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One of my goals for this year is to build a small lingerie collection for myself.
I’m not a girly-girl: I don’t have a “thing” for shoes or purses. I don’t get manicures or pedicures. And I rarely wear more than lip gloss. But there’s something about a sexy lingerie collection that speaks to me.
Last week, I finally built up the nerve to go lingerie shopping. As much as I want to “achieve” this goal, it unnerves me. And quite honestly, maybe that’s another reason I should do it.
I went to a local lingerie boutique. I’ve been there before, but it was always to buy gifts for bachelorette parties or bridal showers. The difference was that this time, I was there for myself. And that was weird.
I feel like I should be clear and say that everything in the store was in good taste…this was no Frederick’s of Hollywood. I want a sexy, sensual collection, not a skanky one. I walked slowly through the store, touching the lacy pieces, waiting for something to catch my attention. There were some obvious “no way’s”, but it was actually fun to see what sort of things I liked.
I was mostly drawn to black and white, but decided that white would look better with a tan. The item I eventually bought is so pretty. So feminine and sexy and me, but not me.
This is the new me. Or maybe it’s the me that I’ve always been, but I’ve been too afraid to be. Whichever it is, I like her. Not because she wears lingerie, but because she’s being true to herself.
Do you have a goal that calls to you, but also puts you way out of your comfort zone? Are you pursuing it anyways?
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good for you… my husband would love for me to do the same.
Congratulations on stepping out of your comfort zone. I was thinking about your question today but found it too hard to answer
I love that you are valuing your sensuality. I’ve read that in France, the quickest way to dump your partner is to start wearing boring lingerie, it shows that you don’t value the intimate aspect of your relationship! Luckily for me, my husband isn’t French, but that little bit of perspective has really changed my outlook on lingerie. Well done on making a change!
K ~ I am so proud of you for braving it and not just walking into the store, but, also buying something that you loved. I am the same way - not a girlie girl in anyway but it is little things like this that can make you girlie. Plus, I bet your husband loved it!
K ~ I am so proud of you for braving it and not just walking into the store, but, also buying something that you loved. I am the same way - not a girlie girl in anyway but it is little things like this that can make you girlie. Plus, I bet your husband loved it!
Denise~ My husband was a bit surprised, because like I said, I’ve never worn it before. (But I think he liked it, too.) ; )
RML~ Thanks. I don’t step out of my comfort zone often. I expect to feel a little more confident each time I go lingerie shopping!
Meredith~ How funny about the French! But I can see how it could ring true.
Danica~ Thanks. I was pretty determined that I was going to buy something.
that is so inspiring! i’ve been thinking for a while..to find the ‘me’ not the current one, but the one i want to be….and lingerie definitely belong in the picture.
@ jaya~
It’s funny that you commented here. I’m off to go get properly-fitted for a bra right now. It’s something every woman should do, right? (Especially after nursing!!!) ; )