by The Perennial Style | Aug 7, 2014 | Style, Uncategorized
When I think of trendy workout wear, Lululemon is always the first to come to mind. Girls (and guys) have fallen in love with their amazing and flattering yoga pants, and their fitness line is the ultimate collection to sport for those active days. Apart from their active lifestyle clothing, did you know that Lululemon reaches beyond fitness, and actually has pieces to wear outside the gym?
Recently Lululemon Northpark hosted an event with a handful of Dallas bloggers to help show that the collection is more than just yoga gear. We all participated in a style challenge to show how we could transition our workout looks for a night out with friends, and I had so much fun with this! With their new collections of dresses like Ashley chose and their adorable crop tops and sweaters, Lululemon now has the ability reach a whole new audience!
For my look I decided to combine three of my favorite trends of the moment: jumpsuits, cut-outs, and the 90s. By steering away from the classic yoga pant, I chose the harem pant and paired them with a cut-out bra for a look which I would wear to a yoga class. To transition from workout to social hour, I paired a flowy black top in the same material as the pant to mimic the look of a jumpsuit, making it appropriate for dinner with friends! To top of the look I tossed a 90’s inspired camo jacket around my waist and a pair of heels to dress it up.
All of the girls from the event had some fabulous looks that I would definitely wear! I was so excited that my outfit won the challenge, and I was given the entire look to take home with me! We all had such a blast at the event, and I have to say I was surprised by how many transitional pieces were in the store. Though I am still a huge sucker for the classic yoga pant, I now will be stocking up on all sorts of new pieces for my everyday wear!
by The Perennial Style | Feb 11, 2014 | Dwell, Uncategorized
When GM reached out to us to spend a week test driving cars for them, we were more than thrilled with the opportunity. We were each given a coupe, SUV, or electric car to use as our own and provide our personal feedback on the car. Since I normally drive a sedan, I chose to drive the Buick Encore for the week. Though aesthetically a bright blue car isn’t my top color choice, I really enjoyed all the features the car had to offer. The compact body shape was similar to Janie’s ML350, which made for an easy transition to a SUV for a sedan driver. The interior of the car featured two-toned leather on all of the seats, which was a new look I really enjoyed! In order to get a full feel of the Encore, we decided to take it on a fun weekend road trip.
My favorite part of the car was definitely the XM radio system. Rather than having to Shazaam my favorite songs on my phone, I could simply click one button and the system would store the song and download it on my iPhone. How amazing is that? Another feature that really stood out was the option to add a plug in the backseat – impromptu need for a curling iron? Buick has you covered.
Though this SUV is quite compact, it was definitely spacious… and for a family of girls that ALWAYS overpacks, a large trunk is definitely important! The Encore did not disappoint on that feature.
The only flaw I found on this car was that the front two seats shared ONE armrest. Two armrests would’ve been much better for a long journey! But like I said, it’s compact..
Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by the Buick Encore. Click here to see more of the features available on this car.
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Ellen: Lululemon Jacket // Old Navy top // Old Navy pants // Aviators // Converse // Janie: Lululemon Pants // Columbia Jacket // LV luggage
While this post was sponsored by GM, the opinions expressed are my own.
