My 11 a.m. meeting took me to the Starbucks on Park Avenue where I had the pleasure of meeting with Amanda and Melissa, two lululemon employees.
Earlier this week, I received an email from Amanda informing me that lululemon is opening a store at Orlando’s Mall at Millenia and she was looking to meet with people in the community to discuss lululemon’s mission and apparel line.
Since I am venturing out on my own into a world of freelance writing and blogging, I am all for taking advantage of any opportunities to meet with people and learn from a successful company like lululemon. I couldn’t wait to meet Amanda. (I actually left our meeting with an idea I can’t wait to share with them!)
We immediately had a lot to talk about, and discussed our shared love of living an active life. The passion both Melissa and Amanda have for lululemon is amazing. How many people do you know who say things like “I never want to work anywhere else” or “my job changed me as a person?” (And I believe them!)
As you may know, I have never personally bought anything from lululemon. While I think their apparel is unbelievably gorgeous and feminine, it has always been a little out of my price range. Everyone I say this to always says the quality and durability of lululemon’s clothing makes every dollar worth it. As someone who has thrown away more than one pair of running capris because of chafing and material that digs, I definitely appreciate apparel that is made well.
I was beyond excited when Amanda suggested leaving Starbucks to visit lululemon’s Winter Park showroom to check out some clothing and do a little fashion show.
Fitness + fashion!?!? Sign me UP.
I had the best time spending a little more than an hour getting to know the employees at the showroom and trying on the various tops and bottoms around the store.
I ended up leaving with a pair of black run inspire crops (shown in the first picture) and a scoop neck tank in the color “surge” thanks to the generosity of Amanda. I can’t wait to put them to the test in the gym. I’ll be sure to post a review for those of you out there who are like me and love the style of lululemon’s apparel but are a little wary due to the price.
Lunch
My stomach started growling during the last half hour of my time at lululemon, so my number one priority when I arrived back home was fixing myself lunch!
Today’s meal included a BLT bagelwich… plus cheese, spinach and sauerkraut and a cup of Greek yogurt with honey on the side.
This lunch didn’t come together without some casualties.
Dead Burnt veggie bacon. Ah!
I now have a lot of catching up to do! I was out longer than I anticipated this morning and have a few things that I need to check off my to-do list this afternoon.
See ya fo’ dinn-ah!
P.S. The Fashion page was updated this afternoon.
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So jealous of your new lululemon swag. Maybe they’ll be throwing some reader give away items your way? 😉
oh that’s an awesome idea!!
I have always loved the look of lululemon but I really cannot afford it! I bet the new workout gear looks fabulous!
what a cool oportunity to talk to people who are passionate about that! I would love to try their clothes too 🙂
Your captions for Sadie are my absolute favorite! I also wanted to say that I’m so happy for you that you are going to be working from home now and doing what you love. I can tell a difference in your posts…just after reading your blog every day I felt like I could tell a difference in your tone & that you were a little down for a little while there. Not that you specifically said anything, but it was just a vibe I was getting…and now you just have your zest back and I’m really happy for you 🙂
thank you! i did start to feel a bit robotic in my posts. like i was just saying “here’s what i ate” and that was KILLING me. i always want to put time and effort into what i’m putting on this blog.
Is anyone else waiting for lululemon to contact THEM and offer free clothing? 😉 Just sayin’… haha!
I have been dying to try out Lulmon. I hear great things about them! I recently splurged on a few things from Lucy and Athleta ( which I think are in the same price range and quality of Lulumon) and love them. I figure if its gonna last a while and its stuff I’m wearing almost everyday then its worth it (and I admit that I like pretty clothes, even when I’m working out!). And I also love supporting a great company.
I recently bought two scoop neck tanks from there. I hope this means that my fashion sense will soon be as good as yours.
That purple top looks really nice on you!
Ahh, I love lulu…so awesome!
This is a random question…I know you eat veggie bacon all the time but I have been hesitant to try it because the way it looks. How close to bacon does it taste? I eat the boca burgers and veggie sausage and like those and have really wanted to give the bacon a whirl, thought I’d ask the expert 🙂 Thanks!
Julie, do you know what that purple top is called? SO cute. considering it as a super late addition to my birthday list 😉
Ohh how fun that you got to try on some lulu today! I’ve actually never tried it myself due to price, but I know so many people who are obsessed with it and pretty much wear it 24/7. I’d love to see a review about how you like it and if it’s worth the $!
Oooh great opportunity Julie!! That’s so exciting. I can assure you, once you start working out in Lululemon gear, you won’t go back! Personally, I’d love to work there and the company totally encompasses the things I’m passionate about. Keep us posted on how it goes! 🙂
I haven’t let myself go to Lululemon – yet. I know that once it opens in Millenia though it’s going to be unavoidable! I’m saving my pennies.
They really seem to design their stuff with a woman in mind. Bonus is that they are cute enough to wear running errands AFTER a workout.
i wish i could have a lucrative blog where people from companies just contact me to give me expensive stuff, so people without lucrative blogs will feel compelled to go buy the expensive stuff…
Jealous much?
Lucky!!!!! I loove lululemon’s clothes, but can’t buy any! Can’t wait to see if you like them or not! 😀
I love Lulu. I wish I could afford their stuff. I’m stuck on the TJ Maxx sales for my workout clothes. I’ll save up! hehe I love Lulu’s designs though. That’s awesome that they contacted you! You’re an awesome blogger! I hope you get sent more things…reviews and stuff are always very helpful!
I just got my first pair of lulu workout pants last week and I haven’t wanted to take them off since. They are so comfortable to work out in. It actually has motivated me to work out all week because I can wear them! Haha!
Watch out Julie… Once you go LuLu you can never go back!!!!!!!!!!
Haha that’s what I’ve heard! Uh oh!
What a fun morning!!! You must have had a blast. It’s also really cool to see the opportunities opening up for you. I always say that one of my keys to working out is feeling good in the clothes you’re working out in!
So happy that you have found some LULU goods to try out. I am a lululemon ambassador in San Antonio, TX and have been wearing it for years. I still have my first pair of pants and wear them to this day, they look brand new!
LULU is a great company, full of great people and great products. I happen to love those run inspired crops they gave you and have them in three colors. I hope you love them as much as I do.
Enjoy your new workout gear!
All I’d be able to do in Lululemon is gawk at everything. It’d be nice to be able to afford such cute workout clothes but it’s just not in the books yet.
You are going to get sucked in just like I did. I can’t get enough of their stuff now and I used to think it was ridiculous!
Ah, I love lululemon even though I can honestly say I’ve never been able to afford…a girl can dream though, right? 😉
I’m on the same page with you about Lululemon. Love their merchandise but not their prices. If I find something though that really works for me, than maybe.
I look forward to your review! 🙂
What an awesome experience. You’re a lucky girl, but I’m sure you know that!
LOVE the purple top…ya know, it’s my obsession with purple 😉 I’m definitely going to have to visit the WP store- didn’t know there was one there. Is it on the Ave?
That’s awesome that there is one going in Millenia– WOOHOO! Although that’s the fancy sch-mancy mall..but I LOVE it! 😀
& Sadie looks so pensive in that picture- LOVE her!
it’s actually on orange ave. right next to the winter park fish market and across from goodwill. 🙂
All of those outfits are so cute! I love lululemon, but like you said, their stuff is a liiittle outside of my price range.
Cute! I used to avoid lululemon because of the price tag but once I started working full-time I couldn’t resist! I have bought about 8 or 9 items from them since my first purchase in October and I LOVE every single one! So comfortable, cute and durable!
YUMMM that looks unreal. I love lululemon! Congrats on the meeting.. look forward to seeing where it goes!
This vegetarian place I love in Cambridge, Ma serves an amazing soy BLT on a wheat pita. I was skeptical of the soy bacon, but when I tried the sandwich I was sold! Yours looks like such an awesome version as well!
Those capris look awesome! I drool over the Lululemon website on a regular basis. lol. Can’t wait to hear your review on them!
I love your lululemon post. Lululemon just opened their first showroom in New Zealand. In Queenstown where I am living at the moment and I am proud of how far they have come. I just purchased my first pair of wonder unders. Running/gym/yoga leggings and they are amazing. well actually my 2nd bc I have only been able to afford their water bottles.
I even applied for a position at the store. I hope something will come available!
I like those pants! Super cute.
Do you have fiesta wear dishes? It looks like it…. we do too. don’t you love ’em? 😉
I love Lulu! I hear those run inspire crops are incredible. Lucky you!
I LOVE lululemon! I especially love that it started in BC! Although I live ALL the way on the East Coast, I still love supporting Canadian companies!
Also, I have always shied away from veggie bacon, doesn’t look so bad! Perhaps I will give it a go!
Julie, I just bought the lululemon run inspire crop last week. I have worn them 6 out of the past 7 days I have worked out!! I am absolutely obsessed and even have suffered through 80 degree runs just so I can wear them 🙂 they are the best!
Oh I love the style of lululemon but it’s nice to know that they are so durable!
I visisted their store in NY and loved it! Maybe I’ll buy some runner trousers and yoga shorts when I’m back in the US 🙂
I love lululemon, but I totally agree with the price barrier . . . I only buy a few things from there a year, and it keeps the cost down. I end up always wanting to wear my limited selection of lululemon workout clothes. 🙂 What a fun morning!!
you look freakishly like leslie in the 2nd gray shirt picture!! pretty 🙂 MISS YOU!
miss you too, kay! 🙂
I’ve never really checked out lululemon, but I’m curious. Maybe I’ll pop in next time I pass a store.
I like the gray tee you’re wearing with the shorts — when I first saw it, I though it had very slim pockets on the front (now I see it is just part of the logo design). But wouldn’t the pockets be kind of genius?! Perfect for keys/iPhone!
If they’re looking for feedback, I say…give us some pockets!
Actually, a lot of their clothes have little hidden pockets for a key or some cash or an ipod!
I’m really excited for your review. I can’t see to gather any reason to buy their clothes, even though I adore them. I just recently bought some Nike Tempos and those were expensive to me!
Did you know there is a lululemon outlet at Orlando Premium Outlets? The prices aren’t much better on the full priced items, but sometimes they have great sales!
Omg I loooove Lululemon and I absolutely love the capris you got, they’re my fav!! And they look super cute on you! 🙂
Btw what kind of bagels are those? They look delish!
Omgaaa it is imperative that you try their sports bras next time!!! We have a lulu right across my school, and their sports bras are so comfy and so chic, I find myself wanting to exercise even more so!!!
I am so terrified to even step in a Lululemon store because I know I’m going to love it, and I know my bank account will hate me. So for now I stare longingly into their store windows haha
I love the light blue/purple top! I’ve wanted to try on the running crops, but like you, I was turned off by the price. I’m so scared that I’ll end up loving the pants and then having to let them go 🙁
I’ll just have to get over that and at least try them on!
I love LOVE lululemon and probably know more about the product than a lot of guest educators. If I were living in Orlando I’d be checking out the lululemon outlet every weekend!
wowww that is exciting Julie! God bless you with these opportunities. I agree Lulu is tres expensive but so comfortable! That’s why I only have exactly one item from them and it’s a pair of pants. wunder something? But, I’m sure if you work with them you’ll get lots of hookups 😀
I stocked up on lulu clothing when I worked there last year! And trust me, it took me a LONG time before working there to buy anything. When I did buy something, it would be a “treat.” Luckily now I’m living off all the clothing I gathered from working there…but it’s been hard because they are constantly coming out with new great stuff!