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I'm willing to bet you have at least this much in your closet, and probably a lot more, right? Me too. I'm willing to bet that most of the females in America have more than enough clothing, and a variety of it.
So why are there people at the grocery store in pajamas?
Why are single gals walking around in sweatpants and fleece, wondering why men don't notice them?
Do you think your husband loves it when he gets home from work and you're still in your jammies with no make up on?
C'mon, ladies. Put on a little lipstick and a pair of heels.
My good friend, Neonatal Nurse Nancy will laugh when she reads this. She has always commented that I would always wear heels, even when we were picking up our kids from preschool. To each his own; you don't have to wear heels, but make an effort to be put together when you get up in the morning.
(As I sit here writing this, I have not showered, done my hair, or put makeup on yet...so this is a call to action for myself as well).
The benefit of getting dressed in the morning is that you will feel better all day. Have you ever had someone knock on your door when you haven't done a darn thing to yourself, and you're embarrassed? How about that time you ran to the pharmacy to get just one thing and saw your old boyfriend? You can avoid this by taking care of yourself every day.
You all know my "uniform" is a pair of jeans. I've come to terms with that, but I don't think that means I have to look like a slob. Tennis shoes don't go on my feet unless I'm exercising (rare) or going to my part time job, although if I could wear heels there I would.
You don't have to wear a ballgown or really anything special. I'm just asking you to go the extra mile and pull yourself together. Commit to wearing sweatpants for cleaning. Bust all the cute shoes out of your closet, from beneath your bed, out of the attic and try to wear a different pair every day. If I took on this commitment, I wouldn't repeat a pair for several months.
Confession: I'm a shoe hoarder.
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Red high heels, leopard stilettos....whatever you have. Put on a pair of heels. If they are uncomfortable and you want to throw one through the computer right now, throw them out and go shopping today. If you can't wear heels, why do you have them? Put on a pair of ballerina flats, kitten heels...something different.
Add a cute belt. No, not the one that is fraying with ripped notches. A nice one. Patent leather, colored, something to add interest.
Wear a scarf. A big comfy scarf looped around can look adorable. I don't care how many years ago pashminas went out, they look great and I'm still wearing them. I'm thinking of my sister-in-law, BlazingBeauty, who always looks adorable, even when she's bumming. She's a scarf gal, and I am amazed at how a simple outfit is transformed by her addition of this fantastic accessory.
Add jewelry. A big pair of earrings (for Spring 2012, the bigger the better) and a couple of bracelets will do the trick. Or a small pair of earrings with a long necklace or chunky short one, whatever suits your style or mood. You bought these pieces for a reason, and it wasn't so they could sit in your jewelry box.
Fancy flip flops. Now, Stacey and Clinton of "What Not to Wear" fame would not agree, but I think flip flops can be worn almost anywhere. Not dirty, rubber flip flops. Flip flops come in so many different styles, with flowers and stripes and polka dots and all kinds of things, I just love them. I keep one rubber pair (pink, of course) for the beach, and the rest are fun and funky.
And please, get a pedi first. Yes, even in the winter.
Put on a little makeup. I'm not big on taking a million years to put on my makeup everyday, but if you can put a little concealer on when needed, pink up your cheeks with some blush and put on mascara, you will look a million times better in under 2 minutes. If you've got an extra 10 seconds, put on lipstick or lip gloss too.
Now I'm off to take my own advice.
How do you pull yourself together every day? Please post in the comments your favorite quick tips for getting yourself together.
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4 comments:
I love this article! I am studying for a licensing exam and the day gets away from me and my fiance comes home and I am definitely guilty of not looking my best when this happens. I will put your advice to work starting today!
Very good! The other day, I was off from work and it was 3:30 and an appraiser came by the house unannounced. I looked like a slob, sweat pants and my hair was in a ponytail and head band, double wammy! I know I get more done when I put myself together :)
@ JoLynn...glad you were inspired! I hope your darling took notice. Don't you just feel so much better when you are a little spiffed up?
Thanks for the comment!
@Molly...I completely agree. I too am much more productive when I get myself together each day. Taking care of our appearance is a boost and an energizer.
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