Rare Bird Finds

Reflective Bicycle Clips

 

Ohhh, these winged reflective bicycle clips are super cool.  I'd totally wear them if I knew how to ride a bike... it would make me feel like a goddess on wheels.  $18 at A + R

California 400 bag

I'm still way into looking at school bags, I admit. If you want a bag that's tough enough for the off-road, yet still has a unique flair, I highly recommend the California 400 backpack. It's made out of tough recycled materials, like automotive carpet and leather, to last you a long while. I love the not too fancy or overworked design, and think almost any dude could shlep it around with a certain attitude.They have a couple other rockin' backpacks over there as well. 55.00 at thingsbuilt.

Five Fingers Classics

Never got over the joys of running outside in your bare feet?  That's ok, neither did the people who made these niffty little "shoes." The Vibram FiveFingers retain the sensation of strolling along barefoot without any of the impracticality of actually doing so. Designed to give superior arch support you can go on your evening dog walk, hiking, and even mountain climbing. $70 at Vibram.

Barmon Stretch Mark Cream

If this stuff works as well as it says it does, then this stretch mark cream is quite the bargain at only $13.89 for a tube.  It's the cream body builders use to stop those marks!  Usually $19.95 but on sale for $13.89 at Body Building

Retro Red II Yoga Bag

I love yoga & my funky pink & crimson poppy yoga bag from SLim NYC Yoga Bags! $60 at Metrodiva

Picked by Maureen Alsop, Guest Editor for Fab 5 Friday

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Personal SportBlock® Set

Summer's already here, but I know most of us are still working on getting swimsuit-ready. I can usually get cardio in, but making time at the gym for strength training and toning too is nearly impossible. This dumbbell set is so convenient - they adjust from 5 to 45 pounds so they are light enough for me and heavy enough for my boyfriend. They are also super compact and I can do my working out at home, anytime. What more could I ask for? $249 at SportBlock.

Picked by Katherine Knighten, Guest Editor for Fab 5 Friday

Yoga Mat Wash

Best part of yoga: that tired-but-blissed-out feeling after a good workout. Worst part: getting up close and personal with a sweaty, smelly mat. Enter yoga mat wash! It cleans and disinfects germy mats and has an energizing citrus scent that'll make those inhales and exhales a lot more pleasant. It's 100% natural and can be used on other exercise equipment if yoga's not your thing. $7.95 at Kathy's Family

Yoga Bags By Tread Threads

The designer behind Tread Threads is a self-described thrift store junky. All the materials she uses in making her fabulous yoga bags are rescued from thrift stores and yard sales. I love the way she matches the lining fabrics and pocket patterns to create really original yoga bags, and I think carrying my yoga mat in a wonderful recycled bag is a kind of zen experience in itself.

Picked by Joy Surles, Guest Editor for Fab 5 Friday

Tennis Racket Carrying Case

This tennis racket pays homage to the classic song lyrics "Hit me with your best shot".  Every time I see this, I want to start singing!  Fits standard tennis rackets.  $30 at Fredflare.

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Women's Zip It Sox

Ooh you know how sometimes when you're working out, you have no place to hold your keys, ID, money or gym membership card?  The Women's Zip It Sox has a zippered pocket on one of the socks so you can now store your items without sacrificing a great workout.  $12.98 at Things You Never Knew Existed.

A Rant - Please Excuse Us

Thanks to our readers and friends, we've come across a few shopping blogs that has been lifting our finds and slapping it on their blog and calling it a day. 

Hey, we spend hours - literally, hours - every week gathering the finds we're posting.  It's not easy trying to find rare finds - but ah, these bloggers probably already know that and figured our blog was a gold mine filled with awesome finds to help save them time.

Look, if you run a blog and find something you like here that you want to post - at least have the chutzpah to give us credit.  When your week's worth of posts were taken straight from our blog - well, let's just say, that's not cool.  You dig?

Plank Yoga Mat

Obviously not your typical yoga mat.  This one looks like a plank of wood and would remind me of being at the beach, especially with the bit of coral at the end.  $80 at Loft Party.