From A Pretty Girl To You: A Lesson on Confidence.

A Pretty Girl Lesson

There's some things about girls that can just light up a room. Do you ever wonder why some girls are really popular and maybe you're not, even if they aren't as pretty as you? Well, I have your answer! It's all about confidence and the way they present themselves to others. People like girls who smile instead frown, have good days instead of bad days, and respect themselves as much as they would want everyone else to respect them. I'm in high school, and I know how it is with all of those clique's and popular chicks. You might even be one, but don't forget that the more popular you are, the more another person might look up to you. You are a leader and you have to take daring chances while still maintaining a reputation that won't hurt you in the long run. The key will always be confidence. Every girl looks ten times more pretty with their shoulders back, head up, and a smile on their face. It's always good to shine, so do it often and you might just shock yourself when you have people coming up and asking, "Hey, did you do something different today? You look fantastic!"

When I was younger, I was bullied. I had a really tough time with my self-esteem. I guess, I just didn't know who I was yet, and that in itself did not help with my confidence. But, I found a passion in writing and I figured out who I am and who I want to be, and now, I'm making my way toward my dream one step at a time. I love this quote I found by Eleanor Roosevelt and I wish I had found it sooner. If you have ever been bullied then "being bullied" has probably become a fear, and it was not until a few months ago that I realized I had to look that fear in the face.

"We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face... we must do that which we think we cannot." 
-Eleanor Roosevelt 

So, the moral of this message from me to you is that I want you to live without fear, and even when you come across a situation that makes your skin crawl, look at it and throw it in the trash. Just keep a smile on your face and be confident and I promise life will hand you a plate full of victory.

Sincerely,

A Pretty Girl

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Secrets From A Pretty Girl: Colors, Accessories, & Nails.

When it comes to Ugly Lies, why not do it looking Pretty?
Even though we all have our infinite amount of secrets, a smart girl knows how to keep them while looking beautiful. In my case, I'm not a girl who lies a lot, it just comes naturally when it comes to certain things, such as who ate the last of the cookie dough? But, thank-fully, I know how to keep myself looking great even after all of that cookie dough! I'm a girl in love blue's, teal's, aqua's, jade's, or practically any other shade of blue out there. It reminds me of either a brilliant sunny day with clear skies or a midnight sky that my boyfriend and I are sitting under. Your clothing is supposed to make a statement about who you are and who you want to be. I love going elegant and sophisticated, but I also really enjoy the days I can be laid back and relaxed. Plus, if you're a girl who loves fashion and needs a little help, I'm here! I love giving people fashion advice, and when I don't have an answer, I go straight to my sister. She's going to a college that specializes in Art & Design and deals with anything fashion-related!

I really love the colors that are put together in the outfit to the right. It's a mix of purple's and blue's, all different, but not too flashy or clashy. Remember ladies: flashy and clashy is a NO, NO, NO! No guy is going to want to walk up and talk to a girl that's as bright as a car's headlights or looking like a blob of colors. If you play it just right, with a perfect mix of color, then you are off to a great start! I mean seriously, look how perfectly balanced the amount of accessories are on each hand and the colors used are spread between a light gold and a white. The funny thing is that if this girl had added one more color or one more accessory, it would have been way too much. Although you wouldn't think of fashion as being a subject of perfect balance, it actually is. Finding the right way to wear things, is the first step in successful dressing.

If you're someone who does not really own a lot of jewelry but wants to wear some color, play your look up with painting your nails and wearing a bright lipstick, BUT remember, if wearing a bright lip, make sure to play the rest of you face soft, with the exclusion of perhaps a smokey eye look. When it comes to nails, have fun with it! Google some patterns or look for tips on cool designs. I know that using tape to tape off different designs, is a great way to create a look that others have not seen before. If you have a boyfriend, sometimes painting your nails his favorite color will make him happy in more ways than one. But, ladies, if you have a crazy redneck, but totally adorable boyfriend like mine, who's favorite color is camouflage...I would suggest asking him what his second favorite color is. Unless, of course, you find camouflage attractive, then by all means paint your nails that design! Either way, something different, will usually tend to work out for the better. I absolutely the picture to the left. The pink, gold, and white play perfectly off each other!

That wraps it up on fashion for pretty girls with ugly lies for today! I plan on adding a new submission on how to make your summer dresses work for fall, so please come back and watch for it to pop up!

Sincerely, 
A Pretty Girl

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