Mama Meg | Perfectly Imperfect: May 2017

Over the years, I have mastered "light packing" and taking only one carry on for my business trips -- ranging from a few days to one week! Let's be honest avoiding checked luggage is less of a headache and if you are a control freak like me, will ensure your belongings get to your final destination when you do. When plans began to shape up and I realized I would be traveling FIFTEEN days straight in April, I knew I was going to have to bring in the experts – my favorite local LulaRoe (LLR) retailer, Amy Heebner.

Before we get to the details of my carry on, let’s stop and talk all things LLR. I do not sell it – just a loyal customer who has developed a bit of addiction not only for myself, but my two girls! LLR is a family owned, multi-level marketing, clothing business. It is only sold through independent retailers, so you won’t find in traditional brick and mortar stores. The clothing line is stylish yet comfortable and is made all over the world – one thing that makes it so unique is that there are only a certain number of patterns printed per style, so the likely hood of someone else having the same pattern or piece is extremely low. The entire business pivots around Facebook groups and live boutiques set up in living rooms or at events. Customers browse online photo galleries posted by retailers during designated “shopping hours” – which is genius as it creates urgency for the customer purchase. Many run loyalty programs, so finding a consultant and shopping exclusively is definitely the way to do – lots of perks! Don't forget to check out Amy's Facebook LLR Shopping Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LuLaRoeAmyHeebner/?fref=nf

Once you try on LLR, you will likely be hooked, stylish and comfortable – who could say NO?! One other things that LulaRoe has provided for many of its consultants is a flexible (and profitable) career – as well as an opportunity to make women feel beautiful and confident. Let me tell you a little bit about my LulaRoe guru, Amy Heebner. Amy started selling LLR over a year ago – to have an opportunity to provide for her family financially yet have flexibility to stay at home and care for her son with special needs. Amy had over 6,000 items in inventory – she offers personal styling appointments, hosts private parties and participates in community events. LulaRoe has blessed Amy’s life in so many ways – whether it be a flexible career, financial stability, a new found confidence or just making woman feel beautiful.

If you are a women who travels for business (or just love stylish comfy clothes) – LulaRoe might be the answer to your travel woes. Pieces that are versatile is key to packing light – you can wear twice by styling differently and no one will even know. The first step in my challenge was to give Amy (and her amazing assistant Barbara aka Amy’s mom) the freedom to pick out pieces that I’d be able to mix and match and wear in various climates around the globe. We ended up with 5 tops (2 Irma’s, 2 perfect T’s & 1 Randy); 5 leggings, 4 skirts (2 Madison’s & 2 Cassie’s), 2 dresses (Carly’s), 3 Sarah’s and 1 Joy. To ensure all LLR pieces, shoes (3 pairs to be exact) and toiletries would fit nicely – I rolled up each piece tightly and put a clear rubber band around each – no space was wasted … that is for sure!

I am happy to report that I wore everything once – some even twice, but styled differently the second time ensured that I didn’t feel like I was on repeat for the second half of the trip. One thing I realized as I was trying to document my wardrobe is that I am a horrible selfie taker, so had to start asking others to take my outfit photos -- ha! Check them out...