Being Comfortable with Being Me

As I have gotten older I have become more comfortable with being me.  When I was younger I was not confident or comfortable in my own skin.  This caused me to be very shy and insecure.   Low self-esteem is a powerful thing that can hold you back in life.  

Not being comfortable with being me has really hindered things in my life such as relationships, and me doing things to my full potential.  I have always been creative and  fascinated with fashion. But because of my low self- esteem I let it discourage me.  I was my biggest critic and I let my fears get in the way.  Some tragic events in my life really opened my eyes and allowed me to see life is too short to let things stop me from going after my dreams. 

I realized that most of the things that were holding me back were things with inside of me that I could work on and change.  Now I embrace and am comfortable being me inside and out, flaws and all.  So I want to say this to you, never be afraid to follow your dreams.  Always remember to love and have faith in yourself because if you don’t, no one else will.  Enjoy and live life to the fullest because you only get one.

Until next time

Living, Laughing, and Loving my life

Nikki Renee’

Store of the Week

If you are an accessory lover then Charming Charlie is the store for you!  Anyone that really knows me, knows that I am in love with accessories.  Jewelry, purses, belts, and scarves, I love them all.  I had never heard of Charming Charlie until my sister brought it to my attention.  When I walk into the store I felt  like I was in heaven.  They have accessories in every color that you can think of.  They have good customer service and I always have a wonderful experience when I go there. And the prices are reasonable too.  So for all you accessory junkies like me check out the link below.

http://www.charmingcharlie.com/

The Style of the Week

 

Feathers, Feathers, Feathers!!!!

I love the feather trend going on right now.  I like feather earrings and head bands especially.  I like the long feather earrings and the feather hair clips.  This is a trend that you can really make your own.  I like to have all of my hair curled to one side and wear one earring and put my own style to it.  Also bright color feathers really can accessorize your outfit.

                    

                

                                                                                       

The Do's and The Don'ts

The Do's and Don'ts are important guidelines to set for yourself when creating your own style.  I thought I would share some of mine with you....

The Don'ts

Buying items just because they have them in your size  

Sometimes people fall victim to the fashion police because they buy items that are not flattering to their shapes (this goes for any size small or big).  Just because it is in your size does not mean that it goes with your body type.  Ladies we have to be honest with ourselves and really look in the mirror and say "Does this item look good on me?"  AND we also should be honest with our home girls. If they have on an outfit that is not flattering tell them the truth and be honest.  Real friends don’t let friends become fashion victims.

Getting a item because you like it but its not flattering to you

Its important that you know what goes with your personailty and shape.  A woman came into the store where I work the other day and returned some clothing.  One item was a vest that had fur and lepord print all over. Its one of those items that you have to an aquired taste for. She tried it on for me and it was not flattering to her.  She said she looked like a cheetah in the wild, and I had to agree.  But another women tried on the same vest and it looked great on her.  I say all of this to say, know what looks good on you and know what doesn't.  When I buy and wear items I try to get things that go with my personality and shape.  Buy items that are you not whats popular.

The Do's

Getting your clothes tailored to fit your shape and size

I know that the fashion industry doesn’t leave many options for curvy and plus size women.  Especially when it comes to pants and jeans.  But a good way to make sure that your clothes fit right is to get them tailored to fit you. This way the clothes are not wearing you, your wearing the clothes. Many dry cleaners and places that make dresses will tailor clothes and it is inexpensive. 

Being honest with yourself about what size you wear 

 Ladies it is important that we stay honest with ourselves about what size we really wear.  To many times I see women walking around with the muffin top because your pants are too small.  I too use to be a victim of this type of fashion.  If you are a size 8 don’t get a 4, if you’re a size 16 don’t get a 12.  Being in denial about gaining some weight or what size you wear is not hot.  Ladies the muffin top is not sexy.  We look so much better when we wear the right size clothing and it makes you look slimmer too.  Embrace your beauty and true size!