tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post7069032687993538653..comments2024-03-19T19:33:25.643+10:00Comments on A Tray of Bliss: A New You...Make an effort...please...Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-54307211912269004672018-05-02T06:59:44.540+10:002018-05-02T06:59:44.540+10:00My thankyou too ,for cheering us all to look nice ...My thankyou too ,for cheering us all to look nice and make that extra effort . When I read this post last year I did the measurements and knew I was a ruler/rectangle shape but was never sure why I felt my legs needed to be longer Yo look right , in some outfits . Duh! It was staring me in the face after I did head to thigh ( I think it’s to there but not sure now)then thigh to feet ie top half versus bottom . And legs are slightly shorter . That has been helpful with top snd dress lengths and footwear . I’m still trying to this balance right and getting there .<br />Thsnkyou mimi for all your encouraging posts .<br />With love , Maria xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-55390706823364012942017-04-18T13:02:00.004+10:002017-04-18T13:02:00.004+10:00Stacey, lip gloss makes me look like I've made...Stacey, lip gloss makes me look like I've made an effort too! Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-48240784051640319002017-04-18T13:01:19.717+10:002017-04-18T13:01:19.717+10:00Debby, I am glad to see that you hear me cheering ...Debby, I am glad to see that you hear me cheering you on, because that's what I'm doing for sure! Winter is tough too. The temptation to just schlep around in sweats is pretty huge. But you FEEL better when you take a bit of pride in self, don't you think? Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-17024005930822827872017-04-18T12:20:39.627+10:002017-04-18T12:20:39.627+10:00The white blouse with dark jeans is perfect in my ...The white blouse with dark jeans is perfect in my book! I need to make an effort to wear lip color more regularly. Makes me look awake! :)Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728612514516285320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-64881081028105326622017-03-01T08:51:28.305+10:002017-03-01T08:51:28.305+10:00Dear Debbie, I think many of us can put our hands ...Dear Debbie, I think many of us can put our hands up and say 'guilty' on this one. The thing is to get 'home' dressing out of your mind, and just think 'dress well' every day. Why change clothes when you can simply remove your apron, and swap shoes? Keep on tweaking! Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-90758585605334045312017-03-01T08:50:24.477+10:002017-03-01T08:50:24.477+10:00Hi EB. I am happy to think that you're finding...Hi EB. I am happy to think that you're finding this series encouraging. I think we all need a gentle nudge in the right direction occasionally, me included! As for your decision about 'the wash basket or the bin', well, I think there's a whole blog post in that one! May I borrow that idea? Bras and underwear are important too, and can completely change your shape and wardrobe choices, so treat yourself to a professionally fitted bra (the service is free at department stores and specialty shops), and some good smoothing shapewear or seamless knickers. It makes the world of difference! Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-28155663707796964952017-03-01T08:48:05.883+10:002017-03-01T08:48:05.883+10:00Lynette, you always look lovely, so perhaps you...Lynette, you always look lovely, so perhaps you've found the happy medium for you. And I agree that flattering and comfortable sleepwear is equally as important. It's certainly different living in a Coastal or Beach area. Although having said that, I've seen some very snappily dressed folk at Noosa :) Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-34711445760792434382017-03-01T08:46:26.252+10:002017-03-01T08:46:26.252+10:00Lol Lynn...you won't regret it ;-) Mimi xxxLol Lynn...you won't regret it ;-) Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-7671361198412065512017-03-01T08:46:02.121+10:002017-03-01T08:46:02.121+10:00Hello Laurie and Welcome. I think we all reach a p...Hello Laurie and Welcome. I think we all reach a point in our lives where it's tempting to relax our standards. But as my French boyfriend of younger days once said to me 'it's not nice for the other people'....lol..lol! And that is true. How much lovelier is it to attend an event, be it a wedding or a trip to the Theatre, where everyone has made an effort to 'dress'. Why not carry that over into our every day life? Makes sense to me. Love Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-31840026631594641542017-03-01T08:44:24.706+10:002017-03-01T08:44:24.706+10:00Dear Melinda, how are you Sweetie? Every day is an...Dear Melinda, how are you Sweetie? Every day is an opportunity to invest time and energy in yourself, so you present your best self to the world at large. I think that things like special hand cream are a big part of that, and if your hands are a source of pride for you, then nurture them, and lavish them with attention. Nothing is more feminine than beautiful hands and nails, and that is something we can all achieve. Well done you...xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-85194708629459012922017-02-23T11:22:19.130+10:002017-02-23T11:22:19.130+10:00I strongly resemble Lady #5 in the first pic, but ...I strongly resemble Lady #5 in the first pic, but her sweatpants are way fancier than mine!! Honestly though, I have to say that since you started cheering us on to take some pride in our appearance, I have made several good changes. My jeans are still too snug- I try them on every week!- so on cold days, I'm still in my sweatpants. But wait! Even so, I've been doing my make-up, my hair, I match, no rips or stains, etc. And I do feel much better.<br />We're getting a little spring-like spell so I wore a long, pretty skirt today, a nice short-sleeved sweater, & sandals. I had a meeting at church and then I went to the market. Ya know what?! I think I was the best dressed lady there! Yippee for me! :)<br /><br />I've also gotten better at home. I wear old ratty clothes to clean in the morning, but by 10 or 11 am, I've changed into something I wouldn't be ashamed to answer the door in. I have some long denim skirts that I think are a little too worn to wear out, but with a nice flannel shirt, they look rustic! And I'm warm.<br />Thanks for inspiring me, Mimi!<br /><br />Debby in KShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678580135625880717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-72475226238993389372017-02-23T09:25:51.033+10:002017-02-23T09:25:51.033+10:00I'm guilty of dressing not my best when I'...I'm guilty of dressing not my best when I'm at home but am now looking for more stylish casual wear that isn't frumpy . I always change if I go out but I am tweaking that now as I have a few things that don't suit my pear shape. Loving this series Debbie Leverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697364796071268775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-84127686882195830252017-02-23T09:22:39.843+10:002017-02-23T09:22:39.843+10:00Excellent post. What an inspiring woman. Your ...Excellent post. What an inspiring woman. Your encouragement is appreciated Mimi and I am slowly getting there. Wearing clothes for the day and deciding at the end of it whether to put in the wash basket or in the bin. The bin is winning! This includes ill-fitting bras and underwear long past their use-by date.<br />Still trying to work out the best clothing choices for a short waisted rectangle turning apple! ebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15814177346077368719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-31417549146216251212017-02-23T09:08:08.870+10:002017-02-23T09:08:08.870+10:00Dear Mimi
Love this post and while I am still work...Dear Mimi<br />Love this post and while I am still working on me (chiropractor is actually changing my shape) I have never dressed like #1. #2 was too glitzy for me where I have lived in my life so I am a betweener. Jeans have never been part of my wardrobe, they have always made my knees ache. Might have to see if I can find a pair for winter.<br /><br />My project yesterday was to start going through my summer wardrobe. I have a large box with things in that I either haven't worn this summer or have seen better days but are still wearable so they can go to the op shop. <br /><br />Did find a fair few new pairs of 100% cotton 3/4 pants so they will be washed ready to be worn and the ones I have been wearing are now my 'around home' pants. Because we live right on the beach and the shopping centers I go to either have people dressed worse than #1 in attendance or a holiday area I think these will work well. Just need shoes and I am set. <br /><br />The one big thing I am doing for myself this year is getting my ears re pierced once the humidity has left. I adore wearing earrings and have some really nice ones but my holes closed over years ago after a few days of not being able to wear earrings. <br /><br />I have also updated my nightwear - new winter dressing gown, both summer and winter nightgowns, just the slippers to come. <br /><br />Lynette<br />XXXXXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-39121674651516495232017-02-23T08:57:05.905+10:002017-02-23T08:57:05.905+10:00Annabel have you looked at Ezybuy? Sometimes you n...Annabel have you looked at Ezybuy? Sometimes you need to pay to get what you want.<br /><br />Lynette<br />XXXXxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-86560235548144421562017-02-23T02:57:57.697+10:002017-02-23T02:57:57.697+10:00I am afraid I am guilty! Quite an inspiring post....I am afraid I am guilty! Quite an inspiring post. Love the well groomed looks. Have a wonderful day! I must go change my clothes...quakerhillfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05871858957570687804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-84488356964257833742017-02-23T00:46:17.326+10:002017-02-23T00:46:17.326+10:00Great blog! Made me take stock of myself. I fall...Great blog! Made me take stock of myself. I fall in the first group of ladies since I retired. Will definitely be working on myself image.<br />I have always loved seeing older women from the era of the 40's that know how to present themselves, very classy. LaurieShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04669706520501609006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-58277244417353367272017-02-23T00:24:28.607+10:002017-02-23T00:24:28.607+10:00Dear Mimi,
As always, I sure appreciate how you ...Dear Mimi, <br /><br />As always, I sure appreciate how you encourage me to do better. I clicked on the link for the color analysis and have put the results in a note in my phone so that when I go thrifting, I can see if what I'm drawn to matches my color match for skin tone. I've also incorporated hand cream quite often during the day thanks to one of your previous posts. I was only using it when I was dressing up to go somewhere. And of course, over the years, my hands, which once upon a time I was told I could be a hand model, now look weather worn and beaten. And I must admit that slathering on lotion makes me feel feminine and lovely. Please keep bringing the encouragement. I am listening!! <3 :* Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00765701939855475700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-69788407003044187602017-02-22T22:32:41.533+10:002017-02-22T22:32:41.533+10:00I agree with it all. I will add the absolute zero ...I agree with it all. I will add the absolute zero effort I have seen even at weddings and funerals. This seems really rude to me. Also workout wear that is virtually underwear in the shops etc. eek. <br />I have upped my effort. I had let it slip a bit although not into group one thankfully. Now I am looking for more relaxed and stylish things to wear around home, I am reasonablybok with things to wear out and heaps ok with evening wear etc. Home pwear plus I need a nice new dressingown.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-50461504205715302692017-02-22T20:06:43.431+10:002017-02-22T20:06:43.431+10:00Hello Margaret. Yes, that's an astute observat...Hello Margaret. Yes, that's an astute observation. Good posture, neat grooming, clean clothing. Just those three things can make such a huge difference! Well done on working on little improvements. They really add up. Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-20317387358026835052017-02-22T20:05:45.619+10:002017-02-22T20:05:45.619+10:00Hi Jane. I am loving your updates. It seems like y...Hi Jane. I am loving your updates. It seems like you and I are cruising along together in this little journey! When I look at my favourite outfits from four months ago, and my favourites now, and how different they make me look and feel, I'm quite astounded! And it all boils down to knowing what suits your body shape and proportions. I'm so pleased to hear you've done yourself the ultimate favour, by discarding your 'house clothes'. I always think that that's the first step. And it can be hard to let those old favourites go, I know. So well done to you! Those dresses sound like great bargains, and I hope you employed your new found knowledge to ensure that they are not only a bargain, but one that SUITS you. As for your neighbour, well, I want to be her. And I think she sets the example for us all. I too was sometimes like the first group, but now am proudly in the second, and working towards emulating the Advanced Age example. Thrilled for you Jane! Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-4938057964165176262017-02-22T19:44:10.642+10:002017-02-22T19:44:10.642+10:00I wasn't quite in the first group, but am maki...I wasn't quite in the first group, but am making more of an effort to be in the second. The ladies in the first photo don't even have good posture, something else I am working on.<br />MargaretMargaretnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-42317402273641691632017-02-22T14:29:47.370+10:002017-02-22T14:29:47.370+10:00I hear what you're saying. I have always chang...I hear what you're saying. I have always changed when I leave the house to go to the shops or head away from home. However at home I was not dressed very nicely at all. In fact the clothes that I had been wearing, prior to your starting this series, were not even good enough to be donated. Some have become rags and some went straight in the bin.<br />I needed replacement clothing. I went into a store that was having a sale and picked up four dresses for $60. I have since added sandals, also picked up on sale, shorts and dresses from op shops and a new handbag, also bought on sale. <br />We have an elderly neighbour who is always immaculately presented. She is a beautiful lady inside and out. This neighbour is in her early 80's and would give your 100 year old a run for her money in the well dressed stakes.<br />I was in the first group of ladies pictured in your post. I now think I am a beachy version of the second group. I am a beachcomber, and I am now a well dressed version of one.<br />Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.com