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Fight the Frump- Oprah Joins The Fun

 

Oprah did a whole show devoted to Fighting the Frump with Fussy makeovers. Here is a little snippet-

"Do you run errands in your pajamas? Are your husband's sweats a staple in your wardrobe? If the answer is yes, you may be a shlumpadinka. Though this word isn't in Webster's Dictionary—yet—Oprah says she knows a shlumpadinka when she sees one. "I made this word up a long time ago," she says. "It represents, for me, a woman who dresses like she has completely given up…and it shows."

Whatevah, as The Tempered Woman said, "It's Frumpadinka not Schlumpadinka!"

Here is an example of her magic non-schlumpadinka-frumpy makeover. This woman is breaking all the Fight The Frump Mandates.

Oprah's Fight the Frump Expert Guest Stylist did a totally Fussy approved makeover. Except for that bag. I would never approve that bag. Ack!

  Does this remind you of Fussy's Supa-Fab Advice?

My beloved trousers slacks pants & a cute jacket.

They say imitation is the most sincere form of flattery. I guess we'll continue to let Oprah play along. Seriously, Oprah, next time at least throw us some linky love, Sheesh!

My love to all my Fabulous Frump Fighters (and you too, Oprah),

Fussy

Fight the Frump -Reader Favorites

It's your turn, Friends of Fussy, this week tell me about a product you love. Anything from shampoo to a shade of nail polish, to blush to body lotion. Who cares what the ads say, I want to know what you say. If you love it, tell the world!

Thanks for taking over the frump fightin' this week. Can't wait to discover new products. So fun!

Love you, Alli

Fight the Frump -Breastfeeding with Style

Four Friends of Fussy requested a repeat of the breastfeeding edition. I know a little bit about nursing. I have spent 5 of the last 10 years nursing a baby. Here is a little background info about my thoughts on the topic.

• I do not wear nursing clothing, use nursing bras or cover-ups.
• I have casually and/or accidentally bared a breast or two in most of the states up and down the eastern seaboard.
• I have learned to squeeze in the backseat of the suburban and lean over a carseat to nurse a crying baby. You are welcome, random truckers.
• I believe businesses who suggest women nurse in a dressing room or ~gasps~ a public restroom should be shamed.

Now that I got that of my chest (hee, hee) let's talk about fighting the nursing frump.

Truth One- Most nursing bras on the market are garbage.

Your breasts need support! When wearing a bra, you should not be able to tuck them in the waist band of your pants.

Buy a well-made and supportive bra. I never use 'nursing' bras. Those hooks, and panels are a nightmare. Why would you want to have your hand up your shirt in public fiddling with a bra? I just pull one side of the bra up a bit to nurse the baby.

Truth 2-  Nursing clothes are ugly.

Unless you are ready to shell out tons of money for designer tops, clothing with 'peek-a-boo' panels are horrid. Imagine a poly-cotton fabric in a color that God never designed, that is loose fitting, over-sized with extra panels of fabric?

Agh. A nightmare mixture of frump.

You will see catalogs with beautiful nursing tops. Do not be fooled. Have you ever seen a new mom look like this?

OK, I never looked that good, but that's not the point.

The point is to wear normal fashionable shirts. Do not buy cheap clothing because you think you should. When you nurse the baby there is a wonderful way to lift your shirt without exposing the dreaded accordian-style muffin-top belly.

Truth 3- You can make your own belly cover.

I have a great trick to avoid undershirts with those dreaded extra panels. Remember extra panels = extra bulk. Just say no to extra bulk!

Buy a quality camisole. Do not just buy a cheapie at Tar-chay. Buy a camisole with a bit of strech and thick fabric. I like the ones from athletic stores. They are breathable and hold all the jiggilies in place. It will need to be a bit longer than most so it can be tucked into pants. We don't want any plumber views, K?

Now put it on and carefully cut the section that covers the girls. This way you will have your belly covered when you pull up your top to feed the baby. Sure, it looks funny and your husband will laugh and make jokes, but it works!

Are you Fighting the Frump? Please leave your URL in the comments so we all can read!

Love, Alli

 

Fight the Frump- Baby fat & blogging butt!

I have a problem. Not the mold (hey, we move home this weekend!), not my ongoing war with the laundry pile, this is serious. I have a problem. It is a double whammy of trouble- baby fat & blogging butt.

That is right. I have left over baby fat from having bebe #5 in May, combined with a bad case of blogger butt. Apparently me wishing the pounds away is not working. Ignoring the problem seems not to be paying off.

During the day I try to eat healthily, but then the evenings... Yeah, you know where this is going... hubs pulls out the chips, the boys eat Hershey's kisses and I pour that lovely glass of red wine. My problem with wine isn't the calories, it is that after I have a glass, I'm all happy go lucky & the world is fabulous. I do not care that those chips & chocolate are bad for me.

So, it's up to you, I need to drop some serious poundage. Tell me how you do it? I need your tips, tricks and secrets.

Do not tell me to join a gym & here is why- the baby gets sick from nursery & they never have childcare for school age kids during the day. Plus, I can't drop any coin on a membership right now.

Also, can you not suggest eating less & exercising more? That is really boring and I won't do it. I know, I live with me.

Share your thoughts. Do you have weight troubles, too? How do you manage it. What do you recommend eating? And OK, just for the funny factor, what do you recommend doing for exercise with the 5 boys in tow?

Seriously, do you think attendees of the BlissDom conference will mind if I confiscate their cameras just to make sure no shots of my behind are accidentally in the background? Oh, won't work? Bummer.

Love you, Alli

PS. I send out evites today to pick the lucky 75 women who will get to attend the BlissDom conference! Email me if you would love an evite.

If you are Fighting the Frump with me, please leave your link in the comments! Sorry for my lack of Mr. Linky. It's on my list of things to fix! {grrrrrr} xoxo, A.

Fight the Frump -Affordable Slimming Jeans

I found some affordable jeans last weekend that help me hide my extra 30 5 left over pregnancy pounds. They are Levi's slimming jeans and I found some for 30 last weekend at Academy Sports. Why at a sports store, you ask? We were buying more football stuff and little boy *coughsCUPScoughs* for protection. TMI? Sorry.

Anyhoo, back to the jeans, they really do hide the bumpies and make a cute silhouette. Y'all know I detest buying clothes new, and much prefer finding designer treasures at thrift stores, but these are worth it.

What is your favorite item of clothing that makes you look awesome? I'd love to collect a ton of great ideas in the comments from the Friends of Fussy!

Sorry, no Fight the Frump over the last two weeks. Blame my crazy life! If you still are posting your Fight the Frump {oh, I hope so!} Please link in the comment section!

Hey, you look great! You been losing weight?

Love ya bunches, Alli

Fight the Frump- Lipstick that Lasts

As a girl raised in the land of big hair and copious amounts of cosmetics, I have always loved the thrill of finding a supa-fab product. Y'all know I love a bargain. This product is less than $10 and really works!

 

Covergirl Outlast Lipcolor - I put this color on my lips in the morning and I take it off right before bed. I'm not kidding! It lasts through 18 cups of coffee, a workout nap, and all the yelling at the kids  the many joyous hours with the children. This lipstick even stayed on through my years months of morning sickness!

The Supa-Fab Lipcolor Rundown-

• Paint the color on in the morning. Do not rub, pat or blot.
• Let it dry for about a minute.
• Put on a gloss over the top. You can use the clear gloss that comes with it.*
• Always take it off at night. I use vaseline to remove it. It is inexpensive and moisturizes!

*I use my favorite lip gloss over the color. It is Bonny Bell gloss. Yes, I know, it's for 10 year old girls, stop laughing! It isn't sticky and it smells yummy.

I use Cappuccino to lighten the look of the neutral pink color.

I use Mocha Mousse to give the color a darker punch.

Now it's your turn Frump Fighters! Show the world your favorite way to Fight the Frump this week. Remember to use the graphic, link back to me and leave your post's specific URL. I can't wait to learn all your new tips!

If you do not have a Fight the Frump post, please leave a fun tip, idea or observation in the comment section. I so love hearing from the Friends of Fussy everyday. Beside, I am getting a bit frumpy lately and I need your ideas and inspiration. Seriously, I'm slacking y'all! {hangs head in shame}

**This is a post from February's archives. Sorry for the repeats. I am swamped with preparations for the big launch on Tuesday of the brand spankin' new Blissfully Domestic Network of sites. Forgive me!**