1/20/13

Ever since you were a little girl…the must have accessory when playing dress up was a lovely purse from Mom’s closet. It had to be the perfect one for the imagination adventure you were on for the day. When you really break it down…having a purse could almost be like telling an exciting story. For me when picking out the perfect purse (depending on the season) I put a lot of thought into it. Like what color should I go with? Large or small? Flashy or mellow? Maybe you can call me OCD about purses…but I think having the right purse can make you feel so incredible…like a FANTASTIC pair of heels! (Bonus if they match) I think personality shows when you proudly carry around your other half (no men I wasn’t talking about you.) Some women don’t want to go as daring with their purses because maybe they feel self conscious with a big “wow look at me purse.” Or maybe they just enjoy a softer look, that is just perfect to do it’s job and hold your life all together in a pretty bag. Whatever style you go with make it about you, and what kind of daily adventures you enjoy. I like to stand out with my purses…my current bag is one of my favorites in a long time and it was a sentimental gift…it’s covered in gorgeous black sparkled sequins! Of course that describes my outgoing personality (I talk on the radio for a living kinda sums that up.) I think no matter what purse you decide to carry with you….make it one that makes you feel strong, independent, and a part of you that you carry close. When you have to carry the most precious things on you at all times…you want it to be the right fit! “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.‎” 

1/14/13

As a woman you find yourself asking what makes us feel good about ourselves? Is it fashion? Is it people we surround ourselves with? Or is it our career? I think no matter what you answered yes to, it’s what makes you happy. Being a woman is an accomplishment in itself. We are emotional beings (especially when Aunt Flo wants to drop by) which can add all types of problems. We make courageous moves with fashion, we compete with men for high paying/high status careers, and we try to balance all of it…without going INSANE! If you go back to growing up as little girls, we instill the traits that make us who we are today…we just don’t fully grow into our own till we mature. Some may think if you look incredible on the outside then you can have it all. I on the other hand believe if you have it “together” on the inside…then it’s a bonus to rock it on the outside! Fashion is a form of art. The way you can look at a piece of clothing is so empowering…how you imagine yourself in it…coordinate colors…and how it can make you feel. Being happy should also be an art. Adjusting to other people’s moods/thoughts…the day to day change to an environment…and the hardest part…maintaining a good and happy attitude when sometimes feeling bad about yourself just seems easier. It’s hard work being a woman…sometimes we feel like we don’t get the recognition that we deserve…have men understand us the way we wish they would…and of course LOVE hearing the phrase “women are crazy” tossed around. All in all I’m proud to be a woman…proud to go through society and social situations…most of all proud to be ME! It’s funny how putting a piece of fashion on can change the way you feel about yourself, and change the motivation you have for the day. So yes happiness can be fueled by anything…as long as it makes you feel good…worthy…and ready to conquer the world! Xoxo