My inspiration for Project's Sewn, Fashion Icon Challenge is Elizabeth Taylor.
One day I was cuddling Boston and I was whispering in her ears all the lovely things I wanted her to know that she was. She started whispering the same words back in my ears. It hit me hard that if I want her to believe she was I need to start believing it in myself. One of my goals for this year has be to have my positive self talk drown out any negative feelings. Accepting what my mommy shape is bound to be the largest battle against my self-deprivation.
I tested the circle dress from Penelope Peplum Add-on from see kate sew. It was a great add-on, the instructions were easy to follow.
But due to the color of the fabric, my height (showed the 4 inch long scar on my knee from ACL surgery) and my shape it didn't give me the look I wanted. After a short brainstorm session with my sisters, a date with the scissors and quick dye job, I had it a High Low Violet Peplum.
With the high low effect it gives me great coverage of those parts of me that make me anxious. And I love how the violet highlights my bright blue eyes (something I inherited from my own beautiful Momma).
What do you do you do to gain confidence? Who are your Style Icons?
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Source: Elizabeth Taylor Official Website |
Dame Elizabeth Rosemond "Liz" Taylor, DBE (February 27, 1932 – March 23, 2011) was a British-American actress. From her early years as a child star with MGM, she became one of the great screen actresses of Hollywood's Golden Age. As one of the world's most famous film stars, Taylor was recognized for her acting ability and for her glamorous lifestyle, beauty, and distinctive violet eyes. (Source: Wikipedia)There are several ways that I will never (or seek to) be like Miss Taylor, but Elizabeth's confidence is a trait that I aspire to have. Her features were unique and when she was little she was dismissed by studio executives but with her confidence, determination and whit she became a style icon.
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Source: Eddie Fisher Wedding from the Official Elizabeth Taylor Website |
One day I was cuddling Boston and I was whispering in her ears all the lovely things I wanted her to know that she was. She started whispering the same words back in my ears. It hit me hard that if I want her to believe she was I need to start believing it in myself. One of my goals for this year has be to have my positive self talk drown out any negative feelings. Accepting what my mommy shape is bound to be the largest battle against my self-deprivation.
I tested the circle dress from Penelope Peplum Add-on from see kate sew. It was a great add-on, the instructions were easy to follow.
But due to the color of the fabric, my height (showed the 4 inch long scar on my knee from ACL surgery) and my shape it didn't give me the look I wanted. After a short brainstorm session with my sisters, a date with the scissors and quick dye job, I had it a High Low Violet Peplum.
With the high low effect it gives me great coverage of those parts of me that make me anxious. And I love how the violet highlights my bright blue eyes (something I inherited from my own beautiful Momma).
What do you do you do to gain confidence? Who are your Style Icons?