embracing your imperfections

In the early 16th century, a full-figured woman was considered the epitome of sexy. Being natural (messy, if you will) was prized. The Renaissance saw blondes with ivory skin and deep red lips.
Full-figured women were admired and painted on large canvases in order to celebrate and preserve their loveliness.


Throughout the decades, as trends come and go, girls, ladies and women are starting to understand the size of your breasts, the length of your hair or the gap in your teeth...none of it matters. Beauty is an aura and an energy. Understanding and embracing that concept makes what others might consider "flaws," sexy. Take it from these celebrities that refuse to conform to the jaded.

Kate Winslet

Kate Winslet, our lady of "Titanic," has this ethereal glow about her. She's constant in her weight and typically doesn't fluctuate more than a few sizes for movie roles. She's a beautiful woman, curvy and normal. The Oscar-winning screen goddess loves her body now but had to struggle being scrutinized by the public for a few years, she told Vanity Fair Italy in 2011. It took some time for her to accept herself but now, she loves her look. She's curvalicious!



Kate Winslet image by jingdianmeinv via Flickr.

Anna Paquin

There are many reasons Anna Paquin has been in the spotlight since 1993 (when she was 11 years old). Most recently, it is the HBO series, "True Blood" and the "X-Men" series ("X-Men: Days of Future Past" is currently filming). She is a pretty, classy, petite woman who keeps her personal life out of the tabloids.

When you think of Anna Paquin, the first thing that comes to mind are those big browns and that cute gap in the middle of her teeth. It makes her completely recognizable and unique. She has no plans on changing this little quirk. Sookie, you're sensational.


Anna Paquin image by Gage Skidmore via Flickr.

Robyn Lawley

Shopping for the perfect bathing suits can be one of those things that takes your self confidence and throws it right down the Dillard's escalator. Thank goodness for Robyn Lawley. This plus-size model has opened the door for regular women to get cute swimwear that fit their actual body shape. Have a large bust? No problem, clothing stores and fashion labels realize this and make a wearable 38DD so you can flaunt your stuff at the pool without wearing a swim dress. Unless, of course, that is what you prefer... then work that swim dress girl.



Robyn Lawley image by Mount 1313 via Wikimedia Commons.

Adele

There are a growing number of women celebs making a stand to promote a positive body image. This includes celebrating their natural curves like they did in the Renaissance. While they promote eating healthy and staying active, there's a certain sexiness to a woman who has that inner confidence to not listen to chatter. English pop diva, Adele, makes no apologies for her voluptuous stature. In fact, she has no interest in being a stereotypical magazine model.







The key is to be happy with yourself and appreciate yourself. We love you, Adele.

#TheMessyProject ----->> The Roaring 20s

its baaacckkkkkkkk

Welcome back to the one & only #TheMessyProject!

SO If you are new around here & have yet to hear about the project, you can check out all the info HERE..... but here's just a quick little intro to help you get more acquainted to the project  ----> 

I am so excited about todays item & even more excited at all the different looks the girls put together to showcase the item. Right when I saw them I was obsessed and ever since I bought them and sent them out to the girls I have been seeing them everywhere. Its going to be a hot trend this fall so listen up because we have a few different ways you can style them that will blow your mind. 

SO the item that I sent the girls were these fun wide legged thick pin-stripped georgette pants -->>

I decided to get a little edgy with these pants and try something new. So instead of wearing them like regular pants I hiked them up and pinned them in the back to make them high waisted. I felt like a flapper from the roaring 20s with these pants so I went with that theme.

so as you can see the pants go over my belly button for the full high waisted affect. I chose to keep it simple and paired the pants with a lace bra, which also can double as a crop top. I kept the jewelry simple with a few silver necklaces and rings....& since I didn't go crazy with accessories I thought adding a black cuff would mesh well with the entire look.  I added a sequin headband to add some sparkle to the outfit & completed the look with some vintage Chanel sunglasses & purse. 

pants, rings & headband: forever 21
top: urban outfitters
heels: charlotte russe
necklaces: tiffany & co
cuff: tory burch
silver bracelet: juicy couture
sunglasses & purse: chanel 

So what do you think of the thick pin-stripped pants? Would you ever wear them high waisted? How would YOU have styled the look? 

The girls worked so hard to show you how versatile these pants can be SO go & check out the other looks & give the girls some la la loveee --->> 

Kristine @ The Foley Fam 

Morgan @ Momma to Binks and Babes

Anna @ Annie & M

the MINI project ---->> so shady

welcome back to another edition of the MINI project! We didn't have one last month due to #TheMessyProject 1 year celebrations so we're back & better than ever! 

Not sure what the MINI is? Here's just a quick intro --->> 

Well, Its allllllll about the MINI parts of fashion - the ACCESSORIES...which can also play a huge role in our everyday outfits. Just like clothes, accessories are also worn differently by each person depending on their style, shape, look etc.  The MINI project focuses only on accessories....but I don't mean just jewelry - tights, hats, sunglasses, headbands, bows, scarfs, shoes, belts, gloves are alllll accessories as well.  Like always - 



The Deal 1 Accessory 4 Girls 4 Different Styles 1 Major Blog Day

SO since summer is coming to a close for some I thought I would tackle the last month of summer with something we are constantly wearing throughout the summer & even throughout the year....& because I like to spice it up I went with something bright & retro ----->> 

I don't know about you but you are more likely to see me in sunglasses than not....one time at Starbucks the barista didn't even recognize me without my shades.....& yes I am that girl who wears them inside...but here's my reasoning besides the fact that I don't give a shit - but say I am running into the store to get some milk, why go through the hassle of taking them off, putting them in their case & then 5 minutes later have to get them out of the case again and put them on...its just so much easier to keep them on. 

sidenote: i highly recommend always keeping your sunnies in a case, it will protect the lenses & you will have them much longer if you do. I am such a nut about it that I even sent the girls cases for their new sunnies. 

Some say I have a sunglasses obsession...I say that's an understatement. The proof is HERE...

SO I know sometimes people think they can't wear particular sunglasses because the of shape etc. & yes, sometimes that is true.....but if you truly, reallllly love them, get 'em & just have fun with them. 

For these sunglasses I loved the fun bright color that I wanted to incorporate that in what I chose to wear with them ---->>

This tie dye dress had touches of the color in it so to enhance it even more I took a headband that I have that matched perfectly & tied it around my waist to make a belt. Since there is already so much going on with the dress & belt, I didn't want to add too much more so I kept it simple with some silver jewelry and my ankle gladiators. As I always say less is more.

dress: lincoln street boutique
sunglasses: forever 21
gladiators: sam & libby
necklace: tiffany & co
headband/belt: san clemente antiques & decor
ring: forever 21

What do you think of the retro sunglasses? Do you like the color? How would you have styled them? Now go & check out how the other ladies have styled they're shades...some may surprise you ----->>

Vanniee @ Girly & Pretty

Tranea @ Becoming Fabulous 

Emily @ Designs by Emily

April @ Dot Dot Dot

& see you next week for another round of #TheMessyProject......& this month there is a theme but I'm not going to tell you, I want to see if you'll catch it. 

tgif lovers.