When some people think of fashion and beauty, they often picture vapid supermodels strutting down a cold Parisian runway, or maybe sumptuous logo-emblazoned handbags worth a month's paycheck. Beauty and fashion can be seen as frivolous or fake, with fashion's victims hiding behind masks of foundation and eyeliner, avoiding the harsh realities of life.
I think a well-edited wardrobe and a beauty routine can give people more courage to take on their goals. It makes me feel good to wake up in the morning and to think of which beautifully scented shower gel I'll use to start the day. When I put together my outfit for work, I choose pieces that brighten my outlook for the day. Sometimes it's that extra push to help me get out the door and put my best foot forward.
It's about making my best self feel good in a world that's been full of disaster and bad news...
Which is another reason why fashion and beauty are such a big diversion for me- I work in a crazy television control room where I'm inundated, day by day, with horrible, depressing news.
I've started to embrace the fact that while the stories of the day may put me and my coworkers in crappy moods, I still work in a creative environment. I don't have to wear a suit or even casual business attire on a daily basis, so I'm going to have fun with my clothes. One day, it will be skinny jeans and a blazer with slouchy suede boots, the next, a flirty full skirt with a fitted top and ballet flats. The sky's the limit!
So as I start this blog, I'm going to share my adventures in exploring affordable, cute styles. I'm going to test out beauty products to see if they really do make the cut. I'm going to share the ways I can feel happy in a crappy recession. Let's have some fun!
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