LeLe Active Has The Peach Perfect Leggings

“You want your leggings to accentuate your curves and give just enough support to give you that I do 1000 squats a day look,” says Kristie Mehovic. She’s the owner behind LeLe Active, an on trend athleisure brand that has become my new go-to.

The LeLe leggings are on the low compression side, something that I often look for because I want my peach to pop. Achieving a sexy silhouette in activewear is all about the measurements explains Kristie. “It’s so hard to get the sizing right that allows a supportive yet non constricting feel.”

When I wear my Dunes X leggings, the high waist holds in my tummy, while still allowing my booty to be supported but relaxed. They are best for low-impact workouts like yoga, weight lifting or just comfy every day wear.

Dunes X vs. Dunes Flex

The Dunes X is one of LeLe’s most popular styles. Dunes X are made of a super stretchy and soft seamless rib with a second skin feel that hugs your curves and gives the “butt crack” legging look. To clarify, It’s when the fabric goes up the (butt) crack to give the illusion of separation of the cheeks; thus enhancing the whole peach popping look.

“They are made out of a Nylon And Spandex mix that is then put through a vintage wash which gives them that super soft feel,” says Kristie. The wash also gives the leggings a vintage look. Every pair of leggings is unique–the vintage wash deposits a textural quality on ultra soft rib.

The quality of the leggings is superb, a facet of the production that LeLe Active was not compromising on. “I was told from everyone to make any money you need to have your clothes made in China. What they didn’t understand is I’m not doing this for the money. I’m doing this to help women,” said Kristie. As a result, all of her product is manufactured in the USA by women. The prices of the LeLe Dunes leggings range from $50-$60 CDN.

Kristie’s favourite are the Dunes Flex. “They support and shape you in all the right places and how incredibly soft they are. But ultimately I just love the confidence they give me,” says Kristie.

All of LeLe’s clothing has a sexy feel. You really can’t go wrong! LeLe Active feels like a lifestyle brand that you can wear every day or out to a club. The tops and bras she offers are equally as comfy and cute.  

Women Supporting Women

Supporting female-owned businesses is something I strive to do. LeLe Active is female-owned, run and designed–and so much more. Kristie uses her voice to help women who are facing abuse. “Helping women is and will always be Lele’s number one priority,” Kristie says.

Kristie is an entrepreneur, mom of two and a survivor of abuse herself. In her spare time she teaches classes on how to start your own business to women in shelters. Personal experience motivated Kristie to bring awareness to important women’s issues and support a cause she believes in.

“I know what it’s like to feel hopeless,” says Kristie about her experience being in an abusive relationship for seven years. “I didn’t know there was help out there. If I can bring awareness that there is help and you’re not alone to just one woman, I’m happy,” she says.  

Violence Against Women Is On The Rise

According to the WHO International website, 1 in 3 women will experience violent or sexual assault in their lifetime. The demographic most affected are women and girls aged 15-24 years old.

“Impacts of COVID-19 have triggered a “shadow pandemic” of increased reported violence of all kinds against women and girls,” said UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka. This is a woman’s rights issue that has been overlooked and is coming to light during the pandemic. The lockdowns and stay-at-home orders have caused an increasing surge in violence against women in the past year, as well as limiting access to support services.

Kristie’s own experience with abuse motivated her to donate over $400,000 in the past few years to helping other women. She donates one piece of clothing for every piece of clothing sold to women escaping abuse.

LeLe Skin

LeLe Active has recently launched LeLe Skin, a line of natural beauty products. The Balm is a luxury lip balm that enhances skin texture and plumps the lips. It sells out almost as fast as they make it! Kristie says the balm takes two weeks to make. Envy gives a “Just bitten” flush to your lips and looks good on every skin tone. “It’s 100 per cent natural, no preservatives, or filler ingredients and it lasts . . . We add HA and collagen to give your lips a plumping effect without irritation,” Kristie explains.

She says a body balm is also in the works. “I have an amazing skin balm that we are going to launch this fall that I have been working on for 1.5 years. It’s like nothing on the market. I’m super excited about it,” says Kristie.  

Body Image and Embracing The Booty

If you follow @LeLeActive on Instagram, you will see Kristie models all of LeLe’s activewear. She is proud of her “mom bod” but it wasn’t always that way for her. “I used to hate my body growing up . . . It wasn’t until Kim and Jennifer brought the booty back that I embraced my bum,” Kristie says.

LeLe’s bootylicious leggings have gotten the attention of Instagram influencers and athletes alike. On her brands success, Kristie offers some words of wisdom. “I think being independent and not allowing others to influence your decisions. I’m trying to set an example for my daughter and son that if you believe in herself and your beliefs–to stand your ground,” she says. “If you have a solid foundation of self respect you can get through those emotionally hard times,” says Kristie. LeLe is named after her daughter, Elle.

Above all, Kristie Mehovic is shining the light for women who want to leave toxic situations and helping us all to embrace our booty too.