tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post5071105630695858710..comments2023-06-11T07:41:46.875-05:00Comments on Homebody: I Think I'm Having a Midlife CrisisHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11251615655963897793noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-13886259085538120752011-01-19T13:38:10.652-06:002011-01-19T13:38:10.652-06:00Girl, you know I feel your pain! I am so much lik...Girl, you know I feel your pain! I am so much like you in that I used to want to disappear into the woodwork. Not anymore! I've found myself wanting to stand out a little. I got the purple faux croc purse from Target and I love it. I don't wear makeup everyday though. But, I have started dressing a little cuter lately - skinny jeans, sweaters, tall boots instead of jeans and a FrouFrouBritcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11914368512077519755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-23317341842434415102011-01-19T08:09:19.818-06:002011-01-19T08:09:19.818-06:00Holly, just so you know.....
YOU'RE GORGEOUS!...Holly, just so you know.....<br /><br />YOU'RE GORGEOUS! <br /><br />It's good to always be re-evaluating, I think. Especially in busy parts of life, it can be easy to get side-tracked.<br /><br />SarahxxSarah @ Modern Country Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10674775708432670104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-27545097188504597652011-01-17T15:55:13.253-06:002011-01-17T15:55:13.253-06:00You are a kindred spirit. I too am on the shy sid...You are a kindred spirit. I too am on the shy side, don't like to phone people even if I know them. I, like you wear barley there make up. And feel to flashy if I wear trendy things that say look at me. I'm a wee bit older than you, and personally I loved turning 40. I was in good shape, and felt good. <br />Now I am turning 48, and I'm slowley getting intouch with my more fun Sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10259864063906856377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-76378420052513842942011-01-16T16:53:46.727-06:002011-01-16T16:53:46.727-06:00Yea for you! I tend to lean toward the "safe...Yea for you! I tend to lean toward the "safe" side, too, but last year I broke out of that rut a bit. I bought a bright pink patent leather purse! And then a purple one--with purple snake skin accents! I always wear lots of rings and bracelets, but usually just one or two necklaces depending on the outfit. Rarely do I wear earrings--especially with necklaces. Scarves are a great Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10641059685087617173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-12343771041219367982011-01-16T16:32:49.241-06:002011-01-16T16:32:49.241-06:00Oh my word, I feel your pain. I can dress my kids...Oh my word, I feel your pain. I can dress my kids so cute, but I think I've lost all sense of my own personal style. And I'm totally with you on the heels...anyway, they make super cute flats now, so who needs the torture of the heels?<br />Oh, I'm 35, by the way. I think it may have less to do with age and more to do with motherhood, but that's just my guess.Charityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746249801127313063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-163766293621123912011-01-15T22:43:58.366-06:002011-01-15T22:43:58.366-06:00Happy Birthday!!! I think I am having a midlife cr...Happy Birthday!!! I think I am having a midlife crisis too, and I am only 25!! But I am like you very plain Jane, but I have been feeling like getting out of my comfort zone too, I am going to buy that yellow purse!!!Mykellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689993058554499318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-91705349272829611652011-01-15T15:15:07.092-06:002011-01-15T15:15:07.092-06:00Thank you for sharing your thoughts on aging and y...Thank you for sharing your thoughts on aging and your ideas on ramping up your style :}. You look great at 40! I just got a hair foil with subtle highlights and it wasn't over the top, but gave my style an little umph. You might also want to check out <a href="http://fortyplusandfabulous.com/book/about-the-author" rel="nofollow"> Sondra Wright's</a> book on positive aging called, 40+ audreygeddeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774928331391531323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-51987115434920994712011-01-14T21:20:19.755-06:002011-01-14T21:20:19.755-06:00You can make changes without going "over the ...You can make changes without going "over the top," little pops of color here and there are good for the soul.<br />One change at a time and then you'll get comfy with things.<br />This advise from a 49 year old that can't believe she's that age.<br />By the way you look GREAT!<br /><br />Have a great weekend.<br /><br />MelindaMelindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03686645083942652050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-68867902851702401802011-01-14T18:04:08.562-06:002011-01-14T18:04:08.562-06:00I LOVE eyeshadow and have two to recommend to you ...I LOVE eyeshadow and have two to recommend to you - they can go either dramatic or great for daytime wear: Maybelline #50 Sunlit Bronze (quad pack of colors) and CoverGirl #110 Shimmering Sands (3-pack of colors). And a lady can never go wrong with a great pair of earrings and cute purse! :-) You deserve it!Iris @ Treasuring the Journeyhttp://www.treasuringthejourney.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-30563290652789729482011-01-14T14:47:07.582-06:002011-01-14T14:47:07.582-06:00You look fab with such little makeup. I go through...You look fab with such little makeup. I go through these little funks, and I feel like I need a complete overhaul; New makeup, clothes, shoes, hairstyle etc. Accessories can make a big impact. Earings, and necklaces can dress up any teeshirt and jean look. Hope you have a great weekend!The House Creativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12442666771003648512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-17905048576742517672011-01-14T14:08:01.901-06:002011-01-14T14:08:01.901-06:00Ha! Just wait 10 more years! They fly by faster t...Ha! Just wait 10 more years! They fly by faster then you can even imagine. I am much like you, I've always been reserved, and very conservative in dress. But I have noticed in the last couple of years that I've been drawn to wearing more red (!) and I think what has promoted that is I am always complimented when I wear something red (!). I've never wanted to wear bright colors butJocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714577523744715551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-89550064221551849042011-01-14T12:42:40.978-06:002011-01-14T12:42:40.978-06:00Not crisis at all! Mid-life joy to something that ...Not crisis at all! Mid-life joy to something that brings celebrates how wonderful you feel about all things you - express it and dress it up!<br /><br />...EllynEllynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13587102498250452441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-27665081196429112142011-01-14T11:13:23.536-06:002011-01-14T11:13:23.536-06:00Happy birthday soon!!! 40 is nothing! I am 43 my...Happy birthday soon!!! 40 is nothing! I am 43 my friend and don't feel a day older than 30!!! LOL You look adorable just the way you are...but it is always fun to find a pop of color to boost your spirits! Love the new purse idea. I may try that one myself this spring! :D Just remember...we all love you for who you are...dress to have fun and love who you are too. 40 is not midlife Mrs Mary Joy Pershinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844775541217182995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-69543650327669615992011-01-14T08:44:26.250-06:002011-01-14T08:44:26.250-06:00Congratulations on your upcoming moment!! I'm ...Congratulations on your upcoming moment!! I'm not at that life stage yet, but I did go through something similar when I had my kids & all of the sudden I was dressing blah everyday. I think it's really hard to be cute & trendy & still mom-appropriate. I've decided that the secret might just be jewelry, like you were describing. I'm trying to branch out that way too. Mystephaniegiesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00339140164968423032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-28917895960742052282011-01-14T08:29:34.987-06:002011-01-14T08:29:34.987-06:00I felt the same way at 40--and I'd just starte...I felt the same way at 40--and I'd just started a new job with elementary students, so I've been adding color and fun to my boring wardrobe for the last year or so. But I'm also frugal. I've made some of these: http://hawkeyejlp.blogspot.com/2011/01/no-sew-easy.html<br />You're right--shoes and scarves and purses add "pop" but also consider little things like tank hawkeyejlphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12224411019006871493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-79437488861427470202011-01-14T07:50:03.898-06:002011-01-14T07:50:03.898-06:001. You look wonderful, but I know I always feel be...1. You look wonderful, but I know I always feel better about myself when I have a cute bag or some cute jewelry on.<br />2. Love that yellow bag...that's fun!<br />3. I think choosing one cute accessory that's out of the norm (ie. a bright bag, fun shoes, a cool bracelet) would help a lot. I don't like to pile on the jewelry either.Amanda @ Serenity Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16483017563206007698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-89440736286232612402011-01-14T07:27:26.413-06:002011-01-14T07:27:26.413-06:00Holly, I think you already know the answers to thi...Holly, I think you already know the answers to this question - you are on the right track adding color and jazzing up your style. 40 is only a number, blah blah blah...I know. I'm 50. And I feel like the Molly Shannon character who can kick, stretch, and kick! Branch out and you will learn new things about what you love to wear!Rustown Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-77719234965046866202011-01-14T07:26:54.591-06:002011-01-14T07:26:54.591-06:00Happy Birthday month! :-) All these new things see...Happy Birthday month! :-) All these new things seem like great changes that will give you a little extra oomph in your step! :-) Take care!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-44094030131212555072011-01-14T07:00:37.885-06:002011-01-14T07:00:37.885-06:00No advice for you, but I'm turning 40 this yea...No advice for you, but I'm turning 40 this year, too - so I feel your pain!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-67109385530251144842011-01-14T06:53:01.836-06:002011-01-14T06:53:01.836-06:00Good for you, Holly!
Sorry. . . you're not ol...Good for you, Holly!<br /><br />Sorry. . . you're not old enough to have a midlife crisis. For that, you've gotta be middle-aged, you know? And there's no way 40 can be middle-aged! Or else what would I be here at age 47?!?Richella Parhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04353214472648623583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-33682791516951250122011-01-14T00:09:16.644-06:002011-01-14T00:09:16.644-06:00Ha! No, I'm not sure it's a midlife crisi...Ha! No, I'm not sure it's a midlife crisis... unless I'm going through one too (and I'm 27!) I think we all just go through stages. I am currently 34 weeks pregnant with baby #2 and I've been thinking a lot about how different life is going to be after baby is born. Because change stresses me out, I've decided to look at shoes and handbags instead and try not to think erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15919260448909307523noreply@blogger.com