I used to say, " if my job were to be hot, then I'd be awesome at it," meaning if I had all the time in the world to prep, primp, and pump iron like celebs do, then I wouldn't roll out of bed, take a 10 minute shower, and look like a wet chihuahua in the morning.
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| picture of my Glamour Magazine, February 2012 issue, p. 64. |
But looking our best IS our job. Why? Because We've got to look our best in order to feel our best.
Here's where your mission comes in:
For Lunes I want you to look your best. Get in the shower, scrub yourself down, and lotion up from head to toe. Plan out your outfit and when you dress, walk out like it's your job to look that good. Like you matter. Because you do.
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Laura Mercier Crème Brûlée Trio from my baño
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There's no better way to start the week than by feeling 100% hot!!! Grooming should be done mindfully, to show ourselves that we care... we should make it a real ritual, taking the time to appreciate all that we are.
Have a fresh-to-death Lush Lunes my deep thinkers!
I thought it was just me! I go through a snooze-marathon most mornings and then rush over to work hoping I don't run into someone I know on my commute to work because I look craaazy :)
ReplyDeletei totally know how that feels! but it feels so mich better to walk out with confidence. its worth he extra few minutes ;-)
DeleteWhat a great reminder! The shower is often our first (and for many women, only) opportunity to do something alone and strictly for ourselves. I love that you say "like you matter", because we often don't feel that we do. It begins with feeling worth of the few moments we take to look good. Because when we look good, we smile more, we have a little spring in our step and the weight of the world seems as light as a fit-ball.
ReplyDeleteMy grandma often told my mother to put on lipstick and she'll feel better. I thought it was funny until I became an adult and realized that IT DOES! And all those times when we were kids and told our moms we don't feel good and she told us we'll feel better after we take a shower, those were magical words.
If we're not worth an extra few minutes, what are we worth?
Keep sharing your deep thoughts, they're wonderful!
thank you for your thoughtful comment Sara! those ARE magic words.
DeleteLove this!! I might have to save my pampering for tomorrow though (sigh!) or just shower tonight and lotion-up, and feel refreshed mañana! Either way, you're totally right. We are WORTH IT and should *feel* hot. ;)
ReplyDeleteawe thank you laurita! we ARE worth it!
DeleteAwesome post!
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thanks kim!
DeleteI love it! and I love your phrase to look our best in order to feel our best! super!
ReplyDeleteThank you Eliana!
DeleteThis is a good way to start a Monday. But everyday should be like that. Thanks for the advice...
ReplyDeleteyes! every day!
DeleteSo true! I agree that when you look your best, you feel your best and you do your best. Thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteno prob Eva! thanks for stopping by!
DeleteThis one is my favorite quote: "...walk out like it's your job to look that good" You're so right!
ReplyDeletethanks! its a little affirmation ;-)
DeleteI need to etch your words into my brain.... Look your best to feel your best.....
ReplyDeletebelieve me, i write it to remind myself too!
ReplyDeleteTotally!
ReplyDeleteYes, yes, yes!
We must look as good as possible siempre.
essso! Glad to have your cute self on board!
Deleteto look our best is to feel our best!! great line!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely! thanks for coming through.
DeleteMissed this Fresh to Death Lunes! I was in sweats and a hair bun all day. Even glasses! Tomorrow I will prevail and put on some heels as well! Lol.
ReplyDeleteay mi'ja a best selling author must always be camera ready. get on it!
DeleteMondays Mondays....Love the post and its so true what you said> We've got to look our best in order to feel our best.
ReplyDeletethanks! feelings don't lie. ;-)
DeleteThank for the reminder. Lately I have been getting ready with my eyes closed. Wash face, temporary open eyes to put in contacts, put on lotion, dress, and out the door. I saw your post last night on my phone and it hit home, I actually took advantage of the nice weather put on a skirt & a nice top and actually put on makeup this morning (well lipstick anyway)...I definitely felt better and more myself. Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteawe no prob girl! Hope you feel good!
DeleteAgree! I am working on doing this every day no solo los lunes. Desde que I've been taking better care of myself I feel better :) It is amazing what a mani-pedi will do.
ReplyDeleteGood for you! It really is amazing.
DeleteI'm the worst about getting up and immediately pampering myself...i get up and go straight for cafe and my office... well the news first. but, i've tried on occasion to shower as soon as I get up, put a bit a makeup on b/c the UPS or FEDEX guy comes to the door and get dressed. I feel better about myself that way. And sometimes it yields much more productivity.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Lune inspiration! I usually hurry when I am getting ready, but adding that extra touch to feel better will make my day better I am sure.Thanks for the reminder.:)
ReplyDeleteYet another winner post. So simple, so true, affirmative, and you break it down in such a way, that heck, we can do it---put ourselves first which is foremost--and have the added benefit of not looking "like a wet chihuahua in the morning"!
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