This week’s edition of what we love has quite a few new and exciting goods (though not necessarily both!) from lulu. Here’s what’s on the docket for next Tuesday’s upload:
The bali breeze cool racerback! Yassssss. I know some people–myself included–were worried it might not come to North America since it was released last spring here. I’m so stoked to see it coming our way! Since I (foolishly) didn’t get one last year, I’m definitely scooping one up this time around.
Speaking of gorgeous colors, this peacock blue space dye swiftly is amazing. Of course, it’s not exactly the season for long sleeves but I love it anyway! Peacock looks a bit like blue tropics and fresco blue had a baby. I don’t buy many swiftlies, but I may cave on this one.
&go is back next week. I was wondering where those capsules have been since they were playing them up soooo much not too long ago. The picnic play dress is a slightly different spin on lulu’s dresses so far, since this one actually has a built-in shelf bra. The addition of the bra makes sense since this one has more of an open back. The black looks almost stuffy (especially from the front), but a color in this might be quite nice (or just some strategic accessories). Also, the new city skort, which has been overseas for a couple weeks, is actually an &go item. This is by far my least favorite item this week. And in case you were wondering, it also apparently comes in floral sport, which really brings this piece home into “things that make Suzanne go ick” territory.
Anyways, this new back pack it jacket is doubly new. First, the style itself hasn’t been seen yet, and the peacock version of back spin stroke is new also. Apparently, this has some sort of backpack pocket? I’m not really sure what that will mean in practice, but I’m intrigued. I like that the jacket appears to have a little bit of shape to it, unlike a lot of other jackets lately. Also, it’s made of glyde, so it’ll be lightly weather resistant.
The Canadians are getting a dashing purple what the sport singlet this week. This color looks pretty nice on the singlet. Also, Canadians get to have all the fun with the peacock blue/tranquil blue stuff your bra. Since I’m already planning to snag a BB CRB, the US having to wait will space out my orders a little bit, which maybe isn’t such a bad thing.
On the US side of things, we’ll be getting a straight up bra in a new print, pretty plume angel wing. More on that in a sec. There will also be some major alarming action happening in the form of new rolldown wunder under pants. Looks like these will be regular, single-layer luon, unlike the grapefruit and bali WUs of late.
Speaking of pretty plume, I saw on Facebook yesterday that the UK got a sneaky upload of new pretty plume rolldown wunder under pants (edit: you can no longer see them on this link–they’re sold out!). I don’t know when this is coming to North America (I’m just gonna assume it will), but while I’m on the topic of posting previews tonight, feast your eyes on this:
They’re already getting lots of love (and are almost completely sold through already in the UK!). At the risk of sounding like a broken record: I’d love some speed shorts in this pattern. ;)
New Alarming HT look promising
And so bright!
Those pretty plume wup are GORGEOUS! I will be stalking the uploads until they arrive for sure! Speeds would be pretty too, anything really, I just love the ombré tye dye look. And that Bali breeze might be my first lulu repeat purchase walk of shame item. I have last years but it has a small stain. Is it justifiable to want a “dressy” crb? Lol
Since we’re getting the straight up bra, maybe soon for the WUP? :) As for the CRB, I wouldn’t toootally blame you. I have some CRBs (though different colors) that I consider my “thrasher” tops, and others that I am more careful with. Alternatively, you could try selling the one with the small stain and “upgrade” to one that’s new and unstained.
Add me to the list of wanting that crb. I also like the stuff your bra, but am glad it’s not being released yet. May need to have my money spent spaced out.
I have the straight up bra in black. I keep waiting for a release in white as its a good bra to wear bc of the regular style straps vs traditional sports style.
I keep coming back to the picnic play dress. I hope the price tag isn’t outrageous. I feel like it could possibly be quite flattering and with the addition of the shelf bra, an easy, comfortable dress. May be ordering it.
And there goes my money.
Haha… Yeah, with that wishlist, maybe it’s best the SYB isn’t coming this week. ;)
Oh my goodness! That pretty plume is so lovely, I haven’t been interested in ANY of the prints in the past few months, they were so unlike the old Lulu prints and more like OldNavy or Nike copycats.
Hopefully this one will come in a crop?
I agree, it’s nice to see some of lulu’s individuality coming back out!
Hmm if one has a toothpaste crb does one also need a bali breeze crb?
Toothpaste is muuuuch lighter, so I’d say yes, you need. :P
Yay for us getting the Bali Breeze CRB! Our hoping worked ;) Now let’s just hope they’ve made enough to go around!
No kidding! We don’t need another pistachio repeat…
Yes, please, speeds in pretty plume!
I definitely recommend the bali breeze crb. I have the ivivva version, but it’s my most worn tank because it looks good with almost everything in closet.
Yeah I had the same thought, there’s very little it *won’t* match. :)
Oh my… the “WTF” is strong with that city skort.
Haha, glad it’s not just me. :)
What is that drapey top shown with the pretty plume WUP? I LOVE that, I need more drapey tees in my life.
I was JUST going to ask that!! looks gorgeous.
I think it’s a new design. It’s open/twisty in the back like so: http://images.lululemon.co.uk/is/image/lululemon/LW5F95S_018728_2?$pdp_main$ And also here: http://images.lululemon.co.uk/is/image/lululemon/LW5F95S_018728_3?$pdp_main$
@shannonbayley:disqus tagging in case you don’t get the notification for this. :)
Ahhh so cute! damn, I’m such a sucker for drapey and open back (the latter of which lulu hasn’t done very well lately)
How close is the Bali Breeze color to Menthol?
I’m not sure. I think menthol is slightly more green than bali, but I do think they’re fairly close.
The pretty plume is indeed gorgeous. Do you think it will feel slick because of the print? And I’m loving that peacock bra. At this point I think I’m really & truly maxed out, though, and will need to limit myself to the truly special pieces unlike what I already have. The one special piece I want to consider is the laser cut wee space WUCS that’s not out yet. Otherwise, I should try to stay strong. Also, I got that sketchy palms hat today in mail. It’s huge! Like twice the size of my other 2 Lulu hats. It covers my eyes if I wear it flat to my head. But the wide brim is nice & I love the print, so am wondering if I can make it work.
Probably doesn’t help but athleta started their semi annual sale today ;)
I saw & resisted. :)
Yeah, I’m sad to say I’ll bet money it’s a very high, slick polyester print. : I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re sheer, too. Quite a shame, since the print is so beautiful. I might’ve wanted to try ordering a pair, but frankly I have no faith in lulu’s ability to pull off printed luon bottoms anymore. :
Anyways, thanks for the note about the sketchy palms hat. That’s so weird. If you haven’t popped the tags yet and the sizing is a real problem, I’m wondering if you could make a case for returning if the sizing is inconsistent from your other hats? That seems like lulu’s fault. My sketchy palms hat arrives tomorrow. I’ll let you know if mine is the same as my floral backdrop race to win hat.
I LOVE those WUs. Sadly, I’m in the homestretch to 50 (how the hell that happened I don’t know – I swear I was 25 a couple of years ago) and I’m just too old for them now.
I love these so much that I’ll probably end up just buying a pair for one of my daughters so I can enjoy seeing them on someone who can rock them. Since they’re giving off a ‘hot’ vibe, it will have to be the 20 year-old and not the 13 year-old. ;)
Hey, you never know til you try, right? :) That said, I have a hunch these will probably be sheer. Lulu’s printed luon bottoms are generally awful lately, which is a shame since it’s such a lovely print. If they’re luxtreme they might not be so bad. But, the hoopla may all be a moot point, at least from my perspective. (Hence my wanting the print in something else!)
I loathe slick or luxtremy WUs. I have almost no prints for that reason. I’ve ordered several and keep returning them so I don’t bother anymore – the only ones I like are the black snakeskin from the spring. I wouldn’t order these for me. I’m hoping for more Diamond Jacquard this fall or winter. I’d love to get another pair of those, although I arguably already have enough.
Diamond jacquard is amazing! I hope some good colors come out this fall, too.