It Is Time.

I read a blog post today on The Clothes Make the Girl that linked to a blog post that changed my life.  Okay not really changed my life, but gave me a serious wake up call.  This post by Live Fit and Sore called Reflections on Letting Yourself Go was a big smack in the face.

Now, I do dress fairly smartly to work.  Most days.  When I wake up on time.  And do my hair.  And don’t throw on whatever.  I actually made the effort to buy a few new items in my new size (20W biotches….I’m seriously contemplating having a bonfire with my size 26s…but that’s for a different post I suppose) so I don’t look like I’m wearing somebody else’s clothes.  But anyway, for sure when I’m not working and just relaxing that I tend to let my inner couch surfing slob come out.

This post is a not so gentle reminder that you know what – we are worth the time.  She’s not talking about spending hundreds of dollars on new fancy stuff.  But working what you have and if you don’t have anything but sweats…maybe investing a little on some inexpensive upgrades (she’s talking Target people…totally doable).   And it’s the little things.  Throw on a cute tee with some jeans that actually fit with a fabulous shoe and bag – and  you look like  you took hours instead of minutes.  Accessorizing is the key to looking put together and you can collect cool accessories for most anywhere.  I definitely have some that cost a lot, some that cost a little, and some that were handmade.  It’s all about just the time.  The post on Live Fit and Sore was inspired by a post Piperlime put on their facebook with this image:

Now as a fan of the 50s and 60s…(I’d love if Mode Merr would give my closet a makeover!)…a time where ladies really looked fabulous every day – how can I argue with that?? So I’m taking myself on a personal challenge that for the next 30 days, I will make a pledge to dress nicely every day.  I don’t mean expensively or in dresses or anything.  Just put some thought into my clothing, leave the sweatpants/t-shirt/old flops combo at home, and maybe spend my last bit of time as a non-married woman looking like I give a shit about myself.   Maybe use some eyeliner and wear my freaking contacts instead of the glasses which I really don’t necessarily think look all that great on me…but they are easy and I’m lazy.   I think I can do it…anyone in to join me?  I may actually try to post some photos just so there is an external force witnessing me trying to act like an effing lady lol.