Time for An Upgrade

Ladies and Gentlemen...I have decided that it is time for an upgrade.  Kind of like the Beyoncé song.  Mind you, I don't have money for the kind of upgrading she is talking about, but the principle still applies.

Since I'm now in between a 16 and 18, if I shed 15 more pounds I'll be in the 16, I have been taking inventory of my wardrobe.  Something profound occurred to me (dramatic pause) I have "Junior/Missy" clothes more than "women's wear."  That's not a good look for a woman in her 30's.  Seriously.  Just because you CAN shop at Fashion Bug or the Junior's section at Macy's...doesn't necessarily mean you should...especially if you're over 30.  That's just my opinion.  No offense if that's your personal style.  Do you boo.  But I have decided that we attract what we project.

I'm a jeans and tees kind of gal.  Nothing wrong with this for a day at the park to toss around the frisbee or something, but other than that I need to bring my wardrobe into adulthood.  A great fitting pair of jeans with a nice sweater, or a nice blouse, and a cute pair of heels...that's how I need to be rolling.  I need to take a few moments and put on some lip gloss...some powder...really take time to look like the true diva that I am whenever I step out of the house.  Even if it is to go to the grocery store (y'all saw Khloe Kardashian shopping at the grocery store in some skinny jeans, a member's only jacket and her Louboutins).  Just saying that I'm an adult, mind you I look young thank Jesus, but I need to amp up my look to the next level.

Why?
Because of that saying in the Bible: "when I was a child, I played with childish things, but I put away childish things when I became a man."  Or something like that.  Y'all know what I'm saying.  I'm single.  The type of guy I am looking for is not a jeans and tees every day kind of guy.  So doesn't it make sense that he won't be looking for a jeans and tees kind of girl?  Does to me.  In fact, I believe that how you project yourself as a single woman impacts your confidence and ultimately the kind of man that you attract.  So I'm going to change that.

So I'm saying goodbye to Fashion Bug and hello to Lord & Taylor, White House/Black Market, Dress Barn (they really have nice dresses for nearly all occasions), and the like.  Out go the breezy, flowery skirts and in with the pencil skirt.  It will take some doing, but I've decided to focus on making myself over.  It shouldn't be all that expensive either.

Staples:
Tailored pants in navy, khaki, black and gray
Tailored skirts in black and navy
Lots of white button down blouses
Lots of accessories (scarves, belts, statement necklaces)
Shoes - got those covered
Knee high boots in brown, camel, and black (grey for good measure)
Booties in black and grey

That ought to do it.  The key is not spending a fortune on looks but to buy essential pieces that can be mixed and matched.  One day I'll work up to buying an actual tailored suit but that's going to take some saving.

Hopefully this post has inspired you to take a peek in your closet as well.  Good rules of thumb for fashion clearing:
If you haven't worn it in the last 6 mos...donate it
If you haven't worn it in the last year...it's going to come back next year so if it fits save it.

TTFN