I recently came across a quote by cultural anthropologist Angeles Arrien which tickled my fancy. She mused that her grandmother told her, " Never hide your green hair-they can see it anyway. "
Serendipity struck almost immediately when I found myself dutifully doing my time on the treadmill at the gym in front of the TV. I looked up and what should I see but book editor Sandra Martin discussing her latest effort while sporting brilliant green hair! Now this is not a trendy young woman but a lady of "a certain age". No hiding here, just a joyous acceptance of a very personal style. Right on sister!
Maybe it is time, as the lighthearted season of spring is upon us, to look at how we can express ourselves in a new way and celebrate our own unique style. Now I am not advocating anything as daring as green hair but I am sure we could all benefit from taking a few well chosen chances. Let your imagination go. What would you suggest to make your statement? I leave this one up to you. Let me know. I, for one, am hunting down a wildly floral dress, and yes, I hope it helps me break out of the overly cautious choices I tend to make. Be on the lookout!
Spring must make us impulsive. Like you Mary, I'm an overly cautious shopper -- drives DH to distraction actually! That being said, two weeks ago I was trolling through ebay and bought a gently used, cropped motojacket the colour of milk chocolate for $26. "What the...?" I panicked. "What was I thinking?". It arrived in the mail and it fits like a dream! I wouldn't have bought it for full price but for $26? It puts a bit of kick into a t-shirt and jeans outfit. Now, for the Harley...just kidding :)
ReplyDeleteWell, I thought it was spring until I looked out the window today and saw the snow coming down and the howling wind swirling it around like bits of paper. I am ready for a change in the weather immediately. As for other changes whether wished for or not, they are here. I am not as fast as I used to be nor as flexible, but change is good. So, I painted our apartment overseas a very bold colour and now the whole room looks magnificent. I was scared not knowing what the total effect would be, but it worked and no one will have a room just like it. So, here's to change, Mary.
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