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1. How has my fashion sense changed?

I used to wear clothes baggier. About 6 years ago, I started working out and eating healthier. I dropped 20 lbs.(went from 200 to 180) and went from 21% body fat to 12%. I have a bit more confidence now, so I wear clothes that fit better. I don't wear very expensive clothes to teach school.

2. Colors I wear?

Mostly blues and greens. I have sandy blond (turning white) hair and blue/green eyes. I will wear some light pink. I won't wear yellow. I hate the color and it looks bad on me.

3. Boxers vs. briefs?

I settled that problem with boxerbriefs. I do wear boxers to sleep in or if I'm wandering around the house.

4. Shaving. Yes, every day. I don't like feeling scrungy.

5. Soap.

Non-perfumed. Not because of allergies or anything. My ex-fiancee told me not to wear Irish Spring or other scented soaps if I was going to wear cologne. The smells clash.


6. Cologne

I switch back and forth. I use Carolina Herrera for Men and when it runs out I use Cool Water. (Two of my 2nd grade girls used to come up to me, stick their noses into my shirts and take big whiffs. They loved how I smelled.)

7. Mani and pedis?

Again, ex-fiancee (what didn't I do for her????) had me go get a manicure before a wedding we were going to. I will never do it again. I cannot stand the sound of the file on the nails. It makes me grit my teeth and leave the room if any of my female relatives are using one.

8. Emergencies?

I keep a little shaving kit in my gym bag and leave it in the car. It has all the necessities for an overnight stay. I also keep a cap in the car just in case I don't get to shower.

9. Shoes?

4 pairs of dress shoes, 1 pair hiking boots, 2 pairs of workout shoes, 2 pairs of flipflops. I have bought a pair of $150 shoes, but they were on sale for $60. Does that count as expensive?

10. Haircut?

I think it depends on the guy. I have had longer hair, total buzz cut, and short preppy. If it is cut properly and kept cleaned, I think it is alright. I do have to admit that I had more women make comments about my buzz cut. They said that they liked the clean, neat look of it.