I would normally be all over the Dance Studio Crops but instead I’m considering getting a second pair of the Ebb and Flow Crops. They are THAT awesome. I know it’s comparing apples to oranges but what I like about the Studio Crops is how light and airy it is for warmer weather as apposed to luon, well the Ebb and Flow Crops are much, much cooler than luon so I’m thinking those will be my spring/summer wear with anything crops. Especially since I can wear them to Crossfit, running or casually. 

 The Apres Practice Anorak was in store today in a full run, not just a lonely online return. This picture shows why I shy away from this jacket. This girl is tiny and the jacket, especially in this color ads volume to her that is non existent. I think it looks really cute on some but on a pear shape like mine, that bottom portion is really tricky for me to pull off. 

 Word on the street is that this new Aquamarine Pacesetter Skirt is a 4-way stretch. 

 I kinda hate when the shorts underneath don’t match the outer layer. I guess black is safer though for sheerness. 

 I was feeling the hype of the Flow and Go Tank this weekend since so many people are going nutso over these but I really don’t have much practical use for it for crossfit or running so I’m going to pass on it. 

 Are these new Pique WU’s or are they the black wee stripe that reverses to denim? 

 And just a shout out. Dude, this color looks fantastic on you. I wish the women’s line had a few items in this color. 

Here is an excellent comparison picture of the Deep Indigo Swiftly on the Left and the Black Swan Swiftly on the right. I think there are differences between both colors but I probably wouldn’t want both. If you’re a purple girl just stick with the Black Swan. Personally I gravitate to blues in my closet so if I had Black Swan I’d sell it in order to get the Deep Indigo but I’d definitely not keep both. 

I am in dire need of this Deep Indigo Swiftly in a long sleeve version. 

Thanks to Miss Q for sharing her pictures of the new Good Karma Pullover, available in Heathered Ivory and Heathered Black and Heathered Deep Indigo for $78. It’s adorable and this definitely works better for my figure then the Tea Lounge Pullover.

Heathered Black

Heathered Ivory

Earlier last week I was contacted by a reader named Amy who works at the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre at BC Children’s Hospital as an eating disorders peer support worker with a small request of posting a link for her facebook page she runs (Love Our Bodies, Love Ourselves) on my lulumum facebook page. The goal is simply to raise awareness and understanding since it is such a misunderstood disease and to promote a more positive way of regarding ourselves because February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month. 

As a mother of two young girls and since I have family members that struggle with this disease I really wanted to do a bit more and give Amy a post where she could write a message to my readers. We are such a fitness focused group, and as a result we are also very body aware. We can’t help but focus on our outward appearance when what we are discussing is fitness, fitness clothing and diet a lot of the time. Let us just be aware of how our messages may effect someone who struggles with these diseases and recognize that although we aren’t struggling with our bodies in the same way, there may be someone close to us that is struggling. 

Here is Amy’s message: 

My name is Amy Candido and I work here at the amazing Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre at BC Children’s Hospital as the Eating Disorders Peer Support Worker. Here I assist and support people of all ages who are struggling with eating disorders.  I also help parents and families learn how to cope with their family member who is struggling.  Another aspect of working at the Kelty Centre is helping people and professionals understand the disorder, as well as provide guidance and support on how to approach and talk to those who are struggling.

Every February we, along with Jessie’s Legacy, are in charge of putting on the Provincial Eating Disorder Awareness Week (PEDAW).  This year’s theme is “Love Our Bodies, Love Ourselves!”  It is a Province wide effort to raise awareness around prevention, early intervention and treatment of Eating Disorders as well as resiliency, healthy body image, and self-esteem.  Upon request, we are sending out a resource package which includes a list of meaningful and engaging discussions, activities for the school or workplace, positive affirmations, and excellent resources and links which also promote Eating Disorder Awareness and Body Image!  We also have wristbands with our theme, “Love Our Bodies, Love Ourselves,” embossed on it in the official Eating Disorder periwinkle color!  In addition, we are going to various schools putting on several presentations for Eating Disorder Awareness and Prevention.

To launch PEDAW, we are organizing a Flash Mob downtown at the Vancouver Art Gallery(date not set yet –we’re looking at mid-February).  I will be running the Facebook page, and every so often will be asking creative questions in hope to engage people to reflect upon them and generate ideas of how we can ‘love our bodies and love ourselves.’

I hope you can join us to bring awareness about Eating Disorders and promote healthy body image!

For more information, you can email me here at [email protected], or check out our websites at keltyeatingdisorders.ca, or keltymentalhealth.ca

Lululemon just posted a picture of this outfit on their facebook page for a thread about the SeaWheeze Half Marathon being 6 months away. The entire outfit is made up of the colors of the SeaWheeze website and logo and so I’m pretty sure at least the shorts will be what we are getting (rumored to be going out at the end of this month). I’m hoping we get the tank as well to make up the entire outfit. Although I don’t run in shorts I’m pretty excited about these ones, they are really sweet looking. I definitely would like to be able to run in them but if they don’t work out for that I will definitely wear them casually. This sure beats most of the race tee shirts I’ve seen from other races, thats for sure!

**These are items that will be available for purchase at the half marathon but not necessarily the shorts that are part of the race package**

Flow and Go Tankin Black and White

yet another version of the Harem Crops. Seriously!

Happy Hatha Crop

Thanks to Tracy for sharing her find today from a SoCal store. The Flow and Go Tank is priced at $64 (can’t remember the old price of this tank, I think it was the same) and it comes in Indigo, Black and White as well. Last years version the Flow & Go ran tight in the neck according to some reviews but Tracy says this run is different and doesn’t pull at the neck

Aquamarine

Deep Indigo

It looks like there are actually two versions of the *Rib CRB’s. One with a curved hem and one with a regular hem. In the picture of the curved hem version you can really see the subtle ribbed stripes on it so maybe the non curved hem isn’t a *rib version since it’s the same color but you don’t see the rib stripes in the picture. 

Cool Racerback *Curved Hem Rib* Fossil

Cool Racerback *Rib* Fossil and Lavender Dusk