This new matching Koral set via Carbon38 is oddly appealing to me (orbit bra / compass crops). I think I like it for the same reason I like my Athleta floral fade sonar capris.
I got a Nordstrom catalog in the mail this week, and their photo shoots made pretty much everything look cool. Here are some snazzy new crops by Zella, Nords’ in-house fitness line.
If you’re in need of a new gym bag, this metallic duffel by Nike (via Nordstrom) makes quite a statement, and is only $100.
Alala dropped three styles in a limited edition graphic print they’ve aptly dubbed “blueprint”.
This new white space dye camo think fast hoodie from lululemon looks so deliciously cozy. It hasn’t dropped in the US just yet, and is only in Canada right now.
Also from lulu, these cosmic dot wunder under pants have been making quite a splash. I can’t say I expected lulu to do a disco fabulous print, but they’re fun.
Alo has been hitting the leggings designs hard lately. Here’s another new one: the Sheila legging in deep electric blue, via Evolve Fit Wear. P.S. These recently released nova capris in purple are gorgeous too.
Sweaty Betty’s new season drop is out in full force. They describe it as “fusing Brazilian shapes with a British edge”. They use a lot of funky geometric prints with lots of coral and teal. This new akasha tunic looks deliciously cozy.
On the more functional side, Sweaty Betty also has a new matching reflective run set in thermal fabric.
These stay strong 7/8 tights from Lorna Jane are a beautiful example of simple fitness style. That said, it looks like those seams run dangerously close to the knee, which has major uncomfortable potential. Boo. :( On the plus side, it looks like Lorna Jane now stocks size XXS on their US website. Hooray!
Before I go, a couple more quick notes:
In response to the copycatting firestorm I mentioned here, Athleta has pulled their K-Deer lookalike striped chat tights from their site. Here’s a Fortune article about it.
Splits59’s end of season sale is underway
Victoria’s Secret Sport is offering a free pair of sport pants when you buy one of their sports bras at full price.
The blueprint Alala pattern looks a lot like a print on a recent pair of vimmia leggings I saw. I like it. I think it’s the same print they had exclusively in their pop up store for awhile in Dec.
This one? http://www.revolveclothing.com/vimmia-printed-victory-capri-in-analog-black/dp/VIMR-WM52/?d=Womens I can definitely see the similarities, though Alala’s is a bit darker/more black and white. I’m pretty sure you’re right about the pop-up shop. That shop just closed, so it makes sense that they’d redirect the merch to their online store instead of toss it.
Yes, that’s the vimmia pattern I was reminded of! You’re definitely a web sleuth:)
The Lulu cosmic dots look like a very muted version of K. Deer’s disco dots from a few seasons ago. Not crazy close like the whole Athleta debacle, but when I saw them on the LLL website, my thought process went like this: “Oooh I like….wait, I already have a pair like that…but those are bright and colorful, and I sure did wear them as pants on NYE, and the Lulu dots are tame enough for daytime wear….ugh I wish I were wealthy enough to justify having two pairs of disco leggings.”
I had the same thought about the disco dots! But, I felt like I’ve been beating the K-Deer copy horse to death so I didn’t want to harp on it some more, lol. I don’t think lulu was copying these, though. They do look a bit different. I like K-Deer’s a bit better for the brightness factor, though.
I am totally loving those Sweaty Betty reflective thermal tights (of course I do not need another pair of run tights, though that did not stop me on ordering the Alala Chill Tight, sooo…). And I would be all over the matching 1/4 zip top if it had cuffin-like things (that and all the pockets on the running crops, tights, and speed shorts are what drew me to lulu in the first place), but alas, no cuffins. Also, really liking the look of the zella crops.
Yes, I really like the matching set too, but I have quite a few pairs of black pants, too. Alas.
i ordered that reflective run outfit from sweaty betty a few days ago (after randomly guessing coupon codes until i found one that worked cause SB is so dang expensive!)
i am not really a matching reflective run outfit kind of person but i love this top and bottom and I’m kind of obsessed with sweaty betty lately. i feel so darling and british when i wear their stuff. plus, I’m pretty sure kate middleton and i match when we go on runs in our cute SB outfits while pushing our babies in jogging strollers. ha.
Omg, this cracks me up. Nice job on the coupon code sleuthing, as usual. :) Really, though, it’s actually pretty similarly priced to lulu’s black friday collection, which I thought was interesting.
Suzanne, I just made my “no” pile with 20+ pieces of lulu plus a few pieces of other brands, yikes! I am not sure I will have the time and patience to sell them piece by piece. In your future segments about selling, can you please include options of selling them as a lot?
By the way, I did a quick “how to sell lululemon” google search, “sell your lulu” popped up. Has anyone heard of it?
Yes. They are pretty picky and pretty much give you pennies on the dollar for your stuff. Selling on ebay isn’t hard at all. Take good and several pics of your item on neutral background. Find the same item on ebay and click on the “sell one like this” option – then change/fill in pertinent information, upload pics and done. Ebay gives you 50 listings a month for free. Ship through ebay – super easy – just click “print shipping label” on the auction and it goes to paypal. I do Priority shipping flat rate. Either small box or padded flat rate envelope (boxes/envelopes are free at your Post Office or free delivery ordered online). Both ship for under $6.00. Add a bit to cover fees charged on shipping and your set. Most items when folded will fit in the flat rate small box (speeds, run times, pacesetters, crb’s etc). Everything else fits in the bubble flat rate envelope (scuba, larger items – I even fit a Lululemon large bag in one). Trick is to use ziplock bags and push all the air out. Print at home, tape on box/envelope and you can hand priority mail to your post man OR drop off at post office – no needing to wait in line. Just walk up and say “prepaid” while you hand it to the counterperson. Done. :) I take the time and take pics on my phone of all my items and then I just sit and list while I watch tv at night before bed when I have time.
Thanks for sharing the consignment info! Can’t say I’m shocked. Also, that’s a great summary of the selling process, nicely done. :)
That’s a great point! Thanks for bringing it up, I’ll have to mix that into the posts I’m working on. :)