My new years resolution this year is to make more effort with my appearance. Who wants to join me?

[TrampyPants]

I've never really worn make up, styled my hair or bothered with how I look. That was fine when I was young and fresh. Now I'm 34 (nearly 35) and I want to look good. I have just tried to curl my hair (and failed) and sorted out my make up, throwing out stuff that doesn't suit me.

Ooh I like the fly lady thing! I sorted out my rights drawer yesterday, but I will do my underwear drawer now and then find a pretty pot for my bedside table. It won't be baseline though, it'll be lipsil and hand cream. I've got some lovely burts bees stuff tucked away in a drawer that I don't use because its greasy for a while, but if its by the bed it doesn't matter because I will be off to sleep!

Does anyone have any tips for nice, cheap underwear? I used to buy my knickers from la senza on the five for £12 but it's disappeared and I haven't bought any new knickers for three years...

Hallo my lovelies! Sorry I've been awol. Thought I had a migraine from meds and turns out that I have sinusitis instead. But I am going to have a bath now and put the washing on. My new clarins make up has arrived (and is lush) so I might give it a go.

Then food. Didn't eat at all yesterday, and day before only had dry toast.

Epic fail last night!! Started watching the Margot Fonteyn documentary. Little realising that it was on till 1am!! Fell into bed with all of my makeup on. Slept in this morning so only cold cream to remove the remnants. Still my hair is brushed and I'm in skinny jeans and a white shirt so I've salvaged a little........

Keep going lovely ladies!!!

Oh Trampy hope you're feeling better soon

Twll I'm on the hunt for new undies too, my local La Senza has closed down its now an evil Hollister and there's no choice here barring M&S, Primarni and Ann Summers Not the best choices here so I'm off to hunt online.

Todays outfit is Grey dress with cream cardigan and grey belt, leggings and black boots. I've got my usual primer/concealer/bronzer/mascara on and my hair is clipped back.

I waxed my lip last night so I am now moustache free

Illness will not defeat me (but thank you) I have had a bath, changed sheets, put on my new foundation, cheek tint and lipstick clarins rouge appeal in cappucino. Dried my hair into a sleek tonytail and slathered myself in lotion. Raaaar.

La senza has reopened, hasn't it? Figleaves outlet is pretty good for undies.

I know you can shop La Senza online now? Where La Senza was in Bath its now a Boux Avenue which Im pretty sure is the same so they may do the 5 knickers for £12 thing. I was meant to look in there today but forgot

I love m+s 3 for £10 seamless kinckers and 5 for£10 basics.

I did just have a look and found la senza on line, but they're all 'snazzy' colours! I just wanted plain black ones. I bought a pack of ten, plus a bra that (fingers crossed) will be the right size, plus a pair of black boots from k and co though, so all is not lost

I organised my knicker drawer and reorganised my tights/socks drawer and sorted perfume in like the poster above said - I'm ridiculously pleased with myself

Another vote for the M&S 3 for a tenner knickers. I buy the black lace trimmed ones in a silky-ish fabric and they are lovely. Pretty but comfortable - I hate scratchy pants!

Make up on and hair styled-ish. Bought myself a new lipstick today - a Soap and Glory one, which seems really nice and was on offer in Boots. Also bought a new Max Factor foundation and some Philosophy cleanser.

Am wearing a black jumper dress from M&S Autograph, black sucker inner 100 denier opaques and leopard print ballet flats.

Does anyone know how to help with eyebags?

remus outfit sounds nice :)

Just a quick flyladyesque from me tonight as I'm off out in a bit... But I do have a plan for this and will spend some time on it on Monday when DH is back at work.

Ok for tomorrow... We are going to start on our morning routine.

As part of your breakfast have a portion of fruit, I like 100g of berries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries etc but any fruit will do. Have this before your normal breakfast as fruit digests the quickest. If you normally don't have breakfast just have the fruit.

Beauty comes from within ;)

I'd like to join in too, please.

I have absolutely no excuse not to make more of an effort as I don't work (I am a trailing spouse and gave up my job in the UK years ago to move for my DH's job) and therefore have the time, but I find a lot of the time that I simply can't be arsed to bother unless I am going out for the evening.

Before Christmas I did take myself in hand a little and had a good haircut and bought some Stila tinted moisturizer. My hair is my biggest issue - since having children it is so fine and to me always looks a mess. I have been anaemic, though it seems, for a long time and I am taking iron tablets which seem to be working - I have proper eyelashes rather than stubby little efforts for the first time in years! Hopefully my hair will perk up too.

I also need to lose some weight - I have a ton of lovely clothes that are too small at the moment and am loathe to buy new stuff unless I have to.

So, my intentions are to: exercise every day in some way; not eat because I'm bored; keep my hair looking tidy; slap on the tinted moisturizer, mascara, blusher and some sort of lippy if I go out. Oh, and pick up some tips from here!

Cheesearmpit, camomile teabags are meant to be good. I use clinique roll on stuff that's pretty good and reduces puffiness.

Peppermint, welcome. Have you tried the big hair? I've heard fab things about it.

I must start eating breakfast, I find if I eat breakfast I'm more likely to have lunch. And this is the year that I get on top of my warped eating habits.

Thanks Karbea.

I had a yummy breakfast yesterday - I zapped some frozen raspberries in the microwave, then topped them with Greek yoghurt and granoloa. Gorgeous and filling too.

Oops and outfit is back to trusty cords and jumper. But for 2 days I've been in pj's in bed, whimpering. The make up is a win.

Remus, I have those pants. I tend to get the shorts ones but the lacy bum ones are lovely and look expensive. Gret for under dresses.a

I think it's time for me to de-lurk and say "hello" ! as I said on another thread this resolution is actually a re-hash as last year I had eczema on face and scalp plus was pg and new mum so I looked terrible! my worry is that I'll out myself but worse things happen at sea x

Hi cj, do you use anything in particular for your eczema?

hello I'm under care of consultant dermatologist and taking 'neoral' to calm the last flare-up and use dermol 200 wash, epaderm, cetraben emollient, aveeno plus fucibet as needed and something for scalp (not cocois) can't find it now...aveeno is the most soothing thing I find and I swear it has a cumulative effect on my face tho I know some it doesn't suit everyone

did I mention oilatum? the life I lead....

Oh, I love aveeno!

Aveeno body lotion is excellent. I also really like their face wash.

Trampy Don't think the Big Hair thingy is available where I live.

Have done 15 miles on a stationary bike today, after showering I took the time to blow dry my hair. Inside day, no make up but lots of face and body moisturizer (house is heated by hot air, so very drying - I can imagine myself as Cassandra from Dr Who, permanently yelling 'moisturize me')

I am wearing yoga bottoms, but in my defence am about to start taking down all the Christmas decorations, so want to be super comfy.

Can I join in? My New Year's resolutions include taking better care of my appearance. Have always worn make-up, although year on year I seem to be reducing what I put on, now down to tinted moisturiser and blusher. It's my clothes that I need help with. Have been pregnant for three of the last six years which hasn't helped, but now seem to own one pair of dated boot cut jeans and about three long sleeved t-shirts which I tumble dry and wear again. Wear same jeans all the time. On mat. Leave but when I'm at work I have one pair of black trousers.

Last year my resolution was to wear more skirts and dresses, but I get stuck on footwear. I only own one pair of plain boring ankle boots and a pair of flat 'comfy' Clarks shoes for Summer. I tell myself I can't wear more modern styles of trousers because I haven't got the right boots, and don't know what shoes to wear with skirts or dresses. Don't have money for complete new wardrobe plus umpteen pairs of shoes... Have toyed with buying things from e-bay but no real joy as I don't know what to look for. I buy one New long-sleeved top a year, from Next or somewhere, and that is it for me. Completely stuck in a rut, feel awful about myself and very sad writing this but need to take action so am hoping to learn from everyone here. Am going to set up a Pinterest board so I can gather ideas initially I suppose. Anyone else completely at a loss with clothes?

Thank you Karbea - just checking in for my daily to do

Shower, oil all over, hair washed and conditioned, tidy nails all done.
I have got frozen strawberries that I will have for breakfast in the morning with a vanilla yoghurt.
Thanks for the heads up about using almond oil on my face, it has made the world of difference my skin felt great today no dry spots. I think I will only use it as an overnight one though.
Had a sort out of my wardrobe and have put a few outfits together ready for wearing. Tomorrow I'm going to organise all my costume jewellery maybe a clear out ready for some nice new pieces.
I have to say I'm loving this thread it really is getting me motivated just got to keep it up and not ket any of it slide.