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Valerie Apple

@valervida_

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Adventurer -> Adventure Mom
Helping women trust themselves, choose their own path and live adventurously✨

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I used to yearn for girlfriends who wanted to join me on my outdoor adventure benders.

Turns out I was right…They all live in Colorado.

#mountaingirls #mountainlife #coloradolife #mountainmama #colorado by @valervida_

Turns out only the best gym memberships give you friends who’ll hike uphill with you… and muscles to flex at the top 💪🏻

#mountainmama #mountainlife #colorado #coloradolife gymgirls mountaingirls by @valervida_

Deep down what the girls really crave 🤘🏼💕✨

Special thanks to @themountainlodgetelluride for making our stay extraaa fancy 💋

#skitownlife #mountaingirls by @valervida_

Thank you @wallace_helenna_ for getting hitched and wanting the chillest most fun bachelorette I’ve ever been to 😍

#bachelorette #mountaingirls by @valervida_

It’s just how I was designed.

#shredlikeagirl #mountainlife #mtbgirl #mountainmama by @valervida_

Didn’t expect having to relearn how to jump all over again…

And face the fear of doing something I already knew I could.

But here we are.

Cleared the baby line even if it meant being a beginner again.

#mountainmama #shredlikeagirl #mtbgirl by @valervida_

Here’s a thought… @tailoredinwhite @tailoredinwhite.denver maybe spend less time committing fraud so you don’t have to spend so much time covering up your fraud?

Silencing is no longer an option 💅

The reviews in this reel are just from the past 7 days…Imagine what she’s been doing for years…

Federal law actually addresses review suppression. The FTC’s Consumer Review Rule prohibits certain tactics used to prevent or remove negative reviews, including unfounded legal threats, intimidation and false accusations.

FTC rule prohibits fake or false reviews including fake/false reviews from company insiders. Also, Employees and family members must disclose their relationship in the review.

TIW Also offers discounts for reviews… FTC rule states any incentive for a review must also be disclosed 🤥

Just some basic standards businesses must follow to operate ethically and protect consumers… I would assume a business with multi-state locations would know this… and with a lawyer who’s business is literally called “Guide My Business” 🤡

#tailoredinwhite #denverbride #bridal #consumerprotection #denverwedding by @valervida_

If you’ve been following the dress saga… here’s where things stand.

Since my posts about what happened to my wedding dress at @tailoredinwhite @tailoredinwhite.denver

I filed my lawsuit. Court is in December.

I reported @gabbymoussa to the Arizona state bar.

I filed a complaint with the FTC.

I filed a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General @coag_philweiser

And posted reviews everywhere. BBB still to come.

Since speaking out, brides, former employees, and people who have worked with the business have reached out to me with their own experiences. And none of it looks good for Tailored in White.

Are we surprised? Nope.

There is so much going on behind the curtains. I’ve seen even more horrific damaged or unfinished dresses, dresses held for money/refunds and silence, blameshifting onto brides, REVIEW SUPPRESSION and legal threats being used when people speak publicly about their experiences. This place doesn’t even have the staff to actually complete the work they contract and make you pay upfront for.

Oh and Cora’s previous business Sewcora where she destroyed their dresses, took their money, closed shop and still owes brides money. Yes Ive been in touch with SewCora brides from as far back as 2017 and I’ve seen the texts.

If Tailored in White ruined your dress or you were employed and have information to share… submit a complaint with the attorney general!!! We have to stop this from happening to others.

Cora is corrupt.

And I will continue exposing it.

Karma’s a bitch 🖤✨

#coloradobride #denverbride #tailoredinwhite #bridal by @valervida_

This entire Gag order was filled with lies to try and intimidate me to stop speaking up.

I won’t be bullied and I won’t be intimidated for speaking truth.

Not by chop shop bridal tailors like @tailoredinwhite.denver @tailoredinwhite @coraann_m that have a history of doing this to women.

Not by lawyers…. who aren’t even registered in the state of CO btw. @gabbymoussa

Not by anyone.

I will ALWAYS speak my truth.

#tailoredinwhite #tailoredinwhitedenver #denverbride #denverwedding by @valervida_

I never imagined my wedding dress would be ruined BEFORE my wedding.

By a company that presented itself as an expert in bridal alterations.. @tailoredinwhite.denver (TIW) @tailoredinwhite

But here we are.

The worst part was how the management of TIW operates and how they handled the situation. From the manager of the store to the owner of the company.

I legitimately tried to work with them on THEIR mistake. I even tried to coordinate with them to have a replacement dress express shipped to THEIR shop AGAIN so they could complete the work correctly and in time for my wedding. Pretty understanding of me considering their chop work…

TIW refused. Tried to blame it on me 🤯 and threatened legal action (more on that soon)

Ultimately I made the decision to repurchase my dress myself and have it expressed shipped to my wedding location.

There wasn’t time for any alterations but honestly the dress was way better out the box then it was after @tailoredinwhite.denver butchered it.

Brides beware of this awful place!

Weddings are such a special day that can’t be relived. This situation caused me so much unnecessary stress in the days leading up to my wedding. Thankfully the replacement dress I purchased was express shipped from Australia in time. But I had to rework travel plans in the days before my destination wedding to receive the dress, I incurred economic damages of buying my wedding dress TWICE (over $7k) plus the tailoring (~$800) additional travel between Breck and Denver, legal fees, filing lawsuits.

All avoidable had Tailored in White taken accountability for their mistakes.

Why should I have to look like a disheveled bride in a butchered dress on my wedding day? I wasn’t going to take the brunt of their mistake And no bride should.

I’m sharing my experience so hopefully other brides see this before making a decision in who to trust as a tailor for their wedding dress.

#tailoredinwhitedenver #tailoredinwhite #denverbride #denverwedding by @valervida_

Brb crying…But also planning all the summer things I still want to do. But also being present and soaking in every moment. Pretty much sums up motherhood.

#mountainmama #outdoormom #mountainlife #naturegirl by @valervida_

I’d rather fill her childhood with adventures than fill our home with more stuff. Safe to say Sayla approves⛺️

#mountainmama #coloradolife #outdoormom #adventuremom by @valervida_