lulu-lovin’

Photos (Kristin Cavallari, Lauren Conrad) c/o: Splash News

By now it probably feels like there are few (if any) women on the planet who don’t know lululemon. This Canadian success story (a self-described yoga-inspired athletic apparel company) hails from Vancouver, British Columbia with stores across Canada, the US, and Australia. It’s internationally known, extremely popular, workout and leisurewear that is addictively-amazing. If you haven’t noticed the logo (a stylized “A”, which stands for “Athletically Hip,” a name that was being considered for the company) EVERYWHERE, you will now.

Kristin’s wearing lulu’s reversible cropped wunder unders – I have too many pairs of these to admit – black, dark gray, even purple. The snugging luon material is comfortable, yet flattering. Lauren’s crops are the Run Turbo, a bit shorter and shinier, and still combining fashion with function.

G-oh Canada!

Father’s Day must-haves

 

What do men need? Clothes. Stylish clothes. Few of them like to buy them for themselves, so occasions warranting gifts (like Father’s Day) are the perfect opportunity to lend a loving hand. My suggestions for Dad this year start with the lightweight shirt above, and continue with…

 

Board Short:                   Carry-On:         Work/Weekend Watch:           Kicks:

bright mesh pumas

women’s PUMA FAAS 250′s in very berry/white/purple

January must-haves: Happy New YOU!!

chic yoga mat

Klean Kanteen

lululemon wunder under crops

stylish workout top

cropped pants

bright workout jacket

Inspiring gym bag

Zippered Sweatshirt this comfy hoodie wears like a military jacket yet feels like comfy cotton

motivating sports watch

Nike Crops

fashion meets function for a Happy New YOU!!


10 – fashion meets function: a yoga bag that actually fits your entire mat, towel, water bottle, life.

9 – Klean Kanteen – I have this in taupe (very OPI “you don’t know Jacques”), white, black and orange. I never leave home without it and my traveler tea mug. Stay hydrated in style.

8 – lululemon wunder-unders – for the gym, yoga, and worn as “snugger” leggings, they come in full length and cropped styles.  Reese Witherspoon wore hers jogging with new fiancé Jim Toth.

7 – stylish workout top – I love a looser top over fitted tanks and tights. Metallics and rich purple are my favorites as my bottoms are always black. This metallic purple’s at the top of my wish list.

6 – Cropped Sweatpants – there’s something about cropped sweatpants that makes them feel a bit more presentable than their full-on ankle or floor-grazing siblings. And of course, everything on the bottom looks better in black. Worn to and from the gym with runners, ballerinas, flips or UGGs – you can run your errands in style.

5 – bright workout jacket – orange is my new pink. I can’t get enough. Gray was my color of 2010, orange and purple are currently tied for 2011. I love them together, against turquoise (no Miami Dolphins shout out intended) – or popping against charcoal or black. Unexpected perfection.

4 – Inspiring gym bag - the right gym bag will call to you to use it. I love my m0851 and LeSportsac weekenders, but Tory Burch’s nylon Palma must be noted. It can be as fun as purse shopping.

3 – Zippered Sweatshirt – this comfy hoodie wears like a military jacket yet feels like comfy cotton. Worn over wunder under or Nike crops it’ll hold your style for hours with perfect button-zipper-clad detail. If you’re going away for a weekend and need one caus-chic outer layer, this is it.

2 – motivating sports watch – time to get a move on. Literally. Wearing a sporty-chic watch will keep you moving fashionably. Michelle Obama’s a fan of purple plastic watches sporty statement.

1 – Nike crops – BEST. CROPS. EVER. I’ve religiously worn Nike running capris since high school. They snug, flatter, wick away sweat and last forever.  I’m also a fan of similar styles by lululemon, The North Face, and Adidas (Stella McCartney for Adidas has mastered this look) but Nike’s #1.

“You either worked out today, or you didn’t.” get it done in style.

Because when you look great, you feel better.

Happy New YOU in 2011!