Hello Everyone!
I am ABSOLUTELY adoring every single thing at Lululemon right now! I picked out a few items, and I’m going to talk about them here, and on YouTube, where you can find me too!
The first thing I want to chat about is the new “Swiftly Speed Racerback
Shine.” Now, I totally admit that it is a gimmick, but I think the *Shine* fabric is SOOOOO cute! Plus, they did a really good job with it too. I don’t know if you’ve ever touched items by other brands that have tried to include a shiny fabric in their weave, but usually it is gritty in texture and not pleasant to the touch. While I wouldn’t say that what Lululemon achieved is perfection, I will say that I hardly noticed the fabric the other day when I wore this to the gym, and that it does feel mostly soft to the touch.
The Sculpt Tank 2 offerings right now are cute, and I just want to quickly mention them, since I’ve spotted some on sale for half off(!) locally. Even though, I do prefer the Sculpt tank 1’s, I still enjoy the fit and feel of the new Sculpt tanks, so here’s a couple I had picked up- note: they’re not on sale online yet- I bet they will be come Black Friday/Cyber Monday
The next thing I wanna talk about IS on sale (YAY!) and that’s the Fast & Free Crops! I love the little bit of reflectivity on the base of the calf & the sheer comfort of these. It’s one of those items you forget you have on, and Lululemon has made these perfect for the gym. I wore them the other day and never had to pull them up once! I might get another pair, since they are on sale, and I did enjoy the experience of these. No zipper pocket or cute ruching at the base, so not exactly like the Speed tights, but similar.
I also want to talk shorts: Align vs Fast & Free. I really like both of these, but I think they have different purposes and are for different people. If you like Yoga, you might want to go for the Aligns. If you’re planning on wearing them jogging, then I’d go for the Fast & Frees. Bottom line though: As we know, Nulu fabric just isn’t going to stand the test of time the same way that Nulux is, so if you’re looking to get the most bang for your buck, pick up the Fast & Frees. However, the aligns are crazy soft… So, if you love that feeling, you might want to grab the Aligns instead- or as well.
As we all know, I simply can’t have enough Rulu in my life, and the Runderful Long Sleeve is simply gorgeous this year. It is a form-fitting long sleeve with reflective details on the sleeve and includes the thumbholes and cuffins we all love. I like the black and am into the Camo- but I would love to know what the knotted Jacquard feels like, I wonder if it is as soft as the other colors?
Next up: Align Super High-Rise Pant 28″ Velvet
Oh my goodness are these ever SOFT! I think the velvety goodness adds a little holiday flare, which, basically does preclude them from use at other times of the year, unless you don’t follow rules like that in which case, rock on, you rebel! I love them. They’re so cute & soft & fun and I want them all. But I do think the Garnet is particularly nice. Here they are in black though:
My FAVORITE Fall item over the last 3 years has been the Ready to Rulu pants. They’re Rulu, so comfy, comfy, comfy! They remind me of the Base Runners of old. Big pockets, great colors, comfortable, good quality- I even used to wear my black ones to the office, yes, really! They’re amazing!
Next, we have a very giftable item, the Fast & Free backpack. These little things are great! Anti-bounce for those long runs, and hydration-pack compatible: hello CamelBak, Lululemon is coming for you! LOL Jk. Everyone can use a little backpack for runs- but the price is a little luxury at $128, so I’m sure whomever you gift it to will feel super special!
Honorable mention to the Perfectly Oversized Crew. Perfectly oversize, and perfect for chilly, lazy days. I can totally see myself wearing this over the holidays. It’s comfy & cozy, and will fit over basically any other top, so it’s good for to & from as well. Otherwise boring, this would actually make a good gift.
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What do you think of my picks of the season? Let me know in the comments below!!!