11 Beauty and Fashion Essentials Deserving of a Spot in Every ‘Pilates Princess’ Workout Bag
Thanks to the myriad reformer Pilates studio openings that have popped up in New York and Los Angeles during the last year, as well as TikTok’s newfound fixation on the low-impact strength training exercise, the era of the “Pilates princess” is decidedly upon us.
Yes, so à la mode has the sport become that its newfound Gen Z devotees have coined for themselves a nickname. And according to those who ascribe to the label, a Pilates class alone does not a Pilates princess make. Rather, it’s a lifestyle designation that also accounts for the pre- and post-class goings-on of its adherents.
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To that end, here WWD rounds up 11 must-have products for the Pilates princess within — from the quintessential non-workout workout bag to the wellness and beauty essentials that should be in it.
Dae Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream with Taming Wand, $18
Dae’s new taming wand brings the hair care brand’s bestselling dragon fruit-infused styling cream to an on-the-go format — perfect for securing stray strands after class.
Chanel Miroir Double Facettes, $45
What better antidote to the at-times unchic-ness of applying makeup in public than using a Chanel compact? Consider Young Thug’s 2017 tweet: “You gon’ cry in a Range Rover or the bus?” We’ll choose the Range Rover (Chanel compact) every time.
Sandy Liang Flower Power 2.0, $118
Billed as a “pillow for your bun,” Sandy Liang’s ultra-soft satin scrunchie isn’t just practical attire for a situation that requires as much horizontal orientation as Pilates — it’s also, simply, cute.
Sulwhasoo Glowing Lip Balm, $38
For a lip hydrator: K-beauty OG Sulwhasoo’s new balm taps ginseng for a nourishing formula that simultaneously aims to minimize the appearance of fine lines. Its ribbed case was also inspired by the curvature of the full moon, believed in Korean culture to deliver divine energy, which we’ll take.
Moon Juice Mini Dew Sticks, $42
These electrolyte-packed powder sachets from Moon Juice feature trace minerals including potassium, calcium and magnesium, serving to boost energy levels and address brain fog for an ideal pick-me-up.
Alo Yoga Women’s Strappy Siren Grip Sock, $38
There are more or less two camps within the Pilates community: those who have embraced the Pilates sock, and the anti-crowd. But what if unity was within reach? With its no-slip grips, cushiony affect and sleek cross-straps, Alo Yoga’s Siren Sock might be just the functional, happy medium needed to satisfy both factions.
Murad Clarifying Body Spray, $48
Because excessive sweating can lead to blemish-causing bacteria, it’s not a bad idea to keep a clarifying spray on deck. Murad’s newest mist features glycolic and salicylic acids to prevent breakouts, while allantoin and blue lotus extract offer skin-soothing properties.
Rare Beauty True to Myself Tinted Pressed Finishing Powder, $30
Meant to reduce shine and blur pores, this talc-free powder by Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty comes in 14 shades and can be used to touch up bare skin or to set makeup.
Phlur Soft Spot Travel-size Eau de Parfum, $29
Amber, sandalwood and vanilla orchid combine in Phlur’s Soft Spot, a fragrance characterized by founder Chriselle Lim as a “duality of softness and strength.” Why merely walk and talk like a Pilates princess when you can smell like one, too?
Coach Small Apple Bag Charm, $95
Yes, workout bags need love — that is, “Jane Birkin-ifying” — too. Known to accessorize her handbags to an extreme degree, the late iconic actress and Hermès muse was a bag charm buff — and with Coach’s Big Apple-inspired small apple charm, you can be too.
Cos Oversized Quilted Crossbody, $135
Who said a gym bag shouldn’t also be arm candy? This quilted crossbody from Cos isn’t just spacious enough to carry your everyday essentials and then some: its pillowy, cloud-like texture — made of recycled polyester — also makes it on-trend with the puffer bag craze.
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