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#MomPicks by Garish Momma

Posted on May 9, 2017 by garishgal

My Mom wears Garish Gal almost every single day. Sometimes she will open Garish Gal shipments for me and take what she wants! The worst part is she forgets to tell me! Don’t worry, I eventually catch her and make her pay just like everyone else!

My Mom is my best friend and inspiration. She has shattered the glass ceiling time and time again. She has been my business sounding board. She even opens and hangs up Garish Gal shipments when she knows I am overwhelmed. She is a strong bad ass boss lady and I am fortunate she has raised me with the confidence to be the same. But she is more than just a boss lady, she also been there for every break up, every failure, every fight, and every single time I have needed her. Even 2am sobbing phone calls, or angered rants where I just word vomit endlessly. I honestly don’t know what I would do without her.

So it only seemed fitting that I let her tell you what she wants for Mother’s Day, because after all it is her day and who knows what a mom wants better than my mom! Without further ado, Gals Meet my Momma Carol Talbert!

As Mother’s Day approaches, Maggie asked me to share my favorite pieces available at Garish Gal. I have several favorite spring pieces that I love and I have my eye on… Many times the clothes arrive when Maggie is traveling so I get to open the new arrivals and put them on hangers for her. Some of my favs never make it to the Boutique. I snatch up my size right away and tell her that her shipment was short one size large in that item. She then kindly bills me for the missing item! Others of my favorites I watch closely to see if they are purchased or not. I like to give them 2 – 3 weeks and if no one has purchased my size, then it is fair game for me to purchase!

My most recent favorite is one I have been waiting on since she posted it when she was at market to place her orders. I love this jacket! It fits perfect. It works great for rainy and/or spring chilly days like we have had this week. This jacket came in earlier this past week when Maggie was traveling. I grabbed my size and wore it the next day! It will transition perfectly to early summer cool mornings and nights with the shoulder and side venting. There are several new items that are my favs from the shipments last week that are only available currently in the Garish Gal Mobile Boutique. (Look for the Galaxy Girl Long Sleeve Flowered top- you will love it!)**This top will launch on the website NEXT Tuesday!**

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Of course, I always love the Kimonos that Garish Gal carries. I have my eye on a new black Kimono in stock… (I already have a green one that I wear year round.) I also have my eye on the BB Dakota Butler Cozi Cardi and the BB Dakota Lamour Fringe Cardigan. These are always great pieces to help transition any outfit from day to night.

I don’t wear dresses very often but Garish Gal has talked me into the Summer nights BB Dakota Beah printed Maxi Dress. It is both flowing and flattering. I have plenty of wedding and summer events this year, so I need more pieces like this in my closet.

I am hooked on the Black Spanx Leggins! They are AMAZING. ** These will be back in stock for the Fall!**

For day to day wear, I have so many favorite blouses from Garish Gal. My two current favs are the BB Dakota Brando Printed Blouse and the Lace Long Sleeve white Tunic. The tanks available at Garish Gal are endless! I love the Chambray Ruffle Tank and the Ash Tunic Tank! Garish Gal has a Navy Cute Cropped Blouse that transcends Spring into Summer! I love it with hot pink earrings!

I can’t forget jewelry too! I have the black Arrowhead necklace and the Arrowhead bangle. I wear the Grey Stud Earrings almost every day. My favorite LipSense Glossy Gloss is Heartbreaker!

Garish Gal’s grandmother proudly wears several pieces from the Boutique. Her favs are always jackets- BB Dakota Carnation Black Pleather; BB Dakota Yohan Light Grey Jacket; and the Lush Olive Green Zipper Jacket. She even wears the BB Dakota Leggings!

How do I say this politically correct…, you don’t have to be under 35 years old to enjoy shopping and wearing items from Garish Gal! Garish Gal has items that Maggie wears but are also still appropriate for me or her grandma to wear. It is all in what you pair it with and how you carry it off. Remember, the inspiration for Garish Gal, Great, Great Aunt Rosemary, lived well into her 80’s. She never got too old to always have a flair of Garish in her closet to set her outfit apart!

If you are not sure how to wear an item or what to pair it with, ask Garish Gal! She will be very helpful and honest with you on how to dress for your style!

I am extremely proud of my Garish Gal, Maggie, and her drive for success. Her brand is selling “Fashion with a Future” through donating a percent of the proceeds from her sales to benefit 501 organizations supporting the education for young women. I know my purchases not only support Garish Gal but I am also aiding organizations that help provide education to a young girl that may not otherwise have that opportunity.

So this year, ask for Garish Gal for Mother’s Day! You will not only be rocking a great look but you will also be giving back to help a young girl learn to read and write! Happy Mother’s Day to you and to the women in your life! Celebrate them with love!

All my love to you my sweet Baby Girl and Beautiful young woman! I will always love you to the moon and back! Keep following your dream and passion! Garish Mom

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Easter Sunday Outfits

Posted on April 4, 2017 by garishgal

EASTER HAS FULL ON SNUCK UP ON ME THIS YEAR.

I hope I am not the only one who feels like this. One of the best memories I had growing up was going with my mom and sister to pick out our Easter dresses! We would always receive flowers from our grandparents that we would wear all through church. We would all get pictures with the grandparents before church with our fancy outfits. The memories are still SO special to me! With that being said, IT’S TIME for the perfect Easter Outfits!

For Easter Sunday, I LOVE a good sundress. SO below are some options that I felt were REALLY cute for the day that Love Won.

Not one you love? Check out the Dresses Tab for more options!

My great grandma used to say, “If it rains on Easter Sunday, it will rain for the next 7 Sundays.” Indiana and April in general means RAIN, but every time it has rained on Easter Sunday, it has rained the next 7. Even on days as clear as can be, there would be a random rain sprinkle. You better believe I will be looking out again this year!

Show us your Garish Gal Easter Outfits by tagging us on Insta and #garishgal

xo-

Garish Gal is TWO!!

Posted on October 1, 2016 by garishgal

Two years of being in business.

I would be lying through this keyboard if I said that statement doesn’t bring tears to my eyes. Owning a business is the best and hardest thing I have ever done. The sacrifices and stress seem to be endless, but then again so do the rewards.

When I started my business, I had really low self esteem. I was coming off of some major life changes and honestly didn’t know who I was or what I wanted. In the back of my head I had this aching feel that I wasn’t smart enough to do this. That I wasn’t good enough & that I was wasting my time and money.

Garish Gal has so proved me wrong in so many ways, but I think this is the most important. Not only has Garish Gal given me confidence I didn’t know possible, but it gives other women confidence. I started the business with the intention of reaching out to the outcast–that person who doesn’t necessarily mesh with what society or a small town says is acceptable. I guess I have always been that person–usually described as weird, or as I like to think, Garish.

I love when a woman comes into Garish Gal for the first time and finds something she loves, but is scared to try. There’s nothing quiet like that moment when she comes out of the fitting room and sees herself for the first time. That moment she realizes she looks great & can rock that which seemed impossible a few minutes before. She walks out of that little enclosed cargo trailer, bag in hand, with a new found confidence in her heart.

That to me, is worth everything.

I want to thank everyone who has made Garish Gal what it is today. I don’t have the capacity to thank every single person in this post, but if I could I SO would.

Allie Ault, I don’t know what I would have done this year without your help! You love my business like I do & that is so incredibly special to me.

Marlee, you little beauty you, I love that I have such a great ambassador modeling Garish Gal clothes on the website. You saved me from having to do it myself (which I HATED) so I am forever grateful.

My Mom, Dad, & Grandpa for being my drivers, stand in help, support, and advisors. The moment I told you all I wanted to start a business, you were there offering any help AND you still are. I demand a lot and you all have an amazing way of meeting those demands no questions asked. I love you all to the moon & back a billion times.

I know I am forgetting people, so I am sorry if I miss you! BUT know I am beyond grateful for you!

LAST, but certainly not least, Thank YOU –all of my amazing customers. There wouldn’t have been a year 2 if you weren’t so supportive of GG! To thank you, use promo code 2CUTE for 30% off all day today. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

Praying for another amazing year of blessings & success! Thanks for allowing me to do what I truly love.

xo-

Phil. 4:13

Garish Gal Family Photos

Posted on December 10, 2015 by garishgal

I wanted to share some of my family photos that were take by local Indiana Photographer Halee Betzner! She is insanely talented!

My sister, mom, and I wore Garish Gal clothing for the pictures-kind of by force, kind of not! I loved that each of us could find something that we felt comfortable & looked good in! That is what my aim is for Garish Gal-any age, any style, & any body type can find something they love!

I hope you enjoy our family pictures and I want to wish you a Merry Christmas from my family to yours!