THE ROOTS

I have spent the better half of my tax paying years working at different jobs that required a dress code. Sometimes these dress codes were full fledge uniforms; ugly aloha shirts and itchy polyester pants. Other times, specified components; covered shoes and company t-shirt. How the hell are you supposed to feel your best when more times than none these types of out fits look the worst. I am a firm believer in making sure you are presentable for any type of public appearance. You never know what opportunities you may step into, so you better have your game face and gear on.

Of course there are a few exceptions to the rule; sicker than a dog and in no way shape or form capable of getting it together just to pick up some meds. I let this one slide. I am also starting to be a lot more lenient when it comes to working an early morning job. Most days I am up and ready to take on the day. Some days I can barely open my eyes long enough to start the coffee maker, let alone put any effort into what I am going to wear for the day. This stems from years of working night time bar tending/cocktailing gigs.

So this early morning issue has started a new adventure for me. I am on the hunt for the perfect root pieces that are the beginning of any fabulous/effortless outfit. My very first root piece is a cute closed toe shoe. Covered shoes are a definite safety issue at my job. My office is nestled oh so conveniently in a motorcycle service department. Majority of the time I am seated at my desk messing with the computer, but there are the moments when I need to be running around the shop cracking the whip. And what goes better with whips than cute "closed toe" high heeled boots?! I mean really, that was an easy one.

Alright, maybe hooker heel boots are not so practical, so I let my self splurge and go on a little bit of a spree. I manged to come home with about 10 different style of shoe. All of them with in criteria (all 10 of the little piggies hidden safely inside). I have flats, heels, platforms, and wedges.

This brings me to my next perfect root piece, the plain wife beater tank top. I am finding that with the addition of this root piece to a couple of my favorite outfits, new looks are created. The wife beater is a good way to transform a "night look" into a "day look". It also adds an edge to an outfit that is coming off to frilly. Needless to say, I have one in every color. I like to have options.

I know that this is probably one of the most over researched topics in today's magazines; "Wardrobe Staples for Winter pg 352". Those articles are true, everyone needs a little black dress and patent leather mary janes. I have most of the garments mentioned over and over, from season to season. I am now on the hunt for the not-so-obvious-but-cant-believe-I-have-gone-this-long-and-didn't-think-of-it-before root pieces. So, until my next epiphany moment....................