No PJs Before 8pm

 

Ladies, I understand when you get home from work you just want to remove the stress, frustration, and maybe chaos of your workday. I completely understand but, please do not go home and put on your pajamas at 6pm. This is not cute, sexy, or appealing especially if you have a husband or living with your man. In my opinion it does not set a good example for our young girls either, but that is a topic for another conversation. There are cute inexpensive dresses from stores like Old Navy that are perfect to come home and slip on. Simple maxi dresses, cute t-shirt dresses, and tank top dresses are all great for the summer whether long or short. If you are a blue jean girl then put on a cute little top, or a V-neck t-shirt can look really sexy if you purchase the right ones. Target has a great fitted  V neck t-shirt. I believe none of our men wants to see us walking around in pajamas.
There are some exceptions to this, if you come home feeling ill, ok your forgiven. You come home so tired that you are minutes away from falling on your face, ok your forgiven. If your pajama are a cute little boy short and tank top nightie combo that you come home and put on to get your husband to do what you ask, I understand. Final exception, your pajamas are your man’s t-shirts that you wear while naked underneath, then do your thang.
*Disclaimer; The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and are not intended for any particular individual……

V Day Disaster

     First let me start out by saying we have all planned" THE PERFECT DATE NIGHT", the one were you look hot and sexy, the ambience is seductive, and your man will hold a mental image of this night forever. Yes, that type of night. Then the forces-that-be play a cruel trick on you. I fell victim to these circumstances this past weekend. The perfect Valentine's day date night. Drinks, movie(you know the one), dinner and me sick by the end of the night. I wasn't planning on the coughing, sore throat, and headache but it had me in a strong grip by the end of the night. My husband brought champagne to bed while I was looking for the Alka-Seltzer Plus.
So, how do you come back from a disaster like that, smile and remember it does not take a holiday or birthday to do something hot as a couple.

     We should be getting hot and sexy for our men as much as possible not because of one special day. When we make it a regular habit to do those special things for him he will notice and he will reciprocate the jester. So remember if your v-day was not up to your expectations then have a redo. I promise you that your man would love it even more because it's unexpected. I now have some planning to do ;)

Hearts and Flowers

 

    This weekend is the big one for many ladies. It is the day your man is suppose to go for it and show you just how much he loves you. Chocolate, roses, jewelry, the whole big bang. Our expectation are high and some of us have even dropped hints. If Valentine's Day is your big holiday then I wish you a wonderful day. Some of us just look at it as if it's just another day for one reason or another and that's OK too. My point is not to let one day(holiday) defy your love by what you do or do not receive.
     If you have one of those guys that shows his love by going all out and sweeping you off your feet with the full romance experience (I am jealous) happy for you. If you have a man who you have to nudge, kick or even strong arm to celebrate the holiday then handle your business but keep in mind that if you don't request heart and flowers throughout the year making him do it on this one particular day may seem meaningless to him. You deserve hearts and flowers regularly so set that expectation that you are more than just a once a year kind of girl.
     If you don't have someone to share this holiday with it's OK.  Do something for yourself if that makes you happy or just chill for the night with a bottle of wine, a good book or a movie with a cute movie star(to many to name but I am sure Netflix will have a good line up for you). Remember the love you have for yourself trumps love from anyone else every time, Happy Valentine's to me with unconditional love.

Time for a Change

   

     Have you ever looked back at photos of yourself and found that you look the same in all the photos. Now when I say the same I don't mean you look as if you have not aged(that would be a good thing) I mean your style or look has not changed. Same hairstyle/color, same makeup, same clothing style(this is probably not good based on the years you are looking back through the photos). Do you still look the same from 10, 7, 5 years ago. Has your style taken a hiatus from fashion/beauty. Now I ask because style in clothing, cosmetic, and shoes come and go but, if you some how have articles of clothing that are considered originals something is not right, this includes makeup that is discontinued but some how you still have original colors from when they first came out(a few years ago).
     Clothing and makeup should be fun and experimental. They should enhance your feminine side, not continue to be used/ worn because they are easy, comfortable, and low maintenance. We are women and nothing about us is low maintenance. Now, this topic does not apply to the fabulous pieces of clothing that are vintage(worthy of keeping around because no matter how style changes they will always look fabulous,ie. leather jackets, old jeans, black pumps, the perfect black skirt/dress that hugs your butt, you get the idea).
     I suggest that if this is your current situation it's time to branch out and up your wardrobe. I know we can't just go out and buy a new wardrobe even though many of us would love to experience that. I suggest purchase pieces to go with something you already have. We all have a great pair of jeans, or a perfect fitting pair of black pants. Take these key pieces and find shoes and blouses to go with them. This time of year is perfect to make purchases because many stores have great clearance sales. It is the best way to change up your look in an affordable way. When it comes to make up just jump in and purchase new colors, if you don't like them keep your receipt and return them(yes, many stores will take back open make up with your receipt, I have done it myself because I am a sucker for new mascaras). The moral of this blog is to take a look into the past and see if your present still mirrors your that style if the answer is yes I suggest you start stepping up your game and put a new style in place. Please do not rely on magazines to find it, keep it realistic and appropriate for you. The Guess models might be able to pull off that white crochet dress in the ad but where are you going to do with it?