Lululemon Store Visit: 12/10/13

So I had to go to the store today...there were so many new things I wanted to see in person. I ended up driving to the Logan Circle Lululemon to check out the new items!

Tried the white herringbone Forme. The fit was great, but I wasn't a fan of the contrasting zippers....I think it cheapened the look.

Tried the Aria tank in brisk bloom. The print is pretty, but I'm still not a fan of the fit of the tank. It puckered in weird places.

If you like classic B&W, the new Base Runner LS was cute.

I really liked the chevron dot Speed Shorts. I have a feeling I'm going to get a few of the colors this time around.

I tried a size 4 and a size 6 in the Runaway fleece pullover. I liked the fit of the size 4.

Cute new ear warmer in white and white herringbone.

I got the dot Speed Shorts and the Runaway Pullover. I think I am regretting not getting it in a size 6. I think the bigger size would be easier to pull on and off. I'll reach out for things more if they are really comfy.

The fleece is really soft and cozy. I like the herringbone lined hood.

Loved the dots...had to take them with me. :)

So what do you think? Should I return my hoodie for a size 6?

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Product Review: Ellie Fit Fashionista Club

I have another review for Ellie! The Ellie Fit Fashionista Club is a monthly subscription. Every month, you receive selected outfits. You can pick 2 items (top/bottom or two tops or two bottoms) for $49.95.

The upside is the price is always $49.95, no matter what you buy. The downside is you have to pay for orders over $100. You would have to buy something else in addition to the subscription to get the free shipping.

The first item I picked out was the Body Map legging. These leggings retail for $69.95 on their site, but were around $25 with the subscription.

I also ordered the Push Your Limit capri. These crops are priced at $69.99, but were also around $25 with the subscription.

Here's a color comparison for the two leggings. The blue is compared to Lululemon's beaming blue. It is a little darker and has a tiny bit of a peacock-like hue. The purple crops are compared to power purple. These crops are a bit deeper than power purple.

I did notice that their products are made in the USA!

I actually loved these leggings. They were thick and super opaque. They were just as opaque as a GOOD pair of Lululemon WUs. For $25, it is definitely a win.

I have the Ellie Map Body leggings with a white Lululemon CRB and Brisk Bloom Bang Buster.

These were a little more of a disappointment. The material wasn't as thick as the other.

While I liked the color and how they looked far away, I did not like the quality of these crops. They were itchy and thin. When I did the bend test, they failed....and looked like pantyhose.

So I have a major win and a miss. I'm going to test our their return policy. I'm going to exchange this top for one of their long sleeves. Even at $49.95 the one pair of pants were great, and I'll be able swap out my other pair of crops for another item!

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