I don’t mind screaming it from the rooftops, SPANX is my GIRL! They never cease to amaze with me what they’ll come out with next…

This past January it was their SPANX Slimming Swimwear. Now?

Shapewear that you can wear out and about without layering it up.

Take a look at this scoop neck tank –

It’s Shapewear! There’s invisible shaping built right in. You can pop your tank on and just go! It’s that easy and that convenient. But… the important thing – what’s it doing? Seamless single-layer compression firms tummy and love handles. It’s soft and lightweight, too – so you’re not walking around in armor – it actually feels as comfy as any cotton tank you have having in your closet. The quality is amazing.

Check out some other fabulous styles in the new Ready-to-Wear Shapewear…

Ready for work!

Fall attire...

Chic tank - perfect under cardigans and blazers, too!

3. The actual styles are fabulous – they didn’t just stop with a basic tank and turtleneck. They added some true fashion style to the collection. With the 9 pieces available, there will be at least one solid fit (no pun intended) for everyone.

(Um… hello? Is that SPANX and swimwear in the same sentence? Yes. Yes. Triple YES!)

There are usually 3 things we get “nervous” about “squishing” our bodies into:

1. Lingerie

2. Jeans

3. Swimwear

There’s always that question – “How do I look in this?” Let’s face it, swimwear is usually the WORST OF ALL because other people can see you – in barely nothing.

So… (cue the lights and music)…

SPANX launched their AMAZING Swimwear line this past January. Actually – it’s the perfect time. It’s right around this time we all start dreading the summer months b/c we’re just getting off the holiday food binges. I’m telling you – SPANX is a genius. It was only a matter of time before they branched into the most intimate and body-conscious line of all – swimwear.

So to the lady-moms out there who are looking for some slimming swimwear this summer – look no further than SPANX. Stylish. Sexy. Classic. Colorful. Bright. Bold. AND Slimming.

Fabulous post about SPANX here, too!!

I was watching Oprah one afternoon and she had on this very attractive, very vivacious woman named Sara Blakely who was talking about her footless hosiery, SPANX.

I immediately remember thinking – this is genius. Hosiery to help you look trim and slim and tucked and sucked-all-in.

But it wasn’t until last night that I really, really felt that Sara Blakely should be honored with a National Holiday somewhere on the calendar.

I went out to dinner with my mother and sister. We were doing our “Mom Generations Holiday Dinner” at this great little restaurant in our town. I threw on a pair of jeans that I bought right before I got pregnant with Benjamin. They buttoned. But they needed a little – shall I say – squeeze in my hips.

So I tossed on a pair of SPANX – which doubled as a great additional thermal in this freezing weather – and instantly the jeans fit GREAT!

So Day #8 of my Fashion Advice for Moms… (if need be) invest in a pair of SPANX. They come in a variety of styles and colors and designs. They’re not only hoisery, but body shapers and camis and bras and slimming apparel and maternity options and plus size options. There are few essentials that we need in our wardrobes… panties and bras are definites. SPANX is another.

Plus… Sara Blakely created a line for Target called Assets.
The same bodyshaping hosiery genius… at Target!

For any jiggles or wiggles or shakes or rolls or flaps or flips… SPANX it.

It’s the easiest fix. Sara, as a mother of 4, I salute you.