I was interested to see that there is a new lulu blog out in cyber world for men. It’s called LululeMan and I’m so glad he’s started his blog because I have a few male readers and at times I forget to include the men’s gear unless something really catches my eye or there is a color in the men’s line that I covet for the women’s line. So now I can feel less bad about neglecting you dear lululeMAN readers and direct you to this mancentric lululemon blog.
Welcome to the blogosphere LululeMAN!!
A reader from the US informed me today that she spotted this solid (non static) Tango Red Cool Racerback Tank in her product alert. I’m not a huge fan of the static Tango Red so I may pick up this CRB when it comes to my store. I’m not in need of more CRB tanks but a nice true red is a staple I think so if this doesn’t come in a Modern Racer Tank then I may snag this in the CRB. Although I do like the idea of wearing a red top for running so the technical tank may be the way to go. If you believe in color therapy then red is an energizing and powerful color. I wish this was out in time for my marathon but I’m already starting to narrow down my outfit. The red is a good choice for letting my family find me in the massive crowd for photo ops come race day. Oh well 🙁
The Lululemon website has now been uploaded with new black, white and grey items. I’m interested in these items but not in black, white or grey. The V neck Swiftly I would love in Tango Red, The Pure Focus I would love in Grapeseed (although the white is pretty too!) and the Sing, Floss, Travel Jacket I’m wanting in Surge Blue or Heathered Wren as mentioned in the product alerts.
**One thing I’ve noticed is if you do a search of old items you get directed back to the main page of the lululemon website. Boo!!! Dislike!!! We can no longer find the old images on the website only items that are in google images from other websites such as the blogs or resale sites. As a resale buyer this really annoys me because we no longer have access to those product reviews and descriptions. UPSET!
What are you getting today?? Also, if you’ve checked out with a purchase, did it go smoothly for you??
The most beautiful green duffel bag I have ever seen – the lululemon Bon Voyage Duffel Bag
This images are from Australia but both bags are coming to North America in the near future.
Coming in Coal Tinted Canvas (monochromatich, looks like grey camo)!
I have this lululemon Bon Voyage Duffel Bag in Ivy from last year and I highly, highly recommend it if you are in need of a large gym/work/travel bag. I’ve used mine as a diaper bag on days were I’m out for the day on a road trip and need a lot of supplies or in the summer when we spend the day at the wading pool park. There are two pockets on either end for your water bottle (or juice) and a large laptop pocket. I’ve heard that this years version has some slight improvements but really, if they kept it exactly the same as last years it would still be perfect.
Comming in Coal Tinted Canvas (monochromatic)
I passed on last years Travel Pooch despite it being in gorgeous colors mostly because of the strap. I didn’t like that last years version did not have an option to carry this as a purse. Other years there has been the option of carrying it as a purse or as a fanny pack and I really don’t see myself wearing this around my waist at all. I like the idea of a small purse to keep my cell phone, lipgloss, wallet and keys and keeping my diaper bag separate so I don’t have to dig around for my items amongst all of my supplies. If this years version has the option to extend the waist straps into shoulder strap length then I may take the plunge on the coal tinted
canvas print.
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Cool Racerback Tank Seaspray (SESY)
coming in Violaceous, Lilac/Lavender (according to product alert)
coming in Black/Surge Bra, Black/Lilac Space Dye, Coal/Haze, Coal/Pig (according to product alert)
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I was really interested to see that Lululemon hast started using their trademarked Vitasea (Seacell and Lycocell, a 100% wood pulp fibre mixed with seaweed) again in some of their products this spring. I noticed a difference in feel with both the Wren and Grapeseed Modern Racer tanks compared with my Snorkel and Iris ones but didn’t realize that they were Vitasea until a reader pointed it out to me today.
The Wren and Grapeseed which are made of Vitasea feel thicker and a bit heavier and have a bit better coverage then the other Modern Racers made of Pima Cotton. Vitasea was used last summer in some of the Lab items and I found that those items seemed to have a nicer drape due to the weight of the fabric and a silkier weave then some of the same items made of Pima Cotton (the Goddess Tank came in both Pima and Vitasea). I was glad to see Vitasea was used in the It’s a Cinch Dress this year because last years Modern Racer Dress which used Pima cotton was much less flattering and a little too sheer and clingy for a dress. I’m also glad to see that the Pink Mist Modern Racer is also Vitasea because the Pima cotton would be too sheer in such a pale color. I have a white Modern from last year in Pima cotton and I wear it as a layer or to bed because on it’s own it’s a little too sheer for me.
I wonder if Vitasea is better at handling stains then Pima cotton is. I’ve noticed some of my Pimas from spring 2010 were disasters as far as retaining simple stains such as water and other clear liquids. I also wonder if we will be seeing more natural fibres again such as Beechlu (Lux scuba’s anyone? Maybe Dance Pulse Wraps??)
lululemon’s Vitasea fabric is made with Seacell®, the yarn derived from seaweed! Blended with cotton and Lycra, the end result is an ultra soft, pre-shrunk fabric that retains its shape and stays soft after you wash it. This makes it the perfect choice for tank tops and t-shirts.
Metal zipper!
Pure Focus Tank Grapeseed
Also comes in White and Coal Body with Black Citron Tinted Canvas Contrast
Love!!!
Heathered Blurred Grey, Heathered Sand Dune, Black and Heathered Wren
Love this! Would love to see it in Surge or Heathered Wren. LOVE it in Surge!
Still Pant Heathered Blurred Grey
Tango Red, Heathered Blurred Grey, Heathered Sand Dune/SDBT
This Modern Racer Tank is on my immediate wish list. I have been living in Modern Racers for the past several weeks as it’s been quite warm and springy lately. I also prefer the Modern Racers to the Cool Racerback Tanks for layering since they are so thin. The CRB’s I can live with just a few of them to use on my runs but the Moderns, if it’s a color I love in it then it’s a “YES PLEASE!”
Cool Racerback Tank Surge Blue
I really like this blue a lot. Surge Blue reminds me of Stitch so I plan on getting something in this color. Perhaps a nice hoodie jacket will come out in this color or maybe a Modern Racer. I suspect not for the MRT though since this is close to Snorkel Blue and we just saw the Snorkel MRT in store.
Sunset Tank Grapeseed Heathered Black
This is pretty with the contrasting on it to highlight the sweatheart neckline. I’m eyeing the Tango Red in this tank as a consideration for my upcoming BMO Vancouver Marathon. I’m pretty sure I want to wear Tango Red in a top if I can find the right top. Red is such an energy color and it makes it easy to spot me in the crowd for my family.
Kourtney Kardashian spotted in Lululemon wearing a Define Jacket in Static Charcoal and Persimmon. She looks like she may be wearing a Persimmon Power Y layered over a non Lululemon bra.
