I've had a bit of a makeover! I really needed it. Long angst, sorry

[WildThong]

I was just so disgusted with myself. In a rut and looking like I didn't care anymore. Everyday office 'uniform' black bootleg trousers, ankle boots, wrap top. Yes I am 50, but was managing to look much older through pure laziness. I have a bad habit of buying too many clothes but they are all in the same theme so never look new.

So, 3 inches off my hair and highlighted and layered. Greys have blended in for the first time in years.
Nails buffed and painted (lovely coral shade)
Many parts of me waxed
Elemis resurfacing facial.
New hand cream and moisturiser
Some new clothes and shoes, mostly for holidays but a couple of nicer things for work too.
I'm now skint, my dh is like , but I feel so much better for it!

Good for you

Good for you, I bet you feel much better and look wonderful. Did you just get up this morning, take yourself off, transform yourself and return home?! Or has this been in the planning for a while?

It's been over the past 3 weeks,

Now I only need to lose weight and I'll feel like a new woman for the summer (ever optimistic)

Sounds wonderful! Never underestimate how a little bit of overdue pampering and maintenance can improve your mood and how you feel about yourself. Good for you

Well done wild !

Don't worry about dh and money. You have to put yourself first sometimes. Could you plan in a brisk long walk everyday?

Yes, definitely, a walk is top of my list - always seems to lift my mood and chase away the day's white noise. I have to go myself though as dh won't go with me.

Well done! I've been feeling the same in the run-up to my 50's so I've been working on the same things.

You sound mighty purty

Well done!

Lush!
I need to do the same with my hair. I know it's going to cheer me up.

I'd rather go for a walk without my Dh at the moment. Spoils my joy listening to him moaning on

Your DH will be when he forgets about the money and see the smile and glow emanating from the revived, happy you. You may need to tell him that though, just in case he misses it.

Good for you.

Wow, well done you!
Well don't for having the confidence too, bet you look fab.

Good for you. Hope this gives you the motivation to lose weight.

Good for you Wildthong! We all need a boost from time to time.

How was the facial? Any good??

Good for you! do we get before/after pictures?

Do people find that facials make a difference, even in the short term?

I did like the facial, Death, it was slightly nippy. I had red marks from residual hormonal spots and it improved the appearance of these and the fine lines on my top lip. Don't I sound lovely
They do recommend a course of facial ( well they would ) but I can't afford that.

Someone at work actually asked if I'd lost weight, think it's down to rethinking my posture and a bit more confidence than usual.