YMX by YellowMan? I freakin love ye. (giveaway post)

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(sing it)

Come and listen to a story

’bout a woman named Miz.

Been around fitness

many years in the biz

Theres one cool brand

she’s always longed to TRRRRRRRY

If you read this post you will know the reason why.

Yellowman it is.  Hip prints. Tattoo-style.

Oh people.

Im a strong, strong woman.

I decided to only do giveaways *I* seek from brands—and I stuck to it!

Until the great Yellowman email of 2011.

Allow me to set the scene.

It was a Friday afternoon.  Right before Shabbat unplug time.  I checked my emails for one last time and found the one Id only ever dreamed of receiving.  A FREE Yellowman outfit & a Yellowman outfit for you as well.

I squealed.  I told Ren Man.  He totally did NOT care until he took a gander at their site and longed for a cycling jersey.  I squealed again.  It was, perhaps sadly, a thrifty misfit’s dream realized.  Ive always loved the prints. Ive always loved the cut of the products. Ive always wondered if their stuff was worth the money. Please to enjoy what I discovered.

What did I learn after I quickfast pulled my Yellowman outfit from the package:

  • The fabric is silky smooth & seems NOT to snag! I loved how it felt on my hands & as soon as I could I yanked it on on my body.
  •  What I loved was their MadKool fabric.  It wicks. It doesnt wrinkle or snag.  The outfit I received had 30+ UV protection (something this Texan loves).  It was, in short, MAD KOOL.
  • In my opinion the bottoms run big.  I initially asked for a small and ended up an extra small. (Im a small in the top).  Typically Im a small and in some brands a medium.
  • The tattoo’esque patterns are prettier and more vibrant in person!  And not garish.  At all.  I’ll admit the fear of that was part of my hesitancy.

What did I learn after wearing my Yellowman treats?

  • I adored.  The fit, the wicking, the fact the tights are perfect for Texas and *perfect* as a base layer in colder climes.  The whole shebang was everything I could have hoped for and more.

o’dark thirty & read to wog!

  • They are for work AND working out.  Suffice it to say my tank top can be seen in every situation from Pilates to (work) presentations.

off to do a social media presentation!

  • The fact it’s an outfit (read: matching. I never match.) caused me to believe it was suitable for various & sundry other non-physical activities as well.

ahh protein pancakes in the morning. I love ye, too.

Bottom line:

I adored every single solitary thing about these pieces, People**

I really have longed to try them for ages—and they did not disappoint.

That said, they are still pricey. 

Now that Ive worn one (and decided, for me, it has myriad uses) I would definitely pay 59.00 for the tank top.

Quickfastandinahurry.

I wouldnt pay 89.00 for the tights, but 100% of that is the fact I now reside in Texas.  If I still lived on the east cost I probably would.  If for no other reason than the tattoo matchy thang.  Im easy like that.

Bottom bottom line (or HOW CAN YOU ENTER TO WIN?).

You USA-types can be entered to win an outfit of your own (as opposed to winning the outfit Ive worn) for the low low cost of a comment below.

If YOU had the chance to get your Yellowman on—where would you wear your prize?

Winner announced 11.14.11

** FTC the tights and tank were free.  My yammerings of lovenessment are all my own.

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Comments

  1. ummmm EVERYWHERE!!
    get up, put it on, teach bootcamp
    come home
    get Lola ready
    go back to the Y
    get my own workout
    get errands done
    play with Lola
    do laundry
    get dinner ready
    got back to work (training)
    come home and go to bed.
    I can do this all in ONE good looking get up from YMX!!
    and maybe hubby will stop complaining about always seeing me in yoga pants!! lol

  2. I’m so glad we would get our own and not the one you have. I’m not, nor will I ever be, a small/x-small. 🙂

    I would wear mine to Kettlebell class – or to pick Alex up from school – or to run in (especially the tights). I might even go to the grocery in them!

  8. Lurve these!!!! You look mad kool in them! I would probably wear YMX anywhere just for motivation for the rest of my day 🙂

  11. I’d wear them anytime I’m running (whether that is actual running for health, running after my 6 year old who wants me to play soccer with him, running after my dog who is inevitably doing something he shouldn’t, running/nagging after my husband who is leaving his trail of stuff across all lenghts of the house, running errands, or running crazy:)

  15. I would love to win this, Carla.
    My wife’s birthday is next month and it would be a great surprise.

  17. I wonder if I could kickbox in them?
    I am lots like you and would most likely wear the tanktop to work, too.

  19. I would wear mine EVERYWHERE!
    Yellowman is on my list as well
    alas this blogger was denied doing a review…I’m not ‘fitnessy/athletic’ enough is what I was told 🙁
    think I’ll go run a half, do some powerlifting and find a new bike to hop on in hopes of one day being the right type 🙂
    til then I can hope I win!
    p.s. I want your arms

  20. LOL at the arms comments.
    I thought that too.
    If Yellowman will get me those this Canadian will buy her own.

    🙂

  21. Ooh, I seem to be low on leggings which is a problem now that the weather is getting colder! I would wear my YMX in the Hot Chocolate 15K I’m running December 3! 🙂

  22. I would definitely wear it to run in, to train for my first FULL marathon, and maybe even wear it ti the skating rink. What the heck, it’s adorable!

  26. I’d wear my Yellowman in my first 5K next spring. Or just around the neighborhood so that folks could admire my style. Or to the grocery store, so that people can see that being healthy is awesome.

  27. I love in Texas, but am always cold.

    I would love these for yoga and runs.

    Your bod rocks Miz.

    You’re in your 40s and look better than I do!

  28. Holy crap Carla, YOU LOOK AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want your muscles lady!!! You look like a rock star in that outfit. Me – I would wear that everywhere! 🙂 Well, maybe the tights for workouts but the top – EVERYWHERE!!! So cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  30. In the extra small bottoms (!) can you see through them?
    I’ve wondered if my undies 😉 would show.

  33. I would wear these clothes EVERYWHERE. I’m a workout clothes lover. I wear mine to school, grocery shopping, running, mowing the yard, pretty much everywhere I go.

  35. I’d wear/use my Yellowman for motivation — how can one wear it and NOT feel athletic or like working out? Gorgeous!

  36. I am most likely a large, so I’m not sure I would rock it as you did.

    I giggle at your cooking in the outfit, however, you are our misfit.

  43. I love that! I’d say I’d wear it everywear, but I’m a little shy when it comes to wearing the spandex in public. I’d definitely wear it to the gym and the inevitable errands I always run afterwards.

  45. I’ve seen the versatility and I’m sold! (not to mention I love the way the story starts…Beverly Hillbillies, classic)

  46. Ooo! Pretty!

    If I were to be the lucky winner, I would probably wear my Yellowman everywhere. It is getting cold up here in TN and I am a wimpy wimp. I need me a good base.

  47. Looks great! Love the design! And it’s silky smooth??? Sounds perfect!

    When would I wear it? Pretty much all the time. I only wear work clothes when I teach a class and then switch into my “comfy workout clothes” the minute I walk into the door. Oh, and I could probably even wear the tank with my work outfits! 🙂

  51. Those are super-cool! I’d wear mine to the normal fitness things – pilates, piyo, yoga, weight training, etc.

    But most importantly, I’d layer on the pieces under my normal clothes to go to dress rehearsals because our theater is *frigid* during rehearsals, and my current knee socks/thermal shirts layering scheme is bulky and uncomfortable.

    Not to mention, those layers make me over-heated the second I leave the theater and walk into a reasonable climate or the sizzling inferno that is actor dressing rooms. I need me some awesome, moisture-wicking,deliciously lightweight layering goodness!

  54. I was just saying that I needed some new tights!! These look great and your review is fantastic!

  57. I would wear my YMX outfit to the gym, out on the road running, to yoga, the top out shopping or on a casual date. I’d wear it to the sporting goods store and make everyone jealous… The real question is, where wouldn’t I wear my YMX?! 😉

  58. I’d wear it for my next 5K- the Turkey Trot. I have no matching running gear so I’d wear it all the time.

  61. I’d wear these mothers everywhere! I’d wear them to Walmart, to Steinmart, to Petsmart, to every mart there is.

    I would definitely wear them to the Y and to yoga.

    I would wear them with a tutu to the pub on Sunday, and I would knit in them while drinking a cider.

  64. Oh, mama! I’d wear these things from the grocery store to Pilates and look like a diva doing it. LOVE the colors and patterns.

    And if I was so lucky as to score a cycling set I’d wear them on my roadie! Then Lance would not be the only one who’d have a line of men in spandex a mile long chasing me around the hill country!

  67. um LOVE it!

    I’d wear it to the bootcamp I registered for. The one that terrifies me and at the same time inspires and pushes me to reach outside my comfort zone.

    I’d be outside my comfort zone while being IN comfy clothes.

  70. Sweet…original…beautiful…stylish

    I would where my ‘yummy mummy’ outfit:

    -to putter in the yard(as long as it wasn’t dirty work)
    -of course I’d have to show it off at the ladies Bible study group!
    -riding my bikel; which would make for 1 sweet ride
    -walking the dog, of cours!
    -My hubby may have other suggestions as well;)

    Thanks for sharing. Thanks for the opportunity!

  71. Why have I not heard of Yellowman before? 30+ UV protection and those patterns?! I’d say I would wear them anywhere, but after running, biking and lifting in them nobody would want to be around me if I wore them out and about too…

  77. I’d be a nevernude and wear it underneath my regular clothes for every occasion! And then rip off my outer layer Superman style when it comes time for working out!

  81. Love the outfit on you! I would totally wear their Koi Hoodie with matching Koi leggings when I go running 🙂

  87. I would wear mine to the gym, because I’m obsessed with my workout clothes. My whole workout outfit has to match. People are alway saying I like your outfit,you alway have everything matching. This outfit would be so sweet to wear tot he gym or on a great run. Maybe even a caseys cappunico run.

  89. I would wear them to kickboxing! I like wearing capris/pants so that you don’t run the risk of flashing people when you kick, but since most capris are fairly heavy material I get really, really hot!

  95. Girl you are rocking the heck out of that outfit! I think YMX should hire you to be their fitness spokesmodel! You know I don’t need the give and am soooo with you in the Yellowman lovin’!!

  105. I’m so over the “normal” running clothes. I want some style! And, these definitely have loads of style! I would wear them for my long runs training for my first marathon, and maybe even IN the marathon if the weather is right. 🙂

  106. I would wear them to bed – so I could pop out of bed ready to go on a run! I would wear them loud & proud of the twenty pounds I’ve lost in the last seven months, to rock what I’ve worked for, & to psych myself up for my first half marathon in January!!!

  109. I would wear the outfit when it’s slushy outside, but the sidewalks are just salted enough to go running outside in the winter in Boston (which goes from about now through May). And at the gym. And when going across all those invisible lines between cities, states, and countries and only changing – not halting – my workout schedule.

    And when I want to feel relaxed and pretty.

  111. The YellowMan is awesome! I would totally wear that everywhere. Yes, its perfect for working out, but would be perfect for comfy errand running as well! Thanks for the chance to win!

  112. I’d wear it to the metro park to run! I’d also wear it during phone interviews to get me pumped (I secretly wear my running clothes during phone interviews instead of business clothes. I find it gives me more self confidence. And being in Michigan trying to find a job in Austin, there are ALOT of phone interviews).

    Love it!

  113. I was just checking out their site last week, and I am smitten! I’m not usually matchy-matchy with my gear but is have to with such beautiful clothes. I have to wear a uniform to work, but I’m sure I’d wear them just about everywhere else!

  114. Love them! I’ve seen them around and always kept away because of the price. I’d wear them for every workout possible, they’re so cute.

  118. Wow! I think this is the most positive review you’ve ever posted. I’ve got to try some of this stuff!

    I’m going to be boring and say I would wear it to run in. I’m finally making progress running after a few years of a difficult-to-diagnose injury, and it’s absolutely thrilling to get that runner’s high again:)

  119. You rock the YellowMan. Sadly for me, I have this THING about wearing tights with a top that does not cover my crotch. I feel all exposed. So I’m not sure I would ever comfortably wear the pieces together.

    But I LOVE the patterns and want to think I’d wear them separately. The tank with EVERYTHING – the tights with a longer top.

  120. Those look and sound spectacular. I’m a yoga girl in Chicago so that’s what the outfit would be for for me 😀 The tights sound particularly welcome for my climates!

  121. I would wear YMX by Yellowman for playing tennis also while doing active things with my grand daughter. We would of course have to get matching outfits

  123. I will say that based on your post, I’d be wearing my outfit everywhere I could. I think I’d be sad to really sweat in it but then again, I’d look good doing so and that is always a bonus.
    I live in CO so I’d be able to wear the outfit for multiple seasons, too. I’m in need of good leggings as it’s colder out now and I’ve lost enough weight that I don’t have any more that fit!!!
    It’s always great to know that exercise clothes are worth the price!! Glad that you are enjoying yours!!!
    Thanks, Laura

  124. I’d wear them to yoga, riding my bike while taking my son to school. To the grocery store, around the house…I’d wear it just about every where. I’m also nervous buying such pricey items. I’m glad to hear that they are worth the money!

  126. Oh my, I’d wear YMX everywhere possible – running, yoga, cycling, cleaning, shopping. Just about anywhere except school – I wish YMX was appropriate teacher apparel! 🙂

  131. I would wear mine to work and whip people into shape while flaunting my awesome outfit. I love my work clothes – working in a corporate gym rocks!!

  133. I love the leg embellishment. Love those.
    I dunno about you, but I’m freezing here in California. Fall kinda snuck up on me.

    I’d definitely wear this for running, though. Or lounging. Or when family makes me do a Jack and a Squat for saying I did “jack squat” today.

  134. To the gym, for kettlebell intensive days.
    Looking through their site, I find their men’s designs are much more striking and beautiful than the women’s designs. (That Maori Earth Blue Tri-Sport Jersey, in particular.)

  135. I would wear mine anywhere… to the gym, “running with the girls”, to yoga, chasing my daughter…

  136. I’d wear them to go running and to lift as soon as this stupid cast comes off my ankle. And I’ll really need to lift and run because I’ve had a broken ankle for six weeks and I feel like a slug!

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