If in doubt, wear the hot pink lipstick!


This is me today - a couple of hours ago, in fact.  One thing that's easy to do working from home is not to get dressed, not to put makeup on, and not to really feel like you're at work.  A couple weeks ago when I was in Hartford, Connecticut I got to talking to the team that was there about this very thing.  Working from home has its major advantages, but there are also downsides like having jewelry and nowhere to wear it, picking out clothes and not even putting them on, that type of thing.  Granted, I can have coffee in my sweats and throw my hair up in a messy bun like no one's business these days, but I've been missing the whole "going to work" thing.  I decided to remedy this by... well, getting ready for work!  


I only have to wear dress pants when I actually visit clients, but it feels good to put on some makeup (I am LOVING my hot pink Mac lipstick, guys!), jeans, a nice top, some comfortable yet stylish shoes, and JEWELRY!!  I'm going to do this a lot more often to keep my confidence up and remind myself that even though I'm home, I'm still a professional.  Plus, now my neighbors won't look at me strangely when I go out to check the mail or go to my car.  Bonus!

Happy Friday, all!


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