Formerly Unfashionable!  That is me, I was that girl in black yoga pants, who has never done yoga.  Wearing ill fitted jeans, skirts that were too short, and shirts that were cut like a box. Never really standing out, always trying to blend into the background.

I was Completely stuck in a rut. And I know I’m not alone in this feeling.

Shopping is such a stressful experience for so many women.  99% of clothing is the mall are fit to a size 0-4.  Then they just adjust the pattern up for larger sizes.  Um, Hello, That is not going to work! And yet that is the industry standard.  We are left wondering the store desperate for anything that fits properly.  And more times than not end up  leaving feeling defeated, worthless, and frustrated.

Then I met LuLaRoe.  I finally found a line of clothing that was flattering and comfortable at the same time.  Clothes that are made with multiple size fit models.  Clothes with hemlines appropriate for adult women.  And a shopping experience that promoted friendship and FUN!

I signed on to sell these amazing clothes that I loved, and now it was time to learn how to put them together into cute outfits.  Lucky for me, LuLaRoe makes this super easy and FUN! I love putting together outfits that flatter my body shape, and helping other women do the same.  It really is true, you feel better when you love what you are wearing!

Over the next few weeks I am excited to share my “Fashion Tips from the Formerly Unfashionable“.  These will be a series of posts which I hope will help everyday women find the fun in fashion like I did.  Because every women deserves to be Comfortable, feel Beautiful and be Confident!

 

Tune in next time to find out what is my #1 shopping accessory and what you can do if you don’t have one. And be sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram for more fashion and FUN!

 

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Can we chat about Lies for a second?  I have spent a lifetime telling myself SO many lies.  Lies that have guided my life and held me back from finding my Joy.  Lies that have kept me SMALL.

These are just a few of the lies that I was living with for the last 34 years.

“I could never financially support my family.”

Since the day I found out I was pregnant, my husband has provided the sole income for our family.  I have a Montessori Teaching Certificate, and while I loved that job, I happily gave it up to focus on being a Mom full time.  Fast forward a few years, I just couldn’t justify going back to work.  My paycheck would almost fully go to daycare.

That was all changed over the last 18 months.  This year I took my family on a week long Disney vacation.  I pay for riding lessons for my girls, braces for 3 members of the family, and many other non essential things that take the edge off my husbands paycheck.  This also provides a sense of security for me.  I know now, that if anything were to happen to my husband.  I can provide for my children.

“I have Too many lumps and bumps to wear cute clothes.”

Let’s face it!  All women feel this at some point in their lives.  I like to eat, and I hate to exercise.  I had resigned myself to a life of Spanx.  I did everything I could to blend in and not stand out.  But once I realized that cute comes in all sizes, my whole sense of fashion changed.  I no longer feel the need to blend, I wear clothes that make me feel beautiful with out sacrificing comfort or modesty.

“I can’t do hard things.”

I do not know where this lie started.  I come from a long line of strong independent women.  In fact every other women in my family, from my grandmothers all the way down to my sister, are examples of strength and determination.  But me, I lived inside my little box.  I didn’t drive big trucks.  I didn’t fix things.  I could never travel on my own.

2017 is the year I am determined to change this lie.  In fact my motto this year is “I can do hard things.”  Every time I jump out of our huge F150 with my trailer on the back I feel proud.  I can do hard things, and I am capable of achieving my goals.

“Compliments from others is the only way to boost my self esteem”

Just ask my husband.  I was DESPERATE for compliments.  And this was at the core of most of our fights.  I craved his approval, and was crushed with I didn’t get it.  My self worth was only defined by the things others said about me.

This is such a huge lie! Maybe the biggest of all.  I still struggle with this.  But as I am learning my own strength, My confidence is growing from the inside.  And our marriage has never been stronger.

 

These are my girls.  And I hope by living a life of joy they will learn to live a life without these lies.

 

XOXO

~Sarah K

 

 

 

I have a love affair with the color navy! It is classic and easy to dress up or dress down.  So the second I saw this navy Cassie skirt I knew it had to be mine.

The LuLaRoe Cassie skirt is my favorite item LuLaRoe makes!  I just adore her! She is my go to for days when I don’t actually want to get dressed, but have a ton to do.  I feel like I’m wearing jammies, but look polished and ready to go! Cassie never lets me down!

 

Welcome to my first blog post!  In the future I will be posting styling tips and exciting news in the LuLaRoe world.  But for now, I’d just like to introduce myself.  I’m Sarah!  I am a mom of three great kiddos, and am married to my high school sweetheart.  After a few years in the Army, we settled back home in Northern Indiana.

I discovered LuLaRoe by chance.  The kids are I were doing a family service project at a local craft fair.  And I happened to be next to a LuLaRoe booth.  And it was LuLaLove at first sight!  I have been searching for a style for myself, and not having much luck.  I thought it would be impossible to find, stylish, affordable clothing that flattered my post baby body.  But LuLaRoe did all of that!

It all happened fast after that.  I signed on and became a LuLaRoe fashion consultant and am loving my job!  I get to help women feel beautiful and confident, and I love that!

For more information visit my Facebook page LuLaRoe Sarah Kollar.

Thanks LuLaLoves!