I went in to Lulu today to return some things I got and the store was more insane then it was on Boxing day. I waited about 15 minutes in a line to get in the store and another 10 minutes in a lineup at the register, but I was just happy that they were willing to process the returns for me so I was happy to wait. This means more Lulu bucks for me to spend later.  I was surprised that of all the new items that came in the only thing that I was dying to get was the ambition pullover in Snorkel. I’m finding I like the Snorkel in Luxtreme but not so much in any of the other fabrics and not the microstripe version either. Passion and Faded Zap are probably going to be a pass for me as well, I like them enough I just don’t love those colors or feel the need to have any of the new items. Nice to get to a palette that I feel I can sit out on.

Scuba Hoodie Faded Zap/Microstripe Faded Zap. 

Inner Awareness Tank  Faded Zap

SE Cool Racerback Tank I checked this Cool Racerback today in Snorkel Blue/Microstripe Snorkel Blue and the color was ok – I’m not really a fan of the microstripe in the passion/snorkel/faded zap pallet and much preferred it in the Power Purple or the Black Cool Racerbacks. I also really didn’t like the racerback part which is just mesh sewn over top of luon. 

Ok, since I’ve had time to mull over how best to spend my  my gift card money I thought I’d share what I got today. Also I know you’ve all been riveted in anticipation to see what I do about my embarrassment of riches situation with all of my running pullovers and wether or not I’m keeping the Ambition Pullover. 

First of all, I came to the impulsive decision to sell my Spirit Pullover which I love but have used just a few times. It’s a very warm pullover and I think it’s maybe just too warm for Vancouver winters and it’s wrong to keep items as museum pieces. Really, it’s just a few months of winter and I have enough pullovers to last this winter. I need to get a grip on my pullover collecting. There will be more pullovers next winter and I may very well be in a size 6 by then. That’s the plan at least.

A lulu angel came forward to me and offered to order me a Hustle Jacket in Plum off the website. Hooray!! So I’m now replacing one superfluous pullover for a Jacket.

In the end I ordered off ‘We Made Too Much’ the Dash Crops in Lilac to match my Lilac Inspire Pullover. I’ve always loved the look of these crops and have heard nothing but great reviews of them so I thought on markdown I’d be crazy to pass these up. They will be my first Coal running tights too so I’m happy that they’re different enough from my Run Inspire Crops. I love that these have reflectivity in them too.

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Thirdly, I’ve decided to keep the Run Ambition pullover after all. I love the color of it and the simple and comfortable design (here is my fit review). The added length is perfect for me and the weight of this will take me from Winter to Spring. I’ve run around the house a bit (as much as my sore toe allowed) and found that the neck ties don’t bother me with flapping around unless I cinch them up and leave them untied. Un-cinched very little of the ties are actually exposed and when I cinch it up I can just tie a bow in it to keep it from flapping while I run. 

Of all the lulu I got yesterday for Christmas I must say I’m really enjoying my Wish Blue Scuba Hoodie most of all. I’ve been wearing it all day long and find I’m much more a plain ol’ solid colored scuba person. I’ll still have some gift card money left over after this closet shuffle and loot purchase to spend but I think I’ll be holding on to that for a while and using that for something with a new and great print which was my original lulu diet I had planned on sticking too. I’m looking forward to getting back to running hopefully later this week so that I can use my new Garmin and am glad I settled on some good running gear to re-inspire me. 4 weeks off of running has really gotten my mood down and I’m in need of returning to my old 3-4 days a week routine to get me some much needed stress relief.  Maybe you’ll see a post run fit review of the Ambition Pullover by the end of the week.

Hooray! A major upload of ‘We Made Too Much’ which included everything on my dream list. The only thing that really peaked my interest from the list was the Run Dash Crops but I still haven’t pulled the trigger on those. I may have liked the Express Yourself Wraps for the $50 range but my store had repriced (not marked down) the Express Yourself Wraps to $99 last month so this doesn’t feel like a sale price to me. What are you guys happy to see on todays upload? 

Run Dash Crop

Run Ambition Pullover I love it but I’m still on the fence about getting it. I think I need to see it in person first. Even then I think I prefer getting the Hustle Jacket in Plum but I think I missed the boat on that one. 

Scuba Hoodie Passion/Passion Microstripe. I’m not liking the microstripe scubas. They have a denimy look to them which is kind of cute but from afar the color looks washed out. The Passion Microstripe is mislabeled as Passion Sailor Stripe

Hey gang, hope you all got some great lulu today under your tree.  I got some gift cards that I wasn’t expecting so it looks like my sister and I will be heading to Lulu tomorrow morning (sans kids!!! =D)for Boxing Day shopping after all. It will be interesting to see how much of my list has made it to the racks. I also got a lovely Garmin 110 which I’ve been wanting for a while now so I’m considering getting some winterish running tights along with the Ambition Pullover and if I should be so very lucky I want to find the Hustle jacket in Plum so that I can brave the chill and put the Garmin to use as soon as my toe heals up. I think the top of my list is the Hustle Jacket and second is the Ambition Pullover.

These are shots of the Run Ambition Pullover with detail pictures of the hood and ties. I’m liking the white.

Run Ambition Pullover in White and Run Resolution Pullovers in Microstripe Passion and Microstripe Snorkel

I notice the Microstripe Passion with Passion contrast and Microstripe Snorkel with Snorkel contrast sort of looks like denim.
Run Speed Shorts in Passion Red Plaid. Looks cute with the more subdued grey top.

Swiftly’s in Passion and Faded Zap. Faded Zap is interesting in the swiftly material as it’s quite different from the others that have been out.

Run Resolution Pants. These look interesting! I like the waistband on these since I usually have trouble with luxtreme sliding down in the waist a bit. Hmmm…lulu, why not make luxtreme running tights with this type of a waist?

Run Outward Bound Jacket. I stand corrected about the reflectivity. It seems to have pretty good reflective strips in the back shoulders and neck and on the front at the chest. Now that makes it a tougher decision between the Plum Shale Hustle Jacket and the Outward Bound in Wish for me so I think the decision would come down to price + availability.

Run Ambition Pullover. I’m liking it in white. I sold my other luxtreme pullover which I used quite a bit in the spring until it got too big on me so I think I’d like to replace it. I don’t like luxtreme as much as running luon as I don’t find it cozy enough but Brushed Power Luxtreme is soft on the inside so I think this would be great, if it was just plain luxtreme it would have been a pass for me. 

Run Resolution Long Sleeve passion

Run: Resolution Pullover (Snorkel Microstripe and Static Coal). I just don’t like the overall design on this one. There are bits and pieces of it that I like but overall it’s just too busy. 

Special Edition Cool Racerback Tank. 

New Defines in Snorkel and Faded Zap

Where you considering going to a Lululemon on Boxing Day? This came to me in a dream and I have a feeling you may or may not find these specific items on sale at your local store  Merry Christmas!!

**Will post subsequent postings below this one. Make sure to check below this post for updates.

I’ll be out drinking and being merry for the next two days and away from blog land (mostly). Enjoy!

Awareness Wrap (COAL/LILC/BLRO) $118 on for $99

Express Yourself Wrap (HPUM, HWSH) $118 on for $99

Community Jacket (BLK, Coal) $128 on for $99

Escapade Jacket (BLK, Coal, MMNI) $228/189/179 on for $129/109

Peace of Mind Jacket (Coal, Daze)$228 on for $129

Define Jacket (LOPL, STPL, TEZE) $99/108 on for $79

Stride Jacket (TEZE/TASD, LOPL, RVRK/Coal, SDCS/SENP) $118/108 on for $89

Effortless Hoodie (BLK, HCLG, HLOP STDG/STMG, STMG) $78 on for $69

Modern Crewneck Tee (HASH/BLPS, HASH/SEPS, HCHR/RVRRK) $48 on for $39

Modern V Neck LS Tee (BLK, Coal/BLKFP, LCSG/Ash, LOPL/Hash) $58 on for $44

Run Swiftly Tech SS (ALRM, OSIS, SENP/DCSG) $58 on for $39

Alignment Tank (Haze/Coal, PERS, WSHB, DCSG/BLK, LOPL/BLK) $64 on for $39

Centred Pose Tank (Coal/GSDY, LILC/CASI) $52 on for $39

Commit Tank (COAL/STCO, LOPL/BLK, SENP/STCO) $52 on for $39

Gather Racerback (HLOP) $42 on for $39

Inner Strength Tank (LOPL/PWPU, SENP/DCSG) $52 on for $39

Power Y Tank (LOPL, PERS/Coal, STPL, TEZE) $52 on for $34/$39

Push Ur Limits (LILC/CASI, LOPL/PWPU, PLUM/STPL, SDCS/SENP) $52 on for $39/$34

Run: Recharge Tank (Coal/STCO) $58 on for $44

Run: Swiftly Racerback (ALRM, OSIS) $52 on for $39

Scoop Neck Tank (LOPL/PWPO, PLUM/STCH, SDSC/SENP, TASD/TEZE) $52 on for $39

50 Rep Bra (LOPL, TEZE) $42 on for $34

All Sport Bra (LOPL, SENP, TEZE) $48 on for $34

Boobs On A Wire (BlK, WSHB) $58 on for $49/$44

Flow Y Bra IV (LOPL, RVRK) $42 on for $39 

Hot Racer Bra (LILC) $42 on for $29

Ta Ta Tamer (TEZE) $58 on for $44

The Bust Stops Here (LOPL) $58 on for $44

Cobra Crop (BLK) $86 on for $59

Dance Crop (DDNM)$78 on for $49

Gather & Crow Crop (BLK/SENP/BLIS, STCH OSIS) $86 on for $59

Groove Crop II (Coal/ANGL, COAL/SDCS/ALRM, STC/BLK) $86 on for $59

Insight Crop (BLK, BLK/ALRM, COAL) $78 on for $49

Power Pose Crop (Coal/LILC) $78 on for $69

Relaxed Fit Crop II (BLK/OSIS) $86 on for $59

Alignment Pant (HCHR) $88 on for $59

Astro Pant (COA/HCWE, COAL/SSDY, STCH) $98 on for $79

Belt it Out Pant (Blk, Blk/Coal, BLK/WSHB, Coal/Haze, Coal/PWPO, STCH/VRVL, STCH/WSHB) $98 on for $79

Community Pant (BLK) $69 on for $49

Dance Sweat Pant (Coal/LILC, CSGY/HAZE, CSGY/TEZE, DCSG/PERS, HCHR/Lime) $74 on for $49

Dance Sweat Pant II (Coal, CSGY, HAMZ) $74 on for $49

Effortless Pant (BLK, STDG/STMG) $78 on for $49

Insight Pant (BLK, BLK/LOPL, Coal, STCH) $88 on for $59

Live Simply Pant (Coal, CSGY, DCSG) $74 on for $49

Power Pose Pant  (BLK/PLUM, COAL/LILC, STCH/WSHB) $88 on for $59

Rock Out Pant (BLK/LOPL, BLK/QFA5, BLK/SDCS/OSIS, COAL/SENP, SDCS/ALRM, BLK/SDCS/OSIS)$79 on for $59

Relaxed Fit Crop II (STCH/LOPL) $86 on for $59

Sage Twist Pants (Blk, RVRK, SDCS, Coal, SENP) $98 on for $79 & $49

Start it Up Pant (Blk) $79 on for $59

Still Pant (Coal, SCWA, HCWE) $98 on for $79

Tadasana Pant (BlK, LOLP, SDCS, SENP) $98 on for $79

Yoga Harem Pant $59 on for $39

Yogi Dance Pant (Blk, BLRO, MUPS, PPMI, PWPU, Coal/Haze, STCH, WVRVL)

Run Ultra Pant (BLK, Coal) $98 on for $79

Run Fast Crop (BLK, BLK/OSIS, COAL/ALRM) $86 on for $59

Run Cross Train Crop (BLK, BLK/STBK/LOPL, COAL/SCLW) $86 on for $59

Run Dash Crop (BLK/TEZE/STBK, Coal/Haze/STCO, Coal/LILC/STCO) $86 on for $59

Run Inspire Crop (BLK/STB/RVRK, Coal/STCO/SENP) $86 on for $59

Boogie Shorts (Coal/Haze, LOPL, STCH/WSHB) $42 on for $29

Effortless Shorts (HCLG, STMG, Blk) $29 on for $19

Knock Out Short (BLk/STPL/Plum,STCH/VRVL) $48 on for $29

Run: Speed Short (LOPL/STBK) $54 on for $39

Run: Personal Best Skirt (BLk, OOMP/LOPL, SENP) $39 on for $19

Run: Reflection Skirt (BLK, Coal) $54 on for $39

Run: Revitalize Skirt (ALRM/Coal, OSIS/BLK) $39 on for $19

RVS Groove Short (Coal/Haze/WXII) $48 on for $39

SE Wunder Under Pintuck (BLK, BLK/OSIS, STCH/SDCS) $78 on for $49

Ultra Crop (BLK, Coal) $78 on for $49

Wunder Groove Crop (COAL/PIG/SDCS) $72 on for $49

Marevelous Merino Armwarmer $32 on for $14

Marvelous Merino Scarf $29 on for $19

Marvelous Merino Legwarmer $34 on for $19

Brisk Run Gloves (Blk, Coal, SENP) $26 on for $19

Everywear Gym Bag (VRVL) $88 on for $49

For the boys. I can’t forget about my male readers :

Formula Jacket $59 on for $29

Letterman Jacket $118 on for $69

Relay Jacket $78 on for $39 

Smash Jacket $108 on for $49

Anywhere Jacket $218 on for $119

Elevation Jacket $199 on for $79

Turnaround Vest $168 on for $89

Venture Jacket $228 on for $129

Fairway Tech SS $68 on for $39

Metal Vent Tech $64 on for $39

Press Tech $64 on for $39/19

Achieve Tech LS and SS $59/$39 on for $19/$29

Run Ambition Pullover in Passion. I didn’t think I would like it in Passion but I am liking it. I have a Passion Pima Tee and although I like the color I have trouble paring it with the rest of my wardrobe as I keep mostly blues/purples/browns so the contrast is a bit jarring.

Notice where the hood ties are? They’re much lower then the neck line and not right below your face. Interesting, I like the look of it. 

Run Resolution Skirt I’m not a huge running skirt person but this is pretty cute in an over the top girly kind of way.

Run Resolution Pullover in Static Coal. Finally the back view. I don’t like the contrast panels and the stitching on it but I’m not hating on the bustle.  I really don’t like the ruched yoke on the front. 

Run Swiftly Tech SS and LS This is lit up differently in the model picture. If I had to guess which one was the truer color I would go with the model picture on the left.

I did a fit review over here of the Run Outward Bound Jacket. I would love to know if the white chevron stripes on the front and back are reflective. The hangtag doesn’t mention reflectivity and it didn’t appear to me to be reflective.

It comes in Wish, Black and White and is priced at $188.