Showing posts with label Interviews. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Interviews. Show all posts

Monday, November 25

An Interview with Melody
Independent Consultant for Lilla Rose

First off: DON’T FORGET TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY! It ends TONIGHT!

Thank you so much Melody for stopping by, and for the giveaway! I have to tell you, before I tried Lilla Rose Flexi Clips, I wasn’t sure what to make of them. I would see them on different blogs and in giveaways, but they just didn’t excite me. Now I absolutely love the one I have and hope to get a few more for my girls as stocking stuffers!

Tell us a bit about yourself and your family…


Thank you so much for letting me share about Lilla Rose! My name is Melody Detwiler. I am the wife of Josiah, and the mother of 3 little boys - and another baby due next summer! Our household is busy, and I really enjoy spending each day with my boys! :) 

What interested you in Lilla Rose?

Since our home is filled with 'all things boy' (which I love!) my husband graciously encouraged me to sell Lilla Rose! I'm so grateful he encouraged me to join as I have been having a wonderful time - I enjoy playing with hair, showing ladies different styles, meeting new people at parties, and the aspect of earning money while being a stay at home mom with very limited time! 

The aspect I most enjoy is handing a busy mother a flexi clip, and watching her easily style her hair in a lovely way. What a joy it has been for me on the busy mornings to be able to quickly put my hair up - and have it look lovely and feminine! In this season of life, I do not have much time each morning to style my hair, and so Lilla Rose has been a huge blessing for me. And to share this joy with others is so fun!

What are you favorite pieces?

I have many favorite pieces -- I'll try to pick just a few to show you! :)  
PicMonkey Collage
Those are all beautiful: The Celtic Knot one is on my list. Tell me about the special that you’re doing right now for new customers.

Right now, I am offering a wonderful special for new customers to Lilla Rose. If you have never purchased from Lilla Rose before, you may purchase 3 or more items on my site and receive a free item of your choice! This is limited to 1 offer per household, and up to a $16 value.  Simply purchase 3 or more items on my site, then email me saying you have done so. I will reply and ask what item you would like for your free item! Note, the free item will ship separately from your order and will take a little longer to arrive.
I would love for you to follow me on Facebook where I post sales and new clips!

Thanks again Melody! Be sure to enter in the giveaway: It ends TONIGHT!

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Monday, May 27

Embracing Beauty
When You’re a Plus Size Gal

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I’m going to tell you a story, about 2 little girls…

Once upon a time there were two little girls, more a like than they realized. One was dressed in long denim skirts, with long sleeve tops, her hair pulled back in a braid; the other was dressed in Adidas tear-away pants, a Korn t-shirt, pumas and a pony tail. What on earth could these two girls, approaching adulthood have in common. Neither of them were dressing for themselves, and neither of them had a clue of what that look should be.

May I introduce to you, Trina Holden, the girl in the denim skirts and long sleeves. Author of the new book Embracing Beauty.

We knew each other the better part of 15+ years ago, until finding each other a few years back on Facebook. Both that lovely awkward age, when people have no idea what to wear, or what people will think of them, and probably doing themselves and no one else any favors in either department.

For both of us we were trying to project an image to others, an image which is not who we truly are, at least now. And that image worked. I thought of her as the Holier-than-thou bible thumper, and she thought of me as this worldly heavy metal devil music girl. Neither of us were those things, but what an impression {however wrong} our clothes made. You see, we were both dressing to impress other people, and had no idea how to dress ourselves well.

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1. How can your beauty/fashion tips help the plus size gals in finding clothes that are flattering, modest and classy?

The foundation for confident style always starts at the heart. If we are struggling with body image, no color, accessory, or style of clothing is going to fix that. So the first thing I ask women to do is to look at their bodies the way our Creator does--as beautiful, because He made us. You may be 100 Lbs. from your ideal weight, but you are still beautiful because God made women beautiful--it's that simple.

The next step is to look for inspiration in the right places. I'm all for building a pinterest board of styles you love, but if you're pinning outfits and models that are 6 sizes down from your own, that's simply a recipe for frustration. There are many, many beautiful, plus-sized women dressing their figures well. Find those images, and let them help you build a vision for your style at the weight you are right now.

2. What styles do you think look good on a plus size mama? Or are there styles that bigger ladies should stay AWAY from? Obviously confidentheartwe're all different sizes and shapes, but is there a style that looks better? I know I'm in love with tiered peasant skirts, but have no idea if I can wear them...or if they'll make me look more like a box than a broom.

At 4 months preggo, I'm 20 Lbs heavier than my 'ideal' body weight, so I've been dealing with how to dress a larger size! Some of the outfits I've come up with make me feel great, and some make me look like I'm wearing a sign that says "I Gained 10 Lbs This Month!” The principle I'm finding works for me is that of drawing Vertical Lines vs. Horizontal Lines:

Everything you've heard about horizontal stripes is true--they only work if you're as skinny as the stripe. Avoid any print or combination of layers that draws horizontal lines on your figure. I'm talking skirts and pants that end mid-leg, and top and bottoms that contrast highly, creating a line around your middle. All of these will emphasize your width.

Instead, you want layers that draw vertical lines, like long skirts and pants and long, layered accessories.  Tops a similar shade or tone as your bottoms allow your eye to go from neck to ankle without stopping, giving a taller, slimmer illusion. Avoid an article of clothing if it's wider than it is long. That may include a very full peasant skirt, but doesn't exclude a gently tiered maxi skirt!

I also lean toward darker shades over pastels (yes, even in summer!), and clothes that drape my figure, rather than saran-wrap it. You will actually look thinner if your clothes aren't straining to cover you!

3. What ways can we add beauty to ourselves, particularly if our life really doesn't lend itself to wearing nicer looking clothes or jewelry? or that we just don't feel comfortable in jewelry?

I have plenty of days where I don't wear jewelry, or dress up at all. But I've found I can still be intentional about beauty just by wearing my favorite color! I've realized even my lounge-wear should be colors or styles that make me smile. Keeping my eyebrows groomed also helps me feel lovely even on non-makeup days.

Getting a hair style that looks good wash and go, rather than ONLY when I have time to do something with the curling iron is another favorite strategy.

4. I know you’ve addressed this question is other interviews, but do you think that your book is directed only to Moms? Do you think  "Embracing Beauty" could help others? If so, who?

There's no question I wrote the book to moms. It's who I felt most equipped and called to encourage. But the principles for discerning your own style, the chapters on the heart of beauty and proper body image, and the thrift shopping techniques--these are applicable to anyone! Really, only the chapter on maternity fashion is specific to motherhood. Any woman  can benefit from the content through the rest of the book.

If you’re interested in reading more of Trina’s new book “Embracing Beauty” you can get your copy here.

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