I dress very plainly. I've been noticing that lately. The other day, I was folding my laundry, and every.single.thing I folded was solid, dark colored, and plain.
I used to wear patterns and fun colors, and accessories. I was all about accessorizing. What has happened to me? I'd say it's because I had a baby, but I really don't think so. I stopped really fixing myself up a few years ago when I put on about 20 pounds. That when I think I started to have issues with my self image and maybe didn't try quite as hard.
I always wear the same earrings for one thing. I didn't used to. The same, plain diamond studs. They don't have special meaning or anything (they're actually from an ex, but why waste diamonds?). I wear the same necklace every day, too. My hair is usually pulled back in some boring old twist because it's so long and it gets on my nerves. Also, I need to touch up highlights that I can't really afford. Ask my friends. Rebecca used to steal my hair bands when we taught together so I couldn't put my hair up. MF always notices and compliments me when my hair is down because she says it's always up. I have long hair that most people tell me is really pretty, so why don't I leave it down? Laziness? Not sure.
I rarely wear my fun shoes. All my pointy-toed shoes-- the ones James calls my "elf shoes"-- I rarely wear them. My cute flats I wear sometimes, but lately I've been opting for boring old black flip-flops (which make me nervous because of my injured toe. Posted about this on other blog).
I am a plain Jane. I'm just realizing this. I want to be one of those women that's all put together, but instead, I'm boring. I have so little confidence, and I know I'd feel so much better if I made more of an effort, so why don't I? I have all the stuff (well, some of it doesn't quite fit, but I'm working on it!) I have all the accessories though. Cute jewelry from Frock Candy, Express, New York & Co. I just don't wear it.
We're going to Savannah* in a couple weeks. I should really take the time to plan out cute skirts and things. I'd feel more sexy, and I haven't felt that way in a long time.
*I will e-mail those of you who said you've been to Savannah so I can get some suggestions. :-)
You are gorgeous honey! I do remember being absolutely captivated by your long, AMAZING hair when we met- I'm so jealous of it!
I periodically go through my closet and purge it of drab pieces that are depressing to me. Then I replace them with some cheapies from Forever 21. I also buy a TON of really cheap jewelry from there. I like to mix it up so much that by the time the pieces break (although I've had some of them for years!) I'm sick of them. You can order online.
OH! I would also suggest some funky headbands for you- that would look awesome with your gorgeous hair and your nose ring! Your nose ring also "dresses" you up some without even trying. I love it!! I told you that already though.
I think you'd look really pretty in some rich turquoise colors or deep pink with some coordinating headbands. We'll go shopping when we get together again! I am also going to clean out my accessories when we move and I'll share some with you!
love you!
Posted by: girl from florida at March 16, 2007 08:25 AMI can totally relate to the drab feeling - I've been working on it for a couple of years, I know I feel better about myself when I feel more put together, too! It sounds like GFF has some good advice! I want to see pics fo the cute outfits you come up with!
Posted by: Jessica at March 16, 2007 10:05 AMI feel the same way sometimes, Hannah. I think that we women *all* go through that from time to time. You are *so* pretty! Seriously! And I'm not just saying that! GFF has some *excellent* ideas. (I think that she's *so* pretty, too!) Treat yourself to a little bit of shopping sometime soon ... all of the pretty spring colors are out. You deserve a little something!
Posted by: Lisanne at March 16, 2007 04:42 PMWell, I agree with everyone else. You are GORGOEOUS!! And, like gff said, I think you would look amazing in turquoise! I have so much brown in my closet. But, like Lisanne said all the Spring colors are out. I have been trying to buy bright, fun clothes lately.
Posted by: Morgan at March 16, 2007 05:01 PMWell, I can just totally relate to you in this post! About 2+ years ago, I was all about making effort. I use to buy new clothes every week and I was a regular at all of the accessories stores. But now I am about 2 dress sizes bigger then my normal weight and I just don't feel good about myself. I keep things pretty plain because I don't like drawing attention! With that said, D realised I was not feeling good about myself and gave me money to go splash out on girly things and I did. I bought all of these cute, sexy nighties and I started feeling good about myself. It hasn't stopped there either, I treated myself to a new wardrobe and am going to continue to do so until I get back to my old size and old clothes that I miss so much. haha. :)
Posted by: Trace at March 16, 2007 07:33 PMHannah, like everyone has already said, you are a very pretty girl. Sometimes we just get stuck in a rut, and it's hard to get out. If it's bothering you, just try to do some of the small things that will make you more confident, like wearing other jewelry, other shoes, or adding some color to your wardrobe....oh, and let that hair down!!
Posted by: Chas at March 16, 2007 10:43 PM