Holiday Gift Guide 2020 : lululemon edition!
Photo credit: Elizabeth Marie Photography
It’s happening!!
I can’t contain my excitement. The holiday season is my favorite. I love to pick out thoughtful gifts for friends and family. Giving is my favorite!
This year, having been unemployed for most of the year (thanks to gym closures for over half the year, I took my in-person movement and stretch business entirely online), my family and friends have opted out of gift giving.
That means I’m pouring all of my gift-giving goodness into you, my dear readers!
In this post, I’ve put together all of my lululemon tips, strategies, and FIT reviews from the year to make your holiday shopping a breeze.
Is lululemon not your thing? No worries, my second gift guide is coming on Friday! That post will highlight my favorite local loves, my global partners, and a few surprises.
Finally, you will want to make a point of checking in on Monday for an exciting, gifting extravaganza! I can’t say more now, but trust me that you won’t want to miss it.
I’ve been bursting at the seams to share my holiday guides with you.
So much so, that I made my very first music video! I re-wrote the lyrics to “Part of Your World” and dedicate this special video to my lemons at Scottsdale Quarter—past and present.
Please click to watch, listen, and giggle a bit!
Covid innovations!!
I want to start with the acknowledgment that covid has been difficult for everyone. One reason I love to write (and sing) about lululemon is because the community has been such a support to me over the 10+ years I’ve shopped with them. If you’ve read my blog before, you may have more insight into all the ways my relationships at lululemon have enriched my life; if you are new to my blog, welcome! I hope to help introduce you to how lululemon is about more than just stretchy pants.
A quick note:
Please keep this in mind as you shop this holiday season: anyone working retail is faced with new challenges (masks, physical distancing, adjusted schedules, new protocols, enforcing new rules, putting themselves at greater risk for covid exposure, all while dealing with the normal holiday traffic.
Please be kind, patient, wear a mask and wash your hands!
Ways to shop
With that said, our lululemon Scottsdale Quarter store has come up with creative ways to keep you healthy AND cross items off your shopping list. Here is an overview of alternative ways you can shop!
Note: these options may be available at other lululemon stores, so check online to see what your store is offering!
My favorite lululemon : Scottsdale Quarter!
In person. When you approach the store, you will notice an area to wait if the store is at capacity.
The rules to help you have a safe shopping experience. It will be worth the wait, I promise!
Masks are required and occupancy is monitored to allow for physical distancing.
Don’t have time to wait??? No problem, we have solutions for you!
Simply turn and find the Gifting Hub Kiosk.
How cute is this Gifting Hub Kiosk set outside of the Scottsdale Quarter store??
Stay outside. Come visit the Gifting Hub Kiosk right outside our Scottsdale Quarter location!
Here, you can
purchase gift cards
process returns
buy online, pick up in store
join the Virtual Waitlist
set up an appointment to shop at a scheduled date + time!
....all without having to wait in line!
Lululemon Scottsdale Quarter offers curbside pickup!!
Buy online, pick up in store . . . or curbside!! If you prefer to shop from the comfort of your own home, did you know that you have the option to pick up your order in store?
At Scottsdale Quarter, you can also opt to pick up your items curbside. Simply find one of the marked spaces, call upon arrival and an Educator will be out with your purchase!
Note: if you opt to shop online, I would greatly appreciate you shopping through my links. I make a commission from purchases made through my links; your support allows me to offer free mindfulness tools through this blog and Instagram.
The lay of the land
At Scottsdale Quarter, the front entrance opens directly into the Women’s section (you’ll see my photo on the wall to the right!).
The Men’s section is to the left. Markdown (AKA We Made Too Much) is located towards the back of the store, usually by Cash.
Fits is in the back of the store, with the Women’s pant wall.
Accessories, yoga mats, and so much more are located by the Cash register.
Pro tip: shop for accessories while you are in line! They get me every time.
Here’s a photo gallery for a visual.
Interested in a product I mention? Just click the hyperlink; you’ll be routed straight to the product I mention! (I will make a commission from purchases made through this link.)
lululemon Key Leader Dawson modeling the new double strap face mask!
Top three gifts for men
Boxers (Brian hates them because they don’t have a fly but every other guy I speak with loves them.
ABC Joggers — these are without a doubt the favorite pant of my male clients. ABC (anti ball crushing) pants come in a variety of colors, styles, lengths, and textures. Brian’s favorite is the Ventlight Mesh material! Ladies, I’ve worn the ABC Joggers too! Highly recommend.
Metal Vent Tech — this is a workout staple. Breathable, sweat wicking, and available in tank top, short sleeve, long sleeve, and several special edition styles.
I’m wearing the wunder lounge velvet tight, the define velvet jacket, and the pom perfection beanie all in color soft cranberry!
Top three gifts for women
Aligns (all of them: tanks, long sleeves, crops, shorts, tights, joggers, wide leg, they’re all fantastic)
Crushed Velvet anything (wunder lounge pants, define jackets, scrunchies, align tops, align bottoms, joggers, crew necks, crop tops!)
What’s New (this may be a cop out, but here’s why I couldn’t pick just one thing to recommend: I love it all. So go check out the newest items. Copper foil gets heart eyes from me!!!)
The Release and Recover Ball Set consists of three balls, a mesh sleeve, and endless opportunities to give your soft tissues a little love this holiday season.
Top three stocking stuffers
Socks — the new active grip socks are fantastic!
Scrunchies — the perfect accessory to top off an outfit.
Release and Recover Ball Set + Double Roller — take well-being with you wherever you end up! These are travel - friendly and excellent tools for self myofascial release.
The Double Roller *mini is perfect to take on the go. The inner core is great for the spine, while the outer ring is helpful for larger muscle groups.
All the deets (past fit reviews for more detail!)
Women’s:
Sizing Update and My Body Journey (with list of items available sizes 0-20)
All About Everlux! (Wonder Train Tight, Invigorate Tight, In Movement Tights)
Men’s:
I owe an apology to men; I will do a better job of reviewing your styles in 2021.
What’s in your bag?? I love my lululemon keychain, mini bag, and sweater. All currently on markdown!
Steals
At the time of publication, there are over 500 products on markdown for Black Friday. And guess what?! More markdowns to come in the next couple of days!
I’ve linked all the markdowns below. Just click the button to shop!
I’m just hanging out under my photo, last holiday season. If you see me in this pose again, I’ll be masked up too!
We made it, fam! How did we do??
If you have questions please comment or hit me up on Instagram
Be sure to come back Friday for my next gift guide, and Monday for a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!