Yesterday, I got a long overdue haircut. An hour squirming and trying to avoid eye contact with myself while I sat there made me confront how tired and drawn I look right now. So, I'm thinking about skincare and make-up and wondering if any of this can be improved. I'm trying to not feel bad about it but I definitely need some kind of pick-me-up on the appearance front.
And, I'm pretty sure drinking more water and eating more greens would help too. They took away our water coolers at work (!) and since then, I've become terrible about drinking enough while I'm in the office. On the upside, I've been taking my Vitamin D every day (very important up here) and also taking an vegetarian omega supplement that tastes vile and reminds me of the Cod Liver Oil Mum used to spoon down us when we were young. Shudder!
And I've been working out 5-6 times a week for the last month and I feel a lot better for it. Still, I'd like to lose some weight too so I should probably start looking more closely at my diet. Though my office doesn't supply water, they do supply candy and I've been hitting the sweet stash for afternoon pick-me-ups. The worst part is I don't even like that kind of candy so it's not even satisfying. But Sunday's a great day for having optimistic thoughts about new goals, so I'm feeling upbeat.
Have a Happy Halloween, friends!
Products: Cotton-cashmere cardigan from J.Crew Men / Wool Voile Scoop Top from Built by Wendy / Apolis + Matteo Linen Scarf from Apolis via Honey Kennedy / Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15 from Sephora / Straight Leg Jean from Toast / Mini Fox Head ring from Pyrrha / Ally Capellino Canvas Tote from Steven Alan / White pumpkin via / Clarks Originals “wallabee shoe” from Gravity Pope
Sounds like you are being health conscious. Toning down Halloween feels weird to me too. But alas, we all need some down time.
ReplyDeleteas always, i read your posts and wish you could dress me. wishing you a quiet and productive sunday! and let me know if you discover any special beauty tips--i'm feeling like i could stand to brighten things up around these old eyes.
ReplyDeleteLovely outfit - love that scarf in particular!
ReplyDeleteRe: improving diet - I feel I have decent knowledge about eating healthily, but I still really benefited from two meetings with a nutritionist last month. Got a great assessment, practical advice and meal plans (with recipes) that are tasty and work with our schedule, goals, likes and dislikes. It didn't even take too many changes, but it was great to have some accurate advice on which we can rely.
Let me know if you want her name and I'll send it to you.
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I love your styling posts!
ReplyDeleteI had a significant birthday recently and was slightly alarmed as my doctor gave me the long list of things I now have to get checked out on a regular basis....
Although I still haven't embraced anything that will take me into a gym (never entered one in my life), I'm a lot more vigilant about my daily walks, removing eye make-up and applying the 'night' moisturizer and have been doing three-day juice cleanses every few months. A weird combination of little changes... But yesterday as I looked at myself getting a haircut (snap!), I realised I somehow I feel okay about it. Plus no gray hair yet... got to be thankful for the small stuff!
This outfit is so me. You could be my personal shopper. I actually hate shopping because we live in the middle of nowhere and I have to cram all my shopping into 1 or 2 day trips to Spokane WA or Kelowna BC(neither of which carry any of the clothes that you pick out for me.) Clothes shopping is one of the most frustrating parts of my life. Checking out your Sunday best feature is always a delight and gives me lots of good ideas.
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Fiona
Oh my, I could of written that 2nd paragraph. I'm in the same place and I ALSO got a hair cut (very long overdue) yesterday too. We seem to be in similar places. Thanks for the reminder about the Vitamin D. I have been meaning to get some. What dosage do you take? I read it's easy to overdo it.
ReplyDeleteWhy on earth would a workplace take out the water coolers but leave sweet snacks? Insanity.
ReplyDeleteLack of water is the first thing I notice when I start feeling or looking lackluster. Exercise comes in a close second, though. It makes such a big difference. If only it were easier.
Hi Adele - I added a link to the precise vitamin I take, but it's a 1000 IU / 25 mcg and I adore the SISU brand one because the pills are tiny (oh and it's a Canadian brand!)
ReplyDeleteI always look forward to your sunday best posts! Your looks always have a good sense of comfortable chic!
ReplyDeleteMy workplace is kind of remote so we only have slightly off tasting well water and absolutely no vending machines. My coworkers occasionally bring in treats (last week there were donuts! blerg). I bring in a cute water bottle from home (like this one! http://www.amazon.com/Klean-Kanteen-Stainless-Bottle-18-Ounce/dp/B0010ELL1W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1288550117&sr=8-1) and leave it at my desk all day while working. I also suggest having a little container of something like almonds or cashews as well as a cut up piece of fruit. I really don't like crunching into an apple at work and getting all sticky, but if it is sliced into smaller pieces it feels more like a treat :) It sounds like you are doing so many good things for yourself already!!
Happy Sunday!
Amazing that you're working out 5-6 days a week! I only wish I was that disciplined. I also have to remember the water thing and the Vitamin D thing. Thanks for being so honest.
ReplyDeletei love the thought of your white mini pumpkins on those amazing cakestands...
ReplyDeleteI love this outfit, I've been wishing for a pair of clarks originals for so long but you can only buy childrens clarks in Australia. I'm so impressed with your workouts, 5-6 a week! It sounds like you are in a similar place to me, I exercise a lot but food not so easy...it's hard to stay focussed mentally with that sort of thing for me.
ReplyDeleteVery cute outfit! And I love your new haircut!
ReplyDeleteOy, Jane, I know the mirror-mirror-on-the-wall feeling when sitting for a stylist at the salon! I don't think any of us feel we look our best with those terrible ultra-high crewnecked aprons and all those bright lights. Plus, the stylists are primping themselves on and off, all day long, so they always seem ready to be photographed. I'll bet your updated 'do is as smashing as your positive attitude at the start of this new week. :)
ReplyDeletethe best picks, here! i've been wanting those toast jeans so badly. if you end up buying them, let me know how they are! fall is tough on the skin, especially as summer color fades from face and hair. i've been using tinted moisturizer to help perk me up and extra eye cream morning and night.
ReplyDeletecongrats on the workout routine, you are motivated!!
Very cute and comfy outfit - I love the tote!
ReplyDeleteDo you ever get facials? I don't get them often enough, but I aim for a few times a year - especially around the time when the seasons change and skin can feel more stressed.
you and me both, jane, you and me both...: i don't even like tootsie rolls and yet i found myself eating a handful a day since my cubicle neighbor had them out for halloween! what's with that?!
ReplyDeleteMichelle - Thanks for offering that! I had a few sessions with a nutritionist a couple of years ago and they were enormously helpful and I eat so healthily for a long time. But it's the first thing that goes when I'm stressed or upset. I think I'm in a better place now to revisit those lessons!
ReplyDeleteAlice - I don't do gyms either. I work out at home and I'm trying to walk more too. I'll never be a "gym bunny"! I'm okay with aging too but definitely need to lavish some more attention on myself. I can't get away with the antics I did in my twenties any more!!
Nudibranches - yes I have a water bottle too. I just hate refilling it with tapwater and loathe the idea of drinking bottled water!
Sweet Ronit - I haven't had a facial in years, though I do my own at home. I find it really hard to relax in spa settings (that kind of environment can be very loaded for me). But I should definitely think about trying again!
Thanks everyone for your comments. It makes me happy when you like these outfits... I seriously want to start building some purchases around these inspirations so they're not just pie-in-the-sky!