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off the mat: the 5 year vision

Elim — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:11:23 +0000

I can see the lights of New York City from here.

The challenge that created a change in my life.

With 2010 soon coming to a close, I can't help but get retrospective. Working for a company like lululemon, setting goals and then reaching for them is a part of our daily conversations. Whether I am walking into the office or visiting one of our stores, goals are posted on walls for everyone to see. One of my challenges has been setting realistic health and fitness goals for myself.

At first it was daunting. Was I seriously going to carry a large gym bag to work with me everyday just so I could go to yoga? The challenge was there and to overcome it I applied a well known mantra: dress for success. I started to get strategic with my luon to maximise my outfits. By being just a few layers away from participating in a circuit training class or run, I could no longer give myself an excuse not to follow through. Cheers to getting a little creative with your clothing and sweating once a day along the way!

This year's favorite pieces for making like Clark Kent:
-Scoop Neck Tank
-Wunder Under Pant
-Flow Y Bra
-Premium Technithong
-Power Y Tank
-Cool Racerback
-Wunder Under Crop

My 5 year vision:

I live in New York City. I work for a lovely Creative Director at Vogue Magazine and though my Chuck Taylor's are more often than not replaced by 4 inch heels, my roots will always be in luon.

2011 is just around the corner. What are your health and fitness goals for the new year?

off the mat: power up with the power y

Elim — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:26:17 +0000

I found this beautiful carved wood mural in one of our meeting spaces at the Store Support Centre:

Amongst my many Cool Racerbacks and Flow Y Bras lives the Power Y Tank, which I've layered under today's outfit.

why i love the power y tank

it's a favourite of mine for layering
the built-in bra means one less item to put on
the longer torso design not only offers warmth but gives a flash of colour if I layer it under a shorter shirt
great support for A-B cups for running, yoga and everything in between

Have your photo taken while you cycle and you too will have this much fun.

Featherweight Socks!

Love the look but have a larger bust and need more support? Try the Push Your Limits Tank or Inner Awareness Tank.

off the mat: the astro

Elim — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:16:55 +0000

A new addition to my lululemon pant wardrobe is the Astro Pant. Introduced over a year ago, this pant has a slim, straight leg with a v-shaped waistline. Even with the "V" shape, it sits high on the hips and still has great coverage in Downward Dog.

Yoga pairing of the day: Astro Pant and Power Y Tank

Sneek peek: You might take a seat here when waiting to meet with Chip!

The "wrap" design of the waistband moulds to your shape and doesn't cut into the belly

details not easily seen

- Hidden key pocket can be found on the back inner waistband.
- A small circular stamp with your size in it!

Have you tried the Astro Pant or worked it into your off the mat outfits?

off the mat: get groovy

Elim — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:29:08 +0000

In today's Off the Mat, Elim shows us one of her favourite "for yoga" combinations: Flow Y Bra, Cool Racerback and Groove Pants (with a twist!).

On the mat in the lululemon head office yoga studio

Underneath it all: Flow Y Bra and Cool Racerback

It's all in the details: thumbholes, French-rolled bottoms

What to do when the tides of trends ebb and flow from flare to skinnies? Peg'em (aka French rolling)!

how to update the look of your groove pant in 1 minute:

1. Pull the inside bottom hem over to the middle of your shin (or until it feels snug)
2. Pinch and roll the hem twice to secure the fold
3. Not enough info? Learn more here.

What are your tips on how to wear lululemon pieces beyond the mat?

off the mat: the scoop

Elim — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:31:06 +0000

The lululemon Store Support Centre recently relocated to the neighbourhood of Kitsilano, Vancouver -- the home of the very first lululemon! This is the naturally lit reception area of the new office:

Today there was yoga being offered in our yoga studio at noon and I wanted to be able to change quickly. I started with a base (Scoop Neck Tank with the Wunder Under Pant) and "built" on it.

lululemon athletica pieces seen here:

Express Yourself Wrap (or the Awareness Wrap for a heavier weight alternative) -
Scoop Neck Tank - worn under blouse
Wunder Under Pant - mid-rise pant, great coverage even in Downdog

The Scoop Neck Tank is one of our more versatile, medium-support tanks with a power mesh upper back to keep you cool. I also like the neckline for coverage underneath button down shirts or V-neck tees. In the summer I wore the Scoop Neck on its own tucked into a high-waisted skirt or with a pair of walking shorts, and this winter I'm also using it to layer underneath blouses and sweaters for warmth.

This is the most amazing mat I've tried so far: The Mat. It's grippy, it moisture wicks...now if only we could figure out how to make it fly.

A view of downtown Vancouver, BC from the north east corner of the office (before we got our first snowfall!)

Do you already work lululemon into your day-to-day wardrobe? Share your tips or suggestions in the comment section below!

off the mat: i’m back!

Elim — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:05:02 +0000

Last January, I wore Wunder Unders for 31 days of street and sweat. I had so much fun figuring out all the different ways I could wear my lululemon bottoms that it got me thinking: what if I applied it to other styles of lululemon pants? Thus, Off the Mat was born!

what is off the mat?

For the next four weeks, I'll show you how I wore the Still Pant, Astro Pant, Groove Pant and (of course) the Wunder Under Pant to the office and then repurposed for yoga or the gym.

Meet the pants I'll be wearing during Off the Mat:

1. groove pants

The Groove Pant style is one of our classics and have been a part of the lululemon athletica family since 1998 with various design updates.

2. still pants

Designed to be the relaxed and loose fitting answer to our Groove Pant, the Still Pant is a company favorite to wear for or after yoga/gym and play. Some of our guests have even taken it into maternity with them!

3. wunder under pants

This style is beyond versatile. Need to see for yourself? Check out the Wunder Under Challenge from earlier this year.

4. astro pants

New to my wardrobe and for many others, meet the Astro Pant: a mid rise, straight leg alternative to the Groove Pant.

Stay tuned, outfits posts will start next week. Have a great weekend everyone!