Baby steps.

 

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After coming to the conclusion that I've lost my mojo  (as Stephanie referred to it) in the department of chicness (yes that is a word- an antonym of frumpiness), I jotted down a few 'things-to-change/do-a.s.a.p' that would in no way get me to the place that I want to be... but onto a good start.  And hey, if it worked for Bob, then it will surely work for me. 

 

Since I received such thoughtful, honest comments (thank you), I thought it would only be appropriate to share these steps with you.

 

Before I share, I just want to point out that when it comes to the topic of "feeling frumpy" - age or size is not entirely relevant.  Even being a mom, or a grandma, for that matter!  Yes, these are all factors, and can be a major cause to feeling this way, but a young person who puts her appearance on the back-burner can look just as frumpy as an older person who does the same.  And it's just as much an internal issue, as an external one.  I've gone through this before in my life, and I'm sure I'll go through it again.  None-the-less, it's time to take the necessary steps to get back on track- on the inside and out.

 

1. Acknowledge the problem (As Dr. Phil would say, "You can't change what you don't acknowledge!"... yes I admit, I like Dr. Phil.).
2. Major closet overhaul.
• Discard faded (even the black-turned-gray "workout" pants) clothes.
• Toss clothes that I will never wear again.
• Take inventory of what I need and what I do have ('shop' my closet).
3. Stop sharing socks with my husband.
4. New unmentionables, all around.
5. Get back to watching Giada on a regular basis.