I ran into Metrotown today and made a stop in at the Lulu to try on the new clothes. Just as I was about to leave I hit jackpot. I found myself the Run: swiftly tank in potion purple which I had been on the look out for and although it is a muted version of the purple it looks really pretty with the Potion FLOW Y bra underneath it. Snagged that in a hurry. I usually use my Lagoon Run Swiftly Tech long sleeve in one size bigger cause I love the baggier look in this top and LOVE the feel of it but I had to make due with my size in the tank. I can even use the long sleeve in warm weather and it’s not too stifling.

I also spotted two new Classy Classic Gym bags, one very cute one in Potion Purple and one Potion and Savage Foxy print. I love that print but it looks better in the satin than it does in leather (or faux leather if that’s what the Classy is made of).

Tried on the new hooded Sunblocker and it is very nice on. Love the slowchy look to it and the hood with button down, but again this is not something I would wear running. First of all I’m not out running marathon distances (yet!) so sun exposure is taken care of with sunscreen (in an ideal version of myself). the hood would never be used and may flap around or drag if it’s a windy day. I don’t mind long sleeves in warm weather anymore as long as it’s a cool fabric. Pretty pricey too so it’s a no for me.

The Gather Dance Strap top was cute on but the bottom was puffier than the Bliss top so for those that don’t like the “maternity” look keep that in mind. I didn’t like the strappy part on the back for me because unfortunately during my year long nursing stage in life I get the ugly bra fat (which disappears a week or so after I stop nursing ) so this top highlights that on me. Love the bubble bottom on it but still I preferred the Bliss top on me overall.

I also saw the Halter Hoodie in Angel Blue as well as the Potion and didn’t even bother trying it on.

Wish I could see this on a model. Looks questionable without someone filling it out.

wait, is this it?

Another cute put together outfit for outside the gym, although I think it works better work to gym and not gym to work.

I wore my Bliss tank this weekend and I really, really love it. I had one day were I had second thoughts after taking off the tags because the straps were so long that the girls felt a little bit too free. I readjusted the straps to fit shorter and also added in some cups (suggested by someone I think on FB, not too sure who) and it really made such a huge difference. Much more structured top and still perfect for nursing. I didn’t find the bottom part too puffy at all for me.

I really miss wearing my favourite silk top by BCBG but I refuse to wear it with drooley little ones as I’ve had water stains on it before that I was very lucky to get of. So It’s nice to have a new top that is pretty like my BCBG one and silky but that I can get it dirty and all it needs is to be thrown into the wash. I was impressed to find out that the silky material on the bottom (tencel) is a version of luon. Looked pretty cute with my Seek the Peek crops and got compliments from the hubby and my sister.

I didn’t try this one on because I had two little crankies with me but it looks really cute on this girl and seem more forgiving in the waist than the other sunblocker top. Not sure about running with hoods though, not something I would ever pull up. Loved the button up neck part though because I always unzip my pullover  halfway through my run and I wear just my sports bra under it so I get some good draft going to cool me down

This one had a strange back like the Mynah tank with the middle band and then the twisted straps up by the shoulders. Lulu had a new summer t-shirt dress and some t-shirts that were double layered with the bottom layer twisting away from the top layer off the shoulder. I did not like that one much.

I really liked this jacket as street wear with my jeans but I’m not sure this is something I would run in because hoods bother me when running. plus, if it’s rainy bare skin is much better than any fabric unless it’s cold in which case I would wear a long sleeved jacket. I haven’t ruled this one out yet for running, I’m just not in a rush. It is darn cute with jeans though.

I’m off later this morning to my Coquitlam store to see whats new. Keeping my fingers crossed for some Lux hoodies, swift fabric pants (maybe Ill try on the white Seek the Peek crops), running pants and I want  to  try on the new sunblocker hooded pullover that Cheryl had mentioned on FB. I do need a tata tamer eventually but a bra is such a boring purchase that I may hold off and buy more frivolous things today.

I’ve got a two year old high impact sports bra from lulu (bounce breaker) that is starting to come apart at the seems but it still works to keep these lactating girls plastered to my chest. Just a side note on lactating and sports bras, Dr. Jack Newman recommends not using high impact/high support sports bras if your prone to plugged ducts or mastitis and instead use a medium support bra but I don’t like the feeling of them bouncing around as 90% of the time I’m a bit engorged so I use a high support one and make sure to put it on right before the run and take it off right away after.

Today was supposed to be a running day with hills training and not a shopping day but I have a really nasty blister on my pinkie toe from yesterdays run that I think I should lay off. I always feel guilty taking a day off running even though I know your days off are when you make your gains from your last run. Oh well, tomorrows run will be better, faster and farther.

Hopefully Ill get some pictures of today’s shopping trip and there will be lots of new goodies for June.