I was never one to be into fashion. As a matter of fact, I took great pride in the fact that I was a "jeans, t-shirt, tennis shoes" type of girl. I remember the few (and I really mean "few", maybe a handful of times) in high school when I'd wear a skirt and people would comment on it...because I NEVER wore skirts.
I chose to go to college at Ohio University over Miami of Ohio partially because the campus seemed to fit my more relaxed sense of style (meaning I could roll out of bed and if need be, wear my pj’s and a baseball cap to class and I wouldn’t be too out of place). ***Just a note: my friends from OU are fashionable and always look super cute...hence why I always wanted to borrow YOUR clothes.
THEN...I moved to California. Davis was a nice first step for me, because it was a little more down to earth and I didn't feel too out of place (except when I got made fun of for owning a yellow rain coat or wearing hiking boots when I wasn’t hiking).
After we got married we moved to San Luis Obispo. I remember the first time we went to church and I looked around and thought, “I’m never going to fit in here, everyone is so pretty and fashionable.” Honestly all of my friends (and if you are one of my friends from SLO, I'm talking about YOU) were/are always looking so cute and trendy. While in SLO I started caring more about fashion, but didn’t know what to do about it. I don't have the same type of body as most of my friends (case in point: went to a surf shop and tried on the "long" shirts and they didn't exactly look long on me) so what they wore wouldn’t totally work for me. Plus, I worked at Clear Channel Radio and had to wear more semi-professional clothes.
I did find it slightly easier to be a little more fashion forward when I was pregnant, because maternity clothes are "in" (thanks to all the celebs that decided to make maternity so hot & for People magazine rubbing it in my face) right now and it's okay if it's bigger and fits snuggly around the belly (and it's the ONLY time I want to accent my belly).
Where does this leave me right now? IN NEED OF A MAKEOVER!
I’ve come up with a list of some of the REALITIES OF MY LIFE: I work with college students & as I get older, the students we work with remain 18-22 (give or take). I want to look trendy, but I don’t have the time or money to buy a lot of clothes so I need to figure out some classics that can be mixed with some trendy pieces. Since I've had 2 kids, my weight and body is still in "transition" (in other words, I hope to take more of this "baby" and "I'm having a baby so I'll indulge" weight off), so I need things that can fit now and fit as the weight comes off. I want to look cute, but I still have a high value on comfort.
I’ve decided I’m going to keep a “Fashion File” and when I see pictures online or in magazines of outfits I like, I am going to file them away. My big debate is whether or not I go shopping for a few new clothes now or wait until I lose some more weight (maybe this would be motivating?). Either way, I want to have a makeover and so the next time I go shopping I want to be a little more conscious of what I’m buying and looking for.
Don’t you like how I am using this blog as a diary, ha ha! I guess if you find cute outfits or ideas you can pass them on my way! Also, here’s a cute blog I found that shows modest outfits (also a priority, so please don’t send me halter top ideas or dresses that are really supposed to be shirts). http://www.sensiblystyled.com/
3 comments:
Well you look super cute in this photo! Even though I am one of those "SLO fiends" I know nothing about fashion either, especially after two children. Good luck! -Rhiannon
hey girl... i have been feeling the exact same way (and will be for a while with the new babe still in the belly!).
as we are considering one more kid (4's the max!) here's what my hope is after the 3rd is born- i would say buy a couple things throughout the weight losing process. reasons: 1. it can be hard to wait until you're fully/partially chill about where you are physically looking (and sometimes emotional). 2. i think that buying one or two new shirts a season spreads out cost- so you don't have to get a whole new wardrobe -and- look at your bank account with sadness. 3. take one of the 18-22 aged (modest) kids with you and have fun buying a couple of things. they may have some tricks up their sleeves about cost savings (since they are just getting into buying/owning/planning their own stuff) -and- they will get a boost from hanging out with you. 'cause seriously- who DOESN'T?
i dunno.. that's what i'm thinking.
And yes, you do look super cute!
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