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Race Your Pace 1/2 Zip Review

I stopped in my local store the other day and picked this top up. I really like the fit and would call it true to size. First I’ll address what I’ve heard on the Lulu boards which is that the Rulu is thinner than past versions. I have to agree, but this does not prevent me from enjoying this top. It is just as soft as past versions, which I love, so, even though it’s thinner that is not as important to me as the fact that it is so soft and feels nice against the skin. I’ve also read in the reviews online that the seams are itchy. I guess they could be, based on the way that they’re finished, but they honestly have not been bothering me.

The things I like about this top are things I typically enjoy about all Lulu tops, and if you read my review on the Race With Grace Half Zips, then you’ll know that for me, it’s all about the details. So, first, I liked the fact that it was a half-zip. I tried on the Race Your Pace top, (the basic pullover, not the half zip), and I did not like the fit, and the neck hole was too big (the straps of my Flow Y Bra showed). Of course, Lulu always includes a zipper garage, which I like, however, these new 2-way zippers on the half-zips to quote let you “catch a breeze mid-stride” seriously make no sense. No one will ever use this. I went easier on this 2-way zipper feature in my “Race With Grace” review, but having experience with it now, I can be more definitive about the fact that I definitely won’t ever use this feature.

I like the little reflective details on the forearms, and the cuffins with the “cold hands,” “warm heart” inscription written in reflective material. And of course, there’s a small pocket near the left-hand side towards the back that is well concealed through a teeny tiny zipper. It’s strange that I will rarely; if ever, use this pocket, yet I hold no contempt towards it as I do towards the ridiculous two-way zipper.

So, I guess to summarize, this is a great light-weight fall top with a few cute details and one ridiculous one. It is true to size and the Rulu is soft as ever, though slightly thinner.

I hope this review helps if you’re thinking about buying this.

What do you think about this top? True to size? Will you use the two-way zipper? Let me know in the comments below!

UPDATE:

In response to a reader comment below (Thanks, Anne!) I decided to post this photo:

Inside-out picture featuring the zipper.

So, it does seen to be a little “unfinished.” It is not attached (sewn flat) on the sides to the shirt itself. Like I said above, I DO see how it could be itchy, but I love it anyways 🙂

The Return of Bhakti Yoga Shorts

I am so excited to see the return of the Bhakti Yoga Shorts this year. I really would love to know why Lululemon released these last year in the fall/winter season and again this year in the same, without a summer release, but I am still very excited to see their return to the shelves. I was worried that perhaps they were not popular enough to warrant another release when they were not released this summer, but alas, Lululemon has decided to keep them a fall/winter item (for some reason). I mentioned these in my fit review about the Bhakti line here, and I said that I would be wearing them on vacation and on hot summer days. Indeed I wore them for almost the entirety of my Caribbean cruise, as well as on hot summer nights. It was a mild summer compared to last year, but I found myself wearing them in July and August nonetheless.

Pictured above are two pairs from last year. They’re back this year in Heathered Black & Inky Floral Soot Black/ Heathered Black. I hope we get some colours! We only got 4 last year, Petal Pop (waistband, black otherwise), Baroque Blue, Fresh Teal (also waistband only) and Black. I hope we get some more colours- I got the black ones and the blue ones, and I don’t need more black. I would die for some purple ones! What do you think of the Bhakti Yoga Shorts? Have you tried them? What do you think of the new run? Let me know in the comments below!

Things I’m Loving Right Now

I’m SO excited about some of Britt’s picks coming up. I can’t wait to try the Race Your Pace 1/2 Zip in-store & I think I need that Bumble Berry Dance Studio Jacket.

I really loved the Race With Grace pullovers- Sincerely one of Lulu’s best Luxtreme pullover’s in the last little while. I am hoping that this Rulu pullover is just as good, so it can serve as a great winter-run top. I am in the market for a white long sleeve top to wear under vests and sleeveless dresses this winter, so I did go in to try on the Run For Gold 1/2 Zip. I thought the reflective details were really cute, and the mesh was well-placed, but I didn’t find the fit to be particularly flattering, so I had to leave it behind. I think it’s partially my preference for the regular Luxtreme, over the “Light Luxtreme” that the Run For Gold is made from.

As for the Bumble Berry Dance Studio Jacket- I just really love the DSJs. I only have a couple, but they’re absolutely perfect for fall.

I also tried on the new Bhakti Yoga jackets. They were beautiful last year, but they’re nicer this year, in my opinion. The Luon in the Heathered Deep Coal one is especially soft. I loved it. I almost took it home, but they didn’t have my size 🙁

I’m so happy Lululemon came out with a new red. Bumble Berry is so pretty & Lulu hasn’t come out with a good new red in forever! Currant was nice & I really liked Love Red, but there haven’t been as many reds coming out as I would like. I’m sure I’m not the only one.

I hope that Lulu keeps coming out with more reds! I will post back once I try on the 1/2 Zip & the DSJ.

Thanks for reading!

Product Drop Week of August 12, 2014

Pretty Exciting Upload/ new products available this week! Here’s what I got:

Chilly Chill Vest Inky Floral / Ghost. I REALLY want this. So fun & cute! I haven't seen it in North America or uploaded yet, but I hope it will be soon!! — Chilly Chill Vest Inky Floral / Ghost. I REALLY want this. So fun & cute! I haven’t seen it in North America or uploaded yet, but I hope it will be soon!!

Miss Misty Pullover in Inky Floral, Gym to Win bag Sachito Star Bordeau Drama — Miss Misty Pullover in Inky Floral, Gym to Win bag Sashico Star Bordeau Drama

I tried on the Miss Misty Pullover and my size seemed a little tight in the underarms. I could have dealt with it, but I also might have decided to size up if I was going to purchase. In the end, I decided that I still don’t love the Glyde fabric.The Gym to Win duffel is super cute, but I just don’t need another bag right now.

Miss Misty Pullover in Sashico Star Inkwell

New Speeds Bumble Berry Inky Floral Diamond Dot Bruised Berry — New Speeds Bumble Berry Inky Floral & Diamond Dot Rugged Blue

Bumble Berry Stash It Tank and Inky Floral Pace Setter

Bumble Berry Stash It Tank and Pleat To Street Skirt. these fit very nice. Flattering and modest. (Longer in length than the Pace Setter)

These are new... "Sport Shorts" — These are new… “Sport Shorts”

I got the Pleat To Street Skirt, what did you get?

Product Drop: Week of August 5 2014

Hello Everyone! This week is not as exciting as last week, but there are a few gems here and there. Here’s what I’ve got so far:

Post Practice Cardigan in White with Bang Buster in cayman stripe static wave mojave tan angel wing

Post Practice Cardigan Details and Two Times a Yogi bag in Bordeaux Drama

Two Times a Yogi Bag in Bordeaux Drama, Post Practice Cardi in white. This New bag looks like the perfect size for a gym bag. I can't wait to see this in-store. — Two Times a Yogi Bag in Bordeaux Drama, Post Practice Cardi in white. This New bag looks like the perfect size for a gym bag. I can’t wait to see this in-store.

hyper stripe Vinyassa Scarf in inkwell rugged blue:heathered inkwell

This Vinyassa Scarf is really tempting me.

New Red! Bumble Berry! So Excited! I would LOVE to see a Stride Jacket in this red.

Pine stripe 5 year yogini long sleeve and Two Times a Yogi Bag in Bordeaux Drama

More of the Bordeaux Drama Two Times a Yogi Bag

Bordeaux Drama Two Times a Yogi Jacket, Heathered Slate Wunder Under Pants, 5 year Yogini Long Sleeve

Right As Rain Jacket in Bordeaux Drama. I like this jacket, but everybody else seems to love it. What is it about this jacket that everyone is so fond of? Let me know in the comments!

Lululemon Exhalation Pullover in Heathered Speckled Black

Speckled Heathered Black Exhalation Pullover

Happy Yin Year Sweatpants in Bordeaux Drama. I tried these on in-store and I don't like them. They were not flattering in the back. — Happy Yin Year Sweatpants in Bordeaux Drama. I tried these on in-store and I don’t like them. They were not flattering in the back.

Bordeaux Drama Rights As Rain Jacket & Happy Yin Year Pants in Heathered Speckled Black

Kangaroo Pocket of Exhalation Pullover in Heathered Speckled Black

Exhalation Pullover in Heathered Speckled Black

Open Your Heart Tank in Cayman stripe mojave tan

Meesh (Mesh) Bra, Boogie Shorts in flat inky floral heathered inkwell

A few more pics for y’all!

Tons of items in Great Granite. No Limits tank. Power Y, Bring Back The Track jacket, Breathe Easy crop, Wunder Under Crop

Lab Edge Tee, Two Times a ogi Bag in Bordeaux Drama & Meesh Skirt

UPLOAD Week of July 29th

Hello friends! This week’s Upload is sure to be full of new goodies! Here’s what I’ve got so far!

Unity Pullover, Breathe Easy Bra, Breathe Easy Pants — Unity Pullover, Easy Breath Bra, Breathe Easy Pants

Rollin' With My Omies Sweater — Rollin’ With My Omies Sweater. I like the look of it over all and the stripes- but I’m not a huge fan of open backs… However, I found another photo (below) that seems to show that it zips up- so that’s better than just being open and not having the option of having it zipped.

Breathe Easy Bra and Great Granite Forme Jacket. This bra clasps in the front. — Easy Breath Bra and Great Granite Forme Jacket. This bra clasps in the front.

Great Granite Breathe Easy Pants. I'm loving these. I might have to try them out! — Great Granite Breathe Easy Pants. I’m loving these. I might have to try them out!

Back view of Great Granite Breathe Easy pants. These pants are high-waisted.

Unity Pullover and Breathe Easy Bra — Unity Pullover and Easy Breath Bra

Great Granite Breathe Easy Pants with Unity Pullover. I suppose this is a good side view. I have a feeling we'll be seeing lots of these on social media. — Great Granite Breathe Easy Pants with Unity Pullover. I suppose this is a good side view. I have a feeling we’ll be seeing lots of these on social media.

Rollin' with my Omies Sweater back view. It looks like it zips up in the back. If that's the case I might be interested in checking it out. — Rollin’ with my Omies Sweater back view. It looks like it zips up in the back. That makes this more palatable to me- I like options! UPDATE: It DOES zip up in the back.

That’s all for now! I’ll update with more later!

UPDATE:

Lab Edge Tee made from seriously light luon and lightweight mesh

Mesh Bra- Luxtreme in the front, Mesh in the back

Great Granite Wunder Under Crop, Easy Breath Bra and Spoty Tee — Great Granite Wunder Under Crop, Easy Breath Bra and Sport Tee

This is a close up of the Breathe Easy Pants

UPDATE:

And the Savasana Wrap was uploaded, as expected. I put the photos in my All About The Savasana Wrap post.

UPDATE: Here are some more photos/ offerings from Lulu this week!

This is called the Meesh Tee, but it's made from Mesh. I think I'll call it the Mesh Tee. — This is called the Meesh Tee, but it’s made from Mesh. I think I’ll call it the Mesh Tee.

Is this a Jewelled Magenta 105F Singlet? It will be mine!

Another pic of the Rollin' With My Omies Sweater- I think this one looks really great on her. — Another pic of the Rollin’ With My Omies Sweater- I think this one looks really great on her.

This is NOT another pic of the Rollin With My Omies Sweater OR the Breathe Easy pants... This is a glorious photo of the Great Granite Bang Buster! I love Bang Busters. Check out my post about them here! — This is NOT another pic of the Rollin With My Omies Sweater OR the Breathe Easy pants… This is a glorious photo of the Great Granite Bang Buster! I love Bang Busters. Check out my post about them here!

This photo shows how high the waist goes on these Breathe Easy pants. The more I see these, the more I like them- and I generally don't love high-waisted pants. — This photo shows how high the waist goes on these Breathe Easy pants. The more I see these, the more I like them- and I generally don’t love high-waisted pants.

UPDATE:

The Rollin with my Omies Hoodie keeps getting more appealing, I just realized that the zipper goes both ways like in this photo:

Plus I think this polka dot is REALLY cute. For reference, here are the specs from Lulu’s website:

why we made this

We designed this soft, oversized hoodie to keep us comfortably warm after working up a sweat. A large vent at the back with an easy-to-use zipper pull gives us access to some serious airflow and the loose fit lets our skin breathe. Cooling down made easy, breezy? Yes please.

fabric + features

Stretch French Terry fabric is naturally breathable and has built-in stretch to move with you
unzip the back vent when you need to cool down quickly
snuggle into the deep hood when you want to hold on to heat (or mask messy mat hair)
keep your key from bouncing around with the hidden stash pocket
oversized fit and long length make for easy layering over sweaty clothes
thumbholes help keep your sleeves in place and hands warm
designed not to shrink so laundry day is a breeze
imported

fit + function

designed for: to-and-from
fabric(s):
Stretch French Terry
fit: oversized
length: long

Open Your Heart Tank with new Wunder Unders. I'm guessing that people are really going to like these Wunder Unders. — Open Your Heart Tank with new Wunder Unders. I’m guessing that people are really going to like these Wunder Unders.

Yes, it's another pic of the Breathe Easy pants in Great Granite, but look at that head stand! Shown also is the Easy Breath Bra in Jewelled Magenta — Yes, it’s another pic of the Breathe Easy pants in Great Granite, but look at that head stand! Shown also is the Easy Breath Bra in Jewelled Magenta

Tie Dye Long Sleeve Swiftly shown with Bordeaux Drama In The Flow Crops

I really like this new Peplum Tank. I can't wait to go see it in-store. Shown also: black Breathe Easy Pants. — I really like this new Peplum Tank. I can’t wait to go see it in-store. Shown also: black Breathe Easy Pants.

UPLOAD: Week of July 21

This is the FIRST week of Tuesday Uploads!

I’m so excited about this one. I am really liking what I’ve seen so far of the new Great Granite print and I hope to try it in either the CRB or the Pace Setter. I’m somewhat torn though, because they’re also coming out with Wunder Unders and Inspire Crops. So many great pics of this new print!

Great Granite Bring Back The Track Jacket and Pace Setter Skirt

Great Granite Bring Back The Track Jacket Close Up

Great Granite Bring Back the Track Jacket back view

More of the Great Granite Bring Back the Track Jacket

I’m not loving this jacket- Australia got some cute Downtime Jackets that I’m going to hold out for.

The Pace Setter on the other hand is adorable.

But then again, I could always get Wunder Under Crops or Inspire Crops…

And there’s always the trusty CRB

Oh, and Scuba Hoodies are coming back- fall approaches!

Scuba Hoodie in telemark print angel wing mojave tan / great granite black mojave tan

Scuba Hoodie in telemark print angel wing mojave tan/ great granite black mojave tan close up

Of course one could be tempted to forgo this print altogether and just…

and snag these:

Run for Fun Crops in savasana camo 20cm new black

I’m more into these:

Run For Fun crop in wee stripe bruised berry:bruised berry back view

Run For Fun Crops in wee stripe bruised berry:bruised berry side view

But I already have the Inspire Crops in the Bruised Berry Space Dye, so I’m not 100% sure I need these. However, I will want to at least try on the Run For Fun crops in store. I’m also wondering what the difference is between these and the Run For Your Life crops.

Also: I’m absolutely adoring all the Heathered Swiftlies Lulu is coming out with lately, Jeweled Magenta and Bruised Berry are gorgeous and this week we have Heathered Cadet Blue:

Heathered Cadet Blue Swiftly Close Up- looks more blue close up. — Heathered Cadet Blue Swiftly Close Up-

Heathered Cadet Blue Swiftly. I'm really loving all the heathered Swiftlies Lulu is coming out with lately. — Heathered Cadet Blue Swiftly.

Well, that’s all I’ve got for you so far- I hope to update with more as photos of what’s new become available- particularly the Stride we’re supposed to be getting in the Great Granite print. Where’s that at!? LOL. What caught your eye this upload? Let me know in the comments below!

UPDATE

I found a couple more pictures I’d like to share with y’all!

Great Granite Inspire crops, Cool Racerback and Pace Setter

Great Granite Speed Shorts shown with Heathered Jeweled Magenta Swiftly Racerback

I really like this feature on jackets, and the Bring Back the Track jacket has it! The hood zips away when not in use!

Lululemon Outfit Of The Day

Time for another instalment of Lululemon Outfit of the Day! It’s a little chilly today, so I thought I’d throw on some Rulu!

Layered over a Paris Perfection CRB, I’m wearing a Base Runner 1/2 Zip in mini check pique Raspberry. Paired with Parallel Stripe Wunder Under crops. The Shoes are New Balance camo.

We Made Too Much Goodies!

This week’s We Made Too Much, or “Loot” for you long-time-die-hards, was a lot better than last week’s. I just wanted to give honorable mentions to some things I was happy to see there.

This is really pretty, size 10 only available, but I was surprised to see it in WMTM at all. I didn’t get one, of course, everyone knows my favorite fitted jacket is the Define. This item is marked down from retail $108 to $89

Get It On Blouse in black/burlap texture black dune.

This top looks nice on her and is still available in all sizes. It has been marked down from $98 to $79. Seems a little pricey to me, but it has perfect reviews, so far. Here is the product information:

lightweight fabric has a UPF of 50+ to help guard against strong rays
7/8-length sleeves cover sun-exposed shoulders and arms
easy-to-pack layer helps you be ready for anything on impromptu getaways

This is so gorgeous! It’s marked down from $58 to $44 and is only available in a size 6. I’ll be surprised if this survives ’til morning.

A BUNCH of Ta Ta Toppers went on sale. Most colors are available all sizes too! The following colorways have gone to markdown: cool breeze:wee stripe bruised berry, black, black/pretty palm black angel wing, sheer lemon/zest, and aquamarine. I think this one is the prettiest, but I’m also digging the sheer lemon one. They are all marked down from $58 to $44.

Ta Ta Topper in cool breeze:wee stripe bruised berry

Swiftly Racerback in Heathered Angel Blue

This Swiftly Racerback is Available in ALL sizes! Marked down from $48 to $39.

Rollin' With My Omies Pant in flowabunga mini multi:bleached coral — Rollin’ With My Omies Pant in flowabunga mini multi:bleached coral

ALL Rollin’ With My Omies Pants are on sale available in almost all sizes. I have to be honest, I’m not super surprised. These have been marked down to $79 from $98.

Run A Marathon Crop in pretty palm cadet greyvy:cadet blue

ALL Run A Marathon Crops in all sizes are marked down from $88 to $64. These have an average rating of 3 stars which is unusual for Lululemon products. I don’t think I would buy online without having tried in-store first. Apparently the quality is quite good and they are not sheer, but the low rise seems to be an issue for many of the reviewers.

File this under: I REALLY REALLY wish I needed a new bag right now, but I just don’t. Plus I can’t think of anything this would go with, apart from bruised berry items. I just have too many bags already… *as I slowly try to convince myself that I don’t want/ need this* I love it, and I think it’s so pretty. This Festival Bag has been marked down from $68 to $48.

Festival Bag in spray dye cool breeze bruised berry/black

SORRY if any of the articles above are sold out by the time you go shopping! I would recommend checking in-store for them. Not to mention that the in-store markdowns are always better in my opinion. The reason I’m doing these posts is for future reference. You’d be surprised how often someone asks “Has XYZ ever gone to markdown?” Or “What was the markdown price of XYZ?” Did you guys snag any of these deals? Let me know in the comments below!

UPLOAD: Week of July 14th, 2014

Like I’ve said in previous posts, I do intend to cover uploads more often- and this is one of them. I know there’s going to be a lot of excitement surrounding the re-release of the Stride Jacket. I think I will continue to cover the upload in the way that I have been. That is: I post the first post and continually update it as I discover new items or pretty “IRL” (In Real Life) photos of recently released or newly uploaded garments. I am hoping that by making a singular post per upload weekly, I can make it easier for people to search for things.

So far, I’ve seen one photo of the Stride jackets. Here she is:

Three of the new 2014 Stride Jackets. I see plain black, Heathered Medium Grey and Heathered Mohave Tan.

The Noir line looks very flattering on this girl! I am loving the pants. High-waisted things don't typically look amazing on me, but she pulls them off beautifully. — The Noir line looks very flattering on this girl! I am loving the pants. High-waisted things don’t typically look amazing on me, but she pulls them off beautifully.

The Stride Jacket

And the gorgeous new Cool Racerback in Wee Are From Space Jeweled Magenta