Women are so conscious of how they look today. Not because
they look bad but because they feel they have to keep up with what is socially
acceptable beauty on TV, movies, reality shows, magazines and models. Sadly we
all seem to have low self esteem when it comes to comparing what we look like
to the celebrities. I admit it, I am one of those women, admiring others and
seeing none of what they have in me.
I mentioned in my previous article, Feeling Good without
Spending a Dime and loving the new you, that feeling good about yourself and
liking the way you look goes hand in hand. You can't have one without the
other, not really. You can fake it till you make it though, but it isn't the
same.
Now that you have started your 15 minutes a day focused on
your inner beauty and building your self-esteem, that I challenged you to do in
my last article, are you ready to work on your outer self? Yes? Great! Let's
get to it!
Look in your closet(s), drawers, boxes, bins, storage, etc.
Go ahead be brave and dive in. Is there anything in there that you haven't worn
in the past year or longer? Great! Give it away!!! I am sure you know a few
little girls that would love it for playing dress up. You don't need that
stuff, anymore! What you have left will be your favorites and things to wear on
a special occasion. Organize them in colors, styles, most worn to least, in
your closet; whatever it takes for you to see them quickly and efficiently. It
will save you time and energy. You will feel better once it is done.
Do the same with your makeup; go through all of those
drawers, cabinets, makeup bags, etc. You have a lot don't you? Yes, I thought
so, now you have sorted out everything you don't wear...throw it out! Did you
know that there is an expiry date for most makeup? Like mascara and
foundations. That is why they get lumpy and hard to work with. Discard all the
eye makeup that you have never worn or tried once but didn't like it on
yourself. You will never wear it, it is just taking up space and cluttering
your mind...yes, subconsciously you are aware of all the STUFF you hang on to.
Even if you don't think you are...it isn't healthy; mentally, emotionally. Your
spouse and family will thank you later for doing such a great job purging.
Next...jewelry; go through it all and after you have
removed all the stuff you never wear or wouldn't be caught dead in, see what is
of value, sell it. What isn't of value (costume jewelry that isn't good in
today's styles) give that to your nieces, daughters, grand daughters, friends
daughter, friends daughters friend, whatever, to play dress up with.
You are starting fresh here. You can't get a great look if
you don't know what you have. Now that you have made room in every part of your
personal space, de-cluttered as I like to think of it, you are ready for more
fun. Isn't this fun? No?? You need a break, no worries, the hard stuff is over.
Now go shopping! No, no, no not at the store! I mean in
your closet. I bet you find things in there that are great for mixing and
matching. With all the fashion tips available online, in magazines, on TV, etc,
you know you have great stuff already.
Ok, so you have done the hard stuff and got started on the
fun part of your New Look. I have another challenge for you, I want you to go
into your closet, makeup and hair style products and play "dress up".
Remember what it was like when you were a little girl going into your mom's
closet, your sister's closet or even in the trunk up in the attic where the old
clothes were and you played dress up? Do you remember how much fun that was,
you didn't care if a blouse was suppose to go with a certain skirt or pant. Or
what colors went with what. I want you to dig deep into your inner self and
find that little girl again and play dress up with your clothes. Be creative
with what you find and enjoy experimenting with colors, makeup and hair styles.
Find that hidden celebrity and star in you. She is just dying to come out and
present the world the New You.
Have fun with this girl-friends!
