Today's Annoyance: Anything that's averageMantra of the Day: Let us not enshrine mediocrity. We must be fabulous...always.
Being average sucks. I mean, isn't the point of many of our day-to-day actions to stand out? Why do people drive flashy cards, get piercings, get good (or bad) grades in school, get tattoos, go to the best universities, wear designer clothes, dress inappropriately, work at the best companies, date/marry the cutest guy/girl, audition for reality TV shows, etc.? It's to stand out from the crowd, of course!
Interestingly, the more we strive to stand out in these ways, the harder it is to stand out. Sometimes, a little creative simplicity goes a long way. Here are 5 things that could definitely make you stand out while you're home or away:
1. Wear a hat. The brighter and bigger, the better. OK, so maybe you don't want to go all Aretha-Franklin-at-the-Presidential-Inauguration flamboyant. But, spring and summer call for cool hats and lots of people don't take advantage of the opportunity. It's time to work the chapeaus, ladies!!
2. Rent a classic car. I got this idea from my fellow bloggers @ Rates to Go who were kind and cool enough to list places around the world to rent the coolest classic cars. How hot would it be to take a drive around town in an awesome classic car like a '57 Chevy or a Jaguar from any year?
3. Rock some cultural attire. During my travels, I have managed to collect some amazing traditional wear - tunics, saris, sarongs, kimonos, etc. On several occasions, I've turned up at a party wearing one of my chic ethnic outfits and easily became the belle of the ball.
4. Go it alone. It's common knowledge that we humans tend to travel in packs, especially women. You'd be surprised at how many more people I meet when I go to events solo. It makes you a bit more approachable for new friends and admirers. Naturally, you want to look your best and be mindful of how much alcohol you consume.
5. Go against the flow. Opt to go for a classic look. Cover your tatts, if possible. Skip the jeans and the whore clothes. (That means, hide your boob and butt cleavage.) That's right. Dress like a lady for once. You'd be surprised at how receptive people will be.
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