Polyester Pants

Whoever came up with the idea to make pants out of 96% Polyester and 4% Lycra did not intend it for bigger women with bigger thighs that rub together. Pants so loud and obnoxious that when you move around with them it sounds like old gym teachers are walking all around you. 

Who would have thought that those regular looking pair of slacks you picked up at the store for work and didn't bother trying on because they were your size and you hate shopping would make you feel so embarrassed when you actually wore them to work?

You'd find yourself seating at your desk just dreading the walk to the meeting with the boss or the walk to the file cabinet past the nosy secretary who noticed right away, "Are those new pants?'. If only you had psychic abilities. I'm sure you wouldn't have minded taking a few minutes of your day to try them on at the store or maybe even slowing down enough the morning before you leave the house to realize how uncomfortably loud they swish with every move you make. It's like the adult version of those squeaky shoes toddlers wear... except, you're not a toddler and swishing isn't cute.

So that was my day.

The Big Reveal: The Lady Behind the Scene

For almost two years now I've avoided putting up any photos of myself. It was partly for privacy reasons but mostly because I hate taking pictures (see here for my reason why). But I'll be a year older in a few hours ♫ Happy Birthday to me ♫ so I thought, why not start off my year by being a bit more courageous. Plus, you guys must be curious to see the actual face behind this blog right?

So, here I am in all my bashful glory, laughing because my photographer (my mom) kept clicking the camera at every move I made while yelling at me to pose! pose! This is the what happens when I'm told to pose!

I tried sobering up a bit and trust me when I say, this is the only photo she got of me not laughing or blatantly stifling my laughter.  

This is Me, C.L. I probably should have worn a cute outfit, but when courage strikes...

The Frump Zone

This has been by wardrobe for the past couple months. I'm not ashamed... okay, maybe I am a little bit but when you hate shopping you tend to grab the first thing that fits or seems really really comfy.I do try to look good sometimes though, but most days this basic look is what I rock to work. A comfortable three quarter sleeve blouse, cropped trousers, simple flats, and my all purpose-all occasion bag. I usually use a bit of eye liner to wake my eyes up an bit, lip balm and a perfume that reminds me of a sweet vanilla pastry (why not smell edible?).

The fashionistas reading this must be cringing, but in my defense, my closet is not filled with black and grey.