[Sole Mates Couple Style] He+Me Styling after a Morning Workout

Hi there!

I've got a GREAT date idea for you couples out there...working out together! As you know, I have just gotten back into my routine where the hubby has been a workout machine since he started a few months ago. He's been bugging me about working out with him, and he got his wish last Saturday. Leave it to our trainer at Breakthrough Fitness to bring us together to turn tractor tires for our workout that day!

Photos our son took and posted on Facebook during our couple tire training workout. Our trainer even posted a photo of us on the Breakthrough Fitness Facebook page...so lovely that everyone can see us like this, all sweaty and grubby!

So I had to make up for it and post this photo on how well we cleaned up for church after that strenuous workout ;-)

Outfit :: He - Shirt from J.Crew // Pants from Macy's // Belt from Banana Republic // Shoes from Allen Edmonds, Me - Dress from Nordstrom Rack // Shoes from ShoeMint.

Have you gone on some unusual dates with your significant other? Let me know so we can keep it fun and interesting! Thank you for visiting and being a part of my journey!
See you later!

Cheryl

[Sole Mates] He+Me Weekend Getaway Couple Style

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A quick weekend getaway for He+Me for our anniversary brought us to Berkley and this area in downtown called Epicurious Garden.

Left: He had chicken noodle soup, Right: For Me, it was salmon sashimi

We sat in the quaint garden seating area...so tranquil and relaxing.

We ended the weekend with Gelato at Lush.  He got Salted Stracceatella Gelato in a cup, and Me, I got Malted Milk & Salted Chocolate Chunks Gelato on a freshly made waffle cone!  Sooo good!

Outfit (Me) :: Shirt & Sandals-Urban Outfitters // Jeans-American Eagle Outfitters, Outfit (He) :: Shirt-Nautica // Jeans-Levi's // Shoes-Adidas

Berkley is a hippie town, so I used the 70's filter for our last photo.  Do certain places remind you of different eras?  Let me know because the shops were all cool, hip, and eco-friendly, giving out a 70's vibe.  Thank you for visiting and being a part of my journey!

See you later!

Cheryl

[Sole Mates] He+Me Anniversary Date Couple Style

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Happy Anniversary to me with flowers and Manolo's...I wish!  The hubby is great about the flowers as seen on this post here, but my budget-conscious, conservative husband would not splurge on or choose these colorful shoes.  He does have great taste though, because he did find a deal at Costco with this Hartmann black tote below...LOVE it!

Me Outfit :: Maxi dress-H&M // Jean jacket-ABS by Allen // Wedges-Target // Tote-Hartmann

He Outfit ::  Chambray shirt-Nautica // Olive jeans-Levi's // Rainbow flip-flops

Of course, our favorite, SUSHI @ Mikuni's!

Even after a long, tiring day at work on Monday (and even without make up for Me), He+Me still went to dinner because, of course, it was our anniversary!

I posted this to the hubby on Facebook, as my anniversary e-card to him, because it was so perfect for us after 28 years together (23 marriage, 5 dating)! 

How do you spend your anniversaries? Let me know because dinner is pretty standard for us, while we try to do a weekend away some years! Thank you for visiting and being a part of my journey!

See you later!

Cheryl

[Sole Mates] He+Me Style at a Costco Date

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The first blog post in the He+Me Style Series on our couple style that I talked about on this post here.  This series will probably be good for us because it will, 1).  hold us accountable to go out at least once a month, 2). make us more intentional about spending time together, and 3). force us to really put thought into where we go and what we do.

Top: Our couple self-portrait...I'm not very good at it..., Bottom left: He-Mocha smoothie, Me-Ice cream bar, Bottom right: Our cart.  Can you believe this is all we got?!

He-enjoying the smoothie, Me-so happy with my ice cream bar w/nuts!

Outfit (Me) :: Sunglasses-no name // Shirt-Ross (see also in post here)  // Shorts-Forever 21 (see also in post here, here, and here)

He-didn't want a photo taken of him that day, so his outfit is presented below from the Nike & Adidas sites.  Maybe you can even shop online for these pieces for yourself or for your significant other!  This look is the hubby's weekend uniform. 

Nike Dri-Fit Poly Shirt at $25.00

Nike Dri-Fit Fly Shorts at $32.00

Similar Adidas Training Shoe at $110.00

Not much thought was put into this date, but Costco runs are a regular routine for us...anything we can do to spend time together.  We sat down at a table after doing some shopping, and actually had a nice little date!

Do you try to spend time with your significant other, even if it's just running routine errands?  Let me know how you make these moments special.  Thank you for visiting and being a part of my journey!

See you later!

Cheryl

[Life-Style Forum] A Sneak Peek at He+Me :: Couple Style

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In looking at my most popular blog posts, I've noticed the hubby gets top billing with his manly style on this post.  Even this men's style post is viewed a lot, and our date night posts are pretty well read too (here and here)!  So with the hubby's blessing, I am going to start a series, He+Me Couple Style, posting our couple looks & adventures for our occasional nights out.  I am even considering doing a vlog based on this series, but let's start with this first...

Our style as a couple can match up pretty nicely.  My hubby is on the conservative, preppy side, which I think he keeps fairly well updated.  I am classic, stylish, with a current vibe; at least I'd like to think my style is chic, yet hip!  We're also both pretty practical, and somehow seem to coordinate our looks pretty well.  Usually we are not ones to try to match each other purposefully, except if you count our "first date" as you can see on a past post here! 

The Hubby and I Spring 2012 at an early Mother's Day Brunch with the family.

The Hubby and I Summer 2011 at my Father-in-law's 80th Birthday celebration. 

The Hubby and I Spring 2010 at a co-worker's outdoor wedding. 

See what I mean about us coordinating?  Check us out almost matching at my niece's wedding in So Cal the Summer of 2009.  The kids were in the wedding, so of course they matched, but I promise that the hubby and I didn't plan it!  My taupe peplum dress is from H&M and I purchased these midnight blue Marc Fisher peep-toe pumps at DSW the day before, because I didn't really like how the shoes I packed went with this dress.  The hubby wore his olive suit & belt from Banana Republic, white dress shirt and striped maroon & pink tie from J.Crew, with black shoes from Allen Edmonds.

Wow!  Look at how young the kids look here!  See what else I style these shoes with here and here.

And peplum...what?!  Isn't that a recent fashion trend, and um...I'm wearing it three years earlier?!  That's the funny thing about fashion versus style.  I saw and purchased this dress because I just loved it and thought it would be perfect for the wedding.  It was simple and I loved the little tiered detail.  Now with the current peplum rage, I don't have to necessarily buy this trend since I already have it in my closet!

Personal style is just that...personal.  One should purchase something not only because it's in fashion, but because it appeals to your style.  Now don't get me wrong, I like to try to stay on trend, but for trends to overtake what your style is or go broke from it to stay updated, that's just fashion.  In doing this personal life & style blog, I have found that I am overwhelmed at times with fashion, from trend alerts to fashion focus pieces to celebrity who wore what, to other fashion blogs...and I. can't. keep. up!

Because of this blog, I never realized how much was really out there; I have to remember what I like and what my style is, not just what's in fashion.  I believe I need to stay true to that, plus share a unique part of me, which is He+Me---the hubby's & my style together, where we have an individual style and we have a couple style!  What are your thoughts about this topic and series?  Let me know and join me as I explore this aspect of my life.  Thank you for visiting and being a part of my journey!

See you later!

Cheryl