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

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TrampyPants · 30/12/2012 12:30

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.

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TwllBach · 09/01/2013 21:14

this one but it doesn't look very flattering

this one

or this one?

I know it isn't leopard print but it is slightly less scary for me to contemplate. I have always gone with A line because I thought it suited my shape better, but I am up for a new challenge!

Karbea · 09/01/2013 21:45

Those links don't work for me.

TwllBach · 09/01/2013 21:50

Hmmmmm
And now I can't get on the site either.
I might try again in the morning, but I am going to have to go to bed now - I am beyond shattered. I will be carrying out my routine, I just might be moisturising with me eyes closed Grin

frazzled74 · 09/01/2013 21:50

can i join you glam ladies? my youngest dd is 4 months and i will be going back to work next month so have 4 weeks to lose a little weight and get myself looking better groomed and my wardrobe revamped. I have 2 jumper dresses which i can wear with thick tights and boots, m and s jeggings and a handful of flattering tops, everything else is baggy, too big and shapeless or too tight. I need to buy - leggings , underwear, a couple of dresses to wear with leggings, cardi to wear with dresses and leggings, a pair of lovely but cheap ankle boots, maybe some leg warmers? any llinks or recommendations for these would be good please?(bearing in mind that money is tight) also im a size 16, 5 ft 7, will i get away with a pencil skirt? and if so what tops do i wear with it? what can i use my boots no7 voucher to buy? and how easy is the mumsnet haircut to do? and will it help my fine long hair? I have begun my quest this eve by sorting out my masses of unused make up and moisture creams , i now have a nice neat makeup bag that i might actually use.

justcrazy · 09/01/2013 21:53

Trampypants and spoilme thank you will be going shopping at weekend and ask girl at work for an Avon book.

julz09 hope you enjoyed the running club and met some nice people

Happy Birthday Alaska hope you've had a fab day.

Wornoutbutstillwonderful, black is my normal colour for work and home but have been trying to be brave and add some colour like blue and purple. I have had lovely comments from colleagues about how nice I look!!

Have a good evening everyone

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 09/01/2013 22:14

Links not working for me, Twll. Night night though!

Welcome to the newbies btw.

Ambassadoryouarespoilingme · 09/01/2013 22:56

Happy birthday Alaska. I'm in awe of the jumpsuit wearing.. I would DEFINITELY be asked to change a tyre if I dared to don any such item in public.
After my run today (7.8km, am feeling quite chuffed) I left home in black jeggings, black cowboy / biker type boots and a long red t-shirt dress with boiled wool cardi / jacket thing. Felt quite chirpy in it, and the ancient and slightly blind neighbour thought I looked well... (Never reject a compliment, I say).
Bikini wax was grim, and the remaining wax sticking to my clothes all afternoon while I was at playdate / swimming lessons etc was like having the waxing session on repeat.
No make up but yes to perfume so not too shabby. Am also trying to keep the nails looking good without picking the cuticles.
Onwards and upwards. x

TrampyPants · 10/01/2013 09:39

morning all! how is everyone? wow, you were chatty last night! welcome to new recruits, I hope you find this thread as helpful and inspirational as me.

Remus, what did you go for? I love the sound of the leopard print. I also love patterned tights.

Julz, have you made many friends where you are? you sound really lonely.

wornout, you have inspired me to try to get a grip on my hair tools today, wish me luck.

twll, awww, that does sound fab though.

frazzled, what sort of shape are you? what kind of place do you work at?

justcrazy, I LOVE avon.

Ambassador, that outfit sounds fab and just the thing I would wear boo to waxing though. I'll stick to the veet! Wink

last night I tidied my eyebrows, it only took 5-10 mins, and they look awesome again, painted my nails in essie bobbing for baubles and scrubbed my face raw before bed. todays outfit is one of my faves blue skinny jeans, grey striped l/s tee under a cream 3/4 sleeve cable jumper these boots which are the comfiest ever (and fleece lined) with red and white wooly socks peeping over the top. I'm so warm and cosy.

full make up, I cant recommend the clarin lipstick enough, it looks fab, lasts forever without drying or gunking and softens my lips.

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Alaska77 · 10/01/2013 10:11

Hi All and welcome newbies! I love logging in of a morning and reading what everyone's been up to!

Thanks for all the birthday wishes; I had a lovely (but not very exciting day). Unfortunately DS was up overnight yelling and crying (bad dreams? He's 3) then spent the rest of the night in my bed so I'm knackered this morning.

But, onwards and upwards and feeling good thanks to a lovely new dress . I'm wearing it with thick black tights and black heels (but will switch to biker boots later when I have to leg it to the train station).

My new morning routine is also complete - shower, body scrub, lotion all over, BB cream, light powder, beigy sheen eyshadow, mascara, lipgloss and perfume. Phew!

Anyway, keep up the good work everyone, I love hearing the updates and imagining all the outfits.

By the way Remus which outfit did you go for?

TrampyPants · 10/01/2013 10:28

oh god, how much do I love that dress?! that sounds fab. glad you had a good day, but boo about poor nights sleep. ikwym about the routine being in place, its lovely!

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putyourhatonsweetie · 10/01/2013 10:31

hello hello

Felt lovely today in this dress with soft makeup, mary janes and pink earrings.

still on basics until next week, but game offficially raised and looking forward to it continuing

happy days all

TrampyPants · 10/01/2013 10:37

ooooh, i LOVE it!

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TrampyPants · 10/01/2013 12:42

alaska, your dress inspired my blog post for today!

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PeppaPrig · 10/01/2013 12:52

trampy please pm your blog.

Just bought a stash of make up, and last night did face mask, foot cream, hand cream, eye cream and tidied nails. Still look like a monster thanks to non-sleeping baby..

TrampyPants · 10/01/2013 12:57

no problem Grin where did you get your make up from? I'm such a tightwad. how old is baby? was it teething? but well done on the pampering!

tonight I shall save my camomile teabags to put on my eyes in the bath.

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MuntyCakes · 10/01/2013 13:16

Can I join too? I have two sons, three years and nine months, and have lived in breastfeeding tops and tracksuit bottoms/maternity jeans for much longer than necessary! I'm only feeding at home now my youngest is on solids so don't need special tops. I have gone through my entire wardrobe - all the bf tops and maternity clothes (apart from one cardigan) are bagged up and ready to go to bf/pregnant friends and relatives. I felt really good hanging up all my nice old clothes again - I relegated them to the depths of my wardrobe when pregnant as I didn't want to be reminded of all the things I couldn't wear. I'm crossing my fingers that I can still fit into them! I'm even thinking I might change the horrible buttons on the maternity cardigan so it looks smarter...I don't think I'd have even considered it before reading this thread!

Today I am wearing a dark red and white jumper dress (a Christmas jumper type thing - looks better than it sounds) and black leggings, and I brushed my hair just before leaving the house! So I feel like I'm doing quite well. I'm also determined to curl my eyelashes more often and maybe investigate this BB cream everyone raves about - I don't use make up very much and hate heavy foundations, so think it might suit me.

I'm off now to drink some water, eat some fruit and feel virtuous!

PeppaPrig · 10/01/2013 13:18

trampy MUA at superdrug - lots of things £1, will report back on quality but have heard Good Things. Baby is 6 weeks so it's early days...

TrampyPants · 10/01/2013 13:26

welcome munty! thats a really good idea. in fact, I might have a look at some of my clothes to see if I can update them... I did the same when pg, all those gorgeous clothes, and no chance to wear them. BB cream will be perfect for you, see if you can collect some samples first to make sure you get one you like. some can be a tad greasy. and the dress sounds gorge.

peppa, I love MUA, is it all still £1?

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TrampyPants · 10/01/2013 13:26

youve already answered me, soz

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frazzled74 · 10/01/2013 13:29

Morning all! you are all inspiring me !Trampy, i dont need clothes for work as wear uniform but want to look better on the school run and also will prob start having lunches with work friends on my days off etc instead of slobbing around house gazing at baby! Im tall and fair skinned/hair, size 16, should be a 14 but will work on that slowly, longish legs but not nice ones! thickish waist , average boobs, average to large bum! What is bb cream?? I love those boots as well. I had a look at the avon website last night, will definitely be putting an order in on payday, any must haves?

TrampyPants · 10/01/2013 13:32

ah, I shall take a look. are there any particular styles you like? I love looking at fashion blogs etc to get ideas. BBcream is moisturiser, foundation and serum all in one, its really light and gives the skin a dewy glow. sort of you but better, iykwim. I use the no7 one, its awesome.

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ThatBintAgain · 10/01/2013 13:33

Hello! Can I join please - I dress like a scruffy baggage, always have. (I blame the whole grunge/mid 90's years being formative for me!) It would be nice to occasionally go out looking like a grown up. Smile

TrampyPants · 10/01/2013 13:41

Thatbint, bloody Winona Ryder, Blossom and Courtney Love have a lot to answer for!

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Alaska77 · 10/01/2013 14:12

Wow, I disappear for a couple of hours and we have even more newbies! Welcome, welcome, welcome Grin

Tramps, please pm me your blog, I want to see what it is I inspired you to say!

Alaska77 · 10/01/2013 14:12

Trampy, not Tramps! Sorry, predictive text...