Please help, I look awful

[katemiddletonsnudeheels]

The really sad thing is that I do try, after a fashion. I:

• have my nails filed and polished
• eyebrows, legs and bikini line waxed
• hair highlighted and trimmed every 6-8 weeks

I still look dreadful.

• the main issue, which I recognise just can't be solved 'overnight' is my weight (please, no advice on this - I am working on it) however it means that clothes are an ongoing battle. Everything I buy makes me look fat which isn't shocking as I AM fat but I've no sort of style. I wear trousers, black or grey, to work, with a top and cardigan of some description. Bras are so uncomfortable I don't bother.

• my skin is so dry, especially around my mouth and chin, and the bottom of my nose. I put on foundation but it flakes off. However I also get spots

• I only wear foundation and mascara, don't suit lipstick or eyeshadow at all.

• my hair isn't really in any sort of style.

Well, it's a pretty bleak list but if anyone can help ... :)

You've lost a stone, that's amazing!

How did you lose a stone in a week?@ that's amazing!

If all us plus sized women gave up on parts of our style altogether, then half the country would be depressed and living in jogging bottoms!

Before anything else you have to take an interest in yourself and realise you are worth it. You're worth trying out new hairstyles. You're worth trying out new makeup looks. Google curvy beauty bloggers. There are lots and lots of them. Look up 'Sprinkle of Glitter'.

Fat doesn't have to mean frumpy these days! Fat ladies all over the country dye our hair, put on fake tan, experiment with makeup and try on fabulous dresses. Get yourself a pair of Asda wonderfit jeans that hold in your love handles, but show off your ass. Whether its a size 8 or a size 24 YOU determine whether its attractive with your attitude. What have you got to lose??

Seasonal, I didn't in a week! I've been losing weight but hadn't weighed myself as I get a bit discouraged and start fixating on what the scales say, so I only get weighed once a month.

OP lovely update

The positive comments must be such a boost! Enjoy