The first time I saw Flamingos was in the south of Spain. I got excited when I saw them by the lake. The nearest encounter I had was in a zoo. I love watching them because they're pink.
Many times, I saw this quote about Flamingos concerning motherhood.
Source: here
My goal for 2025 is to get my pink back as a mom of 2.
I need to dress up and shop for clothes or dresses that suit me.
Then, my Shein parcel has arrived. It's time for my OOTD or outfit of the day.
What I've been feeling for a day?
Feeling less bloated when I woke up earlier. Not the kind of clothes I wear since I was a tropical babe. LOL but for the cold weather, I'm feeling OK. Good for spring and summer. I need to wear another layer underneath for the cold weather especially when going outside and a nice winter jacket.
The goal is - I just want to dress up while I'm home. LOL
- Pink dress (M size) from Shein - 8 Euros 😆
- Earrings from Lovisa in Paris - 18 Euros for 4 earrings 😆
- Necklace from Kiabi - 10 Euros 😆
- Belt from Outlet in Spain - 1 Euro 😀
- Bracelets from Anne Klein Amazon - 50 Euros (a watch and 3 bracelets in a box went on sale) 😊
- Heattech Uniqlo leggings from Cebu - forgot the price 😀
- Skechers flat ballet shoes - 55 Euros sold at a discount 😊
I'm not a fashionista coz I always have bad taste in choosing a dress. This is a trial and error so I am not into expensive dresses. Skechers has been my go-to and trusted brand since in the PH.
Finally, I look like a human.
Dressing up should not be expensive
As an Asian, I lived in a tropical country Philippines where I only used to wear t-shirts, shorts, and jeans. But when I go to the beach, you can find me wearing affordable summer dresses.
Being here in France, where Paris is the fashion capital, I have difficulty blending in because I prefer to wear the usual T-shirts and jogging pants. Shopping for fashion is not my hobby.
When I became a mother, body changes and weight fluctuations were a consistent occurrence. I didn't make an effort to look myself pretty. It became more difficult to shop when you have babies needed more attention. Getting inside the fitting room was a struggle, I even cried. I didn't love myself and my body.
What do I feel in a pink dress?
This is not the type of dress that I should wear in the Philippines. But this dress is nice as an office clothes. I felt so covered and conservative. I love pink so somehow, I felt a little better. I wore the clothes the whole day while doing some house chores.
When my kids arrived at school, they were so happy to see me as I looked pretty. The compliments from the kids really boosted my confidence.
Other things you need to invest for yourself
Shoes, please invest in a pair of nice and comfortable shoes. Ballet flats, heels, or boots. A pair of shoes that are really good to walk and will last you the whole day. So far, the shoe brand that I love is Skechers, and I have this old pair of shoes that I can wear outside of the house for some dirty errands. I trusted this brand so much I already have 5 pairs of shoes that are still working.
Pieces of jewelry, wearing it is a choice and you should know how to take care of it. I got this set of a luxury watch and bracelets from Anne Klein that was only 50 euros. This is the first time I bought this as I am not a fan of jewelry. But 50 euros for a set is such a good deal. No regrets.
Fancy accessories, you can collect as many accessories as you want but my personal preference is to collect minimal and cheap accessories. You can also buy expensive ones if you like.
I am still a minimalist
I can wear this dress and the other 4 dresses all over again, on different occasions. I don't have so many clothes but I will try to create a few styles for my dresses in the future.
Slowly but surely
Yes, I am slowly getting my pink back.