Okay, if it's not obvious to you just by looking at it, I thought I was WAY cool in the pic above. I specifically remember that moment, posing for the picture like that. Isn't it weird the things we remember? We were at Vasquez Rocks and I absolutely LOVED that dalmation outfit.
You know it sounds all self-esteemy and all that kinda junk to say that if you like what you're wearing you'll feel more confident, but I think there is some truth in that. Maybe even a lot of truth in that. And yes, we shouldn't be overly concerned with what we wear. After all, God looks at the heart. But as my friend, Mariejtie, used to tell me, "It's just as bad to stand out for being poorly dressed (and in that I mean sloppy and messy) as it is to be dressed to the nine's seeking attention. It's better to blend in." Obviously not in a "conformed to the world" way, but in a way that doesn't draw attention to you instead of Jesus!
(Oh and you may want to blend in with this era as well.)
Well what do you on those days where you wake up late or just can't think of what to wear? And you know you shouldn't be caring that much or spending that much time on getting ready, but you just don't know what to do. You can't show up to work in a mumu, but you also can't show up 20 minutes late. And if you want to spend anytime reading your Bible in the morning than sometimes you just need some quick styling ideas.
Well, I've come up with a few in the last couple of months that have really saved my sanity in the mornings. Here they are:
1. A little teasing never hurt anyone.
When I don't have time for a shower or I took one the night before and my hair is all flat, I fall back on this little trick, taught to me by mi madre. (Teasing was real big back in the 60's and 70's.) Just back comb, hairspray a bit, smooth the top and fix with a few bobby pins and you're good to go! Teasing adds body to flat hair.
And if the front is a bit oily you can just use a bit of dry shampoo. One of the best inventions ever!
I actually bought this little sign and keep it near my mirror just as a reminder that it's okay if my hair isn't perfect. ;)
2. Have a file of fave outifts handy.
I don't know about you, but I save a lot of outfit ideas on Pinterest under "Style" and when I can't decide on what to wear, I open up this board and can usually find an idea fairly quickly. Shopping your own closet can keep you from buying what you don't need.
My sister also gave me a notepad for Sister Day where I can list what I wore and draw or add a picture of a certain outif that I liked.
I haven't really used it yet, but the idea is just wonderful. ;)
3. Accessorize!
The wonderful thing about accessorizing is that you can wear the exact same outfit two days in a row and make it look completely different. Add a belt and some jewelry, change up the shoes and I doubt anyone would know you're wearing the same dress on Friday that you wore on Wednesday. You know unless it's orange leopard print or something.
So those are just a few small things I do in the morning to help speed up the getting ready process.
Any of you readers have any secret tips?
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