*I received these articles of clothing in exchange for a review. As always, my opinion is 100% honest & my own.*
Who’s awesome? I’m awesome!
When I heard our neighbor’s 5 year old son make that proclamation outside our window, I smiled a big smile.
Now that’s confidence. I thought.
As I settled back into doing whatever it was I was doing, I had to ask myself if I could make that same proclamation with such conviction.
In general I do think I’m pretty awesome, lol, but I definitely have moments when my insecurities get the best of me.
Confidence:
a feeling of self-assurance arising from one’s appreciation of one’s own abilities or qualities.
“she’s brimming with confidence”
When it comes to my body, the struggle is real! For the past 2 & 1/2 years I have felt very unconfident about my midsection.
My mom belly or ‘melly’ as I like to joke, simply hasn’t been the same since my not-so little Lily made her entrance at nearly 9 & 1/2 pounds and a second C-section. I know how incredibly blessed I am to have carried my babies, and my 5 year old recently told me she loves my squishy belly because it’s where she used to live.😊
That perspective certainly melted me, but it’s hard to always share that sentiment.
I can go into several reasons (or maybe you’ll call them excuses) as to why my body isn’t “back” after all this time, or why I haven’t been consistent with the workout plan and eating changes I’ve strived to maintain. I can feel sorry for myself and my circumstances and get flustered whenever I catch that awkward angle in the mirror, and stay in that very defeated place. OR, I can take some steps towards appreciating the body I have been blessed with as healthy and strong, flawed and beautiful. I may not be “there”, but this is still my body and I want to love it well.
I can do some things to feel good about the skin I’m in, and one such thing is to find outfits that make me feel confident exactly where I am now.
This is where LuLaRoe comes in.
It’s tough to buy new things when you’ve yet to reach your goals, but I for one don’t want to go through the painstaking process of putting on ill-fitting clothes and then walking around feeling self-conscious every day. And I will not believe the lie that I don’t deserve new and nice things until my body is a certain way.
I finally bit the bullet and tried LLR some months ago, and I’m so glad I did!
Whatever your opinions are on that “crazy leggings company” (they have so much more to offer by the way), I can tell you that for me this has been a very, very happy and worthwhile discovery. And while the leggings are smooth like butter, lol, they aren’t even my favorite thing! Ha ha!
LuLaRoe has a variety of styles that fit a multitude of body types and that’s what I love. No matter your shape you have options that make you feel great, and not like you’re just getting by.
LLR consultant Kayla Butterworth sent me a stunning teal Classic T, and my personal favorite, the Carly, to get me ready for the summer.
The Carly is a dress that can be styled in so many ways. You can see other style ideas here, but I never thought to add the Classic to it until Kayla suggested it! I love this because layering gives you a multitude of options!
I truly enjoyed adding these pieces to my closet and I now look forward to figuring out my outfit of the day instead of dreading it.
I don’t ever want to forget that yes, I am awesome, and that runs far beyond skin deep. It’s because of who God created me to be!
Kayla and I want to help you put your best foot forward too, so we’ve teamed up to give one winner their choice of a Carly or a skirt from her inventory!
Enter below!
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Tell me, what article of clothing do you feel beautiful in?
I love your dress, girl!! It looks so stylish and I love the patterns on the dress. You definitely look confident and radiate beauty! And happy blogiversary! 🙂
Thank you very much Jennifer!!!
Blessings,
Patricia
Such cute options! I love the way you can wear the different pieces different ways. Finding clothes that fit well and you feel great in is so important.
I love trying these different combinations. Thanks Ayanna!
Blessings,
Patricia
You are stunning . Thank you so much for partnering with me. I swear, what you wrote could have come directly from my mouth as well. I fell for lularoe because after my second c-section of a 9.8 pound baby… well pretty much exactly the same situation as you! We are blessed mom’s and I’m so happy I met you ( in IG land )
I had no idea we had this in common!! You look amazing and are doing wonderful things by helping others look and feel amazing too!!
Blessings,
Patricia
Love the delivery of this post. Confidence and body image struggles are so so real with so many of us. You are so beautiful inside and out.
I really appreciate that Annette!! Thanks!
Blessings,
Patricia
I love your outfits and you look great!!
Thanks Nicole!!!
I absolutely love the message from LLR! So many people struggle with body issues and so much of it comes from the media but it also comes from the clothes themselves and how they’re sized and fitted. But what I love about LLR is that it’s true to size and the average woman. It’s also made for ALL sizes of women and you don’t have to feel bad about what size you are with them. I just really love this company and everything they stand for. Including their crazy leggings haha.
Also, you look absolutely amazing!
XOXO,
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I completely agree with you Christina!!!! I’m so happy I gave LLR a try!!
Blessings,
Patricia
I’ve heard so many great things about Lula. I can relate I have a 10-month-old so after she was born I hated my body.I couldn’t fit any of my clothes, I bought a bunch of workout out clothes and I basically lived in them. I also went and bought all new clothes to make me feel better and confident. I didn’t want to wait to lose weight to look good. I wanted to look good right away because I knew how I felt about myself would rub off on how I treated my family. Now 10 months later the clothes that I bought are almost too big. Moral of the story we put so much pressure on our bodies. I took my time ate what I want feel off of my workout schedule but I got back up. You are super inspiring and I want this dress now LOL!!!
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Yes to this Autum!! We do put so much pressure on ourselves! I’m glad you are feeling confident and you look amazing too!!!
Blessings,
Patricia
Girl, you look amazing!! I also am self-conscious about my mid-section. I’ve heard of LuLa Roe, and I even have one pair of their leggings, but my body type is so weird {at least to me anyway}, that I find it hard to shop for clothes without trying them on first. I absolutely love the different outfits you pulled together using these two pieces…it all looks great!
You’re beautiful Larissa!!! I hear you on the trial and error of sizing, but once you discover what style works you can rock it!!
Blessings,
Patricia
Girl! Yes. You are rocking that dress and looking good. So glad you are gaining that confidence!! You are beautiful
Thank you Caroline!!!
Love you friend!!
Patty
The t-shirt with the dress=awesome! I would have never thought of that combination 🙂
I only thought of it after Kayla suggested it and I’m so glad she did!!!
Blessings,
Patricia
I love LLR! I feel really comfortable in their Amelia dress! Otherwise, I’m a jeans and t-shirt kind of gal!
The Amelia is so nice too! I’m wearing one to a wedding this weekend!
You look amazing! LLR is so great for every body type. Work it, girl!
Thank you Shannon!!!!
Blessings,
Patricia
You looks so beautiful!!! Way to rock it mama!
Thanks Jehava!!
Blessings,
Patricia
I hear you! I could do just about everything and anything and my stomach will NEVER be the same after two boys and two c-sections. I’ve got a tummy full of stretch marks and loose skin. Oh well. I LOVE my LLR stuff I have. My next purchases will be a Carly dress and a Nicole dress! Thanks for sharing your story:) We all need a reminder to embrace how we look now. We are all in process, be it spiritual, physical, emotional or mental. Can’t wait til heaven when my stretch marks just might vanish:) hehe.
Hahahaha! Yes, Amelia!!! I hope you entered so you could have the chance to win that Carly!!
YOU ROCK!!!! I see total confidence over you! Thank you I needed to read this
Thank you so much Corsica!!!!
Blessings to you!
Patricia
Love this post!! I feel most confident in my favorite tunics with jeans! Thank you!
Thank you Kimberly! And tunics are so much fun!
Blessings,
Patricia
I love all of those combinations!!!!
Thanks Jenna!!!
Blessings,
Patricia
You look so amazing! I totally admire your confidence its so contagious ! Love it!
You’re so kind Rachel!! Thank you!!!
Blessings,
Patricia
love the positive message of this post!
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Thank you Mary!
Blessings,
Patricia
You look adorable and confident! Love it!
Thanks Steph!!
Blessings,
Patty
I feel like I might be the only mama who hasn’t tried LLR yet. You look amazing in those pieces though. You just may have convinced me to give it a try! Thanks for showing us that it’s more than just leggings!
Lauren, it took me a while to give it a try but I’m so happy I did!!
Blessings,
Patricia
I love how you layered the two pieces! And girl you are awesome! Totally rocking that mom bod.
Thank you Kerry. SO MUCH!!!
Blessings,
Patricia
The belt and shoes you chose look great with the dress! The tee shirt is a pretty color.
You’re so kind Sheila Jo! Thank you!!!!
Blessings,
Patricia
Love the Carly!!! It looks fantastic.
Thank you Alicia!!
Blessings,
Patricia
This is such a great post. I love when kids have so much confidence and always hope that no one will take it away. Lularoe has awesome shirts and dresses. Not a huge fan of their legging but love everything else.
Kids have so much to teach us don’t they? I love that LLR has so many options!!
Blessings,
Patricia
Yes! We have to love our bodies NOW, even if we haven’t yet reached our goals. You look great! I love that dress.
Thank you Amanda!!!
Blessings,
Patricia
These are adorable outfits and you look stunning in them!
Thanks Madison!!
Blessings,
Patricia
Work it mama!!! I had a bit of pep talk to myself yesterday and said “confidence is key!”. It’s sad that we have to even remind ourselves to love our body but when we do it is sooo worth it!
I have to remind myself of this often. But it really is worth it! We are worth it!
Blessings,
Patricia
You look beautiful Patty and I love how you styled the dress so many different ways!
Thank you so much Nicole!!!!
Girl, you look fantastic!!!
Thanks Anna!!
Blessings,
Patricia
Love LLR! And I think you look great but I can totally relate to not always feeling confident in a post-baby body 🙂
Thank you Val!!
Blessings,
Patricia
You look AMAZING girl!!! That dress looks like perfection on you!!!!!!
You are the sweetest Samantha. Thank you very much friend!!
Blessings,
Patricia
I’ve never tried LuLaRoe… But I really want to try the leggings. I am always confidant in my yoga pants.
Oh my goodness, their leggings are the softest!
You look adorable! Love the dress and belt combo.
Thank you Hannah!!!
Blessings,
Patricia
Love your clothes! You ROCK everything you put on!!
You are far too kind Lindsey. Thank you!!!
Blessings,
Patricia
Im most confident in a flattering top.
Me too Dawn!!
Blessings,
Patricia
I am most comfortable in my 0j’s!
Haha!Yes!! Blessings, Patricia
I LOVE how you styled all the shirt with the dress!!! And that tee looks so so comfy!