Every Day

I've always envied people who seem to effortlessly look put together. "How do they do it?", I would wonder, as I gazed down at my every day sneakers, jeans and  t shirt, most likely complete with some kind of stain or smear from grubby toddler hands.

I started to think about what it was that made these people (women, specifically) look like they had their stuff together. Appearance, appearance, appearance was the obvious answer. These women I admired always put some thought and effort into what they wore and how they presented themselves, whether it to be at the office or just the grocery store.

I wanted to be like them. I was 31- it was time to up the ante a little bit on my day to day look.

It's not to say that sneakers, jeans and t shirt aren't still an obvious choice for a lot of things I do with the kids- playing outside, running around. But trips out of the house? I'll put on my boots or flats. Perfume, that I used to only spritz on roughly once a month for Date Night? It's an every day thing now. Earrings, necklaces, other accessories that may go with the top I've picked out? Naturally!

In short: I no longer only wanted to look (and smell!) nice on occasion. I'm a woman, I feel good in my skin, and I want to give out that vibe.

Clothes and appearance are not everything, obviously. But I can't begin to tell you how much my self confidence has increased since I began presenting myself a little differently. I've learned to dress for the way I want to feel, even if it's just for a quick trip to the store.

In turn, I have found myself more inspired and motivated than ever before.