Style
I have started 'following' a few different blogs on this new blog website that I have created and I noticed a blog called "You Don’t Have to Be a Hippie – The Style Manual for Military Spouses" from SpouseBuzz.com. Because I married a hippie and my best friend happens to be a hippie... this article was sure to catch my eye. Much to my surprise, it was nothing about being a hippie. It addressed a more pressing issue (on my end anyways) that I never thought I would have to consider.
WHAT THE HELL DO I WEAR?
My husband gets to walk around in his uniform that he loves and his dress blues, which he looks amazing in, even though he will tell you otherwise. In this picture, I found a tight fitting navy blue sweater dress, wore leggings and boots with heels. I also loved how the dress coat looks with his uniform in this picture. This picture was taken on his graduation day; a day when everyone is sort of dressed up. What am I suppose to wear around post? Currently, I have several pairs of yoga pants and capris and am completely comfortable sporting them around my hometown. Typical tops include a plain colored t-shirt and a sports bra! I also haven't had a job that has required me to dress professionally.... ever.... so I don't have many clothes that are really fitting for anything that is dress casual or any type of professional event.
With that being said, I have certain goals for myself. Everyone knows that any kind of move is insanely stressful, let alone a move from one country to another. Believe it or not, I'm beginning to feel the pressure. It's really hard! But what has been bothering me the most is my wardrobe! I want to volunteer and hopefully get a position on post that has to do with my interests and my career. I don't want to settle for daycare or even a grocery store job. I am working on my M.S in Mental Health Counseling and will continue to do so in Germany! (That is the beauty of online school) With that being said, I'm having trouble justifying buying the adorable white dress jacket that would match awesomely with a pair of black pumps, skinny jeans and a colorful blouse. Not only was I unable find jeans that I felt comfortable in, but I couldn't decide what kind of top fit well with the jacket. I know that most people are worried about bills and children and moving, but honestly, I don't have those things to worry about. I have a wonderful husband who is stepping up and letting me take some time off to deal with this transition. I bargain shop and I am proud to say I am still using my hard earned and saved money to do so!! :)
So what if my wardrobe happens to be a big concern? Maybe I am watching too many episodes of Army Wives... But I am curious... does it make my husband look differently if I do or do not change my appearance? Should I purchase clothing when I am not sure when I will wear it? I am not going to change who I am to dress a certain way. However, I would like to dress more like a professional adult, but it is hard for me to find an opportunity to do so when I am waking up, going grocery shopping, cooking and working out! Where is the fun in getting dressed up, when I am just going to end up sweaty?
The article that I mentioned said this:
"Lesson number two: You will not survive your time as a military spouse unless you find your style and your niche. Next to loving your spouse with all your heart despite the situations you find yourself in, that is the most important lesson you’ll ever learn during your military sojourn. "
Read more: http://spousebuzz.com/blog/2007/01/you_dont_have_t.html#ixzz2OzbNEMRc
SpouseBUZZ.com
Michael plays the guitar as well as his Xbox 360! As much as I try to play Xbox, I seem to be more interested in watching Netflix that playing Battlefield 3. What hobbies do I have left other than school and tv? Even the amount of music that I listen to has dwindled. I don't want to spend the 12 months of deployment as if I have stopped living my life. So I am trying to create new hobbies. Volunteering, blogging, DIY and Pinterest, and home decor! But with that, I want to create my own sense of style. Something to help me feel good about myself while he is away and also something to just make me smile. It helps me stay motivated also! I guess I have just never thought so much about what I am wearing. It is funny how you question your appearance, how you act and how you think when you are preparing to leave everything you know behind and basically start fresh. One would think that having a strong identity would be important, yes?
Ryanne
WHAT THE HELL DO I WEAR?
My husband gets to walk around in his uniform that he loves and his dress blues, which he looks amazing in, even though he will tell you otherwise. In this picture, I found a tight fitting navy blue sweater dress, wore leggings and boots with heels. I also loved how the dress coat looks with his uniform in this picture. This picture was taken on his graduation day; a day when everyone is sort of dressed up. What am I suppose to wear around post? Currently, I have several pairs of yoga pants and capris and am completely comfortable sporting them around my hometown. Typical tops include a plain colored t-shirt and a sports bra! I also haven't had a job that has required me to dress professionally.... ever.... so I don't have many clothes that are really fitting for anything that is dress casual or any type of professional event.
With that being said, I have certain goals for myself. Everyone knows that any kind of move is insanely stressful, let alone a move from one country to another. Believe it or not, I'm beginning to feel the pressure. It's really hard! But what has been bothering me the most is my wardrobe! I want to volunteer and hopefully get a position on post that has to do with my interests and my career. I don't want to settle for daycare or even a grocery store job. I am working on my M.S in Mental Health Counseling and will continue to do so in Germany! (That is the beauty of online school) With that being said, I'm having trouble justifying buying the adorable white dress jacket that would match awesomely with a pair of black pumps, skinny jeans and a colorful blouse. Not only was I unable find jeans that I felt comfortable in, but I couldn't decide what kind of top fit well with the jacket. I know that most people are worried about bills and children and moving, but honestly, I don't have those things to worry about. I have a wonderful husband who is stepping up and letting me take some time off to deal with this transition. I bargain shop and I am proud to say I am still using my hard earned and saved money to do so!! :)
So what if my wardrobe happens to be a big concern? Maybe I am watching too many episodes of Army Wives... But I am curious... does it make my husband look differently if I do or do not change my appearance? Should I purchase clothing when I am not sure when I will wear it? I am not going to change who I am to dress a certain way. However, I would like to dress more like a professional adult, but it is hard for me to find an opportunity to do so when I am waking up, going grocery shopping, cooking and working out! Where is the fun in getting dressed up, when I am just going to end up sweaty?
The article that I mentioned said this:
"Lesson number two: You will not survive your time as a military spouse unless you find your style and your niche. Next to loving your spouse with all your heart despite the situations you find yourself in, that is the most important lesson you’ll ever learn during your military sojourn. "
Read more: http://spousebuzz.com/blog/2007/01/you_dont_have_t.html#ixzz2OzbNEMRc
SpouseBUZZ.com
Michael plays the guitar as well as his Xbox 360! As much as I try to play Xbox, I seem to be more interested in watching Netflix that playing Battlefield 3. What hobbies do I have left other than school and tv? Even the amount of music that I listen to has dwindled. I don't want to spend the 12 months of deployment as if I have stopped living my life. So I am trying to create new hobbies. Volunteering, blogging, DIY and Pinterest, and home decor! But with that, I want to create my own sense of style. Something to help me feel good about myself while he is away and also something to just make me smile. It helps me stay motivated also! I guess I have just never thought so much about what I am wearing. It is funny how you question your appearance, how you act and how you think when you are preparing to leave everything you know behind and basically start fresh. One would think that having a strong identity would be important, yes?
Ryanne
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