Preen, primp, & prettify.

Definition of DRESS UP 

1. to make more attractive, glamorous, or fancy
2. to attire in best or formal clothes
3. to present in the most attractive or impressive light

... As I mentioned, "dressing up" was simply not happening- by any of the above definitions.  And as I also mentioned- I literally needed to make a commitment to put a little effort forth each day- for 7 days to be exact- in order to get back to dressing up, in the true sense of the word.  A few asked to see the final results, which- if you couldn't already tell- is not entirely within my comfort zone.  But, thanks to filtered, poor lighting, partial face (or lack thereof) phone shots, and not having to pose, I'm slightly comforted.
                   
But first, a few [necessary] disclaimers...

1. I don't own a full length mirror- hence the partial shots.
2. ...which is why I didn't include accessories/shoes in the descriptions.
3. Nothing earth shattering in these get-ups (which was the best part of this whole deal... Very little thought or effort- as you can see- went into the outfits & the pictures.  If this weren't the case, I most likely would have given up after day 1, or not 'signed-up' altogether.)
4. My "hair commitments" were not quite as successful as the dressing up ones.  I did try on a couple of days, but- a lack of skill = extra time (more extra time than the "simple" styles should take!).  Clearly, this one's going to take a little more practice and effort.   

Okay, enough rambling.
             

{Thank you Michelle for getting me out of my rut &- in such a simple way- making a BIG difference in each day.}
   

DAY 1

{lunch w/ rebecca:  old navy top, gap belt, target maxi}

DAY 2

{weekend errands:  Hawaiian dress}

DAY 3

{wedding:  Madewell dress, forever 21 belt}

DAY 4

{Disneyland hotel (off to the pool!):  target top, gap shorts}

DAY 5

{Disneyland (w/ my mom!):  c&c tank, j crew cropped pants}

DAY 6

{movie night w/ sil & nephews:  pretty mommy top, victoria's secret cami, francesca's belt, gap cords}

DAY 7

 {tea w/ kids & book club dinner:  yesstyle top, francesca's cami (& necklace!), gifted pants... & a little cutie in the background}

And now- off to get dressed for a day of CLEANING... YAY!! (not so much, but YAY for FRIDAY!!)