Social Isolation, But Make It Fashion
I hope you are all staying safe and SOCIALLY DISTANCING yourselves! I think it’s so important right now to stop day to day transmissions to keep this pandemic from hitting insane proportions. Take this seriously and STAY HOME. However, staying home all day can be really trying, especially with little kids. It’s hard to stay sane, but one of the things I like to do to keep myself from feeling gross and slovenly is to get dressed with purpose every day, even when staying home during times like these/ long snowstorms, etc. I always find that it makes me feel better about myself to take a shower and put on an actual outfit. Now, you don’t have to GUSSY UP to mind your toddlers or take conference calls from the couch, but wearing nice leggings or jeans with a cozy sweater and flats puts me in a better mood than staying in pajamas all day or workout clothes. I find it bad for my mental health. So here are some great choices for being comfortable but also feeling like your day has purpose and definition. And to those who can end their days with big glasses of red wine, I am so jealous.
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#1 is my faaaaaave sweatsuit. SO comfy and reasonably priced.
#2 is a legit message right now
#6 Slipper or flats? hard to tell! :)
#7 is the protection charm I wear almost everyday, feel appropriate now.
#9 and #10 are awesome options if you live somewhere warm. Loose and comfy and great with white sneaks or simple flat sandals.
#13 Dudley Stephens is 20% off today!
#14 and $15- spoil yourself with luxury hand soap and cream since you’ll be using them so much.
I’ll be blogging through this craziness- and posting a roundup list of good books you all have recommended/ I have read and trying to keep things light and entertaining as an alternative to the news,w hich is really stress inducing right now. #thistooshallpass
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This is my favorite title for a blog post ever! Stay safe and healthy!
This is such a wonderful reminder to take care of ourselves, control what you can, while you can. Loved the sweaters, but it now 82 degrees here in Alabama! We are pulling out the shorts. Erin, turn off the news, turn on some music, fill up your favorite wine glass with some grape juice, and dance! ☺️
Love this just for the title😀
Looking forward to book review
Please – the name of that blue nail polish! Awesome color! I could use a smile every time I wash my hands these days.
Yes! this post has inspired me to don one of my many cashmere sweaters while here at home today. Normally it would be leggings and a T-shirt, but what the heck! I’m glad you’re doing ok Erin!
Erin, you are so on to this already!! Wait till you retire..
basically the same scenario…it is, IMO, the key. Wise beyond your years, my dear!! franki
Appreciate the pretty distractions. I’ve been stuck at home in quarantine since forever (okay, Wednesday) since my husband has a cold. Just a cold. But since we live in a senior residence, extra precautions. I do shower and dress every day but haven’t exactly tried to make me look chic.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Looking forward to the book list. For anyone wanting to book browse NPR is a great place for everything from fiction to non-fiction and in between.
NPR’s Book Concierge
Thanks Erin! I’ve slipped into slumming territory just in the past few days, yikes! I so needed this post and thanks for the inspiration! Take care…we are all in this together, let’s practice extra patience and give kindness especially to the grocery store clerk, they’re are working really hard !
My mother gave me a bracelet with her most oft used quote “this too shall pass”. Very appropriate, thank you for the reminder.
Perfect and timely post. Thank you!
Great post! I needed this today!
I am thrilled to hear you plan on posting a roundup list of good books. Just yesterday I was hoping you would post a new list-your last suggestion list was great! Thank you!!!