nwr: HELP! my hs reunion is Saturday and I need a fashion consultant! (sorry, long)
So, my 5 year high school reunion is on Saturday, and one turn of event after another leaves me feeling fat, ugly, and gross... not how you want to feel at your high school reunion!
So, my mom and I went shopping yesterday and got a nice outfit that I feel pretty decent in (and that covers my burgeoning fat... I've put on a lot of weight in the last month or so because of finals, stress, etc. I know I don't look heavy, but trust me, none of my clothing fits... and I usually wear a size 10).
Ok, so I have an outfit. It looked better yesterday than when I tried it on tonight... but I've eaten a lot today and am feeling a little bloated. plus, I look like crap anyway.
Now, problems: shoes and jewelry.
Obviously I will wear my watch and e-ring (I even got a manicure today so I could show it off without shame... it will be the only thing that will get me through this, since FH can't come). But I don't know what else to wear... I think I've narrowed it down to 2 options.
For the shoes... I had planned to wear these adorable j-crew espadrilles I bought, but today I exercised in old sneakers, and came out with 2 really nasty blood blisters, and when I tried on the shoes tonight... if those blisters aren't entirely healed, it's not going to happen. So, yeah. I'm stuck looking for something else.
So, please, help! What should I wear? I was never the popular girl in high school and I really just want to look (and feel) confident and attractive.
keep in mind that it's supposed to be a casual party - it's a 'casual cocktail party'
ok, to the pictures. First, just an overall picture of the outfit. Then, my 3 jewelry options - long crystral strand earrings along, crystal earrings with necklace, or colored pearls earrings and necklace set.
I have other jewelry, but these seemed the best options. Please ignore the fact that I look like a troll - I'm not wearing any make-up, and I'm getting a desperately needed haircut on Saturday.
So, my mom and I went shopping yesterday and got a nice outfit that I feel pretty decent in (and that covers my burgeoning fat... I've put on a lot of weight in the last month or so because of finals, stress, etc. I know I don't look heavy, but trust me, none of my clothing fits... and I usually wear a size 10).
Ok, so I have an outfit. It looked better yesterday than when I tried it on tonight... but I've eaten a lot today and am feeling a little bloated. plus, I look like crap anyway.
Now, problems: shoes and jewelry.
Obviously I will wear my watch and e-ring (I even got a manicure today so I could show it off without shame... it will be the only thing that will get me through this, since FH can't come). But I don't know what else to wear... I think I've narrowed it down to 2 options.
For the shoes... I had planned to wear these adorable j-crew espadrilles I bought, but today I exercised in old sneakers, and came out with 2 really nasty blood blisters, and when I tried on the shoes tonight... if those blisters aren't entirely healed, it's not going to happen. So, yeah. I'm stuck looking for something else.
So, please, help! What should I wear? I was never the popular girl in high school and I really just want to look (and feel) confident and attractive.
keep in mind that it's supposed to be a casual party - it's a 'casual cocktail party'
ok, to the pictures. First, just an overall picture of the outfit. Then, my 3 jewelry options - long crystral strand earrings along, crystal earrings with necklace, or colored pearls earrings and necklace set.
I have other jewelry, but these seemed the best options. Please ignore the fact that I look like a troll - I'm not wearing any make-up, and I'm getting a desperately needed haircut on Saturday.
