The other day I watched my girlfriend get ready for a date with her husband, and let me tell you, she looked sooo amazing! For the past couple of weeks, she has been really excited about spending time with him as they both have been extremely busy lately. She is a working mom and her husband runs his own business, so time is not always on their side. This evening was a really special night for them — no kids and great company; I mean what else can a parent ask for?! She and I went back and forth about what would be the perfect dress and shoe, how to do her hair, even down to what her makeup should look like. We went through several different ideas: should she wear a chic suit with nothing under the jacket, similar to the Alexandre Vauthier look Jourdan Dunn wore at the Harpers Bazaar event, or a great silk slip dress with a long duster channeling Chanel Iman’s look that she wore to Catch LA in West Hollywood? We were going crazy, but it was so much fun! At the last minute she decided to go with this amazing Chanel tweed mini dress, and a sick pair of Chanel Mesh Grosgrain Leather booties. She topped it off with her classic Chanel bag and a long black coat. She was DONE!
Just listening to how excited she was to get dolled up for her man got me thinking: are most people this excited to get dressed up for date night with their boyfriend, girlfriend, dog, or whomever they’re going out with? Or do we give up after years of being in a committed relationship?
Now you know me, I needed to know, so I took this conversation to the streets to find the raw truth. Well not really the streets, but I did partner with Relationship Expert and Fashion Icon Rori Sasoon of Platinum Poire to hear her expert point of view on the matter! She and I conversed for a while, as this has been a topic that comes up often. She got straight to the point; she explained to me that people should never give up on themselves. Always take pride in who you are. She also provided some personal tips that’ll help keep the relationship spicy.
Tips
1. Always Reinvent Yourself and Stay Sexy: “Once you seal the deal on the relationship, you've made it passed the first step. The exciting part in it all is finding new and sexy ways to keep that same look on their face they gave you when you met.”
2. Make a Happy Life for Yourself: Everyday you should ensure you feel good on the outside, that way you will feel good about yourself on the inside. A healthy mind will never allow you to become complacent, and feeling good about yourself will empower you to exude your sex appeal!
3. Take Time for Yourself: Go the extra mile and do all the things that make you feel sexy! This should be the fun part, keep your partner guessing. Always remind them that “you are the same person they fell in love with, only better now that you are together.”
After speaking with Rori, I did some self-reflection. I began to ask myself, “Do I take the necessary steps to keep my 5-year relationship fresh?”I know one thing’s for sure — I do take time to pamper and groom myself because looking good on the outside has always helped the way I feel mentally. But, before I drive myself crazy thinking about it, I turn to you. And ask. Do you experience the same excitement and thrill, or does it disappear and you give up? And if so, what happens next? Could this be a reason some people cheat, does complacent become the norm? I would love hear your thoughts or opinions. Let’s discuss! Leave a comment below or share an exciting story about a time you were excited to get dressed up for a date.
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RorI Sassoon