I love getting mail. It’s so fun! And when I got notified that my new Blissfeel shoes had just been delivered, I excitedly ran to my front door and opened the box!
What I saw when I opened the box
I chose black because they go with everything.
First Impressions of the Blissfeel Shoe by Lululemon
I put them on, and for me, I immediately noticed the wide toe box. However, I want to acknowledge that others, in reviews, say the toe box is small so, that may be an issue with these. You may just want to see for yourself 🙂 I heard that you may want to do a half size up. Personally, I am between sizes. So, usually, I am an 8, so for Toms and heels, I go with the 8, but with running shoes or if I happen to buy very fitted shoes (think Vibrams) I go with an 8.5. So, with these, I got the 8.5.
I was really happy to hear that they analyzed women’s feet when designing these, but I would have liked to hear more about the material used. I also hope to see them cross-sectioned one day.
Straight out of the box, they smelled a little of plastic, but that disappeared after a day or two and they also made an air(?) noise that went ‘squish’ when I walked. That also disappeared quickly.
I noticed that I could feel the arch support and that was nice: I can always use some arch support! However, some reviews state that they didn’t feel enough arch support, so it might be one of those things that you’ll need to see for yourself.
There are logos everywhere. There’s one on the back, one on the front, one on the sole, some on the aglets and one on the inside of the shoe. I am not a huge fan of that many, but the shoes are still cute.
I also want to address the shape of the tongue of the shoe. It is thin, and it did dig into the side of my foot once, but I adjusted it and that didn’t happen again. Just felt like I should call it out, given the unique shape.
I wore these for over a week- I wore them jogging, I wore them on several long walks, I wore them for regular, daily activity and the results are: They’re fine. They didn’t hurt my feet, but I prefer more cushion than what they provide.
Conclusion
I don’t love them, they’re just okay. I won’t be returning them or anything, but this morning, when I was looking at them, and at my ASICS, I chose the ASICS. They’re just more comfortable. They’re the same price. So, in the future, I will buy more ASICS.
Unfortunately, I just don’t “love” these and for the price, I’d rather buy a shoe that has more padding and is more comfortable. They are cute though, and I don’t think they’re uncomfortable, not at all, they’re perfectly fine, just not as comfortable as other comparatively priced shoes.
What do you think about these shoes!? Let me know in the comments below!
You’re here because you’re wondering what The Mirror is all about, and if it would be worth it to add it to your home. I’ve had it for a few months, enough time to try it out- and I have some thoughts to share!
Let’s start with my experience, then I’ll go into pros and cons.
My Experience
So, I decided when I moved to my new place that one of the rooms would be a little gym for me. The central piece of it would be this Mirror. I ordered one online, using a discount code, and got free delivery & installation. It cost $1476 for the Mirror after taxes. They do offer a $42/month for 36 months option. XPO Logistics was the provider and the man who came did a great job installing it, and he took the time to show me where the power button is located- which is actually a little tricky to find. It’s located at the bottom of the Mirror, and a little to the back.
I have been using it for stretching, yoga and dance, mostly. The dance workouts are a lot of fun! Whole body stretch is perfect- it is definitely all levels appropriate and they keep the stretching dynamic so if you’re planning to do another workout after you’ll be fine. I found the yoga levels appropriate. I have been choosing beginner and intermediate depending on the day and how I’m feeling. I did want to try at least one of every class before writing my review, so I can say I’ve had the full experience, so, even though the dance, yoga and stretching sessions are my favorites, I can say that all the other classes are of equal quality.
Set up involved downloading the Mirror app, and connecting it to your wifi network. Controlling your Mirror happens exclusively through the app- it is not touchscreen. I think it’s very esthetic and looks great on the wall. When it is off, it literally just looks like a mirror. When it’s on, the resolution of the instructors is great!
This is the screen that pops up once you’ve completed your workout!
PROS
The quality of the workouts is great. Exactly what I would expect from any paid service, they have qualified instructors who are entertaining when the occasion calls for it and educational throughout the sessions.
The interaction available during the live sessions is minimal, but that is to be expected. Usually they just say something encouraging to a specific user who is present in the live session. If you’re watching along or on the replay, it is not disruptive at all. However, if you are watching live, it can be nice to get a shoutout if that’s something you’re interested in. Personally, I keep my camera off. There is a black slider located at the top of the Mirror to hide your camera as well as a setting in the app itself that will turn your camera on or off. You do not need to have your camera on during live group workouts.
I appreciate the selection of workouts available. There are a lot of different sessions at different levels. When I select an intermediate level class, I can tell the difference from the beginner classes and it is typically exactly what I am looking for, skill-level and exertion-wise.
My favorite thing about the Mirror, and what sets it apart from other workout on demand platforms, including the workouts available for free on YouTube is the ease of searching and finding exactly what you’re looking for. I can go through several videos on YouTube or on other paid apps before I find exactly what I am looking for. With the Mirror, I have the ability to filter by so many different things, I usually find what I want immediately. That way, I can get my workout done and go on with the rest of my day!
As you can see from the screenshots, there are all sorts of things you can filter for. Type of workout, length, instructor, equipment needed and difficulty. So, for example, if I only have 15 minutes to work out, I want to do a quick cardio dance workout and I enjoyed Deja last time, I’ll select those options. You don’t have to select from all the drop down menus if you don’t want to. So, for example, you may not have a prefered instructor, so you don’t have to select one- The Mirror will just show you each workout that corresponds to the options you did select. This is very useful, in my opinion. Let me know what you think about this feature.
There are SO MANY workouts available. I don’t think any one person could complete all of them. And they are adding new ones all the time. When you search, in my experience, the most recently added workouts that meet your search terms are displayed first. For each workout, you’ll see “aired on” with a date that it was live. Typically, when I search, there’s a workout that’s not even a week old that matches everything I asked for.
CONS
There aren’t many “cons.” The price may be a limiting factor for some. Even with the $42/month paid for 36 month with Affirm, it is still not “cheap.” Plus you need to maintain a subscription, which is $39/month- with a minimum year-long commitment. If you want to use the Mirror, you need to have a subscription. So, basically, while a year commitment is the minimum, for so long as you own your Mirror, you’ll need to maintain the $39/month fee. This fee allows you to access the full spectrum of fitness programming offered.
Space is a huge factor. I love how, in the commercials, they show the Mirror in spaces throughout the home. Unlike Peleton, which got made fun of for only appearing in the most picturesque, pristine spaces, commercials featuring the Mirror appear to have it seamlessly existing in spaces in everyday people’s lives. Sure, there were some people who had it in their gyms, or their perfect living rooms, but there was a family in one of the ads working out in the space they had and some Mirrors in smaller areas like beside the kitchen. I think they were trying to demonstrate that the Mirror can fit into any space and any lifestyle. And it kind of can. I think it would be fine on a living room wall- and it doesn’t take up more space than any other Mirror. The space that is needed is enough for you to move around and do the exercises. So, I would suggest having enough room for the Mirror itself, then, about a yoga mat’s worth of space for working out it- maybe a foot or two wider on each side of the mat, depending on what workouts you plan to do. So, while the Mirror’s footprint is smaller than a lot of other personal fitness devices (like treadmills or stationary bikes), that doesn’t mean it does not require some amount of space. And you could always move things around a bit for when you’re working out vs when it is dormant. That’s up to you. I keep mine in my gym.
This next “con” is a me-problem, but this is a me-blog post, so I’m gonna write about it anyways- I have a barre at home and I wish they had Barre workouts that use a barre instead of a chair, but when I asked, they tweeted back
And of course, that’s fair- I am just hoping that they do demonstrate with a barre one day. Just a preference, and not really a “con” I guess. I am glad they use something that will work for everyone, but why not switch it up sometimes? When I took barre, we leaned on and pulled the barre in ways that a chair might not support but the barre classes on the Mirror have a lot of other similarities to ones that I am familiar with. Probably gone on long enough, just wanted to point it out, I guess.
Anyways, what do you think about the Mirror? I’m especially curious about what you think about the pricing structure- is it too expensive? Just right? It ain’t cheap, but I want to know what y’all think.
No sale this year either. I guess they’re not doing it anymore, but that won’t stop me from checking 😉
UPDATE FOR 2022
No sale this year either, just FYI. However, Lululemon’s new shoes will be online today, so there’s something exciting to look forward to! Preview them today, buy on March 22nd!
2021
Hey guys, quick post since I am on the move, but there is no additional percentage off at Lululemon for International Women’s Day this year. Just FYI since Lululemon has been doing International Women’s Day discounts for the last few years where Lululemon would give an additional percentage off equivalent to the difference between what men & women earn annually. I will update later with some links to my previous posts, but just wanted to let y’all know that there is no sale at Lululemon today.
Update: As promised, I’m no longer out & about, so here are a couple links to previous International Women’s Day posts:
I just wanted to take a quick sec to talk about Lululemon’s face masks designed for comfort and protection during your day, and I guess at night too, if you should so happen to be out somewhere.
Originally, I had actually wanted to feature these in my most recent “What’s New” post, BUT they basically sold out immediately. And I can’t just tell you to go BUY something that is sold out! So, since I was lucky enough to snag some, I decided to tell you my thoughts on them- That way, when they come back in stock, you’ll be able to know immediately whether these are for you or not 🙂
First off: the fabric is soft and comfy. It’s called “Ultralu” and sort of feels like a cross between Luon and Nulu. Not as soft as Nulu, but softer than Luon, imo.
Photo 4
Side of box A
Side of box B
I appreciate the adjustable straps. Able to create a moderately firm seal around the face. Some air still does come up around the eye. (ie: my glasses fog a little still, but actually less than the “straps around the ear style” masks)
Other than those couple of points, I think your mileage may vary is appropriate here. These are “one size fits all” masks. The ones I bought fit me pretty well, and I would say are maybe even a touch big. One more thing: Sometimes the nose part ‘collapses’ inward. (See photo 4) This doesn’t affect the usefulness, but may affect the feel of the mask. I think I need to do some more “fitting” work with mine to figure out how to keep the nose part ‘popped’ out at all times, but I am satisfied with the product.
Have you purchased these masks? What do you think about the fit/fabric/quality? Let me know in the comments or Tweet me 🙂 Love to chat Lulu with you!
Lululemon has dropped some gorgeous stuff this week. (There were some pretties last week too! Sometimes Lulu releases the cutest stuff right after the holidays!) I couldn’t help myself and I ordered a couple of things. I also decided I HAVE TO write about this.
The Align tank in Diamond Dye Light Sage Army Green Dark Olive is kind of gorgeous. I love the color and pattern. I really like the diamond dyes overall. They have the Align pants in Diamond Dyes too. They’re Nulu. The softest thing ever.
Align Pants in Diamond Dye Pitch Grey Graphite Grey
Does anyone else love the Submarine color? New pretty Energy bras make me smile.
We have to talk about the Love Revealed Bra and Love Revealed Tight. These are right up my alley. So beautiful! I love love love the rainbow space dye look!!!
For sure gonna get the pants, may or may not pick up the bra. Let me know what you think in the comments about these.
Of course, I have to highlight my beloved Ready To Rulu pants. There are a lot of gorgeous colors available right now.
Graphite Grey
Chambray
Heritage Camo Dark Olive Green Twill
Neon Tweed Jacquard HTR Battleship Electric Coral
The bottom one in Neon Tweed Jacquard HTR Battleship Electric Coral is my favorite: I ordered it, and it’s not here yet, but it will be soon! The color looks pretty sort of like the one on the Love Revealed collection.
Really interested in this Quilted Vinyasa Scarf. Looks interesting. I like the gold buttons, but I really want to touch the fabric to see what it’s like. Even though it looks cute & warm, I need my scarves to be cozy and comfy. It’s 100% Polyester and DWR treated, so probably not going to be super soft, but I am open to being surprised. If I decide to pick it up or see it in store, I’ll edit this post & let you know!
Let me know what you think about these post-holiday offerings overall. If you ever want to chat Lululemon or blogging or whatever, definitely find me on Twitter @LululemonExpert 🙂
Hello! Been a while, miss you, but here’s the tea.
Every year, on December 26th, I go to Lululemon and check out their Boxing Day deals. This year is not any different- except there were a few extra steps due to Covid. Honestly, I appreciated the reduced number of people inside, since I was able to see everything without people on either side of me. But those are just the realities of a good sale, so I can’t blame the people for wanting to check out all the great deals!
Anywho, this year, the deals in store and online are decent. Many of the prices in-store appear to the the same as online. I did see one of my beloved Fast & Free backpacks for $69, which is the same price as available online.
I saw a few other deals, a lot of the Special Edition stuff was on sale. All the Crushed Velvet is on sale, and prices are the same as online for what I saw. But there are a couple of things sold out online that I saw in-store. Energy bras were the same price as online.
I was extremely tempted by the Down For It All jacket at half price, but I am so into other brands for jackets and have adopted a completely different winter style of jacket right now that I decided that I would probably not even wear it if I bought it. … not that that always stops me from buying things from Lululemon, if I’m being honest, but, this time! I decided I didn’t need it. Same price as online too. So, I guess I can change my mind and buy it later 😉
Found Scuba Joggers, the plain ones (not Sherpa Stripe) that appear to be sold out online for $99, but not interested due to the fit (not as flattering as other warm pants I own), saw Align crops for $59 and Align pants for $69, which appear to be the same price as online.
So, I guess the bottom line is this: Overall, the sale prices online appear to be the same as in-store. There may be left over inventory in-store that is no longer available online and that may be on sale. Other than that, the deals are the same.
I hope you have found this useful! If you’re curious as to what I have been up to, I wrote a post on my personal blog at www.shannonvlogs.com
Hope you’re doing amazing! Caught me doing a post from my iPhone so, I hope this shows up correctly! I just HAD to write this! So, Lululemon is having a gigantic sale today and I want to tell you about it so you know what’s up!
I got this in my email this morning!!
There are a ton of great bags on sale, so if you’re in the market for some bags: go get ’em! Even my beloved Fast & Free backpack is on sale for $69 in 4 colors!
The sizes are a little absent- especially for the things marked down the most. If you’re a size 2 or 4, there is plenty for you! But the larger sizes are lacking for the things on highest discount. So, size 2 & 4s run 🏃♀️—> So many good deals await!
Read the reviews! I almost bought a parka until I read them- the reviews can help you decide if you’ll like a non-returnable item! Remember: these are final sale!
That’s what I have for y’all today! I just wanted to get this out there so you don’t miss out!
Let me know what you get in the comments or come visit me on Twitter! I’m @lululemonexpert everywhere!
Note: sorry to anyone who clicked on the video within the first hour of this getting posted! Like I said: on mobile! The sound was super loud! And unnecessary, so I removed it. I was watching a YT video in the background 😂 Anyone else get sucked into the YT reacts community!? 😂 😬 Oops! Thanks for understanding!
Hello! I hope you’re all keeping well! I just want to take a moment to chat Lululemon with y’all! Here’s what happened today: So, I went back to Lululemon to try to shop for the first time since the pandemic began. I donned my mask, and walked across the parking lot to find a canopy, and stickers on the ground, six feet apart of course. They were allowing a very minimal amount of people inside the store- maybe 7 or 8, plus the staff.
As a few people left, and the people in front of me were let in, I advanced forward toward a station occupied by one educator (what Lululemon employees are called-In case you didn’t know! 🙂 ), and a table full of hand sanitizer and complimentary masks. Curbside pickup was also being arranged here as the station had Lululemon bags placed neatly beneath the table.
I was instructed to sanitize my hands, and informed that while the change-rooms were open, the bathrooms were not. That was fine with me! I gleefully coated my hands in hand-sanitizer and walked in the door of Lululemon for the first time in months! There were a lot of new items, a few new colors, some new accessories- including these gorgeous water bottles that I may pick up if they go on sale!
I was excited to see the Invigorate Shorts available in Midnight Orchid- since it is such a pretty color. Check out my review of the Invigorate Shorts here, btw! But, I already have the Rogue Renegade High Rise shorts in Midnight Orchid- so they were a super easy pass. Besides, I probably won’t pick up a second pair of invigorate shorts anyways.
There was a huge selection of Define Jackets, Energy Bras and Sculpt tanks! But, in my opinion, the pants rack was a pretty big disappointment. Every single pair available was dark- black, grey, deep blue, etc… no bright colors, nothing stood out to me, and I think that most of what they had up there was older inventory.
Their sale rack though. In my opinion, some of the best prices I have seen in a while. Size selection was limited, but everything was 50%~ off. I got a pair of my beloved Ready to Rulu pants, a Scuba Hoodie, and a pair of those Velour Wunder Unders- all $59 each. I also bought a few pairs of socks! (Only one pair of socks were on sale.)
Very glad I went in. I really got some good deals there! I left and overheard some people complaining about the wait, but overall had a good experience and personally did not mind the wait- it was only a couple of minutes.
Have you gone to a Lululemon store recently? What was it like? Let me know, in the comments below!
I have done dedicated posts to some of my favorite items in the past, like Scuba Hoodies, and I decided to do a post all about Aligns in 2018- I actually forgot I even did it, but I have updated my opinion! Should you buy them? Read on to hear what I think!
I own a few pairs of Aligns, and a couple of pairs of shorts in the fabric Aligns are made of: Nulu. Nulu is Lululemon’s softest fabric- even softer than Rulu, in my opinion- although, Rulu aka: Running Luon, is a close second. The goal of Lululemon when they created this fabric was to make something that feels like you’re wearing next to nothing when you’re in yoga class. This fabric is soft, flexible, and breathable all while promising full coverage. It is glorious.
The softness of Nulu is like no other and it is truly the most comfortable pair of pants Lululemon has to offer. If you follow my blog you’ll know, however, that I do not own a lot of pairs of Aligns. The reason I don’t buy very many, and prefer to stick with the original Wunder Unders and other pants, is because Nulu is prone to pilling after a normal amount of use. There are reviews out there that indicate heavy amounts of pilling after minimal use. And, while that has not been my experience, I can understand that there are certain circumstances under which this may occur.
The first reason excess pilling may occur is if the Aligns are not washed correctly. Lululemon does provide washing instructions for their gear both on the items themselves and on their website. Here is a photo of the instructions as they currently appear. And here’s a link!
The way I have always washed my Lululemon is pretty consistent with these guidelines. I’ll admit that I don’t always turn things inside out, but I do always wash like fabrics together- so, Nulu, Rulu and Luon can go together- but I never would put a towel in there and I won’t wash these things with a cotton t-shirt either. I also never use fabric softener with my gear. I wash on “delicate.” But, I do not lay flat to dry. Honestly, I don’t have the space. Instead, I do put things on low in the dryer. So, with that out of the way, I’ll talk about my experience with the pilling: It happens. Eventually, and I mean like 3-6 months after getting a pair of Nulu pants or shorts, there will be pilling in the gusset area. Some people report pilling in more areas, but that has not been my experience. For me, it is just in the “high-traffic” areas of the garment that the pilling occurs. It does bother me. And this is why, I do still prefer Luon over Nulu.
The second reason why a high amount of pilling may occur is due to “high traffic.” If your watch is grazing your leg for some reason over and over again. If you wear your Aligns to Spin class and maybe there are areas that will be more heavily trafficked due to?? I don’t know- I have never been to a spin class. I actually do really want to go one of these days! What I’m trying to say is that if the pants are used for anything more than yoga, lounge and/or walking- they’re going to pill faster due to things rubbing on the fabric or if, like me, your thighs touch, then, that too can cause additional pilling.
My best advice if you’re going to buy these is truly do just wear them around the house or to yoga. And do not, ever- wash them with a towel or any cotton at all for that matter. They’ll look newer longer if you just follow those guidelines.
So, should you get them even though they have this issue? I think so- I mean, obviously I do cave from time to time and buy some because they are so incredibly soft. At the end of the day, Lululemon does stand by their gear- if they pill up really badly, you can try to get a refund or exchange them for something in Luxtreme- that stuff next-to-never pills.
Here’s a quick tip: If they do pill, you can try a fabric shaver. However, since the fabric is already thin, I would be very careful about it since you may put a hole in your pants! Here’s what I use in case you decide to try.
Back in 2018, the average rating of the Aligns was 2.5. After nearly 10k reviews, the opinion has shifted somewhat in a more positive direction and they’re now rated 3.2. What do you think of Aligns? Let me know in the comments below! Also: Come find me on Twitter—> I would love to hear from you!
Hello fellow internet people! Hope you’re doing well today! I got these Invigorate High-Rise Shorts a few weeks ago and I have some thoughts.
Overall, these shorts are okay. I think that the person who would like these shorts is someone tall, with slender thighs, who intends to use them for spin class. I really like that they’re high-rise and effectively hide my mommy tummy. However, there are some things about these shorts that I am not fond of that I discuss below. I got mine in Heathered Black Currant, and I know now, that I was definitely drawn in by this color. They also come in Chianti, Cassis, True Navy and Black.
The first thing I don’t love about these shorts is that because I have thick thighs, the bottom of the shorts can dig in a little. That actually doesn’t bother me too much, but I think it’s important to call out. What does bug me though, is that even though these are very long, they can still ride up on me. It’s kind of odd that they will ride up after walking for a little while, and that can become inconvenient, since I have to pull them down. Maybe these just aren’t made for me, but after using them a few times, I can confidently say that I have shorts from Lululemon that I prefer that are in the longer range that don’t ride up like these do. I don’t want the problem to sound horrendous, but I do find myself stopping from time to time to pull them down. It could just be my body-type, but I don’t think I’ll be buying another pair of these.
I did find them otherwise true to size, just a little tight at the bottom hem.
Have you tried these shorts? What are your thoughts?
