Beauty is only skin deep. It's what's on the inside that matters.
I do agree, but how do I explain how much better I feel when I wearing decent clothes and a little make up?
I've never really been that into clothes, but lately I'm really enjoying shopping...really enjoying it.
I haven't been buying anything expensive because I'm well aware that my clothes can be ruined at any moment, but I've picked up a handful of new outfits that are practical for the mommyhood. I upgraded from a diaper bag to a actual purse again. I've experimenting with fun earrings and accessories. I like my haircut for the first time since high school.
I'm certainly not a queen of style now by any stretch, but I no longer feel frightening frumpy. I just feel good, better than I've felt in a long time. I feel like myself, not some mommified version of me.
It's utterly depressing to have a drawer full of bras that don't fit and a closet full of clothes you secretly hate. Before Operation Wardrobe Update, I was really starting to feel frumpy and kind of old. I've spent a good portion of the last five years pregnant or nursing and my closet definitely reflected this reality.
So I decided it was time to take action.
Does all this make me vain?
Maybe. But it also makes me happy.
In the end, I think it's okay to care about your appearance as long as you don't care too much about what other people are wearing.
I promise I won't judge anybody else for throwing their hair in greasy buns and sporting sweatpants because I've been there myself. I just don't want to be there anymore.
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Love it! As you know, I am all about the mommies of the world feeling and looking good from the inside and outside! :)
What matters ultimately is are you happy right at this moment? Regardless of what selfless hooha we all believe we need to be to be the best mommy ever, in the end, and I have seen this from personal experience, the kids whose lives seem fullest and most joyful are the ones whose moms are good to themselves, it turns out that kids really like having a happy mom, even if it means that not every single moment of the mom's existence is to be there at the kid's beck and call.
Enjoy, I look forward to seeing the new clothes in real life!
Me time is a good thing and that's what you are doing. Me time. You are doing what you know needs doing and what makes you feel good. Go for it. There is absolutely nothing wrong with what you are doing.
Have a terrific day. :)
funny how good hair or a pretty necklace or even a frilly shirt can make you feel GREAT! it took me so long after becoming a mama to make it back to being.... me. i'm glad your road has been shorter!
I think we all need to do something like this for ourselves every so often. It is necessary! Good for you for updating your look ... I'm sure it feels great!
Beauty may be more than skin deep, but pretty isn't! And it's ok to pretty yourself up! As far as I'm concerned, I say, "Go for it!"
I know and totally get this. I had my last baby 7 months ago and was so ready to get rid of the old things I've been wearing for so long. It feels great to get into something new, even if it is just a fresh t-shirt and some new bras.
Well said, babe. Thinking you look put together, or even...hell, GOOD can really put a spring in your step.
if it makes you feel good - then go for it.
I'm still slumming it but I know how you fee. Every once in awhile, I like to get dressed in something other than my tattered t-shirts and jean shorts. :)
I love this. I must do this!
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