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Please help me feel just a little bit good about myself

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Tieni · 03/08/2013 06:11

So I'm on high dose steroids for a chronic medical condition and in the last month have gone up 2 dress sizes (10-14) due to the associated weight gain and water retention (feel 6 months pregnant!). I've also got the 'moonface' you get with steroids, needless to say my self-confidence has taken a bashing.

I'm going to a good friend's wedding tomorrow, and am booked in for a hair cut and nails (hands and toes) this afternoon. Bearing in mind my nails will probably be the only thing I actually feel good about (hate looking in the mirror because of my face being so puffy) and I have only ever had my nails professionally painted twice before, I need some advice on what colour to go for.

My dress is white with big black spots almost touching (so it's more black than white IYSWIM), my shoes are black and I have a black pashmina. Skin colour is very pale, hair coloured very dark brown with red tint (not described that well but it looks better than it sounds!). I wasn't sure whether to go for a dark red/wine colour but not sure if that's too much with it being summer. Please someone who knows about these things help me, I really need the boost.

Thanks in advance

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OneLittleLady · 03/08/2013 06:24

What about a nice corally colour for your toes and perhaps either a neutral or the wine colour you've suggested for your fingers?

I'm sorry you feel so terrible at the minute, I kind of get how you might feel as I myself have gained a lot of weight due to medications. I know it's not nice at all and I totally get that your confidence will have nose dived but don't beat yourself up about it, you can't help being ill. Hope you feel better soon Smile

GeordieCherry · 03/08/2013 06:27

The dress sounds gorgeous! I bet you'll look fab

Dark red is v glam & will go with your hair so I'd go for that (then go back & get a pale summery colour after the wedding)

Have a lovely day Smile

GetStuffezd · 03/08/2013 07:01

Your clothes sound gorgeous and I would definitely say a dark red/wine type colour for the nails. Hope you enjoy the day!

SavoyCabbage · 03/08/2013 07:08

I love the sound of your outfit!

Chottie · 03/08/2013 07:17

Your outfit sounds fab! I would also say dark wine for nails.

snowlie · 03/08/2013 07:20

Dark red sounds great - have a fab day! Smile

Tieni · 03/08/2013 08:35

Thank you all, you have really cheered me up. Wine-coloured it is and glad you think my outfit sounds nice, it's made me feel better.

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