nike Sneakers

The beach is the perfect spot to get active by running, walking, or jumping waves. When oceanside, I like to keep it fresh with white, light colors or floral patterns. Shoes… are optional.  

Walking/Running 

SHOP Monrow Sweats

SHOP APL Shoes

For a mild cardio walk, a pair of joggers or trending tie-dye sweats (DIY or store-bought!) keep things comfortable and relaxed. For a run, I mix it up a bit with a bike-short or a patterned legging to show off a bit of flair. And, of course, a solid, stylish shoe that can walk or run the distance with me.  

Pilates/Yoga/Rolling 

Pastel leggings are so cute for summer!

SHOP lilybod Leggings

SHOP Lauren Roxburgh Foam Roller

SHOP Apple Watch

Pilates, yoga, or foam roller? All of the above, please! As I get older it’s important to stay flexible! I like a 3/4 length legging that moves with me, paired with a tank or a t-shirt that is long enough to not ride up as I bend and stretch. The pastel legging trend is perfect for foam rolling in the garden! 

Alo Yoga 7/8 High-Waist Airbrush Legging

Run-around-town 

SHOP Melissa’s Sundry Sweatshirt, SHOP Sundry Sweatpants and SHOP her Roam Slippers

SHOP Janet’s Aviatornation Sweatshirt and SHOP her Aviatornation Sweatpants

Now that I am finally able to run-around-town a bit more these days, I want activewear outfits that will keep me comfortable and stylish while staying safe. Matching sweat-sets, or joggers worn with a coordinating tee, both offer chic style and comfort. Throwing a kimono-style cardigan over athleisure wear can add an element of boho flair to complete the look.  And, don’t forget to add the hottest fashion statement of the moment… a face mask!  

SHOP Ultracor Leggings

SHOP Handloom Kimono

SHOP Birkenstocks

Carbon38 Takara Leopard Leggings

SHOP Molly Pepper Masks and use code “theglowgirl” for 15% off

I hope you found some new versatile pieces you can wear that will take you from a hike or a bike ride to a walk around town. And, don’t forget that mask! A fashionable face covering is a must-have side-kick to keep you safe while staying active!

xxMelissa

SHOP similar- Varley Leggings

Photo: Kelly Fogel Photography, SHIFT Mind, Body, Soul Wellness event.

Mother's Day Gift Guide: Stay At-Home Edition+Who What Wear Features

Quarantine-life definitely has a way of making all the days blend together. Because each one feels a bit like Groundhog Day, you may not even realize that Mother’s Day is right around the corner on May 10th! I keep losing track of time…how about you?

With non-essential stores closed this year, shopping at the last minute is not really an option. We now ALL have to find “the perfect gift” for mom online. No worries—my bestie Janet (The Grateful Gardenia) and I have you covered! In our recent monthly column for Who What Wear, we’ve created the perfect gift guide to help you find mom something special. And, I’ve also added to the original article to give more options to choose from. You may even see something on this list that you’re coveting, so star your favorites and send it to your husband or kids as a hint!  

Relax at Home

SLIP SILK PILLOWCASE AND MASK SET

The perfect way for mom to Slip into a good night’s sleep.

SHOP BedHead Pajamas.
SHOP SLIP Silk Pillowcase and Mask Set.

SHOP SLIP Silk Pillowcase and Mask Set.

PAJAMAS

Mom will daydream about slipping into the most perfect sleepwear.

SHOP BedHead Pajamas.

PJ Salvage Pajamas (SOLD OUT). Similar here.
SHOP the brand!

SHOP PJ Salvage Super Soft Modal Pajama Set

ROBES  

Made for lounging and luxury.

MASONGrey Robe (SOLD OUT). SHOP a similar style!

SHOP Plum Pretty Sugar Floral Print Robe

SWEATS

A chic and comfy way to hang around the house or run to the grocery store.

Sweatpants by Monrow (SOLD OUT). SHOP the brand!

SHOP The Camo Pants by Z Supply.

CASHMERE SWEATSUIT

SHOP Naked Cashmere Aubrina Jogger.

DIFFUSER AND ESSENTIAL OIL 

An instant mood shifter--perfect to help reduce stress.

SHOP Saje Aroma Om Stone Diffuser

SHOP Vitruvi Stone Diffuser

SAGE Perfume

Gift mom her new favorite signature scent this year for Mother’s Day.

SHOP SAGE Diamond Roll-on Perfume Oil

SAGE Onyx Roll-On Perfume Oil

CANDLE BOY SMELLS

The best calming distraction, where masculine meets feminine. 

SHOP Boy Smells Cashmere Kush Candle

ACCESSORIES AND TECH

SHOP Bandolier Skye Crossbody Pebble Leather in Yellow/Black/Gold

BANDOLIER IPHONE CASE

The perfect accessory to hold her most prized necessity. 

SHOP Bandolier Emma Crossbody Phone Case and Wallet

READING GLASSES 

Give mom the most stylish four eyes in town! 

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Reading Glasses by Caddis

BEJEWLED 

Simple, delicate and personal, she’ll never take it off!

SHOP from top to bottom: Personalized “Glow” Necklace by Tiny Tags, Glow Necklace by LOOMA x Melissa Meyers, and Heart Necklace by Sarah Hendler. Sunnies by Oliver Peoples. Earrings by Dior

SHOP Glow Necklace by LOOMA x Melissa Meyers

SHOP Tiny Tags Gold Script mama Necklace

SHOP Necklaces by Sydney Evan

EARRING BACKS 

Chrysmela’s got her back. A little extra something to make sure she never loses another earring again. 

SHOP Chrysmela Secure Earring Backs

SHOP Chrysmela Catch Rose Gold Earring Back

U SPEAKER

Small in size and easily portable to listen to her fave tunes, anywhere!

SHOP Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker in Gold by U Speakers

VEJO POD BLENDER

A farm to pod answer for grabbing a healthy smoothie before the next Zoom meeting. 

SHOP Vejo Pod Blender

USE promotional code GLOW8PACK &
receive a free 8 pack of blends with the purchase of a starter kit

Get Some Fresh Air

PARKER THATCH

Show mom you care with this I Love You clutch. The perfect holder for her keys and phone, while taking a walk in the hood. 

SHOP Parker Thatch Heart Man-Lee- Hot Pink Strap

SHOP Parker Thatch Heart Man-Lee- Hot Pink Strap

HATS

The perfect face-framer for those daily walks.  

SHOP Halogen Hats

SHOP Halogen Woven Straw Panama Hat

SCARVES

A lightweight scarf to wear out on a walk, dress up a bag handle or use as a chic mask.

SHOP Franne Golde x The Grateful Gardenia Scarves

VISION QUEST SHOES 

Mama needs new comfy-chic shoes.

SHOP the brand!

SHOP Vision Quest Shoes in “Mini Leopard”

FACE COVERING

Look good, do good and stay protected with Ripley Rader fashion masks. Buy one and two are donated to the medical community!

SHOP Ripley Rader fashion masks

SHOP Ripley Rader fashion masks

Self Care

CHOK CHOK FACE SHEET MASK 

Get her ready for instant brightening & hydration.

SHOP Chok Chok Skin Bio-cellulose Hydrating Face Mask

SHOP Chok Chok Skin Bio-cellulose Hydrating Face Mask

OLIE X MELISSA MEYERS GOLDEN RAY GLOW DROPS 

Just in time for Mother’s Day…order a bottle for mom and get a free make-up bag and sample size with purchase!

SHOP Olie x Melissa Meyers Golden Ray Glow Drops

Use promotional code GLOWGIRL 15 for $15 off

DYSON AIR WRAP 

One word, for those who are challenged with doing their own hair, game-changer.

SHOP Dyson Air Wrap

URBAN AND MYSTIC BOXES 

Mom’s done so much for you, now send some good vibes to her.   

SHOP The Urban + Mystic Boxes

PREPPIE

For the mom whose motto is “always be prepared.” Also, one of Oprah’s favorite picks!  

SHOP The Prepster Backpack

Fitness

FOAM ROLLER

The perfect tool to roll out all her kinks.

SHOP OPTP Lo Rox Aligned Foam Roller

SNEAKERS

These retro Nike Cortez have the perfect cush for mom’s precious feet.

Retro Nike Cortez
SHOP a similar pair!

SHOP Nike Cortez

LEGGINGS and CROPPED HOODIE

Chic leggings and a cropped hoodie always hit the mark for working and exercising from home.

SHOP Carbon38 Marble High-Rise Leggings
SHOP Carbon38 Escape Luxe Cropped Hoody

SHOP Carbon38 Marble High-Rise Leggings

SHOP Carbon 38 Escape Luxe Cropped Hoody

CARBON 38 GIFT CARD

Motivate mom to get her fitness fashion game on with this Carbon38 gift card!

SHOP Carbon38 Digital Gift Card

WRIST WEIGHTS 

Style meets function. Definitely a favorite fitness find that mom will love this year. 

SHOP Weight Lifting Stimulator Wrist Weights
SHOP Nike Cortez Shoes
Shorts and Sweater by Alo Yoga - SHOP the brand!

SHOP Weight Lifting Stimulator Wrist Weights

FILTERED WATER BOTTLE 

Help her stay hydrated all day long with this super stylish and self-cleaning bottle!

SHOP LARQ Self Cleaning Bottle

I hope you find something special for mom (or for yourself!) from this guide. Keep in mind, with so many people shopping online this year, there may be shipping delays, so don’t wait until the last minute. Now more than ever, moms are working overtime to keep their families balanced so show your appreciation by getting her a special gift this year! 

xxMelissa 

Click HERE to check out the original article on Who What Wear! 

My 'What to Pack' Super Feature on Who What Wear

“…the most stylish 54-year-old on Instagram.”

Yesterday I was honored to be featured on the home page of Who What Wear in, ‘A Stylish 54-Year-Old Shares What She Packs for a European Getaway’. I had 48 hours to pull this article together that came to me on my Instagram DM from one of the top editors there. It was the last day of my two-week stay in Italy where I traveled to Rome, Sardinia and across the Amalfi Coast—one week alone with my husband and one week with four other couples (full blog coming soon). During my stay, each outfit and experience was captured for the purpose of creating summer content for this blog and my Instagram, including stories! Since I don’t travel with a photographer, I was lucky to have my semi-patient Instagram hubby and some talented friends on the trip, who snapped shots during our two week holiday. 

I was hoping to be able to work on this article during my flight home, however, once on the board, I learned that the plane was new and not yet fitted for internet use. After a brief panic attack, I used the time without wi-fi to organize my iPhone apps, respond to emails and edit photos from the trip. In order to actually make the deadline for this article, I had to pull an all-nighter when I arrived home at 11:00 pm. I was on European time so that worked out! However, I did crash hard and the jet lag struggle was real and lasted a full week.

At the end of the day, it is gratifying to be a content creator in my mid-fifties, getting major play on Who What Wear, a platform that I have always thought of as the modern online version of Vogue Magazine. I hope to continue creating content that you can enjoy, filled with advice and tips to lead a more enhanced life. Thank you for following me and supporting me on this journey—I would not be here without you! 

Below you can see the complete article on, “What to Pack for a European Getaway”, and shop all the looks from this post!

Natalie Martin Maxi Dress

Flannel Vouex Cami Maxi Dress

Dresses and Skirts
I bring a mix of flowy skirts and dresses and wear them for everything from touring, sightseeing, beach, pool, and dinner. I think Natalie Martin makes some of the best summer dresses that work well from day to night. They take up nearly no space in your luggage and seem to be wrinkle-free right out of your suitcase.

Skirt by Spell & the Gypsy

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Natalie Martin Maxi

Spell & the Gypsy Wild Bloom Strappy Dress ($229)

Zadig & Voltaire Joslin Paradise Skirt ($245)

Free People Anita Midi Dress

Spell & the Gypsy Amethyst Gown ($275)

Spell & the Gypsy Wild Thing Maxi Skirt ($199)

Sandals and Comfy, Chic Shoes
Pack shoes that are lightweight, comfortable, and stylish. Simple flat sandals in nude or metallic go with everything and are great if you are doing a lot of walking or touring. I am a huge fan of the Hermès-inspired slides in neutral and have them in several colors. I also love the new strappy styles, and they provide some extra support. If you must bring something with a heel, I recommend simple raffia wedges by Sam Edelman or Soludos.

These retro Nike Classic Cortez sneakers can double as workout shoes or worn with your favorite dresses, shorts and cropped pants.

As seen on style icon Lyn Slater, Vision Quest shoes are fashionable and functional. These unique babouche shoes have a molded rubber outsole design and feel as comfortable as my bedroom slippers. I wore my rose gold ones at the airport and on big walking days in Europe - perfect for the cobblestone streets of Italy!

Use glowgirl10 for a 10% discount!

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Nike Classic Cortez Sneaker

Vision Quest Rose Gold Babouches ($179). Use glowgirl10 for a 10% discount!

Dress by Nudz Beachwear

Dress by Zimmerman

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Steven Greece Slides ($59)

Sam Edelman Deena Platform Wedge ($130)

COVER-UPS & KIMONOS
I usually like to buy a few light-weight cover-ups in Europe but will take a few with me that work with all of my swimsuits. You can also pair a swimsuit with a kimono like this one from Free People worn as a cover up that can also be tied or belted as a dress. Or, wear as a light layer if it’s chilly at night.

Kimono by Free People

Bag by ClareV. Sandals by Ancient Greek Sandals.

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Free People Angelica Open-Front Kimono $58

Nudz Floral-Print Maxi Dress ($178)

SWIMSUITS
I am a huge fan of the retro high-waisted bikinis that are so on trend right now and they are super flattering on most body types! I also love one piece styles with special details or patterns.

LSpace Ribbed Gemma Bikini Top ($92). French Bikini Bottom, $99

Swimsuit by Cami and Jax (sold out)

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Cami and Jax Lola Top ($125)

L*Space Ribbed Gemma Bikini Top ($92)

Cami & Jax Selby Bikini Bottoms ($100)

Cami and Jax Marla One Piece ($250)

CROPPED PANTS & JEANS
I usually take or wear a comfy lightweight pair of jeans on the plane and then take one pair of cropped white pants.

WHITE LINEN SHIRT
I saw lots of linen shirts while in Italy and picked up a few more! You can wear them as a classic button down or crop and tie them at the waist with your fave skirt, shorts or pants. They even double as an extra layer worn open and loose over a t-shirt or tank dress.

CAMISOLES
I always take one solid and one patterned to mix and match with all skirts and pants.

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Mother, The Insider Step Hem Crop Bootcut Jeans ($205)

Cami NYC Racer Georgette Top ($172)

Cuyana Linen Boyfriend Shirt ($135)

Zadig & Voltaire Chris Jac Leo Camisole ($248)

ACCESSORIES
European women are so effortlessly stylish--they wear beautiful accessories that up their style game to complete their look.

COSTUME JEWELRY
Leave the fine jewelry at home (except for a few gold necklaces and studs that you can swim with) and bring pieces that are easily packed and that can be worn from day to night. I like to stack these beaded bracelets by Karen Lazar Design, or you can wear a few with your existing bracelets. Use code GLOWGIRL10 for a 10% discount!

Delicate necklaces that you can wear from pool to out at night...just layer them! Melissa Meyers X LOOMA Glow necklace Use code GLOW20 for a 20% discount

HAIR
I love wearing hair accessories to add to my travel summer looks, such as, Scarlett Pearl clips by BaubleBar, Ponytail Scarf by Anthropology and Scrunchies by Love Shack Fancy.

Beaded bracelets by Karen Lazar Design. Use code GLOWGIRL10 for a 10% discount!

BAGS
I like to use a large lightweight tote bag on the plane that I can use while traveling from place to place, take to the beach and shopping. I also bring a straw round bag that goes with everything and works from day to night.

HAT
A hat is a must-have to protect your skin and completes your day look, too! Make sure to take the new TopTote with you. This chic hat clip is genius and attaches to your bag or luggage. It makes for the perfect travel companion and keeps your hat crush-free. I used it every day when I was in Italy and just attached it to my beach bag.

SUNNIES
I usually like to take a few pair with me since there are so many amazing styles out now, they can change up your look depending on the style. I wear styles by Illesteva, Le Specs, Diff Eyewear, Oliver Peoples and Ray Bans.

ROBE
I like to bring a pretty lightweight robe because the ones you get at the hotel are usually too large and thick. With high temps during the summer, it feels good to get ready in one of these instead plus they barely take up space in your luggage!

JACKETS
I suggest wearing a light-weight denim jacket on the plane that you can wear if you happen to have a chilly night while there. I find most places in Europe to be very warm this time of year, even at night!

Levi's Ex-Boyfriend Denim Trucker Jacket. Sunnies by DIFF Eyewear. TopTote, The Drop Leather Hat Clip

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Halogen Woven Panama

Flora Nikrooz Arisa Floral Print Satin Robe

TopTote, The Drop Leather Hat Clip

Levi's Ex-Boyfriend Denim Trucker Jacket

Thank you to my husband, Michael Meyers, who endured my requests for daily photo shoots while away on our vacation. And, a big shout out and thank you to Who What Wear, for featuring me and more perennials on their platform! I hope to continue contributing content for their viewership. What an exciting time!

Again, thank YOU for following me on this glowgetter blogging journey.

xxMelissa

Beautiful day at La Fontelina Capri!