All right - at the beginning of the month there was a goal that I made that I didn't include in my list that I shared with you. Mostly because I was unsure about it. It seemed like a sort of superficial goal but the more that I thought about it the more I realized it was something that I wanted to work on.
So here goes (I'm slightly embarrased about it) I NEED to be thinking about what I look like. I feel like since I have started running that I have taken more time to get sweaty and less time to try to clean up my act. I have been wanting to live everyday in workout gear and never put makeup on again. I would feel confident when I left the house in my minimal style and pony tail until I came in contact with people who did their makeup and actually went shopping for real clothes - not just dri-fit stuff.
My lifestyle has changed a lot compared to when I was in college. Then I would go to the gym maybe once a week - if it was a good week then a couple of times and walk to campus. In my senior year I started to pick up running but with the ability to pick and choose my class times I was able to start class late enough in the day that I could still do all of my hair and makeup.
I have so much makeup that I don't use anymore - see evidence pictured below. It comes in handy when I am getting married, or a friend is getting married. But for the day to day stuff - I honestly would rather sleep in a little extra or get in a couple extra minutes of running/stretching/strength exercises.
On Friday I went way casual (lots of days I dress like this actually) grey t-shirt, skinny jeans, grey leg warmers and black boots.
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Find some cute - regular clothes - I have enough clothes to run in - no need to invest in more.
Figure out the easiest hair style and do that - makeup is ok at a minimum
Look like I actually thought about what I was wearing before I leave my house.
Easy enough...?
What advice do you have for cute basics for my closet?
Easy outfits to pair together?
Do any other run-aholics think this way?
You look so cute! Love your style!
ReplyDeleteI LIVE in workout clothes. Seriously, it is baaad. Even on days where I see friends, I've just chosen comfort waaay over style lately!!
Haha, didn't we just have this conversation on Friday when I showed up extra casual for the second weekend in a row?! I feel the same way about myself so maybe we should go shopping soon for some new, cute Spring attire :) P.S. you look great in whatever you wear!
ReplyDeleteI love the Loft outlet!
ReplyDeleteYou mean there are other options besides dri-fit? who knew!?
ReplyDeleteAccessories are you friend. Scarves change the look of any outfit... belts to accentuate your tiny waist... and some fun jewelry.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of fun jewelry - stay tuned for a giveaway on Wednesday!!
DeleteI love that red shirt! Doing something for yourself that will make you happy and confident is an awesome goal. I don't know about easy outfits, but I found this blog via Pinterest that I've found super helpful when I'm trying to put together a cute outfit, so maybe you will, too: http://www.puttingmetogether.com/2012/02/building-remixable-wardrobe-part-1.html Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful! I think one of the reasons I don't like running/going to the gym is that it gets in the way of me looking cute. It's good to be reminded that I can do both (in the opposite way you were reminded) :-)
ReplyDeletethe right accessories can dress up any out fit! i am really obsessed to adding new accessories to my wardrobe right now, really loving Stella & Dot stuff!
ReplyDeleteI love that LOFT shirt and am definitely a LOFT addict! There is a LOFT outlet in Woodburn, and an Ann Taylor outlet there as well. Sign up for LOFT emails and never buy anything unless it's 50% off, they have those sales all the time these days! I have also re-discovered Express which has good sales too.
ReplyDeleteI'm totally trying to try harder this year with clothes and makeup as well but I'm so used to not trying now that when I do I think I look weird, ha! I have a few fashion blogs I really like too for inspriation if you're interested:
http://outfitposts.blogspot.com/
http://www.jseverydayfashion.com/
http://www.kendieveryday.com/
Scarves and jewelry are the other things I'm trying but they're out of my comfort zone. Love Stella & Dot, but it's kind of pricey so I use it for inspiration and look for similar styles at inexpensive places.