I Heart My Snuggie

Admittedly, as a has-been beauty queen, one of my absolute favorite things to do is wear a crown or tiara while doing activities around the house such as laundry, vacuuming, and sitting in my bathtub eating bon-bons. Nothing makes me feel more queenly, except possibly my Snuggie.

Now, I realize that a lot of people think Snuggies (and, if you really want to be different, Slankets) are a little absurd. That’s fine. But I think they’re fabulous. Snuggies are very long and robe-like. Thus, I feel they are very regal. Of course, they can also make you look like Yoda, but to each is her own. I firmly believe however, that everyone – including people who are overweight (like ME… for the time being) – looks sexy in a Snuggie. Well, I guess that’s only true if you like Snuggies, but think about it:

• Snuggies hide muffin top. Even when worn backward, and belted.
• Snuggies make your arms look thinner.
• Snuggies have boat necks, which make your necks look leaner (and depending on how you wear it, can make it look like you only have one chin)
• Snuggies can make you look taller
• Snuggies hide problem areas, and if you’re sitting on the couch, can conceal just how far you are sinking into the cushion.

Obviously, I love my Snuggie. It’s probably my favorite accessory, though I can’t decide if that is trendy or just sad. Few things reaffirm a decision to join Weight Watchers more than selecting a blanket as your favorite fashion accessory. But in all honesty, I actually can feel good about myself when wearing one.

And if I feel this way, I have to wonder if other beauty queens (or wannabe beauty queens) also feel this way about their Snuggies. And that kind of brought on an idea…

A SNUGGIE PAGEANT!

Gasp!

The Snuggie Pageant would be hosted on the blog, and would be a free photo pageant where women (and what the hell? Even men) can submit photos of themselves in Snuggies. The most photogenic entry would win a sash and crown courtesy of yours truly.

It could be sparkly, glittery, pageant fun for all sizes.

Are you up for it? Or do you think I am totally off my rocker? Let me know. Post a comment or send me an e-mail at bethecrown@gmail.com with your feedback!





P.S. I really do want world peace.