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a style review by lululemon athletica cumberland.
Name: Arantxa Occupation: Public Relations What are you wearing? “Voyage Pullover” in cool breeze What’s your favorite way to sweat in Toronto? I used to dance,  so I love that there are more barre studios opening around Toronto. What fashion trend are you loving for summer 2013? I love the loose and airy silhouettes we’ve been seeing for the last few summers. I think of summer as if it were a hot yoga class; the lighter the better! Who’s is your style icon? Miranda Kerr. She’s a style chameleon; she can change her look and adapt to any trend. Designer, vintage, or handmade? Vintage. Describe your style in 3 words or less. Clean. Androgynous. Classic.  

Name: Arantxa

Occupation: Public Relations

What are you wearing?

“Voyage Pullover” in cool breeze

What’s your favorite way to sweat in Toronto?

I used to dance,  so I love that there are more barre studios opening around Toronto.

What fashion trend are you loving for summer 2013?

I love the loose and airy silhouettes we’ve been seeing for the last few summers. I think of summer as if it were a hot yoga class; the lighter the better!

Who’s is your style icon?

Miranda Kerr. She’s a style chameleon; she can change her look and adapt to any trend.

Designer, vintage, or handmade?

Vintage.

Describe your style in 3 words or less.

Clean. Androgynous. Classic.  

Name: Jon Occupation: Health Management What are you wearing? “Freestyle Polo” in spry blue Favorite Feature? The Vitasea fabric is soft and the shape of the polo fits my shoulders. Where do you find your style inspiration? Whether I’m watching an episode of Mad Men or browsing instagram, I like to mix various pieces that catch my eye. Who’s style do you admire? Ryan Gosling What’s the biggest misconception women have about men’s fashion? Men who are athletic don’t appreciate fashion. We do!

Name: Jon

Occupation: Health Management

What are you wearing?

“Freestyle Polo” in spry blue

Favorite Feature?

The Vitasea fabric is soft and the shape of the polo fits my shoulders.

Where do you find your style inspiration?

Whether I’m watching an episode of Mad Men or browsing instagram, I like to mix various pieces that catch my eye.

Who’s style do you admire?

Ryan Gosling

What’s the biggest misconception women have about men’s fashion?

Men who are athletic don’t appreciate fashion. We do!

Name: Nina Occupation: lululemon Assistant Manager, Eaton Centre What are you wearing? “Hot Hitter Sleeveless Polo” & “Free Fall Crop” in black Designer, Vintage or Handmade? Vintage. I love looking for vintage leather pieces; the quality and craftsmanship of the leather you find is unmatched to anything you find today. What lululemon piece are you loving for summer 2013? My Inspire Crops. I love the fit and the lightweight fabric. I’m going to run the Scotiabank Marathon in them! Who do you want to play stylist to? Beyonce. She hasn’t fully reached her element yet – her style could be pushed further like her sister Solange. She wants to have the wow factor – but it’s still unfocused. Who is your style icon? Solange Knowles. Her style is bold and she has the ability to mix color and print effortlessly. 

Name: Nina

Occupation: lululemon Assistant Manager, Eaton Centre

What are you wearing?

“Hot Hitter Sleeveless Polo” & “Free Fall Crop” in black

Designer, Vintage or Handmade?

Vintage. I love looking for vintage leather pieces; the quality and craftsmanship of the leather you find is unmatched to anything you find today.

What lululemon piece are you loving for summer 2013?

My Inspire Crops. I love the fit and the lightweight fabric. I’m going to run the Scotiabank Marathon in them!

Who do you want to play stylist to?

Beyonce. She hasn’t fully reached her element yet – her style could be pushed further like her sister Solange. She wants to have the wow factor – but it’s still unfocused.

Who is your style icon?

Solange Knowles. Her style is bold and she has the ability to mix color and print effortlessly. 

Name: Emma Occupation: lululemon Key Leader, Queen St. West What are you wearing? “Wunder Unders” in white Favorite Feature? I love that they go with anything in my wardrobe. Plus they’re reversible, so if you’re dressing them up and don’t want the logo visible on the leg you can flip them so it’s on the waist band. Genius. Your life non-negotiable? Living near the water. Toronto or Vancouver? Vancouver for the mountains, Toronto for the culture and nightlife. Who is your style icon? A mix of Kate Middleton and Alessandra Ambrosio. Class and sass.

Name: Emma

Occupation: lululemon Key Leader, Queen St. West

What are you wearing?

“Wunder Unders” in white

Favorite Feature?

I love that they go with anything in my wardrobe. Plus they’re reversible, so if you’re dressing them up and don’t want the logo visible on the leg you can flip them so it’s on the waist band. Genius.

Your life non-negotiable?

Living near the water.

Toronto or Vancouver?

Vancouver for the mountains, Toronto for the culture and nightlife.

Who is your style icon?

A mix of Kate Middleton and Alessandra Ambrosio. Class and sass.

Name: Dean Occupation: Learner What are you wearing? Essential Polo in rose bud Favorite Feature? The design of the polo is simple yet the craftsmanship and detailing have been well thought out. Who is your style icon? Currently Ben Affleck in the film “Argo.” He sports a rugged masculinity with an edge – there’s a contemporary flare there which makes his style feel current. What influences your style? Toronto. It’s a vibrant city where people aren’t concerned about what you wear but how you wear it. You lived in Montreal for a year – Montreal or Toronto? Montreal in the summer, Toronto in the winter. A fashion trend you love? Everyone is going sockless. I love it.  

Name: Dean

Occupation: Learner

What are you wearing?

Essential Polo in rose bud

Favorite Feature?

The design of the polo is simple yet the craftsmanship and detailing have been well thought out.

Who is your style icon?

Currently Ben Affleck in the film “Argo.” He sports a rugged masculinity with an edge – there’s a contemporary flare there which makes his style feel current.

What influences your style?

Toronto. It’s a vibrant city where people aren’t concerned about what you wear but how you wear it.

You lived in Montreal for a year – Montreal or Toronto?

Montreal in the summer, Toronto in the winter.

A fashion trend you love?

Everyone is going sockless. I love it.  

Name: Brianna Occupation: Nutrition Student What are you wearing? “Power Y Tank” in white and “Elongate Burnout LS” in tonka stripe parfait pink Favorite Feature? Being tall, the length is perfect - the neckline is also open and flattering which is great for layering over a tank. A fashion trend you love? I’m not big on trends, though I hope maxi dresses are popular this summer! Who is your style icon? Lauren Conrad. She’s mastered the art of layering and her style is always sophisticated with a girlish flare.   Your hand bag essentials? Burt’s Bees lip shine in ‘Nectar Nude,’ a water bottle to stay hydrated (I’m training for a half marathon), and my Prada sunglasses.

Name: Brianna

Occupation: Nutrition Student

What are you wearing?

“Power Y Tank” in white and “Elongate Burnout LS” in tonka stripe parfait pink

Favorite Feature?

Being tall, the length is perfect - the neckline is also open and flattering which is great for layering over a tank.

A fashion trend you love?

I’m not big on trends, though I hope maxi dresses are popular this summer!

Who is your style icon?

Lauren Conrad. She’s mastered the art of layering and her style is always sophisticated with a girlish flare.  

Your hand bag essentials?

Burt’s Bees lip shine in ‘Nectar Nude,’ a water bottle to stay hydrated (I’m training for a half marathon), and my Prada sunglasses.

Name: Linda Occupation: Founder of http://iamyoga.ca What are you wearing? “Free to be Bra” in classic stripe black/white Favorite Feature? I love the feminine details of the bra – it’s lightweight and creates a flattering shape. What influences your style? I like clean lines and classic features with a slight edge. I love the interplay of classic elements with a modern flare. I’ve also started working with stylist Cheryl Gushue who helps me see beyond my regular fashion choices and will work with me when Iam Yoga launches its first studio to street clothing line. Your essential beauty must-have? Daily Green Juice & pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum from Dr. Gidon Dermatology Your life non-negotiable? Entrepreneurship. I desire to create and cultivate community and inspire growth and change with those around me while creating a space that helps people be healthier and happier. The new studio location at Yonge &Bloor is the evolution of these principles!

Name: Linda

Occupation: Founder of http://iamyoga.ca

What are you wearing?

“Free to be Bra” in classic stripe black/white

Favorite Feature?

I love the feminine details of the bra – it’s lightweight and creates a flattering shape.

What influences your style?

I like clean lines and classic features with a slight edge. I love the interplay of classic elements with a modern flare. I’ve also started working with stylist Cheryl Gushue who helps me see beyond my regular fashion choices and will work with me when Iam Yoga launches its first studio to street clothing line.

Your essential beauty must-have?

Daily Green Juice & pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum from Dr. Gidon Dermatology

Your life non-negotiable?

Entrepreneurship. I desire to create and cultivate community and inspire growth and change with those around me while creating a space that helps people be healthier and happier. The new studio location at Yonge &Bloor is the evolution of these principles!

Name: Annamay Occupation: Stylist What are you wearing? “Rest Day Pullover” in black Favorite Feature? It’s flattering, comfortable, and the perfect length for layering. You’ve traveled the world as a competitive swimmer, what are your travel essentials? A Tempur-Pedic pillow, my Vinyasa Scarf, a water bottle, and my Bose headphones. Most coveted (non lululemon) item in your wardrobe? In 2009 I made a bet with my mom that if I broke the world record in the 200 metre breast stroke she would buy me a pair of Louboutins … and in March 2009 I did! Describe your style in 3 words or less? Daring & classic.

Name: Annamay

Occupation: Stylist

What are you wearing?

“Rest Day Pullover” in black

Favorite Feature?

It’s flattering, comfortable, and the perfect length for layering.

You’ve traveled the world as a competitive swimmer, what are your travel essentials?

A Tempur-Pedic pillow, my Vinyasa Scarf, a water bottle, and my Bose headphones.

Most coveted (non lululemon) item in your wardrobe?

In 2009 I made a bet with my mom that if I broke the world record in the 200 metre breast stroke she would buy me a pair of Louboutins … and in March 2009 I did!

Describe your style in 3 words or less?

Daring & classic.

Name: Natalie Occupation: Restaurateur/boss of the house What are you wearing? “Cool Racerback” in white and “RUN: Hook Me Up Bra” in white Favorite Feature? I love the versatility and comfort of the “Cool Racerback.” It’s stretchy, soft and wicking. Most coveted (non lululemon) item in your wardrobe? All my pieces by rag & bone. I love how versatile they are; they can easily transition from edgy to elegant. Your life non-negotiable? I have to work out at least 4-5 times a week. Lately I’ve been doing a cross fit style boot camp.   Who is your style icon? Miranda Kerr. Her style is timeless and she knows how to dress for her body. And she’s a mom like me!

Name: Natalie

Occupation: Restaurateur/boss of the house

What are you wearing?

“Cool Racerback” in white and “RUN: Hook Me Up Bra” in white

Favorite Feature?

I love the versatility and comfort of the “Cool Racerback.” It’s stretchy, soft and wicking.

Most coveted (non lululemon) item in your wardrobe?

All my pieces by rag & bone. I love how versatile they are; they can easily transition from edgy to elegant.

Your life non-negotiable?

I have to work out at least 4-5 times a week. Lately I’ve been doing a cross fit style boot camp.  

Who is your style icon?

Miranda Kerr. Her style is timeless and she knows how to dress for her body. And she’s a mom like me!

In the morning, I practice 15 minutes of yoga.
Vivienne Westwood