This week has seen my official return to classes after baby two was born. I’ve not had a huge amount of time off and am sleep deprived. It’s meant that for at least three days in the week, I’ve needed to pop the activewear on. Thankfully I invested in some quality Lululemon bottoms last year, and I’m still a fan.
I’ve made use of my caveats this week. My under-eyeconcealer (Smashbox Studio Skin 24 hour waterproof concealer FYI) is pretty much used up, which I won’t live without it if possible. I attribute comments of how fresh I look after an awful nights sleep to this product along with shed loads of blusher…I was very diligent and sent the husband off to buy it’s replacement. Even though it’s totally within the boundaries of my little test, the goodie two shoes in me would still feel like a cheat if I went and got it myself. Plus I’d have to go to a makeup counter with blinkers on…
It’s only the end of week two and I haven’t had any major withdrawal symptoms, fails or revelations yet. Just a few musings:
- Declaring you are going to attempt to dress stylishly, and then have to mannequin up with what you have can make you overthink. I mean, let’s be honest, most people following me on this blog are friends and acquaintances. But there could be the odd person who snorts at my outfit choices. Ironically I suspect, amongst other things, it’s a fear of being judged that drives me shop. And now I can’t.
- My shopping radar is always on. Isn’t it true that you don’t notice how much you do something until you try to stop doing it? It’s not like I would actually make purchases in any shopping situation, but I’ve realised that even walking past a charity shop will call my attention.
- It’s all very well thinking you will try and create a look/outfit of the day, until you’re rushing to get out to work, with babe in tow and only have one pair of trainers by the door. Which are dirty.
- Knowing I can’t shop has already encouraged me to wear a skirt I’ve had for well over a decade, and style it two different ways. I’m almost looking forward to the new seasons to see if I can enjoy my clothes in a new way. After all, fashion should be fun. If you love it, why not wear it? Does it matter if your clothes are considered in mode if you love them?!
- Reading fashion and style blogs is killing me a bit. Gah. But I’m not going to stop because ultimately, I need inspiration. The additional challenge is how to interpret and create a look I like from what’s there in my closet.
- I can see how this project may, to some, seem so shallow, so self involved and entitled. I’m hoping people will see that it’s actually because I don’t want to be such a consumer and fall for material things. But I also want to strike a balance, knowing there’s nothing wrong with enjoying clothes and seeing fashion and style as an art to be admired.
My favourite outfit for this week was today’s – dungarees, a blouse and the leopard faux fur. Felt good. Enough, but not too much. Stylish but also comfy and practical.
Did you wear clothes this week which made you feel a certain way? Do you know why?
I have nothing out of the ordinary planned for this week so won’t need to pull anything spesh together. Hoping for a date night soon though so you never know!
Have a great week,
Anna x
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