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Zippy Green Runbeam Hoodie

2013-05-17T08:45:00.002-07:00

I keep wondering how this color would look on me since I love how it looks paired with Soot, but I kind of think I'd hate the color on it's own and paired with my pale complexion.

Runbeam Hoodie Zippy Green

Surgical Procedure On Contempo Jacket Zipper Pull

2013-05-16T20:26:00.000-07:00

If you are like me and are in love with the Contempo Jacket save for the monstrosity of that sculptural zipper pull, you've probably sat there and picked at the plastic while you're bored and watching TV much the same way you would pick at a weird and annoying skin growth. Anyways, many of you have wondered what the jacket would look like if the plastic was removed and one of you lovely readers did just that. Thanks to Ms. R for sharing her pictures with us. That is most definitely an improvement!

Seawheeze Shorts Are Arriving

2013-05-16T12:15:00.000-07:00

Seawheeze 2013 shorts are starting to arrive for registrants and look at how cute the inner lining is! Looks like it comes with a little commemorative pouch as well.

Runbeam Hoodie in Zippy Green and Power Purple, Run: Mod Moves Crops and More

2013-05-15T11:23:00.003-07:00

Zippy Green Runbeam Hoodie with matching Run: Mod Moves Crops

A cute picture of the Power Purple Contempo Jacket. I love the fit of this jacket.

Runbeam Hoodie in Power Purple/Aquamarine with the Run From Work Backpack and Run: Mod Moves Crops

Runbeam Hoodie, Mod Moves Crops, Soot Twiggy Print, Clarity Scarf and More WU's and More

2013-05-14T16:12:00.004-07:00

Runbeam Hoodie with Run: Mod Moves Crops

Twiggy Print Wunder Under Crops with Soot Clarity Scarf

Run: Mod Moves Crops with Ziggy Green Swiftly SS

Contempo Jacket in Power Purple

My favorite lululemon purchase in a long time!

Run: From Work Backpack with Runbeam Hoodie and Run: Inspire Crops

Upload!!!

2013-05-13T21:57:00.000-07:00

Nothing for me tonight although I do really like the Runbeam Hoodie in both Zippy Green and Power Purple/Aquamarine. The price is along the lines of the Hooded Sun Block Pullover from 2010, so definitely reasonable. I like the little detail of the looped in hoodie pulls so that they don't flap around while you're running. I probably would have gotten a zippy green CRB had it been uploaded.

I'm super curious about what fabric this jacket is. Teque Street... I thought maybe the material looked like the Out And About Pants but now that I think about it it may be the same double layer that is on the Contempo Jacket shoulders. Not a jacket that I'm in the market for but it is sort of cute in that bomber - denim style cropped jacket look.

The Serene Pants are getting a bit of buzz since it's been released in stores. I

I LOVE this Devotion Tee and had it been out two weeks ago I would have pounced. The past two weeks though have been really warm here though and I don't know that I should be getting a LS now.

The Latest! Sun Beam Hoodie, Power Purple Serenity Pants, Ziggy Green CRB and More

2013-05-13T16:44:00.000-07:00

This UPF 50+ hoodie is super cute. If I didn't already have a gorgeous sun block pullover (savage green!) from early 2010 I would be very tempted for this one. I like them as an alternative to swiftlies to wear to Crossfit since I find swiflies too delicate. I don't actually wear my sun block pullover for the sun protection at all, but it's a nice light weight long sleeve.

A Ziggy Green CRB (may possibly get this one), Serenty Pants (listed as Om Pants) in Power Purple

Swiftly Short Sleeve in Power Purple with a bold stripe pattern

Product Drop Monday: Run: Stuff Your Bra and Run: Mod Moves Crops

2013-05-13T10:11:00.004-07:00

OT Product Review: Peekaboo Beans and a Contest

2013-05-12T11:56:00.001-07:00

Happy Mother's Day lovely readers! Last month I was introduced to this brand of kids clothes called Peekaboo Beans by a lovely reader named Michelle, a stylist for the company. She asked me if I was interested in having my kids try out some of the clothing and I very happily agreed after checking out the website and researching the company. Obviously this is a sponsored post in that I got free clothing to try out, but I was really pleased to find out its a local company outside of Vancouver, and the clothing is exactly the style of clothes I look for for my girls.

Something I really appreciate in kids clothing is basic designs without graphics/cartoons/disney-nickelodeon clutter (although I don't restrict the occasional Dora tee). Another thing I look for are soft easy and unrestrictive natural fabrics. You will never, ever see my kids wearing chiffon, taffeta or polyestery dresses for any reason, ever. I endured such dresses in my childhood and I loathed them because I couldn't play in them and they made me sweat something fierce. My kids love dresses, but I try to find them cottony cozy styles that they can run and jump around in freely and act like actual kids. Michelle sent me these two adorable dresses and I was so pleased that they are totally age appropriate, and they are made out of this soft cotton which is very similar to Lululemons stretch cotton french terry from some of their most recent sweat pants. My oldest got the peach/floral Boardwalk Dress and my youngest got the purple Beach Day Dress. These dresses have been worn constantly since we received them and they get washed and worn every few days. I love that they are girly, without being too girly. The style of the dresses are so cute and simple. Michelle also very generously sent us two pairs of leggings, a lovely hoodie and a gorgeous scarf for me. Each time they've worn their outfits we receive tons of compliments from family and other parents at school, and questions about what brand it is since it's so obvious these are not your conventional Gap, Children's Place or Gymboree styles. Another great thing is that the fabric is so durable that they aren't too precious to play at the park in. My kids get them pretty dirty playing in the garden and then at preschool with paints and play dough. Throwing them in the wash though they have come out great every time. No color bleeding, fading or shrinking and stains come out easily. Most important though is that there are no special washing instructions. I've tossed them in with the regular laundry and then tossed them into the dryer.

If you're interested in ordering some clothes (they have clothing for both boys, girls, babies and pre teens) or learning more about the company, check out Michelle Miller's website (Peekaboo Beans Michelle Miller) and her facebook page. Michelle has offered a $25 dollar gift certificate for one lucky reader. All you have to do to win the $25 gift certificate is to leave me a comment telling me how you are spending your mothers day, and what item you plan on purchasing. I'll draw a winner one week from today on Sunday, May 19th.

Power Purple Contempo Jacket, Serene Pants, Clarity Scarf and Zippy Green Forme Jacket

2013-05-10T11:18:00.001-07:00

Power Purple Contempo Jacket

This jacket is looking so great on everybody. Not sure what it is about the design but it's the first lulu design in many months that has excited people. I'm super tempted by the Light Soot one now.

Clarity Scarf

Serene Pants

Zippy Green Forme Jacket, Twiggy Print Wunder Unders, Black No Limit Tank

I'm passing on Zippy Green, but I really like the color. If they come out with a solid Zippy Green CRB I may get one but the bold striped one doesn't tempt me.

The Latest: Paceline Items, Contempo Jacket, Power Purple and White Speed Shorts

2013-05-10T08:54:00.000-07:00

Paceline Jacket

Paceline Jersey

Contempo Jacket, White Speed Shorts, Zippy Green Power Y

Power Purple/Black/Twiggy Print Speed Shorts, Power Purple Swiftly

New Blog Feature!! A Lululemon Devoted Forum

2013-05-08T16:51:00.002-07:00

Hey dear readers, I've been wanting to do something to this blog for a long time now and finally figured out how exactly to do that. I've wanted to add a forum feature to this blog since a lot of you readers are not on facebook and don't get a chance to enjoy some of the lululemon groups meant as chat groups or as buying/selling groups. Well, I just found a forum program that is blogger compatible and went ahead and set it up. It's called 'Confessions Of A Lululemon Addict' and there is a link to it at the top of my page. Last year I ran a feature on this blog where readers sent in photographs of their lululemon closets to be posted on this blog, and so I thought that would be a great first topic. Post your ISO (in search of), post your unicorns captures, post your insane Speed Short or Cool Racerback Collections. Play around with it and start topics as you please. I will of course moderate this forum so nobody gets their feelings hurt, or nothing weirdo gets posted. It is a work in progress so I don't have rules posted just yet, but they are coming.

Let me know how you like this feature! I really hope it becomes an active community.

The Newest No Limit Tanks

2013-05-08T16:19:00.003-07:00

Aquamarine/Ziggy Print No Limit Tank with Power Purple Gather & Crow Crops

Zippy Green/White No Limit Tank with Light Soot Gather & Crow Crops

Power Purple/Aquamarine No Limit Tank

Fit Review: Contempo Jacket

2013-05-08T16:10:00.003-07:00

I broke down and ended up ordering the Contempo Jacket in Power Purple since my Define Jacket sold and I wanted to replace it with the same color in another jacket. I was torn on sizing but went ahead and chanced the size 8. In the Forme Jacket, a size 8 is quite snug and the size 10 is the better fit. I always sized down to an 8 in the Stride/In Stride Jackets even before I lost weight, and sized up to a 12 in the Define Jacket. The size 8 in this jacket is plenty roomy on me and nice and long so I'm really glad I went with this size. I can't really say wether this is my TTS yet or if this is a size down for me since my CRB's are 50/50 size 8's and 10's. Honestly, I can do both sizes quite comfortably. I'd say if you are between two sizes, you can safely go with your lower size.

My one beef with this jacket though is the zipper pull. It's the ugliest zipper pull in the history of all zipper pulls in the world (way worse than the Warm Up Crew zipper pull). Who exactly is in charge of buying trim at lululemon? Check out the closeup of the zipper pull. It looks like a molded piece of play dough pressed on in a shapeless way. It's not even straight. I have half a mind to chisel this weird piece of plastic off. Other than that, I really love this jacket. The pockets are angled in a really nice and comfortable way. The fit of this jacket is really flattering yet relaxed. I'm torn though between keeping the Power Purple or swapping it for Light Soot instead. Is the Contempo Jacket worth $138? No, it's a really nice jacket but that zipper pull puts it into the $98 category for me, with a nicer zipper pull I'd put it in the $110-118 category. I'm keeping it though since I already sold my Define Jacket and needed to replace it. The design work of this jacket though (with the exception of the zipper pull) reminds me of older lululemon addict must have jackets with flattering sculpted seams and longer lengths. The luon on this is really nice too.

New! Serene Pants and Clarity Scarf

2013-05-08T14:30:00.000-07:00

New Tencil pants called the Serene Pants and the Clarity Scarf in Power Purple/Aquamarine. I stay away from Tencil pants from Lululemon ever since I saw how badly my sisters black tencil crops from last year faded. It went from black to a very pale unevenly faded grey.

Photos From Australia: Power Purple/Aquamarine Bold Stripe Scuba, Twiggy Print Wunder Unders

2013-05-08T08:06:00.002-07:00

Australia just got a new scuba hoodie (lined hood) in Power Purple/Aquamarine Bold Stripe. Power Purple is one of my top favorite colors but I don't much care for how it looks in cottons since it washes out that vibrancy. It looks best in luxtreme and luon I think. If you were one of the folks last year that really wanted that Tender Violet Turn Around Jacket that we saw but that was never released in stores or online, Australia now has it along with the Alberta Lake one. My Turn Around Jacket got tons of use this past winter since it's so light weight and warm and you can easily layer under it, or over it.

Crazy Twiggy Print Wunder Under Crops

Contempo Jacket and Swiftly LS Scoop

2013-05-07T17:41:00.003-07:00

I'm actually really liking the look of the Contempo Jacket, which is strange because I had zero interest in the Every Yogi Jacket that was out a while ago. I just really like the subtly cuffed hem at the bottom which gives it a bit of slouch. That and the angled zippered pockets. I'm interested to see pictures of the Power Purple one. It looks like the pointy upward sloping shoulder issue is happening on the looser fits. Maybe some models have gone with lower sizes and avoided the weird shoulder point or they have wider shoulders. I looked at seam construction and sleeve attachments last night and compared it to the Define jacket and it looks like the sleeve attachment angle is the same, so it must be that the Forme and Contempo Jackets just have a wider shoulder span to be more accommodating to athletic shoulders.

In this picture the Swiftly LS Scoop doesn't seem to have a really dramatic scoop neck. Its actually somewhat between a crew neck and a true scoop neck.

New Scarf! Clarity Scarf

2013-05-07T15:51:00.003-07:00

I forgot to mentioned yesterday that I saw this new scarf in store called the Clarity Scarf. It's made of vitasea and it's an infinity scarf with a twist in the loop. It's priced at $58 and its soft and light. I saw it in this Bold Striped Power Purple Aquamarine, and I think the other one was Light Soot. I'm not a scarf person so I didn't feel tempted, but if you are it is really nice. I'd go with the grey one.

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2013-05-06T21:59:00.003-07:00

Decent upload tonight. But, I do love Power Purple so I'm biased. Did you guys order anything? I'm still mulling it over. I'm tempted by a few items.

'Bare Bum'

I've been thinking lately that with all these sheer lululemon pants, they really need to bump up their underwear offerings and include a nude color year round (or a variety of different nudes would be best). In fact, today I rummaged throw the underwear pile looking for a nude like color. I'd love a pair of hipster shorts that I can wear under In The Flow Crops or Ebb and Flows for that extra bit of opacity.

I am really tempted by this jacket, but a few things are holding me back. first and foremost I believe they have yet again priced this jacket incorrectly and it will be slated for repricing just as my return period runs out. This is too much of a basic jacket to merit such a price, especially at a time when their quality is so low. I kind of want to wait that out and see what inventory does. I'm torn on sizing. I tried the Forme Jacket the other day and the size 8 was a touch too snug, the 10 was a touch too big. I have no clue how this one fits by comparison. Also, I'm gravitating to the Power Purple, but I also like Soot Light.

Cool Racerbacks

I got Power Purple last week and I love it. Fits a touch tighter, made in Canada, soft nice luon.

Scoop Neck Swiftly

Pretty Swiftly that I do not need. I do love the change though. Scoop Necks are way more flattering and comfortable than crew necks. I will take a scoop or v neck over a crew neck any day.

Specialized Lululemon

Product Drop Monday: Scoop Neck Swiftly LS, Contempo Jacket, Luminous Tank, Track Attach Shorts and More

2013-05-06T15:34:00.001-07:00

Scoop Neck Swiftly LS

my store had this in Zippy Green, Power Purple, White and I believe Soot Light

Luminous Tank, Contempo Jacket

Track Attack Shorts (same as the SeaWheeze 2013 shorts)

SeaWheeze 2013 Official Runner Shorts

2013-05-06T15:24:00.004-07:00

These are the official Seawheeze 2013 shorts to be mailed out to registrants this month. Really cute!!! Speed Shorts and more generous Track Attach Shorts for women.

Speed Short

Track Attack Shorts

And for those of you not from Vancouver, I believe the little mermaid logo is actually designed after our Stanley Park monument along the race route 'Girl In A Wetsuit'. Pictures of the statue below.

here she is wearing her Canucks jersey

New! Contempo Jacket

2013-05-06T10:14:00.000-07:00

New jacket called the 'Contempo Jacket'. If I had to guess I'd say it's luon and not luxtreme. Comes in Soot Light (makes me hopeful we may see CRB's since we know there is Soot Light luon), white and black. Excited to see a full picture of this jacket

New Cycling socks

Power Purple CRB

New Print!

2013-05-06T05:22:00.003-07:00

New print Wunder Under Crops are now available in Australia. I'm not sure what these are called, or what colors are featured in it. Looks a bit darker than power purple, and the pink looks lighter than pinkaleceous.

Lululemon Sued Over Executive Bonus Structure Increases Ahead Of Recall

2013-05-03T17:25:00.000-07:00

Oh Lululemon executives, you are such an embarrassment to the brand. It's a crying shame. Lululemon is being sued by a pension fund shareholder (firefighter and police) over the executive bonus structure increase that happened immediately before, or immediately following the sheer pants recall. Executive increased their bonus structure up to 200% of their base income (which if you look at their incomes, that is a disgustingly large figure) based on hitting performance targets. The fund asserts that the bonus hike represents a breach of the boards obligations to the company and it's shareholders, because the board was aware of the problem that lead to the recall. According to the complaint, Lululemon's compensation committee approved an amendment to the company's executive bonus plan on March 13 - after the company was aware of the problem with the Luon pants, but before it pulled them from stores. Shady, shady I tell ya! The board appears "to have violated it's fiduciary obligations and damaged the company and it's shareholders".

Lululemon Sued Over Executive Bonuses Ahead Of Recall

Spotted! Allison William in Lululemon

2013-05-03T10:25:00.001-07:00

Another Lululemon Celebrity sighting. Do you guys watch the show Girls? I really love it. Although Allison William's character Marnie is not my favorite. Here she is wearing a black Define Jacket and Concord Grape Power Vinyasa Crops. Looks like she's doing a crossfit style workout and attempting an assisted pull up.