A bunch of store visits!

Ok...I know it has been awhile. I'm finally settled in my new place and finally have internet! (whoo hoo...thank you Verizon!)

Since it has been AGES since I've done a store visit, I'm going to do one large post of several store visits I did in the fall.

For one of my more recent store visits, I wore my JCrew Peacoat, Lululemon Refresh Racer in Inkwell, Lululemon Post Practice Cardi, and Frey Veronica Slouch Boots.

Turn Around Tight in White Herringbone, Size 6

I really liked these Turn Around Tights in White Herribone. I liked the ruching on the side, and the panels gave it more support than normal Wunder Unders.

I actually don't have many long tights anymore. I think I sold most of mine since they were black (and black is being slowly phased out of my life). I like how light these are and the fact I can wear them in any color....they already got a ton of wear!

The material was really thick since it was Rulu. They were completely opaque (and really soft). 

Twist and Turn Tank, Size 6

The Twist and Turn Tank was marked down....a lot. I think it was $29ish? I really loved the Nightfall color, but I couldn't justify the color since I couldn't wear it with a lot of bottoms.

Twist and Turn Tank in Toothpaste, Size 6

I ended up getting the Grey and Toothpaste version since I could wear it with almost all of my colored bottoms. I also liked that it was a great neutral with a pop of color. It is a well supported bra for a built in bra tank...especially for the chesty ladies. I don't have many built in tanks anymore, but this one is great. I will get a ton of use in the summer.

Om Tank in Ombre, Size 4

The Om Tank was cute in Ombre, but it reminded so much of my Fabletics Tank I got a few months ago. The quality wasn't much better, and I couldn't see myself paying that much for it. The Exquisite Bra was nice, but I was really hoping to try on one in Nightfall. I did like the back design though.

Karamacollected Jacket in Heathered Grey, Size 6

I really wanted to love the Karmacollected Jacket, but I couldn't justify the ridiculous collar! I didn't mind the jacket with the zipper open, but the collar was just too much to try to control.

Exquisite Tank in Nightfall, Size 6

The Exquisite Tank was pretty in Nightfall, but this was a like and not a need....so I needed to leave it in store for someone else to love.

In one of my other store visits, I wore my Rain Runner Jacket in Rust Berry (LOVE this jacket by the way), Athleta Sugar Rush Pullover, Heathered Grey CRB, and Frye slip ons.

Fleecy Keen in Fuel, Size 6

I tried the Fleecy Keen again this year, and have the same opinion as last year. It's really cute but not worth $198. It would be a better value if it was about $50 less.

Awesoma Henley in Hyperstripe Slate and Ghost, Size 6

I did pick up an Awesoma Henley on sale. I was impressed with the softness of the Henley, and it ended up being a steal on markdown.

Radiant Long Sleeve in Heathered Rust Berry and White, Size 4

I really liked the Radiant LS, but I couldn't figure out my size. The 4 looked the best unbuttoned, but looked too tight buttoned. I ended up grabbing a 4, and I'm glad I did....it ended up stretching out a tiny bit making the fit perfect.

Om & Roam in Heathered Rust Berry, Size 4

I ordered the Om & Roam pullover online in a size 6, and it was HUUUUUUUGE. I'm glad I gave it a second chance in a size 4. It has been easily one of my favorite fall items...it's so soft and warm. I love longing around in it.

Bhakti Jacket in Black Grape, Size 6

The Bhakti Jacket in Black Grape was one of my bigger disappointments this year. I wanted to love this one because of the color, but it just didn't lay right. I think the material was too thick. Last year, the black looked great partially unzipped and fully zipped, but this one looked awkward when it was anything but zipped.

Yogi Racerback in Heathered Angelwing, Size 6

I liked the Yogi Racerback because it worked with for casual and workout wear, but I thought the size 6 was a little too big.

Yogi Racerback in Heathered Berry Yum Yum, Size 4

I tried the Yogi Racerback in a 4, and the fit was much better. I definitely will get a lot of use of this tank outside the gym.

Well that is it! Thanks for being great readers! I hope to have all of my blog kinks worked out soon. Expect another blog sale. After moving AGAIN, I took it upon myself to do another closet cleanout. 

Lululemon Rain Runner Jacket in Rust Berry

Last week I had some issues with my Rain Runner Jacket in the mail, but I was so happy it was finally located!

Right off the bat, this has been one of my favorite jackets since my Fo Drizzle from last year! I've had the jacket for about a week and a half, and I have worn it constantly ever since.

The biggest draw to the jacket was the color. Rust Berry is a very rich berry color that is perfect for fall/winter. I love that it goes with a lot of my neutral bottoms....black, navy, grey....it all works!

There's a lot of great features in this jacket. I love the zip hood and the zip pockets. While I was initially worried that the pockets would be too high for me to put my hands in, I find that they work out perfectly. I also like the reflective panels that are underneath on the back of the jacket and the cuffs of the arm....it turns it into a very practical jacket at night!

This is just to give you an idea of the reflective panels. I'm only seeing reflective material in the back and also the cuffs....it was pretty bright though!

I was also impressed with the fit. I order a size 6, my true Lululemon size in jackets and felt that the fit was spot on. The back gathers and creates a slight poof on the top...I actually love this because it gives it a feminine vibe. I also like that the zipped hood provides a stiffness to the neck. I also appreciated the length....my Fo Drizzle is great for to and from, but it is too long for running. This jacket is a perfect length for a multitude of activities...I have been wearing it running, playing golf, and even casually with my Frye boots.

As for practicality, is a very well lined jacket. While the Fo Drizzle has been great for rain,  it is not a lined jacket. This one has just enough lining to be warm enough to block rain and light wind. I've actually had to take off my jacket a few times because the lining was making me a little warm!



I just wanted to give you a comparison to the Fo Drizzle. The material is much heavier than the Rain Runner, but there is no lining. I do appreciate that the Fo Drizzle has fuzzy pockets though! It has been an unexpected favorite that I would have never ordered online!

This is just to give you an idea of the reflective cuffs. The only thing I don't really care about is the perforated edging on the inside of the jacket...I know it is for venting, but it's just not necessary. I would have rather it been a solid piece.

Overall. I'm really impressed with this jacket! It has been a new favorite by far. I know the price was a little steep, but I'm wearing it enough to get my money's worth!

Just a reminder since I was getting a little bit of hate on my blog sale post....I have a 10 day golf tournament in November. With the upcoming tournament, my torn hamstring, and my broken laptop....I will not be posting as regularly as I have in the past. While I appreciate all of the readers on this blog, I have to make my tournament and recovery a priority. Always appreciative of you all!

Lululemon Store Visit - Post Practice Cardi + All Tied Up Tank

Hello ladies! I decided to take back my Bordeaux Drama Diamond Dot Wunder Under Pants. I'm still not convinced they were sheer, but the fact that they were thin bothered me....I figured I would just be patient for either a cotton roll down or solid crop version. :(

Yogini 5 Year Long Sleeve in size 4, Happy Yin Year Sweatpants in size 6

 I tried on the Yogini 5 Year Long Sleeve in white and Happy Yin Year Sweatpants in Bordeaux Drama. I really liked the Yogini Long Sleeve. The Vitasea fabric is really soft and comfortable...I could see myself wanting to reach out for this long sleeve over and over. The only thing I didn't like was the white being so sheer. Since I would be wearing this more casually than for workouts, I didn't want to have to rely on always wearing a tank underneath it. If they had the Bordeaux Drama West2East Stripe, I probably would have been tempted to buy it.

One of the educators was a fan of the Yin Year Sweats, and I can see why. While her concern was that they look better with girls with muscle....I would disagree. I have a pretty muscular hiney...While my rear filled out the back of the pants, they were too tight in the front. I think this is going to be an item with fit issues. If you are super slender, it probably won't do much for your rear. If you are muscular, it will be hard to fit in the front. It's a shame because the color is so pretty. I'm hoping we get the After Asana Pants in Bordeaux Drama.

Free to Be Bra in size 6

I was hoping to see that new Inky Print Scuba, but they only had the new stripe print and the solid Bordeaux Drama one. I did try on the Free to Be bra, but passed because I'm not a fan of the style. Actually I think the style looks pretty, I just think the top is a little too low and supportive enough for my larger chest. I'm hoping that we will see an All Sport Bra in this print. This is a really pretty print, and I think it will be really popular if they don't use that slippery fabric that stretches white.

Exhalation pullover in size 6

Wow...the biggest let down was the Exhalation Pullover. As you can see from my reviews last year, I was pretty much in love with the first one. I ended up reselling my heathered black (because I don't wear much black these days), but I loved it so much I got both colors. I sized down to a 4 in last year's version. If you look at the photos, it didn't pull at the hips. It was still loose and flowed beautifully.

This years version is a hot mess. I'm hoping there will be so much outrage on HeyLululemon that they will bring back the old style next year. While I bought a size 4 in last years version, this year's version in size 6 was just flat-out awkward. Last year's version had room in the hips, but this one was awkwardly snug. I couldn't size up because it was oddly large in the waist. Snug in the hips, large in the waist....hmm...that's not quite right. It didn't seem that much shorter, but there were other bigger issues with the new version. The material was nowhere near as soft, and I also didn't like the pocket feature or the contrasted stitching. I never really complain a lot, but this one was all kinds of wrong...especially since the first one was perfect.

Note - I put feedback on HeyLululemon. Please comment or vote on this if you would like to see it revert back to the old Exhalation Pullover.

All Tied Up Tank in size 4

I was really surprised that I liked the All Tied Up Tank. I didn't mind the sheerness of the Vitasea because I would only being wearing it for hot workouts. The fabric was really silky and soft.

I'm not a fan of wearing it un-tied, but I figured I would show a photo in case you were curious about how it looked un-knotted.

I really like that the back can be knotted at different lengths. It's great for roll-down pants or if you want to show your waistband. My only complaint would be the fabric appears to roll at the bottom and that is a little annoying.

I did wear it immediately to my trapeze class. It gets so hot in the tent I appreciated the open back! I liked how soft and airy it was...it would also be perfect for hot yoga, running, or even a beach/pool cover-up!

Here's a short video of my trapeze class. I wore the All Tied Up Tank with my Fabletics Ombre Salar Legging and Koia Bra. I had to cuff my leggings when I was doing ankle hangs. We were working on motion control getting into the ankle hang...when I was getting ready to do a beat to get back up to the bar ("beat" = a momentum swing), I was dangerously close to whacking him in his man parts...hence the laughter at the end! Hahaha

(If you are using a mobile device, you might have to view this from your computer.)

Post Practice Cardi in size 4

I was really shocked I loved the Post Practice Cardi since I thought it was a pretty boxy, masculine cardigan! It was so thick and comfortable, I couldn't resist! I get really lazy in the winter and have been looking for a great cardigan to throw over all of my tank tops.

While it is expensive, I did appreciate that everything was well made. Even the snaps were high in quality and did not show through on the other side (a pet peeve of mine).

I really liked the relaxed fit of this cardigan. It looked good closed, but I preferred to wear it open. It is really loose so I don't recommend wearing it with relaxed pants...it's best with fitted jeggings/skinny jeans or yoga leggings.

Just a yoga outfit to show to the practicality of wearing to and from the gym. I'm wearing it with a fuchsia bra, grey tank, and cadet blue cotton leggings. Arghh...it's so comfy I want to live in it! It almost makes me want to wish that fall would come soon (almost).

I went a little crazy, but I found that the cardigan goes with all kinds of causal boots and shoes! I can wear it with sneaks, loafers, fuzzy boots, slouchy boots, motorcycle boots, riding boots...haha the possibilities are endless!

Fabletics August Review - Ombre and Lava Print

Last week, I was super excited to see all of the great Fabletics selections for August! I ordered the "Earth" outfit for my monthly pick. I got the Oula Tank in Kelly Green in extra-small and the Salar Leggings in the Blue Lava Print in size small. For the extras, I bought the Salar Cobalt Ombre Leggings in small, Koia Cobalt Sports Bra in small, Tempe Sweatshirt in extra-small, and Aventura Mulberry Ombre Tank in extra-small.

Last month, I fell in love with the Koia Bra and was excited to see it again in a new color! For being a "discount" brand, this tank is extremely well made and could compete with any upper/high level activewear brands. For $19.95, it is an absolute steal, and I highly recommend that you give it a try.

I think my favorite part of this sports bra is the back. It is very supportive, but the open back design gives it a detail that makes it unique. I love how the straps fall on the outside of my tank top vice inside. The neckline is a v-neck, but it is not a deep plunge. I am a 32 D, and the bra shows minimal cleavage.

The ombre Salar leggings were so pretty. It was easily one the items I was most excited to try. The dye is really pretty. I couldn't have asked for a better blue ombre.

I found these true to size, but the material felt in between Lululemon's Luon and Luxtreme fabrics. Not bad at all...there is some silkiness to the fabric. I didn't find these shiny which is always a plus in my book.

The ombre dye looks really pretty on. I was really impressed with these. If this was a bigger brand like Lululemon, Lulu-addicts would be snatching these up left and right. I would be really surprised if they don't sell out soon. While I think they make great yoga leggings, I also think the ombre would look really unique tucked into boots since the dye changes color at the knee.

I didn't know what to expect when I ordered the tank. It was so cheap, I figured what the hell...and put it in my basket. The dye job is really pretty. The top is not true white...more similar to Lululemon's "angelwing" cream color.

I really like how this tank breathes well. I wish I had this all summer because it is so lightweight. I don't know if I would want all of the solids, but the ombre color is sooo pretty.

I don't think I have a favorite in this group...I love so many items....but if I did, it might be this one! I can't believe I almost didn't buy this! At $15, I was like "why not..." The ombre is really pretty, and I love how it drapes. It's the perfect length, and it is not too tight or too loose. I can easily see this a causal and workout favorite.

I give Fabletics credit for doing beautiful ombre pieces at a discounted price. This pullover was a steal, but the colors they used were gorgeous! I'm not sure I liked the unfinished top, but I'm not sure I would like it sewn either. I guess I just don't want it to fray as much.

The material is soft, but not "french terry" soft like Athleta or Lululemon. It's like comparing Egyptian Cotton 1200 thread count sheets from a mall kiosk to Macy's. The $30 kiosk ones are going to be soft, but not as soft as a high end company. French Terry is not equal...just don't expect the same softness from a lower end retailer to a higher end one. I still love the print and the material at the price point.

While the bottom was a little snug at first, I'm definitely glad I sized down. It seems likeI have regretted all of the Fabletics items I didn't down in. Some of the photos make this pullover really boxy, but it looks nice as a fitted pullover. The bottom cuff was a little snug on my rear but has loosened up a bit. I really like this and will be wearing it in the fall casually as well as a gym cover up.

I really liked the color of the Oula tank and the Lava print this month. The Lava print looks like a floral print far away, but it is this really pretty "lava" blobs of blue on a black print. It is much prettier in person than on the site. The tank is also a really pretty true "kelly" green. I don't have any true green tanks so I was happy to add this to my rainbow of tank tops.

Hmmm...while I love the lava color, I am was a little disappointed with these pants! They fit sooo rediculously tight I was barely able to shimmy them up my legs. I was practically breaking a sweat trying to get them on. They kinda have that Lululemon Luxtreme feel where they are really slick.  I ordered a size small but my rear almost didn't fit in! I know I have a larger hiney but jeeze! I still like these because of the great price, but you might want to consider going up in size.

When I was wearing them around they were getting better in regards to fit. I do like that the length isn't super long. I'm on the fence of keeping them. I'll probably keep them for static trapeze...that way I don't have worry about them getting beaten up....I just hope it's not a huge effort putting them on!

I like this tank. It's soft, thin, and I love the color. I can see how some might have issues with it though. It is a little on the clingy side and there is some static when you pull it down. I still really like it. I don't have any "true" green tops so I'm happy to have another color to my rainbow. I also love these tanks because the quality is good and they are cheap. I can throw something cute on, and I won't get upset that I "ruined" my favorite workout top. My sister is wanting to do some obstacle course races with me this year. These kind of tops would be perfect. They are light and inexpensive...I'll be able to toss it if it gets ruined.

It was so hard to pick a favorite this month...I don't think I can do it! While I loved my "extra" pieces I bought, I ended up only liking the pieces in my outfit! I'll use the piece in the "earth" outfit, but I'll get a ton of wear of all the ombre pieces!

Fabletics is a great deal. You can still get your first outfit for $25 if you have never tried them before! If you end up giving Fabletics a try, I would really appreciate it if you used my referral link! 

Did you order anything from this month's picks?