Clearly, I don't mean half of what I write in this little space because there I was on December 31st declaring a no resolution, go easy on myself 2011 and here I am making lists and trying to give myself a virtual kick in the pants...mind you, nothing dramatic - just a push to go from frumpy to fresh (yet again, sort of the theme of this blog) but still maintain my low fi status like the ever lovely Sofia & Clemence...
Unfortunately being 5.5 months pregnant and living somewhere where 20 degrees is "warming up" is a fantastic excuse for sweatpants and frizzy hair...but a few things happened last week that demand a clean up of the beauty/fashion routine...first, I was lucky enough to have coffee with my absolute favorite blogger (who is, yes, even more gorgeous, smart, funny, and cool in person...sigh) and had a mini panic attack when I realized my suitcase was full of oversize comfort tees and nary a good outfit in sight (luckily I had a groovy handbag which I hoped was a excellent distraction), then I was at the Coop on New Year's Day and caught a family smirking in my direction - perhaps my yoga pants tucked into clog boots/knee length parka/ mismatched gloves/ and toddler hat were a little too hobo chic? and the last straw was the present my husband brought back from a Target run - a package of razors...a hint yes?
So I'm taking a little inspiration from these ladies above...(come May I will be breaking out my collection of belts and flowery dresses!)
and here goes...a few things to get me through til spring...
1) I will not let my roots get so long that springy grey hairs are evident
2) I will paint my nails red once a week because it makes me happy
3) I will not leave the house in anything that might resemble pajamas (which necessitates at least one more pair of maternity jeans - any suggestions?)
4) I will finally, finally visit Nordstrom's lingerie department and buy real bras (my least favorite part of being pregnant = boobs! please can I have my a cups back?)
5) and I will quit hiding my unkempt brows behind my bangs
There, no heavy lifting, just easy peasy maintenance...anything on your agenda?
Happy New Year!! It feels good to be back...
xoxo, M
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Happy and Healthy New Year to you!! I love the nail polish idea. I am in. If not once a week then once every two! xx
ReplyDeleteHappy New Years Love! I need to follow your 5 steps above, well not the bra thing, still an a cup here ;)
ReplyDelete#2 makes me happy too! i love your "goals." perfectly wonderful while you are growing a human being inside your belly. happy new year! =)
ReplyDeleteOh, you have me smiling as usual. I feel your jammie-wearing pain. Although, I sadly can't use pregnancy as an excuse. I can't even use the "don't judge me - I have an infant at home" excuse. That was a standby for far too long. I'm trying hard to shake my yoga pants. I love your idea of painting your nails red. I may give that a go this week.
ReplyDeletei'm 4 months pregnant with my second and have the same problem/s. to make matters worse i live on a tiny island where maternity clothing is impossible to find. i ended up with ONE pair of maternity trousers which i got from paris and which i have to wash and wear again every single day. it's depressing but reading that someone in an infinitely larger country is having the same problems is comforting! :-)
ReplyDeletelady you are making me seriously blush...let me just say i felt the exact same way about you.
ReplyDeleteexactly!!!
can't wait to get together again!
xoxo
It's really the little things, isn't it? I didn't realize tinted moisturizer and a little blush made such a difference until I caught sight of myself today in a mirror and thought, "Girl, you look like death."
ReplyDeleteDoes James make maternity jeans? I just bought a pair (non-maternity) and LOVE them so much that I would maybe sleep in them. (Also, bonus points for them for going outside of standard designer denim sizes. Those of us who are large of hip thank you.)
hello michelle! I have been away from your blog and then today I came upon it again and I am so happy! I have missed your incredible images and witty humor.. and never to forget your inspiration! have a lovely new year and congratulations!
ReplyDeletebest - carina (nonchalantmom)
ps. your resolution is better than mine... I added raw almonds to my snacks and took everything else away... ha! (big deal...)
ReplyDeleteMichelle,
ReplyDeleteI love every bit of this post.
You are inspiring, funny, down-to-earth, honest, & stylish.
...Seriously- DITTO to #1. My mom is a hair stylish, so I have absolutely NO excuse!
these are my same resolutions! and thanks to reading this post, i paused, and actually painted my nails red! funny tid bit...the nail color is called Wife Goes On...ha ha!
ReplyDeleteLove your ideas...except one! My hubby and I have a new contest..how many times each week can we sneak out of the house in a portion of our lounging / sleeping gear? Flannel pj bottoms, tops, or slippers. Lee is probably hitting 4 -5 times a week in one of the above. You may see him at Broder's if you look carefully for a pj top slipping below his jacket and stare down at his "shoes". At almost 60, in cute jammies, good slippers and a stocking hat, he gets by with it looking slightly wacky professor. I change out of mine when I have to meet a client, but otherwise, this apartment is a slumber party. It's too cold to wear anything else. :-)
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