Frumpy

Maizey06 · December 2012

I was looking at the pictures from Christmas. Man, do I look frumpy and tired. I just feel I have not really tried with my appearance since DD was born. I need to make some improvements so I feel better about myself. Any ideas for some quick pick me ups to help me feel better?

poppyseed1017 · December 2012

Buy a new outfit

Get your hair done

Get a pedicure

Get your eyebrows done

Wear makeup every day, even if you don't want to

These are things that have helped me not fall into the frump trap.

Mzbr · December 2012

A haircut always makes me feel a bit refreshed! And maybe even some color!

NewMommyKelsey · December 2012

New outfit and mani/pedi.... I felt the same way. Still haven't gotten all this weight off me either and just recently joined Weight Watchers. I am tired of seeing all these moms made up and I always lately look like I rolled out of the bed.

Amjones52 · December 2012

poppyseed1017:
Buy a new outfit
Get your hair done
Get a pedicure
Get your eyebrows done
Wear makeup every day, even if you don't want to
These are things that have helped me not fall into the frump trap.

i agree with all of this!

Jillwithani · December 2012

I always feel like buying a new thing or two of makeup is a great pick me up. When (or if) you can try visit a cosmetic store like Alta or Sephora and talk to the sales ladies. Often they'll hook you up with some samples even. Also something with shimmer always makes me smike like a new scarf or a pair of earings to dress any outfit up.

Maizey06 · December 2012

Jillwithani:
I always feel like buying a new thing or two of makeup is a great pick me up. When or if you can try visit a cosmetic store like Alta or Sephora and talk to the sales ladies. Often they'll hook you up with some samples even. Also something with shimmer always makes me smike like a new scarf or a pair of earings to dress any outfit up.

Good call. I work across the street from Sephora. I might schedule an appt to get my make up done.

xxbabycakesxx · December 2012

I feel fancy after I do my nails. I usually use those Sally Hansen sticker ones that are easy to apply with no drying time.

Also just putting on some lip gloss or doing your hair differently (straightening it or curling it or putting it in a high pony tail if its always down) can make you feel better.

katiem1025 · December 2012

I am the queen of frumpy these days. In fact, I realized I have FIVE bathrobes and wear them all for different occasions...if I didn't have to leave the house I would seriously just switch up my robes throughout the day-HA!

If I have extra time, I'd rather work (I work from home), clean, or exercise BUT one of the things I did in the beginning that always made me feel better was curl my eyelashes and put on mascara. I have also found that when we do go out, I feel better when I wear something really tight rather than loose to conceal my extra baby weight, especially around the holidays since in pictures my loose tops just make me look fat!

WhimsyGirl14 · December 2012

I just spent money on new work clothes for this reason, because I seriously downsized my wardrobe and was only wearing the same 5 things every week. I feel much better. I still need to lose weight, but these will work once I've lost weight, too.