Everyday Ninja Uniform: Lululemon

Thanks to my dear friend, Dena (far right) - I found my new obsession: Lululemon.

  L to R: Myself, Jane, and Dena
(Photo taken by a creepy odd mural during lunch at the Polish Cultural Center last December.)

Anyone who knows me well knows that I love leggings. They are just easy to wear especially when I'm in a hurry. My problem with most of my leggings is that sometimes they become "baggy" and that definitely isn't a good look. It has been really hard for me to find the perfect pair of everyday leggings that don't get baggy, aren't "semi see thru" in places that shouldn't be see thru, and are thick enough to wear in cold weather but don't end up looking bulky and unflattering.

I've been trying to find a new "uniform" for running errands, impromptu dinners (when I suddenly crave Thai/Indian/Mexican and have no time to get dressed because I'm too hungry to care how I look like), grocery shopping, sudden coffee meetups with friends, etc. For the past year or so, I've been wearing Adidas track pants or leggings with either my Deftones hoodie or my Rick Owens hoodie. I'm no glam chick at all especially when I'm in a hurry. After reading some online reviews (I have this weird tendency of reading reviews before I purchase anything - may it be electronics, gadgets, food, shoes, and clothes), I found these - THE PERFECT NINJA ATTIRE!

Lululemon Stride II Jacket in Black

...with uber cool thumbholes!

 

Lululemon Wunder Under Pant

The hubby and I took a trip to Lululemon so I can try these on and they fit like a dream! They were perfect and very comfortable. Once I slipped into these babies, I knew these would be my "uniform". I know they were meant for yoga and pilates (which I used to do a lot of before but now I've been so focused on high impact aerobics and strength training), but I totally could see myself wearing this everyday. I know they aren't exactly "fashionable" but sometimes function triumphs over form. I think the tights/leggings could be worn under an oversized sweater or one of my Alexander Wang tops matched with boots or  a pair of sexy Louboutin's and used out on the town.

Aahh... I finally understand why Dena loves Lululemon so much. They are just perfect! I also love the fact that I fit in a size 2! Hooray! This "uniform" also inspires me to workout more so I don't end up looking like a beached whale....

Love the thumbholes!!!