C OV E R S T O RY / M E M P H I S F I T T E S T
MARY CONLEY, 27 “Find someone who loves you for who you are.” ABOUT ME: My hometown is Kettering, Ohio, and I graduated from Ohio State. Go Buckeyes! My passion is fashion, so I became an independent stylist and fashion blogger. I am married to Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley. Go Grizz! We are homebodies and love the outdoors, playing golf, gardening (me), and spending time with our German Shepherd, Rio.
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Why did you start your blog www.LivingLeReve.com? I enjoy sharing my thoughts on style and fashion. People ask me how or why I put my outfit together, and with blogging I am able to express those answers in “the breakdown” on my blog, which is at the bottom of each post. Blogging has also exposed me to many different style outlets that I otherwise wouldn’t have known about.
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Describe your style: My style is definitely always changing. I wear anything from bohemian dresses to pants and a structured blazer. I dress depending on where I’m going and my mood of the day.
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Who is your style icon? I look at images of Rihanna when I need inspiration for that extra edge or Jessica Alba for something refreshing.
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Any fashion don’ts? Fashion is such an expression of your personality. A “fashion don’t” for one person may be “fashion do” for another. I think it’s great to experiment, but know what’s right for you and wear it with confidence.
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Favorite items in your wardrobe right now? I love so many things! I’m creating quite the collection of distressed skinny jeans from Mother, Frame, and AYR. As far as accessories, my black Balenciaga ‘papier envelope’ cross-body bag and bracelets by Vita Fede (which can be found at Joseph).
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How do you stay so fit? I’m obsessed with Pure Barre! My muscles have more of an elongated look when I do Pure Barre consistently. I also belong to LifeTime Fitness. At the gym I do my own weights, swim laps, and take full advantage of the yoga classes and the other group fitness classes like Barebelle Strength and Strictly Strength. And I love being outdoors running and riding my bike.
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Do you have a fitness role model? My mom! She is so active and is always up to try anything. She is the one who got me into swimming and biking. When I am home for the holidays we always workout together.
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HEALTH+FITNESS | August 2015
What do you eat in a typical day? Breakfast is my most consistent meal. I never skip it and it’s always healthy. I love eggs, yogurt, fruit, and oatmeal. I’ll rotate those and prepare them in different ways. After a game, our dinner can take place at 11PM, which is not a good thing for my body. I am working on eating before the Grizzlies games and not after!
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Interview by Hailey Thomas. Photo by Lindsey Lissau.
What’s it like being the wife of an NBA star? The NBA schedule isn’t like the normal 8-5 job. There aren’t weekends or holidays off. That can be hard when Michael has to leave Christmas Day or can’t be here for Thanksgiving. I am fortunate to be able to visit a variety of cities around the country. I also have met some amazing friends through the NBA that I am very grateful for.