It's Official: I Totally Get the Lululemon Craze

If you're not familiar with Lululemon Athletica, you've been living under a rock. If you are, you feel one of two ways about it: one, you're a current customer and are completely obsessed. And two, you would never in a million years purchase this over-priced active wear when there's perfectly good stretchy pants at Target. 

I get it, I do.

I've known about Lulu for a few years now, but didn't know where I'd ever purchase anything, besides online, and aside from ordering things from Nike now and then (because I know exactly how Nike fits me, every time), I knew I'd never order anything from Lulu online. It wasn't until fairly recently that I discovered a Lululemon store just a few miles from my home, so when I had an appointment at a business near the store, I had to stop by on my way out!

I was surprised at how cute and cozy this Lululemon store was! There were several girls working, who immediately came to my attention to help me find what I was looking for. And I didn't really know what I was looking for! I told them I enjoy running, as well as lifting weights, but that it was hard to find great running pants. And I was kinda picky about them too!

One of the girls began grabbing a few pair of running leggings for me to try, and she literally nailed it on the head; I loved everything I tried on!

I had to narrow it down to just two pair of pants; I got these and these (pictured below)!

The first pair are the Pace Rival Crop pants. It's like they were made for me, quite literally (I mean, my last name is Pace)! I pulled them on and jumped and wiggled around; they didn't budge. They are a high-rise crop  pant that come over my belly button, which is exactly what I want in my workout pants! I knew they would be perfect for weight-lifting and running, and I was right; these pants do not budge at all! I have yet to have to pull them up or adjust them while working out! I'm seriously in love with them!

The second pair I just so happened to see before I left the store; they looked like a comfortable, easy jogger pant. Perfect for lounging or running errands and what do ya know? That's exactly what they're meant for! The Jet Crop Luxtreme pant is perfect for a busy mom on the go or just hanging out. I love styling mine with sneakers or flip flops and a slouchy t-shirt. I've found that this look is perhaps the one I wear best!

One thing that was new to me was the sizing. Typically active wear is sized as S, M, L, XL, but Lululemon's sizes range from 2-12, with 2 equaling an XXS and 12 equaling an XL. The sizes do run fairly small, but I was still amazed at how well everything I tried on fit! I am a 12 in the Pace Rival Crop and a 10 in the Jet Crop!

I really wish I could have bought more; I would have purchased nearly everything in store! But I'm always in need of great active pants, so I got exactly what I needed!

I will definitely be back to Lululemon to get more next month! I totally get the craze now; I'm a new Lulu addict!