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Upload! April 26th 2022

 This is the drop we've all been waiting for! I cannot believe how fast sizes are selling out. I say buy it now, return later. 😆 Let me know what you got from this upload! I needed some new shorts, so I gritted my teeth and pulled the trigger on some Hotty Hot shorts, since they are now my favorite shorts to wear. Also noticed Align Short 6" Java are selling fast and anything in Milkshake apparently is the new "it" color. Drop me a comment below on what you think of today's drop!








(Can't believe how fast things are selling out!)









(cuuuute!)

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  1. I couldn't believe the $88 price tag on the DD HH Shorts! I know there's always a mark up for DD, but that's a lot for shorts. They are really pretty, though. Nothing for me this week!

    I ordered the Scuba Funnel Neck in White Opal when it restocked last week. I love the color, but the fit is not for me. I just feel frumpy--even after trying it on 3 times and willing it to work!

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    1. Ugh, I know! $88 is really insane. But I did buy them with a gift card that I had sitting around. I hear you with the Oversized Scubas. I love the look but they just do not flatter my petite frame. Jealous for those who look so cute in them!!

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  2. Yes i totally agree the Java align shorts selling out when Thursday drop happens. Good thing Ali-express has Chocolate color https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002758451291.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.338b37b2RIJw7R&algo_pvid=c2b54ae6-4698-42f8-ac40-a5030448b700&algo_exp_id=c2b54ae6-4698-42f8-ac40-a5030448b700-31&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000022050601923%22%7D&pdp_npi=1%40dis%7CCAD%7C%7C23.93%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C%400b0a556b16510029292746059e1eca%7C12000022050601923%7Csea

    Strawberry Milkshake reminds me of my Porcelain Pink swiftly LS back 2018 Don't know if it's even color Lol....
    https://www.lulufanatics.com/item/29753/lululemon-swiftly-tech-long-sleeve-crew-porcelain-pink
    Why are hotty hot shorts your favourite to wear? Speed up shorts no good?
    Wearing longer hem in back Ali-express in Shinbene store sells Speed up shorts design but much longer hem in the back. Bought a pair hibicus red which is likeness to various rose colors Lululemon incorporates not available which compliments the Tidewater teal nulu razorback tank very well.
    Found the Shinbene shorts little to long might be equivalent to hotty hot fit without mesh side hem style.
    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002570016362.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.92ac18025GdFmu
    Folded up the waistband matches the Lululemon speed up shorts very well. Quality of zipper is not the same but overall for the price can't complain.

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    1. Hi Mack! I still need to try the Ali Express dupes! It's on my list. Yes Strawberry Milkshake really does look like Porcelain Pink. A little too pale for my skintone though.

      I used to love Speed Shorts/Speed Up Shorts but I find the Hotty Hots to be more comfortable overall. Sometimes the Speed Up Shorts can feel a little too tight. I just find myself reaching for HHs more than Speed Shorts lately! So I am slowly replacing them.

      Do you find the fabrics similar to the Speeds and HHs on the dupes from Ali Express?

      Thanks for all the links!

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    2. Choosing right colors Milkshake works well with lot of combinations. Rather go with basic grey, or black, milkshake is another safe pastel tone Lululemon is famous for. Find my LS tempo white / black swiftly too sheer exposing my olive skin or layered waistband wide ruby red aligns leggings.

      Spiced chai was so called "IT" color last year. paired with tidewater teal.
      Mulled wine is intriguing color choice morphing into wild berry milkshake works well complimenting the look.
      With the help of natural summer sun your glowing skin tone can can change the complexion of your beautiful skin.

      Snug fit of speed up shorts inseam 2.5 inches shows off the shape of your butt hips much better. Longer length 4 inch inseam almost fits as well but with more leg coverage looser feel and look.
      Hotty Hots are very similar style to tracker shorts i own. minus the mesh style curved outer thigh hem.

      Very difficult to find any brand of fabric matching Lululemon. On align leggings or shorts Nulu or Nulux materials Close match is Nulux material in shorts design and leggings.

      Problem with Shinbene speed up dupes from Ali-express the fabric has funky odour unlike any Lululemon product i ever owned. Other Ali-express leggings or align shorts dupes. have not had this problem.
      After few washes in downy unstoppable scent boasters or dryer bounce sheets the fabric scent is bearable. Would not recommend any lululemon product to be washed like Ali-express dupes. Since they are cheap no worries of damaging it. So far stitching held up well over last summers use.
      The quality isn't as good such as zipper can be broken and stuck on the waistband fabric like mine . Stitching isn't terrible but some differences in seams are apparent versus the real deal. Fabric by the touch isn't at all that much different then speed up shorts in feel or sight. Maybe the inner lining is the reason why the dupe shorts smell. I cut out the liner but on occasion after hot summer use i could smell faint odour from the fabric. Would not recommend wearing the dupes again more then day without washing again.

      Your welcome Leslie. Hope you get a chance to choose one of the dupes in Ali-express be pleasantly surprised styling during summer months. Money saved compared to purchasing align shorts you might never return to certain Lululemon products doing cost, quality, comfort, benefit analysis.




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    3. I loved Spice Chai and Tidewater Teal! Both are some of Lulu's best IMO.

      That's good information on the dupes. I would like to try the Align dupes first before trying out any of the Hotty Hot dupes. But the odor issue would definitely put me off though. Very helpful, thank you!!

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    4. Align dupes style is more like For the chill of it... only no zip back pocket and shorter inseam 6".
      https://www.lulufanatics.com/item/66276/lululemon-for-the-chill-of-it-high-rise-short-8-rhino-grey

      Newer dupes have no center front seam unless you choose the 1st generation 2.0 which are almost exactly the same matching seams inner waistband pocket soft fabric as close Align shorts i ever seen. Trouble is the sizing in various from colors you choose might be slightly loose at waistband then one would expect from Align shorts.
      https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001051969705.html?spm=a2g0o.order_detail.0.0.33d7f19ctyuqEN

      The newer Hi clould 3.0 seamless generation dupes fit much tighter. My sizing in Aligns is 4 and i choose same with dupes find them tighter then i would like. Sizing up maybe good idea. For you Leslie XS is might fit perfectly.

      https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002758451291.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.18171802H4n3bW

      Hope information is helpful

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    5. Thank you! I will try the XS in the 2.0. They have some colors I like. Hopefully they fit...

      Much appreciate the links and sizing tips!

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  3. Is the All Yours Softstreme Dress a restock? Pretty much all sizes are sold out?

    Leslie, I am with you in preferring HH HR over Speed up shorts these days. I am hoping for HH HR in Charged Indigo.

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    1. Ah yes, I did a search and we did get the All Yours Softstreme Dress last year. I can't believe it sold out so fast??

      Oh yes, Charged Indigo would look great in HH's! Hoping for some blues too.

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  4. I didn't order anything this week. I would be interested in the Hotty Hot HR in Diamond Dye White Sheer Silver Blue if it wasn't for the price. Some of these prices are really getting out of control!

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    1. Hi Karen! Seriously... if it weren't for my gift card, I wouldn't have bought them! I still feel bad about it!

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    2. If you love them and wear them often, perhaps the cost per wear will be justified! If you don't love them, 100% returnable!

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  5. Didn't see anything I love that... That align contour looks like align pecan that was on MD? 😅

    US got the side pleated skirt -normally I'd be jealous but I really don't need another black skirt from Lulu lol

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    1. Oh yeah Pecan Tan and Contour look VERY similar! LOL.

      I saw the Side Pleated Skirt but that one looks very stiff to me.

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  6. Those HH HR are beautiful! I can't justify the price and am waiting for a fun summer or spring color. Nothing for me. Also off topic I reach for my Aritzia hoodies over my Scubas still. The fleece on my Scubas also eventually pills a tiny bit like my Aritzia ones.
    I have a bunch of HH HR in a size down but I need my TTS bc my legs have gotten bigger. Idk if I want to sell them...:(

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    1. Hi Janessa, it'll be interesting to see if the DD HH's sell out at $88! It's getting a little hot for fleece here already. I've been reaching for my Athleta Balance Hoodie more, it's like a really soft thin hoodie. It's soft and fizzy on the inside but just not thick fleece. I really wish they would release more colors!

      Hmmm maybe sell and get new ones? That's what I would do. I slowly replaced my Speed Shorts. I still have two left.

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