This week’s what we love preview is mostly things we’ve seen sneak peeks of via uploads around the world, so it might be a little underwhelming if you’ve followed those posts. Not surprising, though, considering how much we have to catch up on here in North America.
Btw, Katelin has also announced on a separate thread here that she’s officially moving what we love to Fridays!
First up, the ta ta tamer has gotten a bit of a facelift. The changes are mostly functional, meant to improve both comfort and support. Katelin details them in the beginning of her post.
The sunset salutation collection is on its way, though these pieces just in Canada. The cranberry color of the sunset salutation tank is new–that one wasn’t overseas. I’ll be interested to see try-on pics (and the price tag) of the sunset salutation long sleeve. It looks like it could be nice.
The sunset salutation shorts are already on the Canada site, but will be making their way to the US this week. Continuing with the yoga theme, the cranberry version of the wrap it up tank is pretty.
For even more yoga, Canadians will be lucky enough to get the pretty sapphire blue wunder under pants. To balance the scales a little bit, the tie dye wine berry in the flow crops are coming to the US. Not sure if this means we can expect the coordinating blue in the flows and/or the blue and red tie dye ebb to street pants as well.
Finishing off the list, some basic wunder under pants in espresso, a nice deep color for fans of earthy tones. Note that these are cotton, not luon.
The images of the WU in espresso are exactly the same as we have in Europe store, however the description says they are from luon.. I would really like these in cotton, because LLL have put down all cotton WU from EU store last week (with a lot of other stuf!) – so no chance to buy any now..
Hmm that’s interesting. It seems lulu isn’t always as good about labeling the products on the Europe website as accurately as the US/Canada product pages.
Nothing grabs me. I’m thankful. After a few weeks during early and mid-summer of near constant shopping, lulu hasn’t released anything that I *have* to have. My wallet thanks me. I do like the sapphire WU, but doubt that I’ll actually purchase them. Now, if they release a solid speed short, energy or free to be, then bets are off.
I can’t remember if previously posted or mentioned, but my local store had sapphire blue snake print speeds today. Fits well, but I passed on them. I realized I simply like the blue more than I like the snake print. They did have size 2 though!
Definitely agree with you there! Looks like I’ll be able to pass this week. I also like the sapphire WUP, but do I want to spend $100? Can I see myself wearing them frequently? Not really. Nice to look at though. I also agree that I don’t like the snake speeds as much as I like blue. That said, I’m thinking about selling my harbor blue speeds. I’ve worn them like twice all summer. I don’t know why I’m not reaching for them, but if I’m not, perhaps I need to let them go.
I like the wrap it up tank in cranberry but my god was that a hard tank to get off. I probably spent 10 minutes trying to get out of it. That sunset salutation looks promising though. Looking forward to that.
I got my Tuesday order and most of it is going back to the store. A short review of each if anyone was interested:
Seva sweater – terrible. I felt strangled by the neckline and it just hung weirdly. Plus the merino wool is a bit itchy. It’s like the side slit sweater from last year that was a fail. The black cherry colour is great though.
High rise WUCs in the sapphire multi print – like I suspected, the stripes don’t line up. Not paying $100 for a lopsided looking ass because the stripes are misaligned. I wrote up a review on the lulu site complaining about how all the online photos (WUPs, WUCs and high rise WUCs) all show pics with the stripes lined up but NONE of the pairs I got in the mail and saw in store did but of course Lulu didn’t post my review.
Coast wrap – it’s soft and snuggly but I don’t like the looks of it from the back with that weird pleat (not sure what to call it) and it was a bit too baggy in my TTS 4. I also didn’t like the two tone colouring on the shoulder area of the wrap. Guess I’m going to wear my gratitude wraps until they disintegrate lol.
High times Metta – two types of mesh used and includes the fishing line like mesh that was on the SE pretty plume HTs. There’s a nice large hidden back pocket in the waist but that’s the only thing I liked about the pants. Oh and the luon felt nice. Soft, not scratchy.
High times pique – these are lovely. Soft, stretchy ( a good thing since I thought they looked more like a 2 than a 4) and pretty opaque. Will be wearing these lots in the fall.
FTBW butterfly print – it’s made with more of that slicker poly feeling material which I’m not fond of. It’s super pretty so I’m torn about returning it.
Thanks for the reports! Sounds like a pretty hit-or-miss week.
Nothing featured really interests me. I just received the pique HTs and they are super cute but sheer in a bend in my TTS, so they’ll be going back. Might try them in a size up if they have them in the store but not getting my hopes up.
I thought so too! I loved how they looked and felt but could totally see the rip tag in a bend. I don’t like sizing up cuz they always end up baggy behind the knees, so I think I’ll pass on this one.
Good call. I was able to try my size up today and they were also sheer and baggy at the ankles. No matter how cute they are, I can’t justify paying $98+ on sheer pants.
I’ve found that the regular pique I’ve tried on is sheer, but the mini check pique is always excellent. So, I don’t really bother with regular pique anymore.
Agreed on the lackluster outlook. ebaying a lot more lately.
Yeah. I’m trying not to buy too much in general, but I did find some heathered paris speeds on Poshmark. I figured the $50 on those is much better spent, considering they’ll fit and look better than any new release speeds!
How did I not know about this!? Thank you ! (Well sort of, I’m already out about $80 since I started today ha)
You mean you didn’t know about Poshmark?! *gasp*
Good blog