Need motivation to look good again.

[Uptonogoodtoo]

Before Covid restricted our lives, I used to enjoy making an effort, looking forward to events and nights out planning outfits etc. Now I just live in comfy clothes, because even if I go out it’s muddy. My hair like most others hasn’t been cut or coloured for months. I haven’t worn make up for months. I just never bother now as I have no incentive to try as there is nowhere to go. Anyone else feel like this? Just stuck.

I have updated my wardrobe and look to suit the circumstances, now I feel a lot more motivated.

Pared down, “me but better” make-up and skincare that makes me feel glowing not haggard, nice but low maintenance hair, and clothes that suit my daily activities but don’t make me feel like a slob - good quality lounge wear, nice coats, flattering outdoors gear (I spend a lot of time walking in the mud am with a toddler). Also, yoga, a better diet etc have a positive effect on how I look and feel.

I felt exactly the same but have the added complication of being pregnant so can't actually fit in any of my clothes. I refuse to buy more maternity clothes just for lounging around indoors so am just wearing joggers and the same casual stuff from my last pregnancies.

But to counteract the shit wardrobe feeling I've been making more effort with my skincare and wearing make up a bit more often. It's definitely given me a bit of a lift. Got into lipstick for the first time ever, which is stupid timing with the mask wearing but ah well...

Could you do a bit of pampering stuff if the wardrobe and make up don't seem worth it? I'm focusing on face, legs and feet so am going to be an absolute goddess come summer time 😉

Oh my goodness, I hear you on the mud! Have so many lovely coats/jackets and boots, but every time I go out I wear the same waterproof coat and scruffy boots because I get caked in mud so I don't want to wear my nice things. I miss wearing nice things!!