Miraclebody Jeans

Once while playing 'Which would you rather?' I came up with the following: Mom Jeans or Muffin Top? While I happen to believe that MomJeans are super comfortable, they look like, well, MomJeans. Anything with a lower rise has potential for MuffinTop, no?

Not anymore.

While in NYC last month, I was lucky enough to be an invited guest of the Getting Gorgeous Event, a thoughtfully planned-out celebration of style, beauty, and adornment.

Of the many companies and brands represented at this event, I know I would not be alone in stating that getting to know more about Miraclebody Jeans by Miraclesuit was one of, if not the, most exciting. Let me break it down for you:



I saw the sloagan, "Look 10 lbs. lighter in 10 seconds!" and was skeptical. "Sure," I thought to myself, "Slimming pants which will slim the extra skin right up over the waistband and make me look like I'm wearing a fleshy innertube for a belt." Even so, I approached the table of very helpful, very engaging MiracleBody reps.

"What size, Darling?" I was asked.

"Um...14, please."

"Great. Boot cut or skinny?"

Let it be known that I had never in my life donned a pair of skinny jeans. (Well, maybe when I was in, like, 4th grade, but not because it was fashionable to do so.) I had always presumed that they were not for me, in addition to looking to be uncomfortable. Yet being in the Concrete Jungle Where Dreams Are Made Of, I answered with a smile, "Skinny, please."

Joining the other women behind the partition, the excitement about these jeans was palpable. Having removed my skirt, I slid on the jeans and . . .

Wow.

I felt amazing. (You may need to know that for this lady who doesn't necessarily enjoy shopping for herself, the feel of clothing being enjoyable is the Number One Requirement.)

Carefully, I approached some of my friends. Stylish friends. Friends who know about fashion. They validated me: I looked fly.

Awesome. My first try of skinny jeans: success.

I took them off and folded them, replaced my skirt, and approached Robert Verdi. "Do you love them?" he asked.

"Yes, very much, thanks for letting me try them on."

"Oh, Honey. They're yours."

*jaw drop*

These magical pants, the ones which lived up to their slogan: they're mine.

And, as fate would have it, the generous people at Miraclebody have agreed to award a free pair of Miraclebody Jeans (ARV: $110) to one of my readers.

This is your lucky day.

And here are the specs:

This giveaway begins today (90210) and ends on Friday, September 10th at 11:59 p.m. MST. The winner will be announced on Monday morning, September 13th, after which the winner will have 24 hours to contact me via email; otherwise a new winner will be chosen (with the same 24-hour notification stipulation).

Here's how to enter:

~ Follow this blog via Google Friend Connect
~ Become a fan of ("Like") formerlyphread on facebook
~ Follow me on twitter (@formerlyphread)
~ Tweet about this giveaway (must include @formerlyphread and #MiracleBody in the tweet)
~ Become a fan of ("Like") MiracleBody by MiracleSuit on facebook
~ Visit miraclebody.com and tell me in the comments section of this post which item from their collection you'd most like to have in your wardrobe.

Each task listed above is worth one entry. For each task you do, you must let me know via a comment on this post, including informing me if you are already [following me, etc.] (whether it's one comment per task or one comment with all tasks included, that's up to you). Each task may be completed once, except for the tweeting about this giveaway, which may be done once daily (don't forget to come back here to let me know you've tweeted!).

Got it?

I knew you would. You're so bright.

And because you're so bright, I know you'll like this deal:


Take advantage of this special offer to Getting Gorgeous attendees and for their blog readers. Enter Code "TakeTen" at checkout for 10% off all jeans, and FREE SHIPPING and FREE RETURNS for a limited time.

Offer valid on purchase from 8/15 to 9/15 only.

Best of luck to you!


***Disclaimer: As a guest of the Getting Gorgeous Event I received a pair of Miraclebody Jeans. Even so, I was/am under no obligation to write about this product. I just really, really dig it. And that's why I write: to share with you. I was not paid money for this review.***

Laughing with my neighbor about having a li'l photo shoot in her yard.

Nice jeans, eh?