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.

ooops posted too soon - I haven't had a hair cut in over a year and it's definitely my worst feature

Hello can I join you? I'm starting to look my age and I don't like it

I've already booked to have my long unstyled hair cut on Saturday and I've been shopping online and ordered some dresses for day time (sick of jeans) and a swimsuit. Its time to get fit and smarter up :)

That's another thing I need to do, get a decent haircut. It was September the last time I had it done, my hair is a mid length, layered bob and it could really do with a good trim, it's grown loads and looks straggly now.

heyelp I had laser surgery with Vision Express several years ago - it was very straightforward and I was really pleased with the results.
Bide your time and ask as many people as possible about their experiences

wow, everyone seems to have made a fabulous start. I'm off to work shortly, in short navy dress (forcing me to shave legs!) and lovely navy heels. Make up will be on, and hair straightened. No time to shred this morning (yet funnily enough have time to mnet!)

Whoever was asking about BB cream - I use this one and love it. I found the Garnier and Maybelline BB creams made me a bit orange and shiny, and this one doesn't at all. It looks a bit grey when you squeeze it out, but blends really well, has good coverage and lasts all day.

Anyway, have had a hot bath and done a hair treatment, and now on the sofa with a few Christmas chocs (just to get rid of them, you understand).

Hell yeah, I'm in. I am going to book appt with hairdresser and beautician. I want glossy hair and immaculate eyebrows and nice nails. I am going to drink a 2 litre bottle of water a day and eat much healthier to have a better complection. I may even join a gym to tone up and get rid of this spare tyre I have around my waist.

Great blog, minimum. I've stuck to your daily routine today, and for my 'extra' mission, used Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel.

Been good today - maintenance, clothes, exercise, make up - but CBA to do it all again tomorrow .

Failed today - wore PJ's until 3pm as I was doing a spring clean - however got dressed and washed hair ready for tomorrow. Had fish pie for dinner and a glass of champagne from last night so that's at least healthy. Going to get a pint of water before bed now as all I've had today is 3 cups of tea!

Thank you for the bbc recommendations ill do some research and purchase this weekend

Tomorrow is taking the tree down and a general tidy up so will be home all day but still going to do my hair and moisturise

Going to do a search for tips and jeans tomorrow as well ideally tops I can layer so their take me into spring

Can I join you all too? I manage to get myself looking vaguely presentable for work (3 days a week) but on my non-work days I'm embarrassed at how I let myself leave the house! No make-up, hair just lankly hanging there and scruffy, 'comfortable' clothes. No excuse except laziness really. Need a kick up the backside!

Today I've shaved legs and moisturised. Yesterday I went to Oxford street and made an effort with my outfit: grey hunter wellies, short black skirt, orange leather biker jacket with really long Woolley grey scarf.

Tomorrow I'm buying hair dye to cover the greys at my roots. I need to drink more water as well.

AuntPitttpat I know exactly what you mean, you sound just like me. I always feel that, if nobody important is going to see me, there is no point. Somehow, I forget that the most important people in my life, (ds and dp) ARE the most precious things in my life

Morning all!

Yesterday went well for me. Dressed well in skinniest jeans (which finally did up after ibs bloat went) and long length striped Tshirt. That lasted till about 3.30 when we had a DVD session so I put my trackies on.

What do you wear to be comfy and stylish while snuggling with the sc watching telly?

Today is back to normal so food shop in am and entertaining dc in pm. BUT my IBS is back again and I had bugger all sleep due to dd being awake and dh snoring. So today will be a comfy sweatshirt and slightly too big jeans day, and the trackers will probably reappear by lunch time unless my tummy shrinks dramatically again. Which it will when I feel better but that's unlikely to be soon. :(

I will be eating healthily today tho - no treats unless I have had something healthy/ water first.
Oh an I will be digging out my eye cream to see if I can stop looking so tired!

So last night, I washed my hair AND blow dried it. Did my nails - nothing fancy just a bit of hand cream, a quick shape with the emery board and a couple of coats of Sally Hansens nail hardener. Got my clothes out for tomorrow so no dressing in the dark.

Alarm went off at 5.30 this morning, first day back at work. I did hit the snooze button twice but still did my cleansing and put some make up on.

I was going to start drinking more water but that might be a bit much for this week. I'll add that in next week.

PeppaPrig - I used that elemis papaya peel for the first time this week. Was concerned that it would be too harsh for my skin but was actually quite nice and fairly gentle.

felt prettier all day today...thanks for the motivation! tis boiling here so have also drunk loads of water (and slightly too much coffee, cutting out caffeine is way down the list!). shred tonight and keeping my nose out of the leftover treats.

Fab work!! Today we are going out for mils birthday lunch so I have put on make up and primer (used a free sample of clarins foundation, might have to bite the bullet and buy some - its fab) eyeline, mascara and am wearing sheer blouse, green skinny jeans, grey ankle boots (with heel) and my new burgundy suede biker jacket.

sounds like a super outfit trampy

Today I have put my hair up in a butterfly clip and even found my hairspray to help keep it together. I also finally got round to sewing the missing button on my favourite work jumper so I feel less dragged through a hedge backwards today. Hopefully can pick up my order from boots today!

Sweetie, thank you, I feel really pulled together and "finished" iykwim?

Stickem, fingers crossed. What have you ordered?

Sounds great Trampy - where's your biker jacket from?

I'm wearing olive green Uniqlo skinny cords and a gold slightly sparkly knitted top from Oasis - old but haven't worn it for ages. DS1 (3) said 'is that a new jumper Mummy? It's got pretty stars in it!' Ahh...

And wearing my hair down instead of chucked up in its usual messy bun.

all sounds lovely, I have winter clothes envy! where I live we have no real seasons just hot summer and cold summer.

have just pulled out my outfit for tomorrow, silky black and beige spotty dress with beige high heels. hair needs to be done nicely again as I think that makes the biggest difference, and make up is primer, hoola powder, blush and highlighter and dark brown lipstick. Miraculously my lash and brow christmas job is still in place so that makes it a bit easier. Now what I REALLY need to stop stuffing about and do the shred before it gets too late and I start making excuses. Must also book hair cut, was fantasising earlier about a lovely short elfin cut....but in reality I am far too fat for such things and I would look even more mumsy than i do now if such a thing were indeed possible

I have make up on, I blow-dried my hair and yesterday I was under my calories on MFP! I even made sure I am in matching clothes and bag

Trampy your outfit sounds amazing- really not trampypants at all!
Stickem well done on sewing on the button, I've got lots of clothes like that which I need to attend to.

Today I'm wearing a faux wrap grey skater dress and black leggings and spotty slippers I need to tame my fringe and hair, put my face on and grab a scarf- maybe in dove grey.

Can anyone offer any advice here please?
I'm looking for some smart/casual trousers in a 34/35" inside leg, I am very chunky of thigh and I struggle to find nice stuff that fits.
Ideally it won't be too expensive as Im aiming on losing weight but for a pair of half decently fitting trousers id pay a lot

Hope everyone has a stylish day.

Aw, thank you. I must admit, I feel really nice. Not inadequate and frumpy like usual the jacket was in the h&m sale, £30 to £15 and with codes down to £10, result!

Sweetie, that dress sounds lovely.

Lunar, we'll done!

Wewere, that sounds really nice too, I will have alook for trousers. Any particular shape? How do you like tapered/slim leg?