Comments on: Less is less http://www.formerlyhot.com/2010/01/less-is-less/ The tween site for adults Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:29:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Kellyhttp://www.formerlyhot.com/2010/01/less-is-less/comment-page-1/#comment-1822 Kelly Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:10:56 +0000 http://www.formerlyhot.com/?p=1056#comment-1822 Wow! I wasn't referring to any 'after-five' experiences or hook-ups. I was thinking more in terms of the increased work required (in my case anyway) to achieve a polished and professional appearance on a day-to-day basis. Specifically, the increased number of skin care and makeup regiments that I (as a formerly) now employ compared to my younger days to yield the same net effect.If my industry would abide a sweats and pony-tail dress code then perhaps I would feel the same way, unfortunately, mine is a fast paced and creative field where a healthy self esteem is not quite the same as giving up completely. But hey, that's just me...maybe I'll retire the push-up bra and high heels and just get some stretchy pants for the weekends… Wow! I wasn’t referring to any ‘after-five’ experiences or hook-ups. I was thinking more in terms of the increased work required (in my case anyway) to achieve a polished and professional appearance on a day-to-day basis. Specifically, the increased number of skin care and makeup regiments that I (as a formerly) now employ compared to my younger days to yield the same net effect.

If my industry would abide a sweats and pony-tail dress code then perhaps I would feel the same way, unfortunately, mine is a fast paced and creative field where a healthy self esteem is not quite the same as giving up completely. But hey, that’s just me…maybe I’ll retire the push-up bra and high heels and just get some stretchy pants for the weekends…

]]> By: marinahttp://www.formerlyhot.com/2010/01/less-is-less/comment-page-1/#comment-1800 marina Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:48:28 +0000 http://www.formerlyhot.com/?p=1056#comment-1800 @ age 42 I'm actually at a place where I care less about my appearance and only put on makeup when I "go out," more because it's perfunctory than because I feel it makes me look better - dressier, yes, better...really?! With two kids under the age of 10 and being a full-time professional, I no longer have the time, don't need it for my self esteem, and am not looking to attract a partner. Hooked line and sinker I'd like to believe and thankfully happiest when I'm in a pony-tail and sweats. Hmmm, does he have a little sister fettish??? Lol.) Even if I were looking to hook-up, I've always wondered why women "improve" themselves so much when presenting themselves to a prospective mate. What's going to be his/her reaction after the push-up bra, skinny jeans, high heels, hair products and make-up come off? Talk about your beer goggles then!!! @ age 42 I’m actually at a place where I care less about my appearance and only put on makeup when I “go out,” more because it’s perfunctory than because I feel it makes me look better - dressier, yes, better…really?! With two kids under the age of 10 and being a full-time professional, I no longer have the time, don’t need it for my self esteem, and am not looking to attract a partner. Hooked line and sinker I’d like to believe and thankfully happiest when I’m in a pony-tail and sweats. Hmmm, does he have a little sister fettish??? Lol.) Even if I were looking to hook-up, I’ve always wondered why women “improve” themselves so much when presenting themselves to a prospective mate. What’s going to be his/her reaction after the push-up bra, skinny jeans, high heels, hair products and make-up come off? Talk about your beer goggles then!!!

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