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The Final Boxing Day Tally

by Cristina December 27, 2010
written by Cristina

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.

buy me but only if you love me and will let me live my potential.

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.

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My Boxing Day Conquest.

by Cristina December 26, 2010
written by Cristina

I braved the not so crazy crowds this morning and was disappointed to not find any Hustle Jackets in my size in either Plum Shale or Power Purple (if any of you have a size 8 or 10 your not keeping let me know). There were line ups for both Lululemon and Aritzia but they moved really quickly (maybe 5 minutes to get into Lulu?) and the checkout line at Lulu was 2 minutes so it was not a bother at all. I could have just shopped from home today for better selection but it was nice to get out with my sister without our kids and brows around at a leisurely pace.

I did see all the new pullovers today and grabbed the Ambition Pullover in Snorkel size 8. When I first saw Snorkel I wasn’t sure that I would like it on me but when I saw it in person today it looked much brighter and intense then I expected and really love the color on me after all. The fit is not as slouchy on me as it is in the pictures on the website so for that look I’ll have to loose a few pounds and get back on running track (I’ve been off for 4 weeks now. Blah!!) but the size 8 is comfortable and roomy so it didn’t make sense to go with the 10 as I can make the 8 fit better with a little bit of effort and motivation. I do really like this pullover a lot but I think I need to take inventory of the running pullovers I have and decide if I’m going to keep this one and sell another or just take this one back. I think it makes more sense for me to get a Hustle Jacket if I can get my hands on one.

The Run Resolution Pullovers did not appeal to me at all. They have way too much going on with the ruching, microstripe and contrast details (as Luluaddict mentioned today) but the one thing I did like about it is that the running luon is much, much softer then usual. I find this is the case with heathered and microstripe items. The running luon just seemed a bit fluffier and stretchier then other pullovers have been. I didn’t get a chance to try anything on though as the fitting room lineups were very long and I didn’t see anything else I wanted to try on that made the wait worth it. The Resolution LS’s where quite nice and if I didn’t already have my Inspire Pullovers I would have grabbed one of those too.

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Happy Boxing Day!

by Cristina December 26, 2010
written by Cristina

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

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I’m Pooped! Here Are Some New Pictures.

by Cristina December 26, 2010
written by Cristina

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?

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New Items – Outward Bound Jacket, New Pullovers and LS

by Cristina December 25, 2010
written by Cristina

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

December 25, 2010 0 comments
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My Christmas Gift To All Of You..Lets Play a Sale Guessing Game

by Cristina December 25, 2010
written by Cristina

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 Winking smile Merry Christmas!!Zip

**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

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Run Ambition Pullover and Run Resolution Pullover and More..

by Cristina December 24, 2010
written by Cristina

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: Ambition PulloverRUN: Ambition PulloverAlternate View

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.

Resolution SkirtResolution SkirtAlternate View

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. 

Resolution PulloverResolution PulloverAlternate View

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.

RUN: Swiftly TechRUN: Swiftly Tech Long Sleeves

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Run Outward Bound Jacket

by Cristina December 24, 2010
written by Cristina

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.

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New Boxing Day Items

by Cristina December 24, 2010
written by Cristina

My local store is getting new items on Boxing Day which kind of makes me annoyed because I wont be going out to the stores this year. Hopefully the new items aren’t slim pickings on the day after. I don’t think I’m dying to buy any of the new items except maybe the Run Ambition Pullover but I’m trying to be reasonable in the amount of run pullovers I have.

Run Resolution LS in Passion

RUN: Resolution Long SleevesRUN: Resolution Long SleevesAlternate View

Define Jacket Passion

Define Jacket Define Jacket Alternate View

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A Year In Review Series – Day 12: Top 10 & Best Buys

by Cristina December 24, 2010
written by Cristina

For my final Year In Review post I decided to do an overall top 10 list for Lululemon and a picture of my favourite buys (ok, I haven’t purchased the Hustle but I’m dreaming that I did) I just couldn’t narrow my favourite items down to 10 so here is my very colorfull closet community, these members get priority hangers.
*Some of these items are no longer with me as I’ve sold on the Lululemon Exchange Group and some of these are not 2010 items but things I’ve purchased on the Exchange Group this year. 

Merry Christmas Lemons!!

My Favourite Items of 2010

My Favourite Items of 2010 by lulumum 

1. GEC Online and Phone Sales You guys are awesome and do such a terrific job of handling things professionally at all times. Even when you get 10 000 phone calls for those much anticipated products a day.

2. Website models. Without you there would be no online shopping. Or maybe there would be but it would be pretty boring and I probably wouldn’t feel half as enticed by certain items as I am when I see them on the models.

3. Prints. Finally!!! Black Roses/Multi State of Mind and Waterwall. I’m dying to know the creative process for these prints and who is behind them. I love them!

4. Free Shipping. A dangerous thing for a stay at home mom. I have a store 5 minutes away and 4 others also close by but 50% of my purchases have been online as I get to enjoy almost instant gratification for my purchases with next day delivery.

5. Australian Product Notices and readers from Australia sharing pictures. I love getting the sneak peek of whats coming. I wish Lulu would do another sneak peek video but in the meantime the Australian product notifications are letting us know of a few things here and there.

6. Educators photographed for Facebook. You guys are awesome. I hope you are appreciated in a meaningful way for what you contribute. Thank you for providing the content for my blog to exist.

7. Lulu lab designers. It’s so exciting to see your inspiration boards when I come in to the lab and the bolts of fabric being pulled out for new designs. Such a cool space!

8. Nancy, Your Personal Lulu Shopper. She has done many, many people a solid by buying and shipping products to all corners of the earth and all free of charge.

9. The Lululemon Exchange Group.  No item goes unloved here. when you decide to break up with an item there is always someone who will love it better then you did.

10. My local store. for dealing with my crazy wayward toddler, and at times shrieking baby coming in often and disturbing your peace.

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