How I Use a Capsule Wardrobe to Fight the Frump!

by Sheila Gregoire | Jun 2, 2016 | body image

My daughter Rebecca recently started preaching to me about the benefits of a capsule wardrobe. Basically, you try to get your wardrobe down to only a certain number of pieces–some say 25, some say 40–and then you work with just those. You buy high quality...

On Respecting Yourself–and Your Husband

by Sheila Gregoire | Jun 23, 2015 | body image, Marriage, romance

Do too many of us women “let ourselves go” once we’re married? Last night we held a bridal shower for close family and close family friends at my house for my oldest daughter, and we got talking afterwards. And today I’m in a chatty mood, so I...

Fight the Frump: That Final Put Together Look

by Sheila Gregoire | Mar 15, 2013 | body image, Women

It’s our last day of Fight the Frump week! I hope you’ve been enjoying taking some care in your appearance. It really can be a lot of fun—and be a great confidence booster–when we know we look our best. In case you missed them, here are our...

Fight the Frump: Accessorize!

by Sheila Gregoire | Mar 14, 2013 | aging, body image

It’s the last day of our Fight the Frump challenge! We’ve talked about the importance of looking as if you take pride in yourself, finding clothes that fit and flatter, and getting the right bra. Now we’re going to talk about how to put it all...

Wifey Wednesday: Making Him Drool

by Sheila Gregoire | Jul 16, 2008 | body image, intimacy

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to think about marriage! Last week Terry over at Ornaments of Grace was talking about wardrobe in a wonderfully honest and humorous post. Here’s part of what she said: The other morning as I was getting...