Run: Ambition Tights (US store) They look exactly like what I’ve been waiting for. I’m joining a running group in a few weeks once my toe heals from toe surgery and that means at least one night a week of outdoor running. Can’t wait to try these on.

• Don’t lose your ambition in cold weather while wearing this cozy mid-rise winter run tight!
• Made of 4-way stretch Brushed power luxtreme™ for ‘no bounce’ muscle support, quick drying wicking capabilities & brushed back for added warmth!
• Drawstring & elastic for comfortable support
• Hidden front waist pockets for quick-access to Gels
• Back zipper pocket for secure storage
• Chafe resistant – flat seamed

Lately some of the new hot ticket items have been making there way into random show rooms first, ahead of mainstream stores. locally, Hari Om Yoga in Langley BC has gotten the Run Dash Pullover and several other highly anticipated items a few days before lower mainland stores. The speculation on facebook about this Scuba hoodie listed here on ebay is that it must have come first from a show room location as the GEC is not showing this in the inventory checks which run 24 hours behind stores. Have you seen this in your local stores this weekend?

My first impression of this hoodie is that I must have it. It’s a gorgeous shade of pale blue and it looks like the sparkle is pretty subtle and I’ve been really eyeing up scubas lately waiting for the perfect one.  I really need to see this one in person though since I thought I was in love with the Casis Sparkle Cuddle Up Jacket when I first saw it in pictures and then I tried it on and realized it did not suit me at all.

There is also a rumour of Sailor Stripe items in a US Showroom and in particular a Sailor Stripe Stride II Jacket. I know there is both a white sailor stripe and a black sailor stripe so I’m curious which version the Stride will come in. I think I may want a Black Sailor Stripe Cool Racerback Tank. Also, there is supposed to be a Manifesto Print Cuddle Up Jacket coming but I’m not sure what Manifesto Print it is. I’ve come to the conclusion that I am not a big manifesto print fan.

**Updated Details: Spotted at local Hari Om Studio, there is a Black Sailor Stripe Stride ($118/Non Brushed) and a Relaxed Fit Pants with Black Sailor Stripe Waist and a black lulu logo (I love that!). This local show room also had the Sparkle Scubas in which may mean that Metrotown has them tomorrow as well.

My Superficial Endeavors just posted a very helpful fit review of the Lift Your Spirits Jacket (available in Wish Blue) which retails at a hefty $148 (much pricier then brushed luon jackets!). Although I’m really intrigued by the Brushed Luxtreme (would prefer it in the run tights though),  and the fact that it also comes in Wish Blue, I’m really disappointed in the price point of this basic looking track jacket. Check out her blog post, I always find her fit reviews very insightful and look forward to her posts about her latest Lululemon find.

The Rejuvenate Jacket. I’ve decided that although I like the look of the angled zipper on the Run Inspire Jacket, I don’t love it for practical reasons. It just doesn’t leave you with a lot of options on how you wear your jacket, it pretty much needs to be fully zipped or else it hangs open a bit funny. I also think this jacket would be much more flattering in a darker color like Coal or Black. 

Lift Your Spirits Jacket, made of brushed Power Luxtreme. The brushed luxtreme is intriguing to me as I was wondering the other day if it would be possible to make a brushed luxtreme version of running tights. 

Here is a good picture of the newest Define Jacket in Coal and Power Purple that was uploaded on Thursday. I’m not a big fan of the Define Jackets personally but I think they look really sleek and structured.  This particular Define seems to have a different zipper on it. It’s either the metal zip or the plastic ones that are meant to look metal or like platinum. I do like those plastic zippers on some of the jackets as it adds a bit of sparkle and bling but I don’t think I want to see those used on everything.

I like Faded Zap a lot as a contrast color. I have a Flow Y in it and find it contrasts very nicely with a lot of different colors and is also pretty flattering to most people. I was surprised to like the color because I don’t usually gravitate to yellows or very bright colors. I’m not sure I would be brave enough to invest in a Faded Zap (or Sunny Lime, It’s being called both colors in the product notifications) Stride Jacket, I think it will look gorgeous on with many tanks and tees underneath. Today I wore my Faded Zap Flow Y Bra under my Cool Racerback Tank in Power Purple, Heathered Power Purple Micro stripe and it looked really good as a combination.

Stride II Jacket in Sunny Lime or Faded Zap with Micro Stripe Logo. You can also see the Snorkel Blue and Passion Strides below

Run Revitalize Tech in Snorkel and Passion. I like that this is contrasted in something other then the grey we’ve seen before.

I don’t think I’ve seen a picture before of the Liberty Short Sleeve Tee worn both ways before. I think I like the bunched fabric in the front best.  I like the way the fabric drapes over the bust and billows out a bit around the tummy.

This weeks video highlights the Hustle Tank quite nicely. I think she looks adorable in the Power Purple Hustle Tank. It gives you some idea of how the ruffles behave with movement.  Also, at the end of the video you can see Chip Wilson dancing with the super hero educators during his visit this past week.