How to Survive Life in the Suburbs

The Ultimate Suburban Mom Uniform?

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I have caved. I purchased the ultimate in the essential suburban mom uniform.
A pair of Lululemon pants and of course a little hoodie to go with them.
The process to get these little babies was a unique shopping experience that will not soon be forgotten! As I wandered about this somewhat spandex laden store I realized I was surrounded by an alarming number of uber fit women. I ignored them all and searched out the pants who as urban legend will have it..is famed to transform all butts into objects of art. A few hard bodies disguised as women was not going to dissuade me from seeing if this legend was true.
Now. To the selection. I scoop up my size. (I’m not telling you my size, it’s none of your business) But, am I a tall or a regular? I am a tall girl. Nearly 5 foot 10 inches but I have to tell you, doing that thing we all do, holding those pants up to myself to “measure” them, it looks like these tall pants were made for Amazons! I grab some pants in my size, and the size up. (No girl wants to have to beg for someone to go get her a size bigger, size smaller great, bigger no.) Also grabbed both the regular and tall variety. My arms were getting full!

The perky little sales girl at the changing room requests my name and writes it down on a white board attached to my change room in big bold script. She then proceeds to ask me what I will be using my Lulus for?
Thinking on my feet I quickly stammer “Oh, just my treadmill at home.”
Shut.Up.
What was I supposed to say?
I can’t tell her I just want these pants to strut around the house in. That I just came in to see if the urban legend was true. That I want to see if these are truly magic pants that makes your ass look 10 years younger. That I figure my Hubby might think they are hot.

I slip out of my jeans and into the Lulus.
AHHHH… What. Turn. Turn. Giggle. Seriously?
Price check.
Gulp. $98.00
Don’t care!
These pants are GREAT!
I’m buying a new butt today!
I can not get to the cash register fast enough.

I text Hubby from the parking lot.

Bought new pants u r going to LUV.

Oh Yeah. Let me just say. The legend? She is true.
Run, don’t walk, to get yourself some new Lululemons and the brand new swagger that comes with it.

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    • Comments

    2. Ok, I’m going to buy these NOW!! sexy, comfy and cute for just running around town paired with a little fitted tee and a cute pair of sandles! your blog is sooooooo adorable…just love it!!
      xoxo
      Bunny

    3. Dear ModernMom!
      Just stopped by to thank you for yr visit & to let you know you are included in the random draw on July 31st for the coveted (*wink* *wink*!) Christmas in July giveaway!!

      Have enjoyed my visit to your gorgeous site! Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend and be sure to check back at my place next Saturday to find out if YOU are the lucky winner!!!

      xxLOL LOLA:)

    4. Lululemon offers free hemming so the pants are custom length! I have four pairs of Lulu bottoms, two Lulu hoodies, two Lulu pullover sweatshirts, 2 Lulu tshirts, and three Lulu tanks and I wear everything constantly. All of it washes really well, keeps it’s coulour and shape and everything feels great. Ebay is a great place to buy Lulu if you don’t have a store close by or I believe Lulu ships??? I was just at their big warehouse sale that finishes today and picked up some more! Love it.

    5. I’ll be scouting a pair as soon as I think of a really cool place that I’m planning to wear them. I can’t very well say they’re for blogging, can I?

      Thanks for stopping by to visit at Hotchpot Cafe!

    8. LOL! I am far too intimidated to walk into a LuLuLemon. I break out into a sweat. I can’t justify $98 for a nice ass…..I’ll just make hubby turn off the lights 🙂

      How’d hubby like them? *wink wink*

    9. I am totally pumped to go check these out! If they look great and make you FEEL GREAT, it’s totally worth the price tag!

      By the way, am I totally cheating if I used “the fabulous blog” award? I have to agree with you, it may be the mom in me, but I’m having a hard time puting the f word up! 🙂

    11. Hi ModernMom!
      I’ve never heard of them over here – but they look so similar to Juicy Couture!

      BTW am running a fantastic, once in a lifetime giveaway at my place as part of our Xmas in July extravaganza! You’ll like it, I’m sure! Everyone’s welcome at every participating site too!

      Hope you’re having a wonderful w/end, see you again soon

      xxxLOL LOLA:)

    13. I have a pair, too, and, though they are workout pants, feel obligated to put on makeup and do my hair…kind of defeats the purpose of the purchase, but I agree…I feel cool, in shape and just plain awesome in them!