WoMo Word #65: Stubble Shock

July 21st, 2010, posted by Aimee, Tags: Looks: Is This Mirror Working?,WoMo Book (untitled)

Stubble Shock:  noun; state of anxiety induced by the sudden realization – typically on the commute into work – that one is wearing a skirt but has neglected to shave her legs (and possibly, pits).

Okay, let’s face it:  this is not a syndrome exclusive to working moms. Most of us can remember a time or two when this panicked realization occurred during our single girl days as well, particularly when hitting the beach slightly hung over the day after a particularly crazy night out. The difference back then was that it was more likely our bikini area we were sweating over (remember these were pre Brazilian days for most of us) and the time elapsed between our last encounter with a razor is probably much more lengthy these days. I mean, what married woman – let alone a working mom married woman – has the time to shave on any regular basis? And most of the time, boots, opaque tights, long dresses and forgiving husbands let us skate along in the hairy zone until an absolute necessity arrives … or until you remember that the only clean “bottom” in your closet happens to be an above the knee skirt.

Tip from this WoMo:  Tuck a razor and lotion into your desk for these emergency occasions.

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