Levi’s® Curve ID and me.

Posted on | February 21, 2012 | 119 Comments

This series is brought to you by Levi’s® Curve ID. Find your custom fit at Levi’s®  stores or Levi.com

well, i’m pretty much full on Jesse Spano about today’s post. i’ve been excited to share this with you guys since i found out about it back in december and i’m so pumped to finally show you guys the documentary style ad i did with Levi’s® last month in San Francisco! the video is about the Haps, my style, the Levi’s® Curve ID system and how jeans fit into my lifestyle.

i have one of those apple shapes where my hips and butt are pretty much void of curves but my waistline is thicker and i have a short torso. i have always had trouble finding jeans because of this – i can’t think of a pair of jeans i owned that i didn’t have to yank up when i stood up (not a fan of low-rise, especially post baby. yikes!) or that didn’t give me some sort of muffin top due to my shape not fitting into the jeans shape.

Levi’s® Curve ID system takes all of that into account and makes jeans based on our shape, not our size. whether you are super curvy, kinda curvy, or have a flat rear end like me, all you do is take a simple online “quiz” at levi.com (or get fitted in store if you have one nearby) and find out your Curve ID. then you can shop styles and washes to fit your preferences (including length which makes this 29 0r 30 inch inseamed lady happy). and i won’t even front – it’s a miracle, but my Levi’s® actually give me a booty. here is my favorite pair (and the ones i have on in the video). as a mom on a budget, i can’t even express how happy it makes me that i can get an amazing fitting pair of jeans for under $100.

what common problems have you had finding a good fitting pair of jeans?

p.s. i think it is downright amazing that Levi’s® is using bloggers (real people with real shapes) in major ad campaigns. a huge thank you to them for choosing someone like me for something this freaking awesome.

p.p.s. this is currently running as a commercial on Hulu. is this real life?

Category: au jus serious?, blogging, endorsed by moi, extreme happiness, sillyness, stoked, style, the haps, Uncategorized, videos, wait what?

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  • http://www.whoorl.com/ whoorl

    You already know this, but I love love love your video. Knocked it OUT OF THE PARK, my dear. So happy we met through this whole experience!!

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 21st, 2012 at 5:29 pm

     thank you friend! next step – meet in person! because DANCE OFF.

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  • http://twitter.com/Nanette Nanette

    They couldn’t have chosen a more rockstar mama if they tried. Great job, Mandy! 

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 21st, 2012 at 5:30 pm

     thank you friend! it means so much. <3

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  • ky@twopretzels.com

    AH! So cute. This is awesome.

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 21st, 2012 at 5:30 pm

     thanks kylie!

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  • Christina

    Awesome.  You just made me want to buy a pair of Levi’s!  My friend shared your blog with me about a month ago and now I’m a daily reader.  Thanks for inspiring moms to focus on their style too & making it seem possible.  I also have a daughter named Harper… seems a firecracker personality matches the name :)

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 21st, 2012 at 10:41 am

    i think it’s a requirement ;)
    thanks for reading Christina! 

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  • http://thesuburbexperiment.blogspot.com TheSuburbExperiment

    That is so cool! Congratulations. And I HATE having to hitch up my pants all the time. I have the same shape as you, only with different hard-to-find inseam, 33. I’m going to have to check these out!

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 21st, 2012 at 10:39 am

    do it! take the test and check out their lengths – i’m sure they have it. p.s. jealous. ;)

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  • http://thehomesickness.blogspot.com/ erin

    this is so cool!  i actually have a strange apple bottom, void of curves type of shape and recently purchased a pair of levi’s.  i usually just purchase anything with stretch in it with the false hope that it will mold to my body.  i can’t explain how happy i was when i tried on the levi’s and realized they actually fit *everywhere*.  you picked a great company to support and they obviously made a great choice too!

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 21st, 2012 at 10:39 am

    yay! so happy to hear that. thanks so much Erin!

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  • Jodi

    So great. And wow that was weird hearing your voice! You’re pretty cute, girl!

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 21st, 2012 at 10:38 am

    it’s weird for me to watch, trust me! thanks Jodi!

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  • http://pancakestacker.blogspot.com/ pancakeSTACKER

    i love, love, love yours and still think you did an AMAZING job! it was so awesome meeting you and i def am happy we have stayed in touch! congrats, girl!!! :)

    xoxo!

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 21st, 2012 at 10:37 am

     thank you lady! i loved meeting you as well. xo!

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  • http://www.bungalow960.com Shannon

    I have only watched your commercial about 10 times. You are amazing and inspiring. I can’t wait to see what life has in store for you next.

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 21st, 2012 at 5:31 pm

    shannon! that is so nice. thank you lady!

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  • http://profiles.google.com/abusta1 Andrea Hastings

    I saw this earlier underneath a blog post on Dooce! Congrats mama!

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 21st, 2012 at 5:31 pm

     i heard that, how neat! thanks Andrea!

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  • Anonymous

    I’ve done the jeans fitting twice at Levi’s – never regretted it.  I love how easy it is!  Those jeans, and you, are too cute! :)

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 21st, 2012 at 5:32 pm

     SO easy! glad you’ve have similar success!

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  • Jmls09

    Awesome! Ive been wearing levis curve id for about 3 months bow and looove them. Problably going to get more soon. Love this video of you, so perfect!

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 21st, 2012 at 5:35 pm

     aren’t they the best? they are my new favorite.

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  • Kelly Ray

    This is awesome! Good for you girl!

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 21st, 2012 at 5:35 pm

     thank you Kelly!

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  • http://www.facebook.com/emallernee Ellen Mallernee Barnes

    Oh, Mandy, this is SO COOL. I am really proud of you. Thanks for sharing! 

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 21st, 2012 at 5:35 pm

     i appreciate you ellen! <3

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  • http://www.adayinmollywood.com molly

    This is awesome. I mean, there really are no words for how awesome this is, ya know? It’s just awesome. Wait, shit, I already said that.

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 21st, 2012 at 5:38 pm

     not gonna lie, it’s pretty awesome. and crazy. and thank you friend!

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  • http://jeffandkarey.blogspot.com/ Karey

    Gah! I love it! Really. Awesome.

    And I was going to keep this comment short because I was so antsy to go answer a few questions on the Levi ID and find a perfect pair of jeans myself… until I remembered that I’m 6 months preggo. Seriously. I just forgot because I was so excited about new jeans. (I promise I’m really a great Mom.)

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 21st, 2012 at 5:39 pm

     haha! awesome. well, i think you should check them out after that kiddo comes out. you’ll love them!

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  • Larissa

    !!! Amazing! So, so exciting. I love that you’re a real person doing this. That makes me feel like I can trust this company. That they’re not shoving people who have no shape down my throat and hello no I cannot fit into a size 000. Girl gots some bootay. Those skinnies look amazing on you. I’m now going to go watch as much Hulu as I need to to see this commercial so I can shout in my husbands face “I READ HER BLOG!!!!”

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 21st, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    i totally agree, i love that they are using real people! hope you find something good to watch – who knows how long it will take! ;)

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  • Beth Barden

    Way to go…on being in this ad and finding your style after having a baby, both equally mind-blowing things!

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 21st, 2012 at 5:48 pm

     thank you beth! still working on that second part, but at least it’s fun. :D

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  • http://allthingsrememberedblog.com/ Jessica

    That’s awesome! Loved the video. I just took to test and I totally wish I could get a pair. But, our budget doesn’t really call for a $70 pair of jeans. I wish it did though. /:

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 21st, 2012 at 11:23 am

    i totally get it. keep your eye out on the sale section – i’ve seen jeans there for around $30 before!

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  • http://sunnywithchancesprinkles.blogspot.com Chelsea Thom

    YOUR FAMOUS!! This is too awesome :) what a great ad!

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  • Stephanie Clark

    SO awesome Mandy! You look beautiful and yes this is real life…amazing things happen to amazing people and that includes you!

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 21st, 2012 at 6:10 pm

     that is so nice. thank you so much Stephanie. <3

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  • Hlsblue

    Awesome ad, and those really are the best jeans! My mil bought some for me for Christmas (she even took the test on line for me!) and I seriously live/love in them!

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  • http://twitter.com/ashleyfaye ashley

    WOOOOP!!! congrats!!! i LOVE levis jeans and have sworn by them for years.  The people at the store were amazing and seri found me the perfect jeans.. 3 hours later.

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  • http://www.SkyWaitress.com/ SkyWaitress

    Wow Congrats! They couldn’t have picked a better representative. You are absolutely adorable in that video and if my body wasn’t about to change in a million ways over the next few months (thanks baby) I’d totally go out and buy a pair RIGHT NOW.

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  • http://mrsmidatlantic.com/ Caitlin MidAtlantic

    When you were describing your butt, it was likely reading a description of my own butt.  Definitely going to visit Levis.com in a few months when I’m back to wearing pants that stay up without elastic.

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  • http://www.jennifromtheblog.com/ jenni from the blog

    I want that video yesterday on Suzanne’s FB page and OMG, what an amazing opportunity for you! You look fabulous mama, congrats!!

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    jenni from the blog Reply:
    February 21st, 2012 at 11:45 am

    Um, watched even. Not want. Sigh.

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  • http://stephaniert90.blogspot.com Stephanie T.

    if you need me, i’ll be watching crap TV on hulu until your face comes up and i can say, “I KNOW HER! I KNOW HER! I KNOOOOWWW HERRRR!!”

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  • Mattandkaraadopt

    WOWZA! You’re full on famous little lady. That was super fun. Congrats!!!

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  • Kelly

    This is so cool! After having my baby last Halloween (birthday twins with Harper!), I have been having the hardest time finding jeans that didn’t give me such a muffin top. Will have to get me some Levi’s!

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  • http://stephaniert90.blogspot.com Stephanie T.

    also hallie watched this with me and said, “look, mom mom! it’s boo’s mommy!!”

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  • http://www.whatbenwore.wordpress.com/ Lisa

    I’m so excited…I’m so…scared.

    Awesome video. Love the campaign idea. Aaaaand, I love the jeans. Might have to check them out. 

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  • http://www.heelstohuggies.com HeelstoHuggies

    This is so fantastic!!! Congratulations, you should be so proud! :)

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  • Kate

    You’re just the coolest thing!! Super great ad! 
    Problems I have with jeans is ALWAYS inseam length. I am a freak of nature with a 36″ inseam and almost always have to buy designer jeans. Also, since having a baby I like my jeans to be mid-rise so I’m not always having to worry about pulling them up. Just seems like a hard combo to find these days!

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  • Gerit5181

    Congrats!  So awesome.  I’m so proud of you!  I’ve shared this with everyone I know and they love it!  Love You.  Mom

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  • Aimee

    That is so cool!  I have to check out these jeans!

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  • Erin

    Love love love this Mandy!!

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  • http://rmtnmama.blogspot.com Rocky Mountain Mama

    Oh my gosh Mandy! I love, love, love it! Now I want some Levis. ;)

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  • Sarah-Anne Lyons

    NO WAY!!
    seriously?! seriously.
    i feel like a i know a HOT famous person just because i read your blog.
    you go girl!

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  • http://twitter.com/MommaExpat MommaExpat

    Hooray! So glad that you were featured. I loved the video in all of it’s awesomesauce

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  • http://twitter.com/kveedub Kristi Van Wormer

    STOPPIT RIGHT NOW. that is so awesome! hurts my face awesome. congrats, girl! 

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 21st, 2012 at 2:21 pm

     Thank you Kristi! xo

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  • http://twitter.com/educatingamber Amber

    That’s pretty amazing. This apple-shaped, 29 inch inseam lady is definitely going to have to check them out.

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 21st, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    do it! they are my favorite jeans.

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  • http://dr-momma.blogspot.com/ beautiful messy life

    good for you mandy! you look great too

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 21st, 2012 at 2:20 pm

     <3!

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  • Bettina

    Just watched your ad. It is awesome! Just like you.

    I struggle to find jeans that fit my bum, I always get that big gape at the back. What can I say? Girls got curves!

    Bettina @ http://lovelylittleone.blogspot.com

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 21st, 2012 at 2:20 pm

     thank you Bettina! you should take the quiz, they are meant to help that gapping problem. curves are good, i wish i had some (in somewhere besides my tummy ;) )

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  • http://www.everydaymaven.com/ Alyssa @ everyday maven

    Mandy I love it!!! You look awesome and you just inspired me to do the curve id test.  I can never find jeans that fit right.  I seriously <3 this video. Congrats!!!

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  • Rachel H.

    Yay! You’re a superstar! You look great! Excuse me while I go take the id test…

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  • laurencp

    you are seriously too cute.

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  • http://katlynlarson.blogspot.com/ Katlyn Larson

    I love that you’re from Washington! :) Me toooo..
    http://katlynlarson.blogspot.com

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  • http://www.suzykrauseandtheskyscrapers.blogspot.com suzy krause

    your blog is so fantastic! happy to have found you. :)

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  • Anonymous

    Ah!  I love it.  You are great.  Congrats :)

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  • Carly Alary

    Awesome. I seem to have the constant “pulling up the pants” problem all the time. I haven’t considered Levi’s in a loooong time!  Almost have been happier with my maternity jeans and the stretchy waistband lately! lol  (no muffin top!) After this pregnancy i will check those out!

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  • http://courtesy-laugh.blogspot.com/ amber

    I think it’s amazing of Levi’s too and am so glad they asked you for this, BUT CAN I STILL TALK TO YOU NOW THAT YOU ARE FAMOUS?!

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  • Anonymous

    I’m so excited for you! Great video! I have the flattest butt EVER and I want to get me some new jeans now, but it’ll have to wait until after I have this baby and get back down to (or closer to) my fighting weight. I love that there are options out there that aren’t designer. Love.

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  • http://twitter.com/loveandlattes кєℓℓу ಌ

    AMAZING! Loved it and you are soo cute!! 

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  • http://soulsingingliv.blogspot.com/ Olivia

    OH WOW!!!  Congrats ma lady!!  What a super cool and inspiring commercial!!!  You go girl!!

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  • http://www.mamamarchand.com/ tricia

    SO awesome! Congratulations, mama. :)

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  • Anonymous

    O.M.Gee. I love this!! I am so happy for you! You look beautiful and have such a great sense of humor. You deserve this so hard. Much love!!

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  • http://choochooandcurls.blogspot.com/ malanda

    omgosh that was so awesome!! very happy for you :) ) those jeans look amazing. i’m totally going to look into getting a pair now. they look like they fit great. a good pair a jeans that fit and compliment your body is so hard to find especially after having kids! 

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  • http://www.bluebirdkisses.com/ ana {bluebirdkisses}

    seriously you are the cutest person ever.  I am sitting here giggling at how totally rad that video was! and I am not really a Levi’s person, but you kind of made me want to go out and try a pair now! I’m apple bottomed too…definitely have a booty and having a baby just made it plumper hehe

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  • http://tidbitsparenting.blogspot.com/ Lindsey

    adorable! so cool. congrats to you for getting to do this (so weird, so cool). 

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  • http://www.hartandsew.blogspot.com/ stacy

    loved it! so fun and exciting mandy, and you look amazing!!!

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  • http://normallyoriginal.blogspot.com/ Chelsea

    Yay! totally have been in that vintage store a few times!! :) congrats!

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  • Sarah

    That just totally picked me up after a long work day. So beautiful and fun. Thanks for sharing that happiness of yours. I am grateful!

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  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000437590491 Carolyn Kipper

    Aww this is so so so fun. Congrats times a million. I too would be singing “I’m so excited, I’m so excited, I’m so. so. Scareeed!” ala Jesse Spano style. You should be on cloud nine right now. Great ad! <3

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  • Kellyannmccann

    cute cute, neat to put a voice to the words! love levi only recently myself too, I found that both myself and my toddler love wearing “adjustable waist” levi’s!

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  • Stephanie

    That was awesome and you won me over. I Can’t keep a pair of jeans up to save my life! Tell me they paid you…please tell me they paid you.

    I have to say, as someone who did/does commercials for a living you were GREAT! Natural, fun, interesting…they are lucky to have you Mandy! Well done on all fronts. I now want Levi’s and that’s because of you…

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  • http://www.tiredyetinspired.squarespace.com/ Jessica@TiredYetInspired

    Go Mandy!  Love the wink at the end.  You’re too cute.  ;)

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  • http://www.beautynthebanker.blogspot.com/ Meg @ Beauty&theBanker

    Love it!!!! You look fantastic and this is just all around awesome!!

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  • http://twocupsofhappy.blogspot.com/ Janelle D

    What a great commercial! I love it. You seem so relaxed and comfortable and of course you look amazing! Congratulations.

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  • kamerine gardam

    Good for you!  Congratulations!

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  • Jackie

    Oh my goodness. This brought tears to my eyes I am so hapy for you. Lame, right? Whatever – that was amazing and I am so proud of you.

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  • http://twitter.com/mommodebr Priscila Smith

    I just recently found your blog. The first post I read was about the bra fitting and I was immediately hooked by your writing style and the stories you write. This video is so cute, I just love it. Congrats! P.s: your hair looks amazing in it!

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 25th, 2012 at 5:22 pm

     yay! thank you so much. hope you’ll stick around even after seeing what a weirdo i am. :D

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  • maren

    Awesome!  I really like the way they did this.  As a regular reader of your blog, I really feel like they captured it.  Also, I am so psyched that the fake mustache/eyebrow photo made it in there :)

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 25th, 2012 at 5:21 pm

     ha! i had to giggle when that popped up :) thanks Maren! xo

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  • Lauren S

    You are adorable in this!!! Congrats!

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  • Seattlesmithsblog

    What an AWESOME video to portray your life and fun jeans!!!

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  • http://www.callmelaurajane.com/ Laura Jane

    Dude. I’m sitting here about to watch Happy Endings on Hulu and BAM- Mandy is on my extended commercial. I was all like, “I know that girl.” Crazycakes.

    Great job on the commercial! Reminded me how much I miss blogging and tweeting and connecting with my online peeps. =)

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 25th, 2012 at 5:21 pm

     crazycakes indeed! and HI! i’ve missed seeing you around. <3

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  • http://twitter.com/Baby_Blackbird Brandy

    Would it be creepy if I told you for like the 3rd time how great your booty looks? Well call me creepy then. I love that they are using real people in their ads, but even more that you are the people they chose! SO SO happy for you!

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 25th, 2012 at 5:20 pm

     thank you SO much friend. i swear, these jeans are so booty friendly. that one shot in the video, i wouldn’t even believe it was my butt if i hadn’t filmed it. ;)

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  • http://alguires.blogspot.com Elaine A.

    How did I miss this?  (your post that is…). Anyway, just watched and I’m beaming over here for you!!  You’re so cute and real and I love it!  Congrats Mandy.  Also, going to check out which jeans will work best for this bootie… ;)

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 25th, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    ahh, thank you Elaine! <3 <3 <3

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  • http://sunshinewonderland.com Megan

    I FINALLY got to sit down and watch your cute little vid! Congrats on your sexy jeans! I tried the Curve ID jeans when I hit Macy’s one day, anything they had that would be my shape was hard to find and when I did find what could be goodjeans, they didn’t fit at all. I’m going to skip over to the site and try out the quiz.

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 25th, 2012 at 5:16 pm

     any chance you have a levi’s store anywhere near you? i tried macy’s and it didn’t have nearly the selection as the store and website.
    p.s. thank you!

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  • http://yallcomein.wordpress.com/ Alyson

    LOVE it!!!  Very cute piece! Can’t wait for it to pop up on Hulu!!! Congrats! :)

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  • monique

    congrats mandy! so awesome. :)

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  • carly

    You are so freaking adorable…my goodness. You just have the most beautiful little family and you seem so down to earth and real…that’s what keeps me coming back to your corner of the internet! So thank you :) Awesome video…I love Levis!

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 25th, 2012 at 5:14 pm

     thank you so much Carly – that means a lot to me! <3

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  • http://CrowningVictoria.com/ CrowndVic

    Holy amazeballs, that was by far the coolest thing I’ve seen all week and all day!  What a great opportunity! You’re beyond the blog-community famous! (And way to rock those jeans, bee tee dubs – they make you look fab!) ;)

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  • Christa Cox

    I want some now!

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  • http://www.robinmiller.us Robin Miller

    Yay! This is the first time I’ve seen the video and you look fabulous! So awesome! Congrats :)

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  • Amba @Team Mummy

    That is such a great add!

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  • Anonymous

    I just found your blog and this video is awesome. It’s so natural, and even better, you are naturally charming! Thanks for sharing.

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  • http://texaslovebirds.blogspot.com/ Carly Skinner

    I’m planning on order some today. Just one quick question, just wondering if you got the mid-rise or low-rise?

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