Lookin' Good

It's amazing what a little bit of eyeliner, a pair of heels and some bangles can do to a tired pair of jeans and a black, fitted T.
Just a few weeks ago, I made an investment in some new accessories. Mostly bangles, a few rings and the lovely girl to hold them all for me. I am floored by how different one can feel with a little bit of a spit polish, if you will.
I have been a fan of wearing heels with jeans for a little over five years. I guess it's been for as long as I have been a fan of wearing heels; a day I remember quite well. I was working in a call centre and as any former call centre employee can attest to, you tend to stop caring what you look like a little more every month you work there. This proves especially true if you are dating someone and not trying to impress any of the potential in the pool of germs and recycled air.
I was in a relationship with someone when I bought them. Steve Madden. Silver. Open toed. Gorgeous. And best of all: 75% off. HOW could you go wrong with that winning combination? I reserved the wearing of these heels for M-W wear, as Fridays were casual and Thursdays were special - that's another story. However, one Friday afternoon, not long after I had been surreptitiously dumped, I thought I'd try the Steve Madden's in all their glory with a pair of my favorite Mavi jeans. (It's amazing what wanting to make your ex jealous can do to you..) I will never forget the sound of walking down the pavement towards the door to the "office" with my heels on. If you've never done jeans and fancy heels, you should try it!
So yesterday, I decided to spice things up and for the first time in a few days, I put on makeup. I'm talking a little eyeliner, some shadow, foundation, powder, bronzer on the cheekbones and of course, mascara. I threw on a little clear lip gloss, three of my new bangles and a pair of heels. We are rockin! I could not get over how great it made me feel! Those little efforts were for no one else, this time, as it was just my mom and me hanging out and grocery shopping, and she would love me whether or not I had on eyeliner, heels or clown make up and wedge shoes. (ew).
Moral of the story: do it for yourself. It always feels good to look nice for someone - special or not - but it feels even better to look good for no one other than yourself.

Elsie P



PS - Here is an almost replica of my first pair of heels...they were silver, though and these are black.