Are you gals "high maintence" or not?

[Ima saver]

I go out at night in "high maintenance" cars, maybe that makes me looker better!

[abowers]

I didn't consider myself to be high maintenance but compared to other people that have posted on here I may be high maintenance.

I just get my hair cut straight across (it's shoulder length, and curly) once every 3-4 months.
I don't do anything fancy with it as far as getting ready in the morning except for putting in some sort of mousse or gel to control the frizz. I don't blow dry my hair. I wear some make up, usually just mascara, sometimes a little neutral colored-eyeliner, and powder for oil control. I generally get up an hour before I have to be at work in the morning, and it takes me about 10 minutes to get to work. That gives me time to check my email, shower, have breakfast, make coffee to bring along, and make lunch, and get out the door.

I used to dress up more for my past job as a resident counselor, but currently as a preschool teacher I basically wear jeans and a tshirt, or an occasional casual skirt to work. I still like to buy clothing though, and I like to get things mostly from old navy and sometimes from gap. I like to dress up more on the weekends sometimes as I still have all the nice clothing I wore at my last job (and will need the nice clothing once I start School Psychology stuff) and I like to look nice sometimes.

I have a new car that we bought in October, after my previous car was destroyed because someone drove into while it was parked on the street outside my apartment overnight. I used the little bit of money insurance gave me, and saved up from May to October, and with some help from my boyfriend on the down payment; we now have a brand new 2006 Ford Focus. So we have a new car, but it was by no means a really expensive car.

I went to a spa one time my Sr year in High School and haven't gone since. I'd love to get a massage or pedicure but I just haven't bought it for myself. I'm actually going to meet friends from college this upcoming weekend and we're going to treat ourselves to some sort of spa thing. That will be the first time in 6 years. I do have a footspa thing that my boyfriend gave me for Christmas a couple years ago, that has helped with the urge to go to a spa.

[Single Mom Extraordinaire]

I was just thinking about a friend of mine who was here last night who is struggling financially, but has gone out with her 8 year old daughter and they both get pedicures. Someday, when she's ready, I let her in on what it really takes someone of limited income to live well. lol

Did the expression "high maintenance" come about because of the movieWhen Harry Met Sally ?

I love that movie!

I'd say that I'm selectively high maintenance: I couldn't care about nails, but it's important to me to have a good haircut. I walk everywhere and do cheap exercise instead of going to the gym. I laugh out loud at evian.

[Ima saver]

I have a friend that lives hand to mouth, they have borrowed from everyone and the church paid their bills for months and months. She still gets her hair done and perms all the time. When they go on trips, they buy guys for everyone, but can't pay their bills.

[cicy33]

I don't think that I am high maintenance but
I do get my hair cut regularly, about every 6 -8 weeks. Sometimes I can go 3 months but that is pushing it. I do not like to spend time on my hair so a good hair cut means less time in front of the mirror!
I wear minimal make up. (not a natural beauty) don't really like make up that much though.
Would NEVER give up my contacts, absolutely hate my glasses. But I am blind as a bat.
I don't have to dye my hair yet but I will when it turns gray. hopefully never!
I despise clothes shopping. Even more so shoe shopping. But I love to grocery shop!
Dont' get my nails done, no patience!
Hate baths, prefer showers. baths take too long
I just want to be able to look decent without a lot of effort.

[katwoman]

I know I seem to be high maintence but if you knew me well you'd know that I am not.

Nails aren't done anymore but a nice piece of jewelry and good hair and skin go a long way in telling the world who you are. Everything else (at least to me) is just window dressing.

About the hair and skin (and teeth) - I'm talking about a healthy look; not something overly made up like a professional makeover or veneers. We're lucky to be living in times where you can go to CVS or Walgreens and buy really good products for relatively cheap. Hair dye, Neutrogena microdermabrasion, Visine and teeth whiteners have done wonders for me.

[Ima saver]

I would not even consider buying make up in a dept. store. I think it is priced too high anyway, so I get mine at walmart or cvs.

[naturallyadiva]

Some people do not no where to draw the line, because like I said before I am a college student and yes I want to look good and trendy. And believe I do(look at my name, naturallyadiva, *hehe*). But I like to do it on a budget. I love to search for one of a kind pieces at different stores and such. I do not believe in paying for a Gucci purse or Coach, thats senseless for a person my age. I am very satisfied with my vintage one of kind finds here and there.

Right now I am on a kick to lose some weight so i know that will cut back on me buying clothes because i have a lot of clothes that will fit much better once i lose the weight i want to. I always believe that you can look good on any type of budget, its just about knowing how to shop and knowing great bargains.

[funnyvalentine]

I don't consider myself too high maintenence; I do get my nails done, but I hate it. It's not pampering for me; it is, I feel, something that makes me look more professional. I spend money on good haircuts and products. I work out on a Soloflex machine at home, that I got on Freecycle.

I hate shopping, and my wardrobe is stylish but very basic; black linen and cotton that looks good with distinctive jewelry which I make myself. I have four gorgeous pairs of cowboy boots that have been resoled many times; they are all over 10 years old, but never fail to draw comments.

I think that if we cultivate personal style, which can be almost timeless, we can bypass that, "Gotta have the latest" trap that we can fall prey to.

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[naturallyadiva]

Im looking into making my own jewelry, so Im sure that will be lots of fun.