Tips for surviving those days when leaving the house in a brown paper bag is not an option.
When my dear pal Marilou asked me to guest blog, I wasn't sure what I would wrote about - my love for coming home and putting on joggers after work? My ways to masquerade fat days? My joy for eating popcorn in bed (oops...I guess that one isn't fashion related)?
So - I figured I would write about what I know best: putting yourself together when you have three minutes, you're running on -5 hours sleep and you're feeling more Martha Stewart than Nicole Richie. This will be the first in a random series of survival tips! Upcoming topics include: Fashion on the Run (when you have to live out of a suitcase) and Fashion Fails. Not the normal glamorous style to the blog, but injections of life survival into Twenty York!
The scenario below represents one of my regular fashion issues and tips for how I deal with it.
Enjoy!
Signed – The Busy Neighbor!
Scenario 1
Its 7:00am, you have to be at work in an hour. You have no desire to shower, certainly no desire to shave your legs and today seems to be the day that all the clothes you try on are too short/too tight/from 1984. Your boss won’t believe that you are sick “again”, so you have to go to work. Oh, and its Monday.
Option A – Leave the house in your pajamas and hope to find out you won the lottery and can retire before you get to the office.
Option B – Wear all black, head to toe, and hope no one talks to you today.
Option C – See tips.
What to do, What to do?
- Pull your hair in a ponytail, chignon, anything off your face. This keeps you looking clean and fresh. A bad hair day will only augment your feelings of un-loveliness.
- A black dress with tights and flats. Minimal and comfortable.
- Basic make-up today! A glimpse in the mirror on your trip to the bathroom shouldn’t be a reminder of how you felt getting out of bed this morning.
- Have a staple piece of eye-catching jewellery? Put that on.
- Make sure you have a couple of non-iron, no fuss clothes in your closet.
- A basic scarf/wrap with a nice print or colors thrown over any outfit so no one can see what you’re wearing underneath. (And the cozy factor will put your mind at ease!)
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24 comments:
Very good tips!! :D Luckily I would just have to worry about the hair and makeup part since I pick out clothes before I go to bed, haha...and I dont really wear makeup XD
http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/
Love the tips......:)You are right....if you dont look good...it relates to your mood....
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Aww, nice guest post!
An LBD is such a lifesaver in these situations-- it almost always makes you look so pulled together. I like the statement jewelry idea!
Awesome tips! I will remember them next time i'm in this situation!! Thanks for stopping by my blog, hope you will follow if you liked it!
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Love the tips! And I might actually pick option number 1...hey, it could happen!
A little black dress is always, always appropriate, especially with some great jewelry and pops of color.
Love this post! I totally understand the part about pulling hair off your face; my bangs make me feel sleepy sometimes lol. Loving the outfit! (:
Love,
Gets
http://wastedseventeen.blogspot.com/
lovely tips. I like to eat popcorn in bed too, and sometimes I eat a bucket of ice cream while watching a movie... lol!
These are great tips, ML! Ah yes, I definitely have those days. A statement necklace is such a great way to add some life to an outfit. I love your picks above! Hope ure enjoying the weekend!
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Great post! I agree with the bad hair day = bad mood part!
What a fantastic post. I really like how you take a scenario that everyone can relate to and offer great solutions. I hope you keep doing these; I look forward to seeing more! :)
This was such a fun, yet eye-opening, read! I loved it. :) It never occurred to me how simple and quick it can be to look utterly fabulous. I love the scarf idea. I have a huge gorgeous purple scarf with an amazing floral print on it. I never wore it b/c I didn't "have anything to go with it" (excuses, excuses) but now I realize I could just throw it over a boring dress or basic blouse/pants and look FAB! Yay! :)
Hey ladies!
So glad you are loving this segment of the blog, I think styling tips like these are always helpful and a great reminder of being creative in getting dressed up! I am sooo loving the accessories my Busy Neighbour has chosen! Watch out for the next installment!
Sorry for not visiting your blogs lately, I will definitely make up for it tonight!
Love lots!
I had a mountain of requests, none right now so feel free to send in your request on the requests page :D
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I love that bracelet!! But then again, I love most House of Harlow pieces. Did you ever see the horseshoe ring? That was my all time Favorite piece by H of H!
Thank you for stopping by my blog and thank you for the comments. :)
I like option 1....but since I am not lucky to win the lotto I will stick with the LBD...great tips, I never thought of using a scarf with a LBD... thanks for the tips...
great advice!
I LOVE this post! great advice :) xx
hahaha love this post! this is me pretty much every morning and statement jewelery is my saving grace on these days. I also recommend flats or a comfy boot, stiff heels will only make you grumpier!
www.indramaticfashion.com
how very audrey hepburn! great tips (:
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oh!
such a smart tips!
black never goes wrong ;)
<3
http://escapesweetest.blogspot.com/
Those Hermes ballet flats are to die for!
I wish I could find those Heremes style flats for much less! You have such a talent for styling together outfits!!
lol too funny...I know the feeling sometimes!
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