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Yummie For Your Tummie
While conducting "research" in Burien, I discovered a new boutique. "Howard and Marge", owned by Robin Dunkle and named after her much-loved grandparents. Conveniently located next door to Seahurst Post Office, "Howard and Marge" offered contemporary clothing for women/men and children.
Robin owned and operated various clothing lines in her pre-forty days (her words not mine). Having an itch to start something new, Robin made offers on various retail properties in Burien in the hopes of opening a store. She located a property for rent immediately next to the ONLY post office that I frequent in Seahurst.
Robin completely transformed the annex to the post office; bright, cheery interiors belied the small square footage. If your preference runs along the line of elastic waist pants. . . shop somewhere else, but let me tell you about what struck my fancy.
After perusing the Republic denim, I came upon a suspicious-slim appearing tank top. The weave was tight 'and yet,' the fabric was supple. Hmm, perhaps this was just the thing for my ever-growing muffin-tops. This would defiantly refresh my girlish figure. Robin described her best selling top, " The Yummie Tummie". Never one to bother with trying things on, I asked her to ring up my new tank top.
Robin: "Excuse me Shawn, don't you want to try your Yummie Tummie tank top on?"
Shawn: "No, thank you, it will be fine."
Robin: "Well, with your coat and sweater on, it is hard for me to tell if it will fit you, maybe you should to try it on."
Her comments rained on deaf ears, I quickly paid for my new top and raced home. I could not wait to see if my purchase would actually; 'secretly slim my mid section,' as the advert read.
A lot of grunting and groaning was heard from the recesses of my boudoir. Insane thoughts raced through my head. Why the heck didn't I try this on earlier, and what size was this anyway? Perhaps the size is mismarked. Now that I had it on, how was I going to get it off? Was I permanently entombed in my Yummie Tummie and why did I look like the Michelin Man? Drastic measures had to be taken. . .
I sheepishly exchanged my Yummie for the next size up and encouraged Robin to force people to try on their Yummie's. She kindly refrained from answering me, only giving me a slight nod.
So, do you need a Yummie Tummie? Yeah, who doesn't need to camouflage lumps, bumps and hangage. Now that I have the correct size, I look forward to Yummie Tummie expanding their line to include; "Lithesome Legs" or something equally as fetching.
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