Today one of my law acquaintances told me she kind of hated me for taking the time to get ready and look so "precious" each day. While I choose to accept that as a compliment, I think people could perhaps couch things more tactfully...what do you say to things like that? Thank you? I'm sorry?
I would always rather get half an hour less sleep and look great, because that starts the day out right. Like Wheaties. But I love going to my closet each morning, and picking out whatever fits my mood and/or the weather...and it's just as easy to throw on a dress as it is to put on sweats.
I'm not original here...the cardi and the skirt are from the same place. I was checking out the sweater skirts from Anthropologie, really wanting one but not wanting to pay quite that much, when Old Navy, of all places, had one. So I ordered the cardi while I was at it. The shoes are Crown Vintage via DSW...they're navy, if you can't tell in the pic! The inside is a delightful bright mustardy color which, even though I can't see it, makes me oddly happy.
7 comments:
I love that cardi! I think the extra 20-30 minutes a day is worth it :)
I get that from people too - I usually respond by telling them they could do exactly the same if they bothered ;)
Thanks for your lovely comment, it's very kind of you. :)
Aw they're just jealous! In my opinion, taking a few extra minutes in the morning to look my best makes me feel better ALL day long!
So worth is!
Katie
I would respond with:
"How sad for you!"
"It sounds like you have a competition issue."
Look her up and down and say, "Well, I can see your time is spent elsewhere."
Heh, if you're in a catty mood, that is.
It is worth every second that I spend - how I feel about myself affects my entire day. If I feel that I look great, I feel more positive, and that has a ripple effect throughout everyone I talk to.
Very pretty cardi! and lol to what everyone before me said!
I love this outfit - but then I have found quite a few that rule. You are extremely good at picking colors that compliment your natural coloring.
Ah yes, the back-handed compliment.
I try to take the high road and just say 'thank you.'
Sometimes I want to respond in kind so bad that I can taste it. I see that Sheila and snark the same way. hee hee hee
That last sentence was supposed to read "and I". Sheila and I.
Oh I give up.
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