This week on lululemon upload, we got treated to another hefty dose of winter warmth. The greens and blues from last month are starting to give way to more purples and pinks.
I was a bit disappointed to see that there are still no size 2s online in down for a run, still no runderful pants, and still no face the frost 1/2 zip in the US. Plus, Canada got even more stuff tonight that I’m adding on to my wants. My list is getting a little longer each week, and the US uploads keep failing me. Lulu problems…
The down for a run jacket and vest popped up in tender violet. I’m still hoping for black grape, since that’s a little easier to match. The TV is very pretty though. The cold as fluff subzero parka also uploaded, to the tune of $348. That one doesn’t seem to be getting a lot of buzz so far.
Pretty new tender violet/black grape mini check pique speed tights. Oddly, these are marked as herringbone even though the pictures are very clearly mini check pique. I’m assuming they’re just marked wrong, and that both don’t exist. Anyway, besides being a nice texture, these are made of rulu, not the usual luxtreme. I’m definitely tempted by these. I love rulu and I love textures.
Canada also got forage teal mini check pique rulu speed tights. No size 2 or 12 in the teal, though both sizes are available in the tender violet pique above.
Eek! New black grape toasty tech tights in Canada! My wish has been granted. I already have rebel runner crops in black grape, which are similar, but I don’t think I’ll be able to resist these if they come our way. My willpower is pretty weak of late.
Yesss a raspberry glo energy bra! It’s just in Canada right now, but it will be mine soon, I hope–my size was not uploaded to Canada, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it doesn’t exist.. I’ve been waiting months for a solid hot pink energy bra, so my fingers are crossed for the size, and also for this one not having bleeding issues (which raspberry glo has been prone to in the past).
The sapphire blue align pants are getting a lot of attention as the first non-black align pants to be released. These are US only.
New wind runner pants in Canada. These are a combo of softshell in the front and tech fleece in the back with a more casual fit than the toasty tech tights.
New raspberry glo speed shorts with black trim. These are fun, though awfully similar to the two pairs that are currently on the site in flash light with contrast trim. These speeds are US only, though Canada got the shadow wrap multi speeds that showed up overseas last week.
Canada has started to get pieces of the new free flow capsule, including these new kayak blue free flow shorts, as well as free flow crops.
Two new bags out in Canada: a new flashback static tender violet festival bag, plus a totally new om the day bag. I’ve been keeping my eye out for a new bag, but lulu’s bag selection lately has been really underwhelming for me.
After your review of the toasty techs, I caved and bought them in black grape. I swore I wouldn’t buy any more black grape items as I have enough from previous years but I’m going to start training for a 1/2 marathon – I need winter running tights right?! :P
Yes of course. :)
I’m having an overboard of black grape. I can see myself easily getting the toasty tech and wind runner. I would like the updated dog runner ones, but I don’t know…part of me likes to choose my liner underneath…. Also bummed the US didn’t get those warm half zips Canada got last week! Ugh another black grape thing I “need.”
Never enough black grape! :P I’m glad they seem to have moved on from everything bordeaux.
I ordered the Wind Runners to try. I’d like a second pair of Tech Fleece running tights. I bought the Flurry Fighter last year (my Superhero tights) and I would have bought the Black Grape ones if it wasn’t for the much lighter waistband. I like Black Grape as a neutral and the waistband takes that away for me. Now I’m hoping we’ll get Dark Fuel Tech Fleece.
I can’t find anything online about the Wind Runners. Maybe they’re new. I like that the whole front is soft-shell and not just panels like the Flurry Fighters. That might make them a bit warmer in the wind. I also really like the detailing on the back; it looks flattering. I’m a bit worried about the fit though; I have muscular calves and I’m worried they might look like tights everywhere but the ankle and that’s not a good look. I ordered two sizes so I could compare. I’m kind of between sizes and the problem is when I size up to give me more hip or thigh room, I sometimes have trouble with the waistband sliding down.
Re the parka; if I’m dropping $400, it’s not going to be Lulu. They’re on crack.
Did you get the wind runners yet? I agree they’d definitely be warmer than flurry fighters.
No, I won’t get them until Wednesday. I hope I like them because the fronts of my legs got really red and numb running or hiking in the Flurry Fighters last winter even though I felt warm enough. To be fair, we had a really severe winter in southwestern Ontario last year. This year, in mid-November, I just put out my Christmas lights in a long-sleeve t-shirt. It’s 58F today; we’ve had the warmest fall on record and they’re saying it will be a mild winter.
I like that the Wind Runners have a more casual fit; I might feel more comfortable stopping somewhere for a post-hike latte since they aren’t quite as tight.
Right now I’m plenty warm enough in Speed Tights. BTW to BD, I have Black Grape brushed Speeds that I bought on deep discount at the end of last year, so I wonder if they’ll be back again this winter.
My Wind Runners arrived today. I think I like them, but I want to try them on when it finally gets cold here. Another day of near 60 temps. I hate the cold so I’m not complaining, but my garden is confused and things are starting to bud.
I ordered both the 8 and the 10 and I’m glad I did. They both work, but I think they look odd a bit baggy since it’s such a heavy fabric. The 8 isn’t tight, but it’s definitely more fitted. I think they look better that way. I do like that the waist is a bit tighter on these too, and I have a thick waist. I’m not sure what those of you who are actually slender through the middle do.
Quite possibly a keeper if they’re warm. I like the jacket of the same name too; I hope it lands here in a colour other than white, black or grey.
Thanks for the feedback! :) I hope the temp swings don’t mess up your gardening too much and you get some proper cold weather soon!
Loving all the winter stuff – since I live where it stays fairly warm (i.e. – doesn’t go below 48 regularly and that’s at night) I save tons of money this time of year since I literally buy nothing! Though I find myself wanting the fluff pullover! :P Lol! Still waiting for the sapphire/black swiftlies to hit N.A. :( So sad they haven’t come yet.
Lucky! I guess spring/summer was my break. I feel like I’m bleeding money right now. :P
You and I both on those black grape toasty techs! I’ll admit I’d rather have them in regular or brushed speed tights (it rarely gets truly cold enough here for the tech fleece) but I’ve been wanting some black grape running tights for literally a whole year now.
They seem to be making everything black grape right now, so maybe speed tights aren’t outside the realm of possibility!
The TV Rulu Speed Tights–a gift from the Lulu gods. Purple? Speed Tights? Rulu! Mini check pique? Um, cannot resist. I’ve also been waiting for a new bag to use for work. I love my older Flow to Om bag but the zipper fabric is starting to tear since I carry my heavy laptop in it a lot. I did order the Urban Warrior Duffel last week for a travel bag & love it. I looked up the dimensions & it’s just a little bigger than the Weekend Warrior.
I figured that you would be all about the TV pique speed tights. :) I just noticed that the one review so far isn’t that good, though. I do kind of wish they were rulu wunder unders, to be honest, since I likely would wear them casually more than anything else, and the length is less of an issue that way.
Ugh. Those pique speed tights are awful! It’s the same thin Rulu fabric as the vinyasa scarf instead of the thicker Rulu in tops or even in the turn around tights. And when you stretch out your vinyasa scarf, you can see how it doesn’t offer much coverage, so I can’t see how they’d provide warmth or protection from the cold. So disappointing!!!
I’m guessing you tried them on? Figures. Lulu’s textures used to be truly exceptional, as of two years ago at least, but now they just look cute and that’s pretty much it. The herringbone releases this year I’ve felt in stores feel thin and not really even soft. I was still considering ordering the pique speeds but it sounds like I shouldn’t even bother. Sigh.
Yes, I got them yesterday. I plan to try them on again and go outside when it’s cold in the morning so I can comment on how warm they are. And they’re sheer. And they’re very unflattering. Awful. :( I’ll be posting pics.
Nooooo!! :(
Well, on second thought, it DOES make my wishlist $108 lighter, haha. Curious to see your pics when you get the post together. It’s so nice to have a little posse of us activewear junkies who can compare notes and save each other a lot of trouble. :)
Thank you for your thoughtfully written posts! I wanted you to know that the down for a run jacket is very long. I don’t think you’ll be happy with the cut, even if you find a size two. I’m 5’6 and got the jacket in black because I’m trying to be more practical. I can wear it with just tights because my entire rear is covered. The sleeves double as gloves, due to length. I am a lulu 4-6 depending on fit. Usually 6 in jackets so I can layer, and that is what size I got in the DFAR.
Thanks for the note! I’m not sure whether the length is an issue for me–maybe even a positive, but definitely not helpful for keeping white clean. :) I’ll be at a store next week, so my hope is that they’ll still have some in stock for me to try on then.