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My Top 5 Accessories

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Glitter Here, There, and Everywhere

If you ask me, a girl can never have too many fashion accessories.  The right accessories can add flair, fun, and the finishing touches to any outfit.  My personal style motto is “give me all the sparkly things”!  I have a slight obsession with necklaces, purses and everything in between.  Here is a list of my personal top 5  accessories.

1. Brandy Bell Design Leather Earrings – I love supporting small business owners and Brandy Bell can take ALL MY MONEY!  These handcrafted lightweight leather earrings are to die for amazing.  They are an awesome addition to any outfit AND are a fun way to sneak some pattern or a pop of color into your outfit. Her website is easy to navigate and she has tons of styles and selection.

2.Mantra Band – My sister gave me a rose gold mantra band as a gift and I immediately fell in LOVE.  I am a sucker for anything rose gold but this bracelet has a special meaning.  Engraved across the top is the mantra, “Let Your Light Shine”.  I say this all the time and I have a constant reminder now that I have found my sparkle, it is my job to let it shine.

3.My Wedding Rings – My engagement ring and wedding band obviously have special meaning for me.  I love wearing them for several reasons…um hello, diamonds are the ultimate glitter.  For well over a year I couldn’t even wear my rings. As my weight ballooned the rings became uncomfortable and eventually just didn’t fit.  In August, when I vowed to take my life back, I made a pact with myself that I would join Weight Watchers and my first goal was to get these rings to fit.  After 5 months of  persistence and perseverance my rings are back on my finger where they belong.  These rings signify my love story and a commitment to my husband. They have now also become an anchor for my weight loss journey and a reminder that I can do hard things.

4.Kate Spade Rose Gold Glitter Tote –  My fabulous sister, Jennifer, really went all out with gifts this year when she gave me this AMAZING Kate Spade glitter tote bag.  Seriously, I almost DIED when I opened it.  I love this tote for the obvious reasons…GLITTER but, also because it’s a great catch all for days I needed a bigger bag to carry snacks, my water, a sweater, etc.  I put my small clutch inside the tote for easy access.LuLaRoe Amelia -Casual Style

A tiara – Lastly, every girl needs a tiara, no matter how old she is.  When I was a kindergarten teacher, I use to wear tutus and tiaras to work and my inner 5 year old LOVED it.  Now that I work from home, I continue to wear my tiara on Tuesdays.  Seriously, every girl needs to be a little flashy and over the top once in a while.  The quickest way to snap out of a funk is to put on your tiara and remind yourself that you were meant to sparkle…after all, you are a princess.  So stop what you are doing and get yourself to your nearest accessory store and pick yourself up a tiara, you won’t regret it.

What is on your list of must have accessories?   I realize I didn’t even talk about shoes but that is a whole other blog post…TRUST.  You can catch me and my tiara LIVE every Tuesday on Facebook, hop on over and say hello!

With glitter and gratitude, 

3 Reasons Why I Love LuLaRoe

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Before LuLaRoe

I know you may find this hard to believe but, I use to HATE clothes and shopping!  As a plus size woman, it seemed impossible to find cute, affordable, stlyish, and comfortable clothing.  I would often leave the store with either 10 of the same exact shirts in different colors because it was the only thing that fit or I would leave empty handed feeling grumpy and frumpy. If I ordered online, I would have a huge pile of returns because nothing fit or was flattering.  My wardrobe consisted of probably 2 pairs of suitable work pants and a handful of tops.  I hated getting dressed in the morning and felt uncomfortable in my clothes that I did have.  Thankfully,  this all changed when I was introduced to LuLaRoe.

 LuLa What?

My friend, Stacey, was the first person to tell me about LuLaRoe.  She knew well before I did that these clothes would be perfect for me.  Based on my past experience, I  doubted they would be cute, stylish, or flattering but after touching the softest leggings in all the land,  I decided to give it a try.  I ordered my first item online, a Cassie pencil skirt, and  waited impatiently for the mail man to deliver.  The mail came, the skirt fit, and it was LOVE.  Quickly, I was back online ordering some leggings and a dress.  Again, the mail came, these “magic” clothes arrived, and that was it…I was HOOKED.  There are several reasons why I fell head over heels in love with LuLa.  Here are my top three (believe me, there are more).

1.  Style for EVERYONE 

As I mentioned above, when shopping for clothes there just was not a lot of stylish options in my size.  My number 1 reason for loving LuLaRoe is there are stylish options for EVERYONE.   There is no one size fits all garment and the designers at LuLaRoe know that.  They design and create clothes that are flattering for all body types from size xxs-xxl.  There are fun prints, solid colors, and beautiful silhouettes to choose from.  LuLaRoe is one of the most size inclusive brands I have come across…and I am so thankful I found them!

2. Simply Comfortable

The second reason I love LuLaRoe is the all day wearability of these clothes.  I have NEVER worn such comfortable clothes that are professional enough for work and also appropriate for the weekend.  Every piece of clothing is designed for fit and comfort without sacrificing style.  Hello, yoga waist band and stretchy fabrics.  I use to come home from a long day of work and strip out of my “work clothes” as fast as I could so that I could to slip on some pajamas or sweats.  With LuLaRoe, I often forget I am NOT wearing pajamas because I find all the styles to be beyond comfortable…now if only they would make bras!

LuLaRoe Amelia for Work

3. Confidence

As those LuLaRoe packages continued to arrive, a strange thing started to happen .  I use to DREAD getting up and getting dressed for work.  I would open the closet and stare at all the drab/ill fitting clothes and would resist getting dressed for as long as possible.  Once my closet started to fill with beautiful, stylish, well fitting clothes I would get EXCITED about what to wear.  Sometimes, I would even plan my outfits in advance.  I would take the time to find a matching accessory or shoes.  I started to gain self confidence and felt so much better about my self.  My inner sparkle was beginning to shine.   I have found that LuLaRoe is so much more than clothes, it really is confidence!

LuLaRoe Carly

Well there you have it, my top 3  reasons for loving LuLaRoe.  Style, Comfort, and Confidence.  It sounds a bit dramatic but, my life (and wardrobe) have definitely changed for the better because of LuLaRoe!  Need some LuLaRoe of your own?  Pop over to my Facebook  shop and I would be happy to help you start your wardrobe make over.   Already a  LuLaRoe Lover? Then leave a comment telling me why!  You can find more information on the different LuLaRoe styles by reading my Style Series: LuLaRoe A to Z posts.

With glitter and gratitude,