You have to start somewhere.

Years ago, I worked in the beauty industry. Specifically, I sold high-end cosmetics in a department store. For a medium-sized town in the South East, it was probably one of the more glamorous jobs out there. And the perks were great- free products whenever a new line came out, and training seminars at nice hotels with good eats and more free stuff. However, I never quite acclimated to the beauty world. My coworkers and managers would frequently chastise me for not wearing enough make-up (it was the late 80's. Heavy eyeliner, heavy blush, heavy everything). The only people who didn't seem to mind my lack of spackle were the customers. I was told more than once that a customer came to me because I was the only employee in the department who looked "normal". I took it as a compliment then, and, as I was very young, I could certainly get away with a natural look. But twenty years later, it takes some help to look "normal". And, frankly, I haven't been bringing my A-game lately. With a houseful of kiddos, whom I homeschool, and a part-time job from home, I've had a wealth of excuses to let the looks slide. But no more! I've been inspired lately by other bloggers who have been putting their own personal looks on the web for others to see, such as Allison:http://www.mywardrobetoday.com/ and Andie: http://whatandiewears.blogspot.com/ Just like the days when I made make-up approachable for my customers by taking a more mainstream approach, these ladies make fashion more approachable for me by wearing nice looking pieces that are in my budget and fit my lifestyle. They're busy, I'm busy, we're all busy. But if they can look good while they manage their busy lives, then so can we! Let's be inspired together!