Come On, Vogue?
July 23, 2007
The mega hit "Vogue" popularized by Madonna in the 1990’s takes us on a minds tour of ultimate attitude and the desire to look as good as you feel.
After being in a relationship for awhile I think we all have been guilty of letting some things go. Perhaps you don’t take that extra minute or two to put on makeup, curl your eyelashes, put on perfume. You stop wearing those sexy jeans and darn your college hoodie and sweat pants. It is great to feel comfortable with someone so much so that you can just be all dolled up and also be totally relaxed and wear “whatever”. But what if “whatever” becomes the norm and taking the time to take care of yourself goes on the back burner?
I must admit I am guilty of this all too common tragedy. I became so wrapped up in a rapidly growing business and just the day to day things that happen in a marriage and raising a child that I forgot about me. I now make sure I take time out of the day to do the little things that make me feel good. I try to exercise every day. Like it or not that translates to how others view me as well. I know I feel more confidant when I have styled my hair and put on makeup. Even if I am not going anywhere that day.
Recently I watched the movie "The Devil Wears Prada". In this movie the main character "Andrea Sacks" played by Anne Hathaway goes from wearing really frumpy every-day bin clothing to hip couture and learns a few things in process. But really, wearing better clothing isnt what the story is all about. Read on.
Landing a job that a million girls would die for, she begins working as the second assistant for the Editor of fictional “Runway Magazine”. The title of this movie “The Devil Wears Prada” is quite apropos. Her boss is quite difficult but knows her stuff. She is the ultra female cocktail on sterioids. A mixture of snob with a heaping helping of class and ultra confidence mixed with a bit of witch. It is important to mention that Andrea took this job because it would eventually lead to opening other doors for her real desire. Journalism. In the movie Andrea rises above the snickers and "water cooler" talk about the way she carries herself and her much less than couture clothing. After a bit of bumbling she learns her role in this crazy office and a bit about fashion. But fails to gain the respect of her ever-demanding boss and coworkers. Feeling sorry for herself, she ends up at another coworkers office; Nigel. Nigel reminds her that she hasn’t been doing all she can do. She comments on how hard the job is . He asks her if she wants him to feel sorry for her. Just then the light bulb goes on and Andrea knows what she has to do, and wants to do. She must not only know her job she must "act the part". Nigel and Andrea hit the magazines mega closet and beauty department. She returns to her desk with trimmed locks, full makeup, dressed in Channel boots and wearing other pieces of haute couture. By the end of the movie she realizes she can’t sacrifice who she is to be something she isn’t. She finds a happy medium and takes better care of the way she presents herself. She quits Runway and pursues her ultimate dream.
I think we can all find a “happy medium”. No, I don’t suggest you begin to wear Prada,Verchase and Dolce Gabanna (unless you want to) but what I do suggest is reminding yourself to schedule time just for you. No matter your size, age or status we all need to remind ourselves that taking care of yourself is very important. And that will have a trickle down effect on your relationships. Most of all do it for yourself. You are certainly worth it. Come on, Vogue!
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