Meri Brown and her Wet Bar of Tears

[MrSmith]

She had this mainly blue, flowery-print jacket on that had about 4 inches of sheer black material at the bottom. Her shirt/blouse/whatever was a solid purple (not a dark purple, kind of a medium purple). She was wearing a skirt that was sort of pink, sort of salmon in color, that had 6 horizontal black stripes on it. The stripes were paired, such that two stripes would be about an inch apart from each other, then there'd be about 4 inches between each pair of stripes. Underneath that, she had black leggings on and these funky shoes similar to the ones she wore in the trolley picture, except they were black instead of whatever color those other ones were supposed to be.

Edited to add: Ask and ye shall receive, @laurakaye!

Edited March 31, 2017 by MrSmith

[Absolom]

Oh wow.  I wish someone had saved that one for us. 

[MrSmith]

If I had thought she was going to take it down, I would have downloaded it and put it up here. She won't be able to do that again, if I can help it.

[Kohola3]

Holy crap, that sounds like it would be burned on your retina....

[Jel]

3 hours ago, MrSmith said:

She had this mainly blue, flowery-print jacket on that had about 4 inches of sheer black material at the bottom. Her shirt/blouse/whatever was a solid purple (not a dark purple, kind of a medium purple). She was wearing a skirt that was sort of pink, sort of salmon in color, that had 6 horizontal black stripes on it. The stripes were paired, such that two stripes would be about an inch apart from each other, then there'd be about 4 inches between each pair of stripes. Underneath that, she had black leggings on and these funky shoes similar to the ones she wore in the trolley picture, except they were black instead of whatever color those other ones were supposed to be.

Edited to add: Ask and ye shall receive, @laurakaye!

I'm seriously impressed by the quality of your visual memory.

Edited March 31, 2017 by Jel

[Christina]

Conspiracy Theory - It is entirely possible that the spray tan has gotten into her eyes and made her color blind. Everything now has a tinge of orange, which is why she can't see how awful her fake tan and clothing looks, it may even explain why she hasn't notice her tooth is black.

[Kohola3]

You guys are a hoot!

[xwordfanatik]

16 hours ago, Celia Rubenstein said:

Darn. An outfit so terrible she actually took down the picture and I missed it.  Rats!

Me too, Celia!  It must have been god-awful.  

[xwordfanatik]

8 hours ago, Jel said:

Gah, I have stood in the same drinks package line up. For sure I am going to one day end up in someone's "Middle aged women and their Costco pants" blog.

And having said that, are these pieces supposed to be worn together? I am far from a LLR fan,  but I think that top would look okay with some white pants (from Costco!).  

Am I wrong? Maybe I need someone to talk me down.

I think any color pants in a neutral color would be better!

I'm traditional, and would never mix a print top with print pants, or stripes and plaids together.  OK, I'm old(er).

Costco leggings look way better than these weird Lularoe prints.  And they are probably 1/2 the price.

I wonder how many fambly bills Meri is chipping into since she's so all about the fambly.  

[MrSmith]

14 hours ago, Jel said:

I'm seriously impressed by the quality of your visual memory.

Thank you! To be fair, that was a hard-to-forget outfit, though. :)

[Wings]

1 hour ago, MrSmith said:

Thank you! To be fair, that was a hard-to-forget outfit, though. :)

I have to make one correction though. The top she wore had black fringe on the bottom not a sheer panel!  I couldn't forget either!

Edited April 1, 2017 by wings707

[MrSmith]

1 minute ago, wings707 said:

I have to make one correction though. The top she wore had black fringe on the bottom not a sheer panel!  Lol  I couldn't resist.  I couldn't forger either!

I thought it was fringe at first, too. As I looked at it longer, it looked sheer and as if the fact it was sheer was making it look like fringe due to the way the light passed through it. Definitely could have been fringe, though. Tough to call.

[Kohola3]

Either way, it sounds dreadful.

[Wings]

22 minutes ago, MrSmith said:

I thought it was fringe at first, too. As I looked at it longer, it looked sheer and as if the fact it was sheer was making it look like fringe due to the way the light passed through it. Definitely could have been fringe, though. Tough to call.

Here it is!  Slightly different print.  There are MANY fringed kimonos in their line! 

Edited April 1, 2017 by wings707

[MrSmith]

Nice, @wings707! You're right. It's fringe. That's even worse than sheer fabric. Yuck.

[ginger90]

She doen't give much notice. LLR has "home decor"? I hope it's a seperate vendor and not LLR.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSWL0Yxj1fT/

Disregard, I didn't see the actual place as Rod Works. That's the home decor!

[VedaPierce]

On March 30, 2017 at 4:31 PM, Absolom said:

Meri must not have liked the reactions to the outfit today.  It seems she may have pulled the photo.

Slow in catching up...so sorry I missed it! Lol

[Chicklet]

I'm late to the party but what does "Living my why" even mean? The woman is just intellectually hamstrung.

[CofCinci]

15 minutes ago, Chicklet said:

I'm late to the party but what does "Living my why" even mean? The woman is just intellectually hamstrung.

Why = purpose. She has found her purpose (selling shitty leggings to lonely women) and she's going to do it - no exhusband is going to get in the way of her "why". 

[Chicklet]

34 minutes ago, CofCinci said:

She has found her purpose (selling shitty leggings to lonely women) and she's going to do it

Damn she thought of that and I didn't. Oh the shame of it all.

Such a dumbass selling inferior product at an inflated price with no business plan other than #living my why.

Sounds like LLR sold her that idea, too.

[MrSmith]

16 minutes ago, Chicklet said:

Sounds like LLR sold her that idea, too.

You know they did! That's exactly the kind of bullshit platitude that MLM's try to feed their members in order to get, and keep, them excited about the MLM and the "opportunity" it provides. I've seen it too many times. And for some reason, I really want to go back to doing the programming for that industry. I suppose it's because it affords some really interesting problems to solve.

[Wings]

3 hours ago, Chicklet said:

I'm late to the party but what does "Living my why" even mean? The woman is just intellectually hamstrung.

Love this phrase! 

[CofCinci]

2 hours ago, MrSmith said:

You know they did! That's exactly the kind of bullshit platitude that MLM's try to feed their members in order to get, and keep, them excited about the MLM and the "opportunity" it provides. I've seen it too many times. And for some reason, I really want to go back to doing the programming for that industry. I suppose it's because it affords some really interesting problems to solve.

Yes, I think they use a "Find your Why" type of pop-psychology seminar/quiz to start LLR "training sessions". 

[Wings]

24 minutes ago, CofCinci said:

Yes, I think they use a "Find your Why" type of pop-psychology seminar/quiz to start LLR "training sessions". 

Training sessions, eh?  I am learning about this company on this thread.  So it is like Amway.  Hmmmmm.  But with a product that has a narrow focus.  Ok

[Jellybeans]

http://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/2017/04/04/lularoe-faces-lawsuit-over-buttery-soft-leggings.html

Those buttery-soft leggings are melting.

[toodles]

Checking for holes

Along with LuLaRoe’s rapid growth has come a raft of complaints about the quality of its products. A private Facebook group dubbed “LuLaRoe Defective” has more than 11,000 members, and many say the quality of the company’s products is slipping.

“My husband now does ‘legging checks’ to make sure my butt doesn’t have holes before I leave the house,” wrote Jess Dove, a member of the group. “Yes, it’s a way for him to admire my assets, but too many times it was actually needed.”

Said another consumer on Facebook, “I have only bought [LuLaRoe] in the past month, and everything has gotten holes. Every legging is a different size, some fabrics feel ultra thin, some thicker. Some are improperly sewn. But all have ripped.” 

LuLaRoe will buy back inventory from unhappy representatives on a case-by-case basis, the source close to the company said.

Still, LuLaRoe’s record addressing consumer concerns has earned it an “F” rating from the Better Business Bureau for ignoring consumer complaints.

Some LulaRoe salespeople say they’ve been inundated with returns from unhappy customers, leading the reps to seek refunds from the company for defective merchandise. One rep said she has sought a refund from LuLaRoe for nearly a year for roughly a dozen different products, to no avail. 

LuLaRoe claims to take an average of four to 10 business days to process these requests.

In a related problem, the company has made it harder to get refunds, refusing to accept returned merchandise that was torn after being worn or washed once, according to three sales reps. As result, some LuLaRoe salespeople are stuck with thousands of dollars of unsellable merchandise, they contend.

The company is aware of the problem with damaged merchandise. In an internal email sent to sellers in April, CEO Mark Stidham, urged them to try to unload their damaged merchandise. 

“The time and effort it takes to collect, send in and receive your refund could be invested in finding different ways to strengthen your business and develop ideas on how to sell your damaged items,” he wrote.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/lularoe-multi-level-marketing-women-clothing/

This is from a CBS article.  I'm sure this isn't on Meri's LLR website.  Here is the link.  I hope it works.

[Kohola3]

2 hours ago, toodles said:

“The time and effort it takes to collect, send in and receive your refund could be invested in finding different ways to strengthen your business and develop ideas on how to sell your damaged items,” he wrote.

So it's up to the consultants to take lemons and make lemonade?  Nice support from your employer....

[toodles]

2 minutes ago, Kohola3 said:

So it's up to the consultants to take lemons and make lemonade?  Nice support from your employer....

Once they cash the check, it's so long sucker.

[xwordfanatik]

I wonder how many of dear Meri's customers have complained?  Since she's this big "celeb" and all...;)

[toodles]

8 minutes ago, xwordfanatik said:

I wonder how many of dear Meri's customers have complained?  Since she's this big "celeb" and all...;)

I bet this is Maddie's job.  Someone has to deal with the people who are walking around with their asses showing through the holes in the "buttery soft" hideous leggings.  That and unpacking still more inventory coming to a garage sale near you.  

Edited April 4, 2017 by toodles

[xwordfanatik]

5 minutes ago, toodles said:

I bet this is Maddie's job.  Someone has to deal with the people who are walking around with their asses showing through the holes in the "buttery soft" hideous leggings.  That and unpacking still more inventory coming to a garage sale near you.  

I think you're right!  I'll probably see a buttload of Lularoe at the Memorial Day flea market I go to.  LOL!

[Hockeymom]

19 minutes ago, Kohola3 said:

The time and effort it takes to collect, send in and receive your refund could be invested in finding different ways to strengthen your business and develop ideas on how to sell your damaged items,” he wrote.

And how exactly are you supposed to sell damaged items?

[toodles]

28 minutes ago, Hockeymom said:

And how exactly are you supposed to sell damaged items?

LLR leggings.  Barely worn.  Holes no additional charge.

[Hockeymom]

Just now, toodles said:

Holes no additional charge.

  Free Air Conditioning!

 Peekaboo roulette!

Maybe instead of telling consultants to "strengthen their business", he should put "more time and effort" into strengthening his clothes!

[AZChristian]

3 hours ago, toodles said:

“My husband now does ‘legging checks’ to make sure my butt doesn’t have holes before I leave the house,” wrote Jess Dove, a member of the group. “Yes, it’s a way for him to admire my assets, but too many times it was actually needed.”

I'm one of those who believes that ONLY one's husband/significant other should ever be in a position to see a woman's assets to that degree.  If people can see that you have holes in the butt of your leggings, your shirt/tunic/dress is too short.  JMO.

[toodles]

13 minutes ago, Hockeymom said:

  Free Air Conditioning!

 Peekaboo roulette!

Maybe instead of telling consultants to "strengthen their business", he should put "more time and effort" into strengthening his clothes!

But that would take cash.

[Hockeymom]

7 minutes ago, toodles said:

But that would take cash.

Or a business ethic.

[Kohola3]

Well, he has he cash but no morals or ethics.  Big Business 1.0 - cut and run.

[Hockeymom]

1 minute ago, Kohola3 said:

Big Business 1.0 - cut and run.

Just like his leggins!

Are they ever gonna air new shows? I'm sick of talking about LLR!!!

[Celia Rubenstein]

Maybe I am just naive, but won't this be the death of the business?  It's becoming common knowledge that their clothes fall apart and you can't get your money back.  Eventually even their most ardent fans will find another place to buy ugly leggings because they will get tired of throwing away their money away on britches that split up the ass when you bend over to tie your shoe. 

Or is this just the inevitable end of their little MLM scheme which they knew would come one day and they just don't give a damn? 

[Hockeymom]

4 minutes ago, Celia Rubenstein said:

Or is this just the inevitable end of their little MLM scheme which they knew would come one day and they just don't give a damn? 

But it was working. LLR has invaded everywhere. Why end it?

We all think its hideous, but I see it everywhere. Enough people are buying it that even people like me, who know nothing, know LLR.

[CofCinci]

You can read the full lawsuit here: https://consumermediallc.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/1-main.pdf

 

The average consultant only makes $85 profit a year!!!!

[Absolom]

18 minutes ago, CofCinci said:

The average consultant only makes $85 profit a year!!!!

Finally something about LLR besides holes and rips that I can believe.

[MrSmith]

11 hours ago, CofCinci said:

The average consultant only makes $85 profit a year!!!!

This is not a surprise. In fact, their Income Disclosure Statement will tell you this, just not in plain language. When ~85% of the US consultants never receive a single commission check from the company, and when the majority of those earning commission checks are earning commissions of $500 or less in any single given month, then you know they're not making any money.

MLM's are required to publish an Income Disclosure Statement every year. So, if you know anyone who's thinking about getting involved in one, encourage them to find this and really pay attention to it. And if the MLM is new, they won't have this and so will have to make up their own minds as to whether to get involved. Personally, I wouldn't get involved in any MLM, though.

[TurtlePower]

14 hours ago, Hockeymom said:

And how exactly are you supposed to sell damaged items?

Terrible business ethics. Absolutely terrible to even suggest such a thing. What are you supposed to use ripped leggings for, waxing the car (not a bad idea, they're so ugly that's all they're good for)?

[MrSmith]

20 minutes ago, TurtlePower said:

Terrible business ethics. Absolutely terrible to even suggest such a thing. What are you supposed to use ripped leggings for, waxing the car (not a bad idea, they're so ugly that's all they're good for)?

No, no, no. Microfiber is much better for waxing the car. You get a much nicer shine with fewer imperfections. It's also excellent for applying Rain-x to your windshield. Those leggings might be buttery soft when they're touching your skin, but I'm pretty sure your car isn't going to appreciate them as much. LOL

[laurakaye]

1 hour ago, TurtlePower said:

Terrible business ethics. Absolutely terrible to even suggest such a thing. What are you supposed to use ripped leggings for, waxing the car (not a bad idea, they're so ugly that's all they're good for)?

My daughter buys jeans with artfully shredded knees...why not market the LLR legging the same way, only the rips are on the arse?  Coordinate with brightly colored, garishly patterned undies, meant to show through all those holes!  People will stare and wonder -- is the larger pattern on the leggings or on the undawearz??  BAM!  New marketing strategy.

Edited April 5, 2017 by laurakaye

[Fosca]

If the rips are on the tush, sell them "cheap" and tell the buyers to wear them with dresses or long tunic tops.  Or sell them to quilters who want to make LuLaRoe quilts (I'm sure there are some out there).  Or put patches on them in contrasting (ugly) patterns.  Who knows.

[lookeyloo]

17 minutes ago, Fosca said:

If the rips are on the tush, sell them "cheap" and tell the buyers to wear them with dresses or long tunic tops.  Or sell them to quilters who want to make LuLaRoe quilts (I'm sure there are some out there).  Or put patches on them in contrasting (ugly) patterns.  Who knows.

Um, I am a quilter and so far in my quilting arena, no one has even mentioned the word LuLaRoe.  Will be interested to see if this eventually becomes a trend. It would take some doing, with stabilizers, etc.  Probably not happening.  Anyone else a quilter?

[MrSmith]

I don't sew, quilt, etc, but I can't imagine something as thin as LLR leggings to be useful in such endeavours.