Project Get Dressed

Well it's the beginning of the week so I think I can safely start a new project right? I've been fairly successful with my sleeping project. No sleeping in until noon, which is definitely a good start.

Now it's time to take the next step: getting dressed. I used to be a superb dresser. I feel that I was definitely better dressed in high school than I am today. I appreciate good looking clothes (especially if I can find said clothes at a thrifty price), and I used to watch episodes of What Not to Wear for crying out loud. Then I moved to Hawaii where walking around in just a t-shirt and athletic shorts is totally ok, and unless you're down in Waikiki, most people don't really get all dolled up or styling. It worked out great because I don't like wearing a lot or if any make-up and prefer to go barefoot. However, it also led to some bad habits.

I still love clothes and fashion, but don't really put in the effort anymore. I've been converted into a sweat pants kind of girl. I think sweat pants, dressing down, and wearing very natural make-up is totally fine, even sexy.  I like to wear comfy clothes. After 8 o'clock, it's rare to see me still actually dressed. I hate leaving my house because then I have to put on a bra. Changing from my pjs into pants takes a real conscious effort. Anyway you get the drift. The point is, while I'm definitely not throwing out my comfy clothes or paint splat sweats, I think I need to spend a little more time putting myself together each day and breaking some bad habits. Not that I need to look like a super model; I just shouldn't wake up in the morning and change from one set of pjs to another and then run to go pick-up sushi. And you know, maybe do my hair or something.

My dance teacher from high school used to be a bit of a stickler about what we could wear to class because she believed that if we looked out best, we'd dance our best. I'm not at all saying that you need loads of make-up or the latest clothes to feel good or happy or to get the guy of our dreams. But most of us are pretty self-conscious of our image, more so than anyone else we'll meet like said guy of your dreams, thus being properly dressed helps lower our insecurities and bolster our confidence.

So there it is. Every day this week, I am going to put an outfit together, do my hair beyond a bun on top of my head which has definitely been my look the last couple of months, and put at least mascara and face powder on. And I'll even get photographic evidence.

This is going to be a real challenge. Bring it on.