Lula Roe is Still the Worst
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- čas přidán 23. 09. 2021
- I talk about my personal experience with Lula Roe and why I was featured in the Amazon Documentary Lula Rich. In short, the brand sells over priced, poorly made goods, that don't fit well to women who may not know any better. They are predatory and take advantage of people by selling them an unattainable dream. Lula rich is a scam, a pyramid scheme, and took advantage of so many people- most mlms do.
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Yes! MLMs are scams. The real customers are the "sales reps", and everyone else is a second hand buyer. Real companies don't require you to purchase their products in order to sell them back to other people.
YES, YES, YES!!!!!!!!!!!
Try telling those in the MLM trap that, and they are part of a pyramid scheme
It was like quicksand for the retailers. They buy 100 pieces, but can only sell 40 because the other 60 are fugly. Have to buy more pieces, and the cycle continues. Never actually make much of a profit because only a fraction of the inventory is actually sellable. Let's not even get into the amount of textile waste LuLaRoe contributed along with what I suspect are ethically ambiguous overseas labor practices.
Some MLMs are great. More than some are good. Most are bad though.
@@georgeramos3437 nope the business model itself is a scam, so no MLMs are "great".
Thank you for being so honest about it. Companies like lularoe prey on new moms, and single moms by tricking them into thinking that they are "not putting their family first". I was personally roped into a beauty MLM at 16 years old, with the promise of "oh, you'll sell SOOOO much! You'll make SOOO much money!" MLM's are everywhere. Cooking utensils, travel, clothing, makeup, skincare, EVERYWHERE. And some are very cleverly concealed, by being under multiple names.
Ugh someone tried to recruit me into selling Mary kay when I was a teenager. I'm so pissed now as an adult at that sales lady. Luckily (?) for me I was so broke I couldn't afford the upfront investment.
@@throughthedin if there's anything on earth that I absolutely despise, it's Mary Kay.
I got scammed on. Selling something not mlm dumb idea always I did not put in that much money
well some ppl can sell a lot it's charisma, persuasion, charm etc
1 of my childhood friends sells Mary Kay
The video you made 5 years ago was literally how I found you. I was wanting to purchase some items and couldn’t find much out there for actual plus size people. I never bought anything because you brought up some great points about their clothing and brand. I have loved your content since!
Me too!!!!
The real crazy thing is to this day people still support and buy from Lula Roe 😬😳.
Every time I do my moms laundry I beg her to let me burn hers.
Yeah fr. I have a bunch of there lularoe mens but i got them from a thrift store.
I own a lot of LuLaRoe Carlys. They are very comfortable and cute. Not really into the leggings.
I have a bunch and still wear it. I bought 90% from people going out of business but when I learned what was happening i totally stopped purchasing. But I have what I have and still wear Graphic tees mostly black leggings and cardigans/shrugs routinely. I somehow never experienced any holes weirdly places patterns or stinky items.
They have amazing designs and the clothing is so versatile. They were just victims of orchestrated backlash.
My relationship was Lula LaRoe: buying it for $1.49/lb at the Goodwill Outlet because it's ALWAYS there 🤣
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I never even pick up that brand lol 😂 If I see that it’s made by them I stay away 😒
@@MizzPrecious92 they don't sell it in stores except goodwill or salvation army,so you're in the clear girl
I didn't realize I had been following you for that long! That video is how I found you!
Just when I thought I couldn't love you any more than I already did, you say you're not a fan of MLMs. 😍
LITTTTTERALLY MEE TOO!!!!
Yes! How I found her as well!
Same!!!!
Same!
Haha that’s the first thing I thought too
Im proud of you for being honest & doing the right thing. All those people who attacked you owe you an apology. Im sorry you went thru that, but glad things have worked out.
That video was how I found you, been watching ever since 🥰
If people weren't a bunch of bastards (to quote Roy from The I.T. Crowd), then every single one of those people would've humbled themselves and apologized when they realized you were trying to help them. But, I doubt any of those people have reneged their comments and said sorry.
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I have purchased Lula Roe but for like 3$ at the thrift store, they had a lot of Lula Roa clothing at that thrift store because a seller had offloaded all of their stock.
Ill only buy it from thrift or consignment stores. I do like their clothes for work, but I refuse to buy from a seller. Also the items are too expensive for what they are. The thrift price is appropriate to me.
Yeah, if it is already in a thrift store, I would be tempted for some of their dresses. They were nice casual pieces, but not at full price.
I actually made a lularoe seller mad at me.
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All I did was tell her how I felt. She tried to get me to buy leggings. I looked at the price, and said "No thank you. For $30 I can go to Walmart, and buy 5-6 pairs."
As a former seller, I remember when your video came out. The doc left out SO much of the crazy that surrounded LLR. The owners are such liars and so delusional.
I felt so proud watching the doc, with how much of your review they included. I remember watching it the day you posted it and thanking my lucky stars I waited until someone whose reviews I trusted came out before i tried to order anything. I do wonder what it would have been like in the beginning before they started cutting corners, a lot of the OG fans say their pieces were really great the first couple of years.
I found you from your lularoe vid when I was trying to figure out why all my friends were so obsessed. I've been a fan of yours since and never fell for the lulascam thanks to you!
Same!
First I was like “what are you doing wasting your money on that again?” Then” oh jeesh, I didn’t realize that video was so viral and people are so mean”. Then “ they should have credited you on that documentary “. And lastly, “wow, your hair grows fast and looks lovely”. You took me on a Journey! 🌸💕🌸
I'm so glad that you brought all of this up, I have friends selling it and many have lost everything. More people need to speak up..
When I saw you in the documentary I was like “omg it’s Anna! I remember this review”. Weird they didn’t reach out to you. Thank you always for your thorough and honest reviews. Cheers!
Completely not on topic: I LOVE this backdrop!!
Dude, same, I'm like... I need this!! lol
Yay! So happy to see this update from you. I was one of those people on IG who messaged you about making it into the documentary. I remember when I first saw that video a few years ago I thought it was an excellent review because it wasn’t coming from a place of anti-MLM, it was truly just about the buying process and the product.
You are a treasure!!!
Your Lularoe review was the reason I found you and started following you. I was considering buying some leggings and was searching for reviews. Yours was like the only negative review I found. You saved me from wasting my money 😉
same!
Wow it s been 5 years already I have been watching your channel? Time sure does fly. The MLMs are the worst. It s so difficult to turn down a friend who tries to sell you things knowing she is in financial trouble but wants to earn the money not just take it. It s the worst predatory behavior from these companies and the most vulnerable people fall in that trap.
Wow... I'm an ex-TV producer (local + network news) and the production company *should* have cleared all 3rd party material (meaning any footage/photos you aren't the copyright license holder of) used in the documentary. Sometimes news outlets risk the legal liability and attempt to 'fair use' material, but LuLaRich is a bit different in my opinion because it's a clear cut commercial project, whereas newscasts tend to be more on-the-fly and on tight deadlines for air. Contacting you to license your footage and include you with interviews (of course WITH compensation), I feel would have really added to the piece.
Was never into LuLaRoe clothing, and I was one of the original viewers of your OG video. It was way ahead of its time.
this is incorrect. they did not have to gain permission to use her content as she does not have ownership of it. in order to use this platform, you retain copyright but not distribution. you relinquish your ability to govern what can be done with your content. i’m not saying it’s right - i’m just stating that it is the price paid for using the platform. and because this is so, they did not have to contact her directly to use her footage. because they don’t need her permission and she’s not entitled to any royalties.
Sorry, but you are misinformed. CZcams is fair use…. No compensation, but attribution would have been nice.
So proud of you and glad you are using your platform to speak out about how predatory MLMs are in general! I was surprised to see you in the documentary and am disappointed that you were not contacted or consulted for using that clip in the film
This is so ironic… that review is how I found you. Some one I knew was trying to get me to buy some of their stuff and I had never heard of it so I was looking up reviews. I loved how honest you were and it’s why I follow you to this day.
Thank you for calling out MLMs!! Appreciate you as always!
Ive been watching you for past 5 years absolutely love how real you are and miss your videos weekly.....im sorry you had to deal w that crap
If a reseller of any product isn’t protective of their wholesale source, it’s probably a pyramid scam.
Imagine making a video about how a brand is shady as crap...only for it to end up being used without permission or compensation in a film about how that brand is shady. The Irony! I hope you go after the folks that made the documentary for THEIR shady nonsense!
Yes, there is no excuse for the production company NOT to clear the footage for use with Anna. In my opinion, their argument for 'fair use' is pretty weak, they are just counting on Anna not taking any legal action due to cost of an attorney. It happens all the time with media outlets - they take the legal risk using 3rd party material (stuff you don't own the copyright) because they consider the license holder (owner) to be "low risk." If it's "high risk" they will reach out to the person and get permission. I used to work at CNN, and they have an entire department called Rights & Clearances just dealing with that one aspect. I personally licensed many videos / photos on behalf of the company. Some individuals let us use their material for free or with an on-screen courtesy, others requested payment. It's really not that complicated, you get in touch with the license holder and explain what you're doing and they fill out a release form electronically. But this documentary is obviously a commercial project, and differs a bit from something like a newscast.
they didn’t do anything wrong. she does not own the distribution rights to her content. no one on youtube does. you relinquish those rights when you agree to the terms and conditions of using the platform. she only retains copyright, but her videos can be used by others without her exclusive permission. she is not entitled to royalties. i’m not saying it’s right, i’m saying that the producers of the documentary operated well within the limits of the law.
@@SewingReport that’s wrong. it’s not considered fair use actually. but that doesn’t matter. anna may own the copyrights of her videos, but she relinquished her distribution rights in the terms and conditions. by using this platform, she has granted both youtube and users the right to distribute her content and reproduce it without liability. she does not have the rights to her video. she would only have the exclusive rights if she uploaded on a website in which she is the domain owner.
My granddaughter got caught up in that “cult” of being a seller of Lu La Roe. But thankfully got out after losing I only a few thousand dollars. Terrible company and scammers for sure.
I found you and found out about Lularoe being garbage from you at the same time - first video of yours I ever saw. It was the most entertaining take I’ve seen on the whole debacle.
you almost invented anti-MLM videos
I was a subscriber before that video, and I remember when that it came out! I really enjoyed the documentary, but I kept waiting for them to credit you, or dive into that video, or interview you BECAUSE it was so pivotal. I hope your team is reaching out to get in touch with the documentary team. You deserve credit for your work.
That was my first video I saw of yours. I wanted an honest review and you delivered. Still here 5 years later.
That’s the video I first saw of yours and have been a subbie ever since ❤️
Ahh a sequel to a marvelous video. Thank you
Thank you again. You were the first to warn me about them. I had noticed that my friends were online wearing these "cute skirts" and nice looking dresses and I couldn't find them anywhere. I was "This is too much work for clothing, too MUCH." I hadn't even got to the "This is a scam", when I saw your video. I think Amazon documentary is a little late to the game, you were one of the first and you saved me and a lot of others! I did not have money to waste on this clothing, and I ended up finding great clothing at a cheaper price and much better material and such for work and the rest of my life. You were the FIRST for me, and how the LLR sellers treated you in the comments totally made me realize I would never ever buy from these people. They were horrible to you, and were only showing what you had received and your other videos often gave really good reviews. I am so sorry that this was so hard on you. Because you DID A LOT OF GOOD. For those of us that were so innocent in those days!
Thank you! Especially thank you for the MLM info. People need to hear this!
That was my first time seeing you. Friends were selling Lularoe and I was researching it. Your video had all the information I was looking for.
That was the first video I watched of yours, I haven't stopped watching you. You are my honest reviewer that I always needed! Keep on keeping on! ❤️
That video is how I found you! I didn't even know what LLR was when I watched it. I never bought anything 😂
Yeah same!
I remember watching your video, laughed all the way through! Netflix really needs to compensate you for that, comedy gold. Keep doing what you do.
This should solidify to you that speaking out when you did was the right thing to do and let you know that you’ve got good instincts.
Ditto, just about everyone who commented before me. 💖 Thank you for making that first haul video and being honest.
Of course, I too found you 5 years ago because I was thinking about buying some Lula Roe stuff, I wanted the loose/swing dresses. I was Googling to figure out HOW to find a Lula Roe outlet to buy their plus sized garments and was seriously confused and puzzled by all the timed out and not usable facebook links, till I watched your haul. 🤨 So...thank you for saving me!!! Because watching your review of the buying process and the reality of what finally arrived, made me realize that there was no way in h*** that I would ever give that company even one penny. You are a treasure! 🥰
I’m guessing that it was about the time you made your video that my niece was trying to get all of the relatives to help her start in LuLaRoe. The stories of the stinky clothes and chintzy fabric that ripped when you looked at were starting to surface. Niece was quite miffed that she wasn’t able to raise enough money to buy in. I was thinking about that as I watched “LuLaRich” and I’m so glad that none of us did “invest”. She dodged a major bullet.
And I definitely stand by the comment I made on your original video. (Niece was the one who invited to the Facebook LLR party that I mentioned in that comment.)
This look is amazing, Anna!! The hair, the make up, the dress -as the youngish say, chefs kiss!!! 💋
I appreciate the honesty. It’s the #1 reason I subbed you and like your content.
It was the first Video I saw from you. The company is now coming here in Germany, I saw a lot of commercials on social media in the last months, always makes me think of you
I found you through that video and loved your personality! I remember watching some of your other videos and subscribing that day!
That video is where I found you! Wow 5 years! You honestly changed my fashion life for the good!
Based on the editing in the documentary, I absolutely thought you had been a seller for Lula Roe! I recognized you and looked up the video bc I was in disbelief that you were in an MLM lol. Happy to see that wasn’t the case! But shame on the doc for not giving you credit/putting things out of context.
I was so excited to see you in the documentary!
Wild. I remember years ago watching your video, thats how I found out about this. You deserve some respect and credit.
I was watching your videos when you made that Lula Roe video. I jumped on this vid because I was surprised as hell! Anyway, I've been loving your vids for years, Anna. Keep up the good work. 😀
Omg...that video....I didn't know that was you! You are the reason I didn't get into that scam so thank you. Been following you for a year or two now. Live your videos
If I remember correctly, your Lularoe review video was how I became a subscriber. 🤣 Props to you for always being honest in your reviews!
Oh wow I've been watching you for a little over 5 yrs!! Loved this video. I saw you on the documentary and I was like What?!?!
I followed you before the LuLaRoe video and remember when that one came out. I was excited to see you featured in the documentary. I'm sorry they didn't take care of you the way they should have.
MLM's are so evil! I think of them like a cult. By the way, that dress looks amazing on you! GREAT color!!
Thanks for being a voice we can trust Anna! BTW, you look AMAZING!!! 🔥
I think that was the first video of yours I watched and I've been here ever since ❤
Long time follower on insta. Thanks for the vid! I've loved seeing your confidence growing over the years!
Never heard of Lula Roe but I've seen enough of your videos to pick up on your openness to your audience and your desire to be honest even if it kills you!! Keep that sense of integrity, girl, you're a role model whether you realize it or not and people are watching and listening and learning. I know I am!!💗
They just didn’t want to hear the truth. Keep doing what you do. Ignore the hate. Love your videos
I found your channel because I was personally critical of Lu La Roe after having a bad experience buying a dress off of a friend who was selling it. It definitely wasn’t made for Plus Sizes and it was poor quality, too. I was worried for my friend who was waaaayyyy into the b.s. but I thought I was crazy for thinking that way. Then I found your video and was relieved that you were being honest about it and aligned with my thinking. Thank you for saying what I was thinking!! I’ve subscribed ever since and always look to you for refreshing honesty about everything you review. You’re a wonderful content creator and I’m so happy I subscribe! Much love to you :-)
Holy moly! It's been 5 YEARS? I remember watching that video the day you uploaded it! Well happy 5 years lol
I was watching it and was like, wait, that’s Anna! I can’t believe they didn’t reach out to you before using your video. I just assumed you were aware you were in it!
Same!
I’ve been a subscriber to this channel since before that video. I do miss when you used to do hauls from stores. It helped me stay on trend and know what to buy in stores that are accessible to me online (i live in small town ks). Any way, still love your content
I was pretty pumped when you popped up on there!
you are such a captivating host/speaker! i love your videos. mad respect
I remember being in LuLaRoe and seeing your video and I was SO worried about it because deep down I knew you were SO RIGHT! Got the hell outta there, thank you!
Your video was ahead of its time!!
You’re video was the first expose video and I never forgot about it!
Your Lularoe video back in the day is how I found you. I was looking for plus size reviews of the leggings because I hated them and everyone around me loved them.
I found your channel because of that LuLaRoe review…still here after all these years. I’m here for the honesty, so thank you, Anna!
Same here 😊
FIVE YEARS! I've been following you for 5 years!? Time has flown by. I remember the video so clearly. You really seemed to do your research. When my sister tried to get me some of those leggings I told her HELLLL NO 😅 It took a few more years and the rise of anti MLM youtubers for me to hear any more about them. I haven't seen the documentary but that is extremely unfortunate they didn't contact you before sharing your image.
It hit me I've been subscribed to you for 5 years 😆🥳
I don't recall how I found you, but it's nice to know I've been watching you for this long.
When seeing your clip I’m the documentary I definitely got the impression that you were a former seller. Anyways, glad to have found a great new channel!
This hair is the best hair look I have ever seen on you! Lookin good! Outfit is great too.
I'm not sure how anybody could interpret the clips with you in them as anything other than an unhappy customer explaining why you were unhappy. Big hugs.
I was just thinking the opposite lol. Idk how anyone could interpret her as as a customer. It was sandwiched inbetween seller reviews
@@XGreenXGurlX exactly. I only knew Anna had bought and not sold for them because I had seen the original video. It was with other clips of sellers, but if we consider this situation and extrapolate... I wonder 1) how many were sellers vs. angry customers and 2) did they ALL have their content used without their knowledge???
I actually saw the clip in another CZcams video talking about the documentary, and I thought she was a seller, context is everything I guess!
That's one of the reasons I watch your videos your honesty is refreashing
I didn't get the impression that you were a seller of LuLa Rue clothing from the documentary; however, I saw your video about LuLa Rue when it came out so I had context. And I thank you for that video because people around me were just starting to talk about it LuLa Rue and I was able to avoid the product. By the way, I've seen your clips in 3 different videos or ads. I don't remember the other two but I did comment previously when I saw one. I knew they stole your footage because they identified you with a fake name (it was a balcony shot from one of your Miami videos when you lived in NYC).
Thank you for the heads up (again) 🥰🥰🥰👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Those coming after you made you who you are now! You go girl. All you were doing was doing an honest review! I am watching that documentary now. I haven't seen you yet. Wow, way to call them out for using your video with no approval!!!! Love your content always!
That was the first video I saw of you too! I appreciated your honesty and it got me to follow you. Funny!
That was actually the first video I saw of you, and I loved your energy and honesty so have been following you since lol
I'm sorry that they used your content without even asking, that was pretty scummy of them
I found you through that Lula Ro video and I’ve been watching ever since :)
Oh man, all of my friends back then were CRAZY for LuLaRoe and I did not get it. It all seemed like over priced scammy crap. I had a relative that sold Kirby vacuums for years so I was no stranger to the MLM nonsense. Watching your video at the time made me feel so validated about that whole crap company.
I didn’t even recognize you! As soon as you played the clip I remembered that original video! Crazy it was so long ago
I saw you in the documentary! I was like, THAT'S ANNA!! I'm sorry you weren't notified or asked. That sucks.
MLMs are all around us and I agree they’re predatory. Unfortunately, half the people I know are involved in them.
I will always appreciate honesty!! So many people just want to live in the fantasy world of lies and sticker rainbows. Thank you for standing strong!!!
Lularoe isn't even available in my country, but somehow your video ended up in my feed and I thought you were hilarious and fun, so I subscribed and I don't regret it :D
Thank you for speaking up!
Yes girl! MLMs are horrible! If I wasn't already subbed I would have subbed just based on that. You keep doing you. You're awesome!
I didn't realize I'd been following you so long. Glad the vid blow up.👍
I bought the leggings before but the leggings at Wal-Mart for $4 fit me better. I was on a Facebook page called Lula On The Low that sold them 80% off. The only way I bought the dresses and still love those. Comfortable and cheaper.
I have a shit ton of LLR and most I bought for 5-15 each. I did buy some full price and honestly I still wear a lot of it. Mostly their cardigans/shrugs & leggings. Also their vintage inspired graphic tees. I love them. They fit me perfectly.
@@jenniferrsmith2012 my favorites of them have always been the Randy's and Carly's. I didn't care too much of the leggings because I have chubby legs and they were too snug but the dresses or something you just throw on on the weekend and maybe wear a belt or not and just kind of walk around very casual.
@@mirthroberts9035 yeah. They really made dressing easy. Tunics/leggings, pencil skirts/tees. And I still wear things weekly. Haven’t bought anything in a couple of years though.
I remember when LuLaRoe was blowing up and I'm glad your review was one of the first ones I saw so I was painted a realistic picture
Thank you for being honest & sharing what’s right an not being scammed by a clothing line.
Your LLR review video was the very first one I saw of yours, and I liked and subbed right away, have been enjoying your content ever since...five years now? 🤔 These types of organizations need to be exposed. No one I have asked has been able to tell me anything particularly nice about the leggings 🤷♀️
@glitterandlazers I'm in love with your background. Is it wallpaper? Fabric or a backdrop? It's wonderful.
Also, I'm new to your content. Very interesting!
That was one of the first videos I saw of yours and I agreed whole heartedly. I also think it sucked in plus sized buyers bc for once we could be in on the “hot trend” since they were sort of sized inclusive.
I’m so happy you had this full circle moment !!