Meet Ellie!

by Heather Blackmon on March 8, 2013 · 34 comments

in Fitness, Product Review

In January, I shared with you about PV Body, monthly fitness apparel subscription box. In February, the company rebranded to Ellie and shifted from offering other brands to their own Ellie-branded clothing. I know some people were frustrated with the change. As for me, I reserved judgment until I could try it out for myself.

Ellie Fitness Apparel Review

What’s the Deal?

The new Ellie program gives you more options than PV Body. You can shop the catalog each month and buy what you want on Ellie.com. You can also join the Fit Fashionista Club (the equivalent to the PV Body monthly club) and choose any two pieces (at any price!) for $49.95 per month. Or you can use my link and save 20% for the first month.

You can pick any pieces from each month’s collection – 2 tops, 2 bottoms, or 1 of each. Love the flexibility!

My February Box

For my first month, I decided I needed to branch out pick some BRIGHT colors. I tend to gravitate to neutrals, but I forced myself to step out of the box and picked the BOLD electric love capris.

I absolutely love these pants, I’ve been looking for excuses to wear them, while not looking like I’m wearing the same thing all the time. I tested these out so far during a TRX workout, long bike ride (over cycling shorts), and at the gym for a functional strength workout.

Ellie Pants Strength

Ellie Pants Strength

 

It’s soft, comfortable, and they look darn good!

The downside? It gets snagged on Velcro. :( Not a huge deal, but there is some extra Velcro that hangs off the side of the Fuelbox on my bike, which rubbed against my pants on the bike ride. This is something to be careful of in the future.

Ellie Pants Cycling

Why no top? I ignored the size chart on the site and went with a medium top, because that’s what I wore on the old PV Body site. So my top was too big and I recently exchanged it for a pant instead. I’ll be sure to write another review when I get it and test it out!

The Verdict

I’m pretty happy with my first box of Ellie goodies. The sizing issue was my own fault – lesson learned, follow the size chart! The quality of the pants I got were good, bright colors, and very comfortable. I would absolutely buy another pair of these, if we didn’t get to pick from a whole different catalog every month. :)

And for March, I am excited about my new selections. I have to admit I’m a little disappointed at the lack of color, but I also know that black goes with EVERYTHING!. :)

Can you guess what pieces I chose from the pictures below?

Ellie March Collection Ellie March Collection

If you decide to give Ellie a try, make sure you use this link to save 20% of your first order!

*DISCLAIMER: Ellie provided me with the products shown above and, as an ambassador, I make a small commission off of each person that signs up using my link. As always, all thoughts and opinions expressed are completely my own!

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Questions for you:

  • Are you a fan of bright, obnoxious fitness gear?
  • What is your favorite piece of fitness clothing right now?

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Michelle @ Eat Move Balance March 8, 2013 at 5:33 AM

I was very pleased with my first shipment! I’m excited about what I picked for this month–hopefully it’s just as nice. :)
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Heather Blackmon March 8, 2013 at 1:57 PM

Me too – it’s fun looking forward to new workout clothes every month too. :)

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lindsay March 8, 2013 at 5:33 AM

you, me and Lauren all posted ellie today! too funny! we think alike!
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Heather Blackmon March 8, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Oh wow – I think we did that last time too, didn’t we? Crazy! :)

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Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning March 8, 2013 at 2:47 PM

We are all connected, my friends… ;)
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Lee March 8, 2013 at 6:01 AM

My favorite workout clothes are these gray capris that I bought at Target probably 6-7 years ago. They are so comfortable, they don’t fall down (which is a problem I tend to have) and they have a zipper pocket.
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Heather Blackmon March 8, 2013 at 1:59 PM

Those are the best kind! I have some from around then that I bought in three colors and I wear around the house. :)

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Heather (Where's the Beach) March 8, 2013 at 9:16 AM

I used to not be the bright obnoxious fitness gear girl. But I’ve somehow become one. And it’s been lots of pink lately. I also have a shocking lime green top and then there’s my Brooks Nightlife gear that’s overthetop bright – of course, it’s designed so you can be seen at night, early morning.
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Heather Blackmon March 8, 2013 at 1:59 PM

Me too!! In fact the same thing with running shoes – i used to get annoyed at all the bright colors, and now I love it!

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Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table March 8, 2013 at 10:09 AM

I really do need something like this. I realized yesterday that I wear the same 4 items to the gym over and over. At least I do wash them (unlike the guy on the machine next to me yesteday…).

I LOVE those blue pants!
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Heather Blackmon March 8, 2013 at 2:01 PM

That’s exactly what caused me to jump in, I always wore the same stuff (and it never got close to matching). :)

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Nadiya @ Milk and Honey on the Run March 8, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Lol my email has been spammed quite a bit with Ellie the last few weeks- good to know what this is all about though. The pants look really good! Ooh I really like the outfit on the left and I guess $40 for 2 items isn’t too bad…
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Heather Blackmon March 8, 2013 at 2:02 PM

I have to agree there, now that mention it! I wish they allowed you to set limits on the number of emails you got each week. Although there are a lot of retail sites I wish I could do that with. :)

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Laura @ Mommy Run Fast March 8, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Great review, Heather! I didn’t know that you can now order from the catalog- that’s a huge plus, as I wasn’t ready to commit to a monthly plan. Love the blue!
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Heather Blackmon March 8, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Yes, that is a great new feature!

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Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers March 8, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Cool stuff! I’m too cheap to buy fitness gear with any sense of regularly. My fav piece of gear is the running skirt I got back in the fall. I can’t wait until it’s warm enough to wear outside again!
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Heather Blackmon March 8, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Me too – if I think about it. I’ve decided monthly subscriptions like this make it easier for me to be less cheap (like my audible audiobook subscription & massage envy). :)

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Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean March 8, 2013 at 1:34 PM

i hate when stuff snags on velcro! so annoying! love the bright blue though!
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Heather Blackmon March 8, 2013 at 2:05 PM

I was frustrated with myself when it happened, I wish I had known!

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Kierston @candyfit March 8, 2013 at 2:15 PM

I love bright more on top than bottom…for me :)

I love that black top with the super sexy racer back!
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Heather Blackmon March 8, 2013 at 2:46 PM

That’s the top I ordered – excited about trying it out! ;)

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Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning March 8, 2013 at 2:45 PM

I LOVE your blue pants- and your legs and butt look AMAZING!!! Good choice, my friend!
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Heather Blackmon March 8, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Apparently that color is good for my legs – thanks for the awesome complement! :)

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Brittany @ Delights and Delectables March 8, 2013 at 7:38 PM

I’ve been needing some new pieces! I’m so glad that you posted this after reading all the negative things out there.
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Heather Blackmon March 11, 2013 at 9:37 AM

Yea, I try to avoid the drama and focus on how the products work for me. :)

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Danielle @ It's A Harleyyy Life March 8, 2013 at 7:44 PM

i love those pants. they are just too cute! the color POPS! I got that black top in the mail for february in white/black. I love it. So airy!

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Heather Blackmon March 11, 2013 at 9:38 AM

I wish I had ordered that top in the right size, because it looked really fun and airy! Can’t wait to try the black one. :)

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Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen March 11, 2013 at 6:08 AM

I do like bright, obnoxious clothing….and I must say, those pants look super cute on you. :) I’m still coveting that gray sweatshirt top you have…that was from PV Body, no? I am constantly on the lookout for one like that.

[That really has nothing to do with Ellie I guess. But I wanted to share.]
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Heather Blackmon March 11, 2013 at 9:39 AM

Thanks girl! That grey sweater is actually from Yogi Clothing, still one of my favorite. :)

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Reni March 11, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Thanks for the great review and the link for a discount! I just signed up at the Ellie site and should get my first outfit soon – can’t wait! I love new workout clothes and these prices are really reasonable.
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Heather Blackmon March 11, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Awesome! I hope you enjoy your outfit as much as I liked mine. I’m anxiously awaiting my next one, getting new cute workout clothes is addictive. ;)

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