A friend of mine, Erin, was feeling down one day. For no particular reason, she was in the dumps. She happened to be in sweatpants the whole day and her shower consisted of being splashed while bathing one of her seven children. (Yes, seven children.) Anyways, I told her to go shave her legs. She laughed and questioned, huh? She did it anyway. Next day, Erin was happy to report that by taking a nice, long shower and shaving her legs, it made her feel better. How did this happen? First off, she took some time for herself and second, she made her legs not look like she was a cave-woman.
It happens to the best of us... whether we decide to get all hairy for weeks at a time or think that our husband's 1995 Pearl Jam t-shirt with baby puke stains is the outfit of choice. The excuses for why we do this is well, inexcusable.
HERE IS THE TOP 4 REASONS FOR LOOKING LIKE SHIT:
1. I have babies/kids.
So you decided that the "I've just rolled out of bed look" is the best you can do?? NO! Keep reading!
2. I'm going to workout.
Right now? Are you on your way right now to workout? If not, no excuse! If it's 1:30 and you are still in workout clothes, go slap your forehead... and keep reading!
3. I feel like blah today.
If you are physically sick, ok you are excused but why are you not home in bed? Or is it "blah" as in having a mental day? Then you BETTER keep reading!
4. Who am I going to impress?
Please don't let this be you. You deserve to look and feel your best because YOU are impressing yourself and WILL feel good with a tiny bit of effort. I'm not saying you have to be dressed to the nines with a perfect body, perky boobs, glamorous hair and flawless skin. I'm saying to embrace what you have and put a little flare (as in spice, heat, chacha) into your look. Let yourself shine! Going out with a dumpy t-shirt, mop head hair and shapeless pants will make you feel like shit. If you don't look good, you don't feel good. And it doesn't take much to achieve that.
SO HOW CAN YOU MAKE SIMPLE, QUICK CHANGES TO CREATE A CASUAL AND CUTE LOOK?
1. Try to shower (at least a quick, body shower) and seriously, SHAVE YOUR LEGS!
You will have smooth, sexy legs and be a woman again. If there is no time, I hear ya. But if you wake up and feel like a beast, then go shave your legs. Your partner will like that too ;)
2. Put on make-up!
Just a little. Without it, you WILL look like death. I don't how many times my mother-in-law has greeted me with, "You look tired!" Nope, just lazy. I now try to avoid that with 3 items...Powder, mascara and lipgloss- that's it! Powder will even out your skin and give your face a fresh look. Black mascara will make tired eyes pop. And lipgloss or lipstick will pull it all together giving the illusion that you spent time on your pretty face when it only took you less than a minute!
3. Dry shampoo spray
Skipping a day on washing your hair? No problem. Use a dry shampoo spray (available at any drugstore) and apply on your roots (it will remove that nasty oil). Brush it out and finish with hairspray.
4. Top or bottom rule
Pick either a really cute top or a really cute bottom. The idea is to stay comfortable while still obtaining some style. For example, if you want to wear a sweatshirt/athletic shirt, first make sure it's a top that fits you properly and not a hundred years old. Pair it up with some blingy jeans and some UGG boots and voila!
Want to wear comfy bottoms instead? Get a cute top (fun pattern or bright) and wear with fashionable joggers. Aeropostal, Athleta or Kohl's Juicy Couture line is a great place to start. Finish it off with some stylish wedge sneakers. Welcome to comfy AND cute town!
5. Accessories
Earrings, necklace, scarf, sunglasses.... pick one! This will make any casual look come together.
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Good luck, my gatinhas! Think comfy casual AND stylish.
Beijos,
Deb
