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Dust off those Lula's Moms

11/10/2018

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If you're anything like me, you got bit by the Lularoe bug a year or two ago and fell instantly in love with the famously "buttery soft" leggings.  If you're a lot like me, you bought way too many pairs, did the math later, and hoped no one committed you to an intervention program.  I'm talking over 20 pairs of leggings (Jesus help me).  But let's be real, they are crazy comfortable! And as busy moms, comfort is a much appreciated blessing when it comes to fashion. 
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My mompreneur and all around awesome friend, Koren. She's been a Lularoe Consultant for about 2 years.
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I love jeans.  I mean I LOVE jeans.  I don't know if it has more to do with the fact that I hate shorts, or because I can wear them with high wedge shoes and look like I'm 5'6" instead of 5'3".  But I digress.  Let's take it back to the beginning.  When Lularoe came on the scene, I totally scoffed at women who wore them.  I thought, "you look ridiculous, you know that right?" I mean who wears pineapples or wolves on their legs? In bright colors. I would never. 

Then I got pregnant with my second son and planned a last minute trip to Disneyland.  Travel and an 8 month preggo belly desperately call for stretchy comfort, so I bought my first 2 pairs of leggings.  (I'll admit I tried buying fake lularoe on Amazon prior to this.  It's not the same.)  Once I put them on, I immediately thought, "oh my gosh....so this is why". I was a fan.  And I thought I was brilliant because not only did those leggings fit me in my 8-month swollen phase, but I'd be able to wear them on my post-baby bod and beyond.  #winning
I think my first year after birthing La'akea I was drinking the Lula-juice pretty hard.  I had a growing collection of leggings, Carly's, Irmas, Classics, Perfect Tees, and one black Joy.  If you know, you know.  I had fun posting Insta-stories of my #LOTD (Lularoe of the day, of course). Until.... I started to fall out of lust with my new love and slowly phased out of my obsession. 

After a while I began to feel a bit embarrassed that I was just another mom in the legging-club and it was maybe an excuse to be frumpy and hide my mom-bod.  Leggings don't give you love handles.  But oversized-tees also don't show if you've got a waist.   So I saved my lula for plane-rides or holidays, cause duh Christmas leggings.
Let's fast forward to today.  My long time friend and homie for life, Koren U.  is re-launching her Lularoe business and I love supporting my friends, so I went over to her place for a little shopping therapy.  I didn't NEED anything, and yet I ended up walking out with SIX brand new pieces, and some styles I've never bought before!! So fun!

Here is the kicker moms, I realized I don't have to be frumpy or even casual-only when it comes to my Lularoe Fashion.  I finally figured out that there are ways to make your lula pieces work so not only are they flattering, but they can be worn to just about any occasion. So here are some of my tips on wearing your Lularoe like the Queen you are:

1) ACCESSORIZE - Now this isn't news or rocket science, but I was making this mistake, I see some women do it, and if you're one of them, this tip will be super helpful.  Don't forget to accessorize! Adding a long necklace can not only dress up your outfit, but it will add the illusion of dimension to an otherwise plain top by cutting up the monotony or even complimenting your awesome bosom! How about astatement necklace?  Busy top? Throw on some super fun earrings.  A watch.  Some rings.  Accessories always elevate an outfit.  
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Left to Right: Plain Carly dress, Carly gathered in back with rubber band + necklace, Carly with Necklace + denim vest
2) TIE IT! BELT IT! KNOT IT! - Another basic tip that I'm sure many of you already use.  But honestly, scrunching up fabric can take an outfit from blah to bangin when done right! Add more shape, define your waist, show off a little somethin somethin.  Just because we're moms, doesn't mean we don't deserve to feel sexy and beautiful too, right? Even if the only time we leave the house is for school drop off and pick up (wink!). Feeling great about how you look, can make your entire day lighter!  I promise you'll have a little more sass in your step if all your goods aren't completely hidden in lose fabric. I like using a thin elastic belt with dresses and oversize tunics. 
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Knotting or Scrunching this Irma top can make my legs look longer and add more shape to the ensemble
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Elastic belt with a Carly dress for the win!!
3) ADD A LAYER - I've found that between adding a denim vest, jacket, or cardigan really brings my Lula-look back to earth.  I mean wearing head-to-toe Lularoe can sometimes be a little..uhh...uniform-y.  Especially if your outfit screams bright happy colors.  Down to earth denim can totally give you that girl-next-door vibe, even if you're wearing macaroons on your legs. LOL. But seriously, try a denim vest, denim jacket, or even tie a chambray button down around your waist.  Instant anywhere outfit!  And never underestimate a cardigan, sweater, or kimono top.  Again, break up monotony and add shape with additional fabrics & textures.  Find a variety of cover ups at Koren's FB Shop
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Denim is a bright colorful outfit's best friend
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Knotted Classic over a Carly dress and you just defined your waist and added some Disney fun!
4) FAB FOOTWEAR - Strappy wedges make any outfit sexy.  My opinion, but so is this entire blogpost so... Seriously though, when I stopped just wearing slippers (flip flops to you mainland folk) with my Lularoe, it was like a breakthrough! Dang, my outfit can actually look like I planned it!  Wedges, Converses, Boots, Flats...as long as you aren't wearing rubber slippers, you've already made it to the Advanced Player level of fashion.  I can never have enough nude shoes, check out these anything-but-basic wedges. 
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Footwear can completely transform an outfit! Add a cardigan and you're put together like a pro
5) MIX & MATCH - So I used to only wear my paired up Lularoe Outfits like they were in holy matrimony under God.  Ya, no.  Throw in some jeans, try a Classic Tee tied over a Carly dress. Put some shorts on over leggings.  Wear acrop top with a Cassie skirt.  Just because they clothes were made to cover your "less than flattering" parts, doesn't mean you have to be boring! 
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Left: Classic Tee with Cassie Skirt Right: Cassie with my own ribbed tank and blazer
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Lula on Lula or pair a Classic Tee with jeans
Shopping at Koren's today, re-inspired me to dust off my Lularoe Collection and bring it back to life with these fashion tips.  I hope you're getting creative with your buttery soft-ness.  If you want to add on to your wardrobe or need some fashion tips or advice, My girl Koren would be glad to help.  Reach out to herehere.  
Have fun, comfort, style, your cake leggings, and eat some too!! (Because you're wearing leggings and you can ha!) Oh and by the way, those wolf leggings I teased my mom about, I asked later if I could have them from her hahahahaa!!
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Koren and her son Isaiah
2 Comments
Koren Fiefia link
11/13/2018 06:44:05 am

I love all of your tricks and tips to accessorize your LuLaRoe items! Looks great!

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Dana
11/14/2018 08:54:45 am

I love this! Your tips are great and a much-needed reminder for those basic styling tricks we just don’t use enough. I look forward to reading more from a fellow mompreneur! Awesome, Malia :)

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    Malia was born and raised in Kaneohe, Hawaii and graduated from Azusa Pacific University.  She spent the majority of her career as an Early Childhood Education Teacher/Administrator.  
    She now works in several roles: as an office manager with her father's business, as a consultant with Beautycounter, and as a Mom-Mentor and Coach through her online course #MANIFESTMAMA

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