Comments on: Return to pretty…please!

By: Fashnlvr

Fashnlvr — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 03:14:21 +0000

Phew – what a relief!! I thought I had committed a major fashion faux pas!! Thanks for checking on me and letting me know I am safe!!

By: V

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 01:28:39 +0000

Fashnlvr…I checked out your post…you have absolutely nothing to worry about! There is nothing wrong with casual wear as long as you are pulled together, which you are! You have heels on and you are polished.

Thanks for your comment, and don’t worry about a thing!

By: fashnlvr

fashnlvr — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:05:48 +0000

I just read this and I blush!! I have a post onmy blog about wearing loungepants to work!! You make me wonder – do they look that bad?!!! I thought I was being clever – now I have to question it. Oh MY!!
http://fashnlvr.blogspot.com/2010/11/loungewear-goes-business-casual-sweats.html
fashnlvr´s latest post: How a Dress Became a Blouse Sorta

By: Grit and Glamour

Grit and Glamour — Sat, 22 May 2010 17:47:06 +0000

Thank you! Tweeps, if you missed it: http://bit.ly/bYZiCD RT @NoirThreads @gritandglamour I love your "Return To Pretty..Please" blog post!

By: Grit and Glamour

Grit and Glamour — Sat, 22 May 2010 17:43:08 +0000

@NoirThreads Thank you! Glad you enjoyed. Tweeps, in case you missed it: http://bit.ly/bYZiCD

By: V

Thu, 06 May 2010 03:16:47 +0000

Ms. Lady~

Thank you for visiting and for your comment.

Aren’t you a lucky lady to have a hubby who acknowledges your efforts? I think that it is wonderful for women to take pride in their appearance and also be appreciated for it. I agree that it is indeed a great motivator as well.

I’m especially grateful for your comment, because as we all know, size alone is neither a saviour nor a sinker. As you pointed out, it doesn’t matter if you’re pint-size or plus-size—when you look like you just rolled out of bed, it’s just as unattractive. And on the flip side, when you’ve made an effort, it is clear to everyone around you.

I hope you’ll visit again soon!

By: Lady

Lady — Wed, 05 May 2010 17:50:04 +0000

I stumbled across this post while link hopping. Just wanted to speak up that I’m another who completely agrees with you. I’ve never considered that we have so many more conveniences yet dress down so much.

I just recently started to become adamant about my style…attempting to brand myself in my new environment. It was something I cared about before but I admit there were times I’d let myself slip and I was not sick or had any other decent excuse to be out in the world looking that way.

I understand the importance of looking put together now. It helps me personally feel better and it reflects well on my family. I’ve not been married 2 years yet and sometime last year, after running into a couple out and about my husband whispered to me that he was glad that I still wore makeup and looked nice. The other wife was significantly smaller than me (i’m plus sized) which in some people’s eyes meant she would be the one that looked nicer but her stretch pants, tshirt and dishelveled hair did nothing for her. I’m glad my husband appreciated that I try to look nice and because I know he appreciates it, it does motivate me to put a little extra effort in when I know we’ll be among his colleagues.

By: V

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:01:33 +0000

Lisa…wow, you said so many things I was thinking when I wrote that post. It is such a travesty that we seem to have an epidemic outbreak of bad appearances, bad manners, and bad grammar, both in the US and Australia.

We HAVE to teach our children to be proud of themselves, that appearances, manners, and grammar DO count. I’m not saying that we push vanity or superiority, but that we teach children to always put their best foot forward, not for anyone else, but for themselves. Self-confidence, healthy relationships, and happiness in life all stem from how we feel about and present ourselves.

Thank you so much for your comment and for visiting!