Thoughts
* The sun has been all kinds of shining this week- thank goodness. And yes, my cheeks have already felt the familiar sting of sunburn. I really hate the smell of sunscreen and the feel of it on my face, so I rarely put it on “just because”. I got a sample of L’Oreal’s Revitalift Miracle Blur in the mail last week- it’s a matte primer/moisturizer/skin smoother that I thought would help out my sad skin with that chronic mommy-fatigue look. I can’t say it makes a huge difference in that regard, but it’s SPF 30 and feels so super smooth and soft on my face. Yay sunscreen!
* This weekend is the first of many events for the Showhouse that Junior League is designing this year- it’s a huge fundraiser for our community and only happens every 4 years. I’m thrilled about the party because the husband is actually coming with me- hooray for a date night and socializing with people that can converse back with real words!
* This hard apple cider is insanely good. Not like ‘good for a gluten-free substitute for beer good’, GOOD good. The ginger flavor is the absolute best. {Note: got this free a loooong time ago, then bought for myself.}
* Yesterday was RD day. Lindsay has a great list of RDs who blog!
* I’m still loving my Ellie gear. Don’t forget you can 20% off right now!
* In the ever elusive search for the enigma known as work-life balance, I’ve got a new gig, but we’ll talk about that another day.
What are you up to this week?
Review
Last week I posted this picture on Instagram, with the following caption:
“Guys, I tried to hate it, I really did. But I don’t. Actually, I love it. Like lots.”
So what is it? And why did I want to hate it?
And mostly…why do I love it?
***Edit: This company is no longer in business. wahhhh.***
What It Is
It’s Ellie, the new fashion-focused, super comfortable line of workout gear for women.
Why I Wanted to Hate It
Ellie is the reincarnation of pv.body, the company that hand-picked luxury workout gear and made it magically appear on your doorstep every month. {Read why I wasn’t a fan of pv.body.} To say the company had some hiccups is an understatement. There were issues with returns, customer service, and the biggest of all: the mysterious switch from popular brands of workout gear to their own brand new clothing line. I felt it was sketchy, to say the least.
Why I Tried It
After having some issues with promotion codes not working and receiving the same outfit twice, I’d almost given up on customer service helping me out. Then I found Hope, who was more than helpful and extremely apologetic. She sent a replacement outfit, and without me asking, also sent me a sample from Ellie’s first collection of fitness clothing.
Why I Love It
So here’s the deal. I wanted to hate it. I wanted to hate the company. But when I tore open that signature shiny pink package, the clothes looked cute; they looked comfy; they felt divine. I had to put them on. They were calling to me: weaaaarrrrr meeeeeeeee!
Guys. SO comfortable. Like more comfortable than the Lulu that everyone obsesses over. And cute. AND fit. Perfectly.
I wore my outfit 3 days in a row. {Seriously, ask anyone that saw me at the gym or picking the little man up from school. Not ashamed.} It was in the name of testing it out, I promise. 
What I Got
The Bottoms
I got the New Obsession Leggings. They’re dark grey, full-length leggings. Seamless. Waistband-less. Yeah, that’s a thing and I love it- no, they don’t fall down and they don’t pinch either. These leggings are skin-hugging without being too tight, especially behind the knees {a weird pet peeve of mine}. The subtle two-tone pattern makes your legs look badass too- like you have awesome calves & quads.
The Top
Catch Me If You Can Longsleeve top. Charcoal gray with black accents. Luxuriously soft. Lose, but form-fitting. Water & wind resistant. Thumb holes. Roll over hand covers. Enough said. Did I mention soft? I wish they made baby clothes this soft.
Meet Ellie
So what’s the deal?
There are 2 ways to get Ellie.
1. Buy it. See a piece you like? Purchase it or anything else. No other details or requirements. Just normal shopping.
2. Be a Fit Fashionista. Join the Ellie club and go the subscription-based route. You pay $49.95 for any 2 Ellie pieces- 2 tops, 2 bottoms, or 1 of each. It’s a subscription, but you can pause or skip any month, any time. Plus you get free shipping, free exchanges, and first-serve access {pieces are limited time only}.
That’s about $25 per piece. Considering the prices of the items, I’d say that’s a good deal. {Feb: $34.95-$69.95; March: $34.95-$64.95}. Plus, right now you can get 20% off, which makes it less than $20 per item.
Each month, a new collection of 24 pieces debut. Right now you can shop from the February collection {the one my pieces were from} or from the just-released March lineup, the “Little Black Collection”.
So while the company got off to a rocky start and I’m still a little unsure about the whole “let’s switch to our own brand thing”, so far I think it’s a good thing. I MUCH prefer the Ellie clothes to the other items I got. We’ll see, right?!
Have you tried Ellie yet? I’ve seen some awesome pictures on Instagram- I love the electric blue capris and the loose white tank. Would you try Ellie after the whole pv.body debacle?
Psst… I’m revealing my secret life as a human tissue on tiny sneakers today. Head over and tell me your best natural cold remedy secret!
