Monday, February 9, 2009

You've come a long way, baby!

AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!
That's what I said when I pulled this picture out of my closet this weekend. WOW!! I don't know if I should be mad or proud. Mad because people let me leave the house with those jeans on. Proud because I know better now.
I guess I just wanted to post that picture to let all of you people who have only known me like this:That I didn't always look so fabulous. The 30's aren't so bad after all.







9 comments:

The Galan Family said...

Wow! Okay, when was that first picture taken because I've know you for over 5 years and I don't ever remember you like that. You DO look fabulous. I actually feel better in my thirties too.

Marianne said...

That picture was taken a year before I met you, in 2002.

Lucy said...

Oh, I am looking forward to my 30's with no pregnancies... give me a month or so. And I'm full steam ahead. You look great, I hope you feel great, too! :)

Emily said...

Ok, pics don't look bad when you are in the middle of your childbearing years!
BUT, saying that, you do look great, and always have had, even before the Hawaii pictures!
All i need is a few more inches of height to balance me out and then i wouldn't as much over my body!

SheL said...

You look fabulous and you ARE fabulous.

Linds said...

Love it, I only hope I can have the same fate as you!

Ariella said...

I'm still in your fat jeans, in fact I'm probably wearing the ones that are in that first picture, and praying that I can someday fit into a size 2 or 0 even. Is it possible? You give me hope!

Marianne said...

Ariella,

I promise you two things:

1. The jeans that you are referring to are not my fat jeans. I was perfectly happy with the size I was when I owned those jeans. They were cute and flattering when I owned them and they look cute and flattering on you. Don't make me 'call you out' on the size of those 'fat' jeans.

2. The jeans in the picture are saggy crotchy jeans. That is why they are so yucko. Looking back, it's not the weight I was when I wore that outfit, it's the fact that I didn't know that it looked so bad. I believe it's important to wear clothes that fit and flatter your body. No matter what size.

You look amazing, by the way. So, don't aspire to be anything other than what you are.

I've been through a ton of crap, and that's why I am the size I am. Sometimes I feel like I am still picking up the pieces. Get me alone, and I'll tell you. I'm not ashamed. I'm only willing to tell those who care enough to ask.

Ariella said...

Ok...so your old jeans I have now are super super cute and I'm glad that I can fit into them. I'm one inch away from wearing the sexy black skirt comfortably. I could wear it now, but I'd have to stand all day.

I'm kidless this Friday afternoon if you want to do lunch or something. I'd love to hear about your crap. :)