Winter Doldrums

I have a case of the Winter Doldrums. I realized the other day that I feel like a frumpy mom. I am in need of some new clothing. Maybe even a new hairstyle. Where to start? I wish someone could just swoop in and make me over. New outfits, new hair color, new hairstyle, new makeup. Wouldn't that be super?

But we all know that there is no magic make-over fairy that is coming to my house anytime soon. So - I am forced to figure it out on my own.

Let's start with the basics. I need some new jeans. Some new black pants. Maybe some even funky shirts to go with the black pants and jeans. The problem? I don't like how anything looks on me. Jeans don't fit me right. Certain shirts are too loose. Others are too short in the torso. Some are just plain too big. Some are too tight. Plus - it seems that every store that I walk into has this whole 80's look that I am just not down with.

I like the classic look. If I am going to spend money on clothing - I might as well have it be classic so I can wear it over and over and over. Again and again and again.

Maybe I need to branch out. Maybe I should wear something that I never would normally wear. Maybe that's what I need to bring me out of my winter funk. The thing is - I don't feel daring enough to wear something different. I am a clothing coward. It's true. Someone suggested to me last week that I should buy some skinny jeans and wear some boots over the skinny jeans. Huh??? Me in skinny jeans. Never. I don't particularly like skinny jeans on tall, skinny models. So - why would I put them on me? Nope. I am not brave enough for that.

I guess I will just have to keep shopping until I find what I like. However, I know myself. I am the type to go shopping and buy a ton of stuff. Then I get it home, put it all on again and end up hating it. Then I take it all back. It's an on-going cycle with me. It's very sad. However, the one good thing about it is that I get my shopping fix in without spending money since it all goes back in the end.

I need help. If anyone wants to make me over, you know where to find me.