Happy Friday!! The Ivy Park launch this week sold like hot cakes, but there’s lots else to see from the rest of the spandex world, too.
I am in love with this new strokes of genius bra by Beyond Yoga, found via Revolve. The stringy, strappy details are a little bit reminiscent of lulu’s free to be wild bra, except BY’s version looks sturdier. So far, besides Revolve, I also found this bra in heathered dark grey at Anthropologie and in back on Beyond Yoga’s site. We’ll see if more colors pop up elsewhere in the next few weeks. BY’s website says it’s medium support, so I’m tentatively hoping it’ll work. I ordered it to try!
I also couldn’t help but order the matching heat wave crops. The contoured mesh accent is really pretty, and in a moment of weakness I just really liked the idea of the bra and crops together. I’m not 100% convinced either of them will work out, but Revolve has such a painless return policy that I figured it was worth a shot. I also like the aquatic blue version of the crops on Beyond Yoga’s website.
K-Deer released a collection of new prints for spring with all kind of bright colors. My favorite has to be the new wildcard print, up top. Flex, a new plaid, is a really fun and unique pattern, too. You can see all the new prints for yourself here.
Werkshop’s third and final installment of their Under the Sea collection is out! This includes sharks and purple scales above, plus turtles and teal scales. The collection has been really popular so far, so be sure you act quickly if you want something. Otherwise, you’ll just need to wait around for a restock.
Another “normal” fashion designer, Ted Baker, snuck their way into the activewear world. They call it Fit to a T. I found a couple new Ted Baker designs via Nordstrom this week, including the leggings and tank shown above.
Lululemon has two new prints out that are both really popular: seven wonders and blurry belle. The blurry belle pattern is especially a hit–the speed shorts sold out really fast. A few other tops and bottoms are popping up in blurry belle though, like real quick tights.
This week, lulu also dropped a new deep zinfandel cool racerback. Deep zin is a really nice shade of purple–lots of fans were really pleased to see this one make a comeback. Besides the CRB, there are a few other new items in zin too, like align pants.
Alala released another new spring print, palm shadow, in both new and core styles. I’ve seen bits and pieces of this print floating around other stockists throughout the season, but the main site has some new pieces (like the ones above) that I hadn’t seen elsewhere. I like the monotone style of the print, since it makes it easy to pair with other pieces.
P.S. Things I’ve bought lately…
I picked up a sports bra and leggings from Ivy Park that I talked about in the Ivy Park drop post. Nordstrom has a note that says they’re going to be adding more Ivy Park (many styles are completely sold out, and sizes are pretty hit or miss with the leftovers), so we’ll see if I like what I got enough to buy more. As I mentioned above, I picked up Beyond Yoga’s strappy bra and matching crops. I picked up lulu’s deep zin CRB from this week’s upload, plus I snagged a pair of sea mist speed shorts on a bit of a whim. The sea mist shorts haven’t gotten much love, but I think they could look nice paired with saturated colors on top like deep zin or hot pink.
I also caved and ordered those L’Urv’s atomic kitten leggings from Carbon38 that I talked about recently. I picked up a pair of Vimmia’s vigor capris from Bandier since I’ve been so happy with my other pair of Vimmia leggings. Can’t go wrong with a pair of heathered black crops. And lastly, as the dark horse in my order lineup, I ordered a pair of slub crops and a strappy sports bra from Manduka’s new foray into apparel. I had a coupon code, so I figured it was a good time to give them a shot!
In other words, lots of reviews coming your way in these next few weeks. I’m definitely going to have my hands full for a while!
I agree about the sea mist speeds, not much talk about them from what I’ve seen on some of the facebook boards. I love seeing the 3-wayish material they’re coming in. I think I’m too fair-skinned to pull off that light of color though, which is why I haven’t even tried. I would love to see how they fit you! Especially since I’ve seen 0 fit reports.
I have the sea mist speeds and i LOVE them. The color is great (i love that they are solid, no contrast trim) and the fit is perfect. They aren’t long or baggy like some speeds are. I really like the *2-way stretch. Def recommend!
those are cute! love that they are actually solid.
thanks for sharing!
They look great on you! Thanks for sharing. :)
Thank you!!! And always happy to help!
Yeah, I’m a little bit worried that the color is better suited to darker skin tones than mine, but it was worth a shot! I tried the white ones on in stores and wasn’t thrilled with how they looked. So, I was hoping that a not-white but still light color might be a nice alternative.
Loving the purple scales leggings! Did you get the Deep Zin CRB yet? I got mine and am really disappointed in the fabric. It’s not soft at all, bordering on scratchy. But I love the color so much (one of my favorites), so I’m not sure what to do. I think I’m finally going to break down on a Seven Wunders piece. I’ve been holding off but am thinking I need it in my life. This past week I ordered the Real Quick Singlet in the Rio Nights pattern that I love so much. Ugh. It’s awful on my frame! The bottom is snug on my hips and the middle is really baggy. And finally, I’m intrigued by the mysterious note in Alala’s recent email. Wonder what they’re going to be releasing?
im intrigued too!
i totally emailed alala and asked them (they must think I’m a PITA)… i hope they tell me something…
they wrote me back! they said there will be something new coming next week.
I have the deep zin CRB and it’s pretty soft….
I do have a few scratchy ones but these are nice and smooth
Hmmm. Maybe I got a dud. I’ve compared it to all my other CRBs and it ties with my oldest ones for being least soft. :(
Maybe you did get a dud. Mine is truly thick and soft. I love it.
Sorry for the dummy question but what is this Seven Wunders? I googled it and came up with nothing….? ?
7 Wonders is the new print by Lululemon. It’s the print above the Blurry Belle Speeds in AA’s post. It’s a camo-ish looking print of blues, lavender and greens. It’s all over Lululemon website too so you can see it there – CRB, hat, Wunder Unders, Speeds…..they kind of went a little crazy with the print (I’m not a fan of the print).
Yes–I just spelled it wrong!
haha! Funny! I was totally looking for some cool new brand I didn’t know about!
Seven wunders would’ve actually been kind of clever. As in wunder under pants. Opportunity missed, lulu!
Mine zin CRB doesn’t come til Tuesday! Small town problems. Hopefully mine won’t be scratchy like yours. Based on the other comments, maybe you could re-order it and try again. Since shipping is free and you can return to a store, I suppose there’s no real risk in trying. As for Alala, I’m sworn to secrecy. ;)
I better hold on Alala then! I absolutely want the new edge ankle tights in grey/white that just dropped on Revolve. They’re not on Alala’s site yet so maybe there will be a new drop soon?
Yeah, I know they’re not done with product drops for the season. Btw, the grey and white edge tights aren’t a true white. One pair is saltwater, the light blueish color, and the other one is petal, which is actually a light pink. Not sure if that changes anything for you. I love the lighter pair with petal pink and want to give them a try too.
Oh, I can see now it’s a light pink and not white. So gorgeous! Am tempted to order them from revolve sooner rather than later in case it sells out, then possibly returning if I place an order from Alala.
It’s funny how everyone will be so so excited about a particular color/print from lulu, and I’m sitting over here like, “I don’t get it – at all”. Those two speed prints do nothing for me. (But then I’ll really dig something everyone else hates, so… different strokes, I guess!)
Me too, those prints don’t do anything for me. I’m not into florals and seven wonders is too bright imo. I like sophisticated colors. Gray, teal, black, and all the shades in between. Also white. Has anybody checked out new Alo stuff on c38? I’m in love!! New airbrush pant and capris are so beautiful, want them in every length
The new python print is gorgeous!!!
Haha fair enough! I wanted to like both of them, but something about them is just off for me. It’s been hard for me to get excited about speeds especially lately because I like my old pairs better for both look and fit. It’s almost like I’m content with what I have or something. Weird. :P
question for ANYONE who has a pair of werkshop leggings. I want to order my first pair this week and just am not sure on the size. I looked at the size chart but thought I’d ask someone who has a pair. I have never worn a size medium in any brand. I am in-between a size 4 & 6 with Lululemon depending on the material. 5’5″ 115 lbs. Would the small be too small? or should I go medium?
I think you would probably like the S. I am a 6 in lulu (5’7″ 130lbs) and the M is good on me, but my sister who has your stats almost exactly found my M a tad loose (like I could see lots of wrinkles under her bum and behind the knees when she put them on). I am a M about half the time and a S about half the time, so if you have never worn a M, I don’t think you would be a M in these. Also – I always find new pairs of workshop VERY tight feeling, but then they loosen up a bit and feel good (so don’t be alarmed if they are very tight to start).
Am jumping into this query as was just wondering about Werkshop sizing too!
I’m a 6 in most LLL leggings – but for the VERY tight knit color-ways. At 5’5″, 125-30lbs, am assuming a M for me in Werkshop based on the above info (thank you Carrie & Rebecca!)
My question: How is the rise compared to say, LLL high times as opposed to thier WUs? After the HTs came out, I rarely wear my old WUs. TIA :)
On another legging note, received the Strut-This Greyson Leggings last week. Couldn’t put them back in the package fast enough. Should’ve known better after contacting the company & being told that they have a “one size fits most” but make “regular” sizes for Revolve’s website.
I’m sure some of y’all have been fine with these leggings but the size M I received was more like an XS or XXS. They weren’t going past my calves. My husband just rolled his eyes & said: you just can’t resist a coupon, can you?!?
Thankfully Revolve has free shipping & returns. Just hope they refund in a timely manner.
Hey, Sara :) just wanted to share my experience with Strut This. I took a risk and ordered “one size fits all” from their website and soooo disappointed! Being a small 6 in Lululemon bottoms I was struggling putting these on. No way they can fit anyone in 8. I would be more than happy to send them back, but unfortunately, due to slow shipping I’m out of the returning time frame.
Sara, re: Strut leggings: sorry to hear that you, too, had the same experience AND that due to slow shipping you can not return. Ugh.
Guess everyone else who is reading this thread: buyer beware?!?
hi sara, yeah a M is probably good for you. the rise is closer to high times… maybe not quite as high, but significantly higher than WUP.
also that is so strange about the strut-this leggings! i also got a M and they were a great fit. very forgiving (like a small would have worked too) and definitely full length (i.e., we clearly got completely different size “M”s!) i would estimate they were between a lulu 6 and 8.
that is so annoying and such a bummer! it sounds like lara had the same experience… i wonder if i got a fluke “giant” size pair??? good to know – i won’t order any more.
Carrie, thanks for the feedback!
Re the Strut leggings: glad you got one that worked out. Totally weird.
Just catching up on this thread, but man, that is so weird about Strut This! Thanks for all 3 of you for chiming in! As a slight aside, I love threads like this where we can all compare notes. Sure does save a lot of trouble. :)
Thank you Carrie SO much! Now I can order! Well actually have to wait for restock ?
Want the quetzal capris, so sometime this month. Thanks again, so glad I asked!!!
One more question Carrie…how do you feel about them overall? Do you love werkshop or would you rather spend your $ on a different brand? Just don’t want to drop $90 on something I won’t wear often enough…
yeah i love them! they are very high quality (made with “italian triathlon fabric” kinda says it all. lol). the prints are lovely and they are very compressive. i totally want the black/grey tentacles in the new under the sea collection :)
Thank you again! The tentacles do look awesome!!!
I’m super late to this party, but I would basically echo everything Carrie said. :) Based on what I’ve read from others I think S will be the right call for you for sure. One of the things that’s really great about Werkshop is the print quality. The prints just look great on the fabric in ways many others don’t. IMO, the brand is overall a better quality in both fit and fabric than the majority of other similarly priced brands out there. I hope you love them too!
OMG sharks!!! Shark alley at the National Aquarium is seriously my happy place. I could stand and watch the sharks drift by for hours…it is so soothing. Totally ordered those because clearly they will lend to a soothing yoga experience, right? hehe :)
The sharks are pretty great! Go for it !!!
Love it! Sharks are really amazing, so hopefully your plan will work. ;)
Are there pace rivals crop in blurry belle??
Oops, I meant the real quick tights! Not sure why I wrote pace rivals, those are definitely not the same. :P My mistake!