Favorite Finds: Rita Ora’s Adidas Originals Collection

Hi everyone,

So I want to start a series on my blog “favorite finds”, featuring new signature pieces to my wardrobe. My first is rightfully the Banned From Normal sweatshirt from Rita Ora’s Adidas collection. I did not sign up for the Avenue A Adidas boxes, however, I managed to score the sweatshirt on Ebay. It’s my new love.

The Avenue A includes 4 limited edition Adidas boxes a year delivered to your door, $150 per box. In hindsight this is a really good deal given you are receiving three products, but I personally haven’t committed to the program.

Back to the sweatshirt. I LOVE the detail and message behind it. The front features the Banned From Normal in bold and bright colors of red, white, and black. The stars are such a cool touch.

I’m not going to be sweating in this sweatshirt because I want it to stay in good condition, but I definitely love to pair it with black leggings and my Adidas Superstars. I’m also normally not into color blocking in my wardrobe, but this is a total exception!

I find the Adidas Originals pieces to be beautifully done, and it takes athletic/lifestyle outfits to a more creative level. I haven’t hesitated to wear this in the city or when I’m out with friends, just because it’s a sweatshirt.

Let’s discuss the back. It’s a tiger face in the Adidas silhouette. I feel like this sweatshirt now matches my spirit animal, which would be some sort of wild cat. My hair is a total mane. This was the final touch for me because I’m not someone who wears animal print, so this is the perfect compromise.

Although bold blocking and material mixes like this collection made it more difficult to pair the pieces on their own, I find that a simple pair of leggings is perfect so you’re not overdoing it. As much of an icon as Rita Ora, I think it’s awesome to add bold pieces and patterns to mix it up from your neutrals.

The sweatshirt is oversized, and I purchased a small. If I wanted to it can go over my bum and be longer, or I can bunch it up and wear it more loosely. I’ll wear my hair natural or do the double braids, and in the summer I’m fully planning on including my hippie oversized glasses from ZeroUV. If you haven’t heard of that brand, check them out on Instagram because the price point is always right.

I also love the jersey white and yellow stripes along the sleeves, giving the sweatshirt even more of an athletic look but just slightly.

The perfect combination of sass, color, and comfort.

I paired the sweatshirt with my Puma Evo Gold trainers as opposed to the Superstars for these shots, and they work so well! There’s a bit of gold in the sweatshirt and my trainers are black and gold respectively. Yes I did choose a red track for the backdrop of these shots.

I’m not as into the fit of regular Adidas gymwear due to my dedication to the brand Athleta, however, the Adidas Originals pieces continue to be my occasional splurges.

This collection is no longer being sold I believe, but Ebay is still an option. I guarantee you’ll find an Originals piece that will fit your taste and add some color, especially in these winter months. Hope you enjoyed my review! Be bright, be bold. xx

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-Kelly