Girly Girl

I’m a diva at heart. I love having my nails done, my hair done, great clothes and cute shoes. In fact, My Zumba clothes make up about half of my wardrobe, because they are so stinkin’ cute! 

However, my spring/summer wardrobe is seriously lacking. Time for a trip to Goodwill! Yes, you heard me. This diva shops at Goodwill. While I appreciate keeping up with the latest styles, I also know that 1.) I can’t afford the latest styles brand new off-the-rack, and 2.) Most of the newest styles aren’t made to flatter my particular body and my tastes. For instance:

Hip hugging, low cut jeans. Um, no. I’m a full-grown woman, with all the curves that come with bearing 3 children into this world. I know exactly what happens when I try to put all my curves into those jeans. Bad plan, right there.  Top it with a skinny t-shirt, and it gets even worse.

Skinny t-shirts? Sometimes. Not often, and not the ones with the high tight necks on them. I’m over 6 feet tall, so that means I’m longer in the neck, chest and torso than most people. High necks are not flattering for me. 

High Heels? Not often! Again, I’m tall enough on my own, and I tend to look a little freakish in heels. Not happening. I do have 2 pairs of heels. One pair of dress shoes that look really classy with just about anything, and one pair of high-heeled boots that look great with my non-hip-hugging jeans.

And that leads us to Goodwill. I occasionally find some good bargains there, and I enjoy browsing the racks, if for no other reason than to occasionally exclaim, “Oh my gosh! Someone actually wore THAT??” It’s quite entertaining. And it’s great for getting clothes for the kids too, because they outgrow everything so fast. Why would I pay full price for anything, when I can buy all the kids clothes for $1.99 for each item? It’s a great bargain!

And this leads me to my point. I may be a Diva at heart, but I’m a bargain-hunting Diva. I do my own nails to save money. I usually do my own hair, but I’ve recently started seeing Kelci Dean at Hairsketcher’s in Owasso, OK. She’s fabulous, and treats me like family. Love her to pieces!

There are a few things I refuse to skimp on: Undergarments and Shoes! Nothing beats a well-fitted supportive bra, and I pay dearly for mine. They last a good long time too, so it’s actually a great bargain. As for shoes, I go through tennis-shoes like nobody’s business, so I don’t buy the cheap ones. I also prefer to be kind to my feet, since they are the only feet I’ll ever have, so I buy good, cushy, supportive shoes. They’re usually quite costly, but again, worth every penny.

I love being a Girly Girl, and I love the feeling of being a Diva and saving money at the same time! Now I’m off to get my hair done!