Living an active lifestyle is a choice, a dedication to being your best self, and Katie Kozloff-Banks, owner of Katie K Active, has all of the right looks to fit into your healthy, busy life. For the past couple of years, she has been developing this premium lifestyle brand — that includes sizes small to 3X — right here in her home of Berks County. Katie wanted to make the Katie K brand available to all body types, realizing there is a void in the market for active-inspired looks in larger sizes. Her newest spring line includes fashionable and functional pieces for performance, yoga and lifestyle.
Jessica Macfetrich is wearing: Signature Racerback, $48Signature Skirt, $38Urban Legging, $59
Performance
Are you a girl who can't sit still for long? Are you always on the go, making sure to get the most out of a workout? If so, this is your look. Whether you are running, biking or sweating it out in the gym, you need your activewear to fit right and be breathable enough to match your level of endurance. All Katie K signature pieces are double fit, meaning the fit is tested on both a medium-sized and a 2X-sized model to ensure sizing is perfect for the entire size range. Even accessories are important when working out, and Katie K has printed headbands to match her signature racerback tanks. So cute! A burnout tank is a great layer over the printed racerback; it can be worn while you work out or popped on post-workout in case you have more “running around” to do. A citrus color is perfect for outdoor activities and pumps some energy into the outfit. Sorry, actual energy not included.
Rulee Shultz, a fitness instructor and personal trainer, rocks the coral ensemble, and Jessica is cheery and bright in zebra and citrus up front.
Signature Tunic Tee (coral), $44
Signature Capri, $59
Headband (coral), $16
Burnout Tank (citrus), $39Signature Racerback Tank (white zebra), $48Urban Legging, $69Headband (white zebra), $16
Yoga
If slowing down and taking time to breathe is more your speed, Katie K has you covered with some comfortable pieces that will flex right along with you. Made with premium fabric, Katie K's signature pant or urban capri will allow you to move and breathe without shifting or getting in the way of your workout. For a more fitted top, the signature print racerback can be paired with an adjustable side burnout tank, so the fashionable print still shows through. For a more relaxed look, you can try the open back tee; it flows along with your movement and is the most fashion-forward piece in the collection. These looks are not just for the yoga studio; they are great for walking, hiking, or even shopping. That's exercise too, right?
Rulee, on the left, is wearing: Open Back Burnout Tee, $42Signature Pant, $69Headband (coral), $16 Jessica, on the right, is wearing: Burnout Tank (vivid blue), $39Signature Racerback Tank (white zebra), $48Urban Capri (citrus), $59
Lifestyle
If working out is not your style, but you enjoy wearing clothes that just plain feel good, fit well, and make you look great, Katie K has lifestyle pieces you will love. Layers are always an easy way to complete an outfit; they are perfect for your casual look. New to the spring collection is the Freeflow Cardigan, which can be layered over any of the signature or burnout tanks and easily pairs with the Urban Leggings or Signature Pant. Also offered is a Signature Jacket with a zipper and hood; this can be worn post-workout or as a complement to your everyday look. In signature black or this season’s hot colors of coral, vivid blue and citrus, Katie K Active is sure to fit your lifestyle.
At left, Rulee is modeling: Headband (coral), $16Signature Jacket, $88Signature Tunic Tee, $44Signature Pant, $69 On the right, Jessica is rocking the:Headband (white zebra), $16Free Flow Cardigan, $72Signature Racerback Tank, $48Urban Legging, $59 All styles can be found and purchased online at katiekactive.com.
By Amanda Acuna | photos by Heidi Reuter
