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All day yesterday my feed was filled with gorgeous declarations of love which you KNOW this sappy lady adored. But let’s not forget the importance of loving yourself and saying it OUT LOUD. ⁣⁣
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Try saying something you love about yourself without feeling nervous, awkward, or embarrassed. ⁣⁣
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So often (especially women) feel like if they talk themselves up they will come off as “full of themselves”. Can we just all agree to just remove that saying from our vocabulary? Instead, let’s be proud and “full” of self love. ⁣⁣
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Below, I want you to tell me something you love about yourself. Then tag a bestie to keep this love fest going! Cause we have to not only be lifting ourselves up, but others around us as well. ⁣⁣
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I’ll share first. I love my ability to see the good and beauty in everyone. Let me hear yours in the comments!⁣⁣
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Oh! And can you believe my 5 year old was ever this small?! ⁣
📷 @melanieduerkopp 💄💁🏻‍♀️ @melissahoffmannbeauty

My Valentine for life.⁣
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Is there anything more romantic than that? Than being with someone who loves you all the time? Especially through the moments you are not your best? @mrklugs has seen me at my absolute best and my complete worst and he still shows me love every single day. ⁣⁣
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We’ve been together for 14 years and who we were then and who we are now are completely different. I mean... the man makes kombucha now for goodness sake! 😂⁣⁣
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We have grown together, learned together, cooked together, had babies together, walked together, traveled together, and loved together. Wouldn’t wanna have it any other way. ⁣⁣
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Thanks for being so damn cute and lovable @mrklugs.

How do you feel about accessorizing? ⁣
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The way I like to think of accessorizing actually has to do with cooking. You wouldn’t make your favorite dish and not season it right? Without the seasoning all the ingredients are there, but it’s less inspired, less interesting, and it never really comes together. ⁣
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If you are someone who tends to under accessorize, here are three of my favorite ways to get you more comfortable with completing your look. ⁣
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1) Think about your outfit as a complete entity -⁣
It’s not complete with just a top and jeans. Think about what would enhance your outfit and make it feel like a complete “ensemble”, not just clothes. Sometimes, adding a hat, a bold lipstick, and a bracelet is all you need! ⁣ ⁣
2) Always wear earrings. -Earrings are a nice easy way to make your outfit feel put together. If your ears are pierced, put something in those puppies!⁣
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3) Choose Three - Every time you get dressed pick 3 “accessories” to amp up your outfit. These don’t all have to be traditional pieces. For example, one could be a bold lipstick, a fun shoe, or a cozy scarf. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣
What is your favorite way to accessorize? Does accessorizing intimidate you? Do you live for it? Let me know below! 📷 @merzydotes

Who are you dressing for? ⁣
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It’s so easy to forget that the person who needs to like your outfit the most is YOU. ⁣
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Not your boss, not your significant other, not your friends... YOU. ⁣
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So what does it do when we start to dress for ourselves?⁣
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It means you get to have more fun in your closet. ⁣
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It means you get to wear things that may not be considered the most flattering. Because if you like it... that’s more important than it being super flattering all the time. ⁣
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It means you get to change and evolve and transition without having to answer to anyone. ⁣
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Wear what makes you feel great. Wear what makes you feel like the women you know you are. Girl, start doing this and you’ll see. This is a total GAME CHANGER! ⁣

Did you know color brightens your mood and the mood around you? ⁣
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Studies have shown that there is a link between color and emotion. We associate feelings with color which is why we always talk about bright, warm colors as happy colors. It’s because those colors make us feel happy. ⁣
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I KNOW right?! Mind blown! ⁣
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Today on the blog I’m talking about how everyone should try to add a little more color to their wardrobe. ⁣
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Yes, even I, the New Yorker who used to wear an all black uniform is now a full blown color lover. ⁣Swipe to see some of my favorite colors to wear! 🌈
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Are you someone who relishes in color? Does wearing color make you nervous? Let me know below! And while we are at it, what is your FAVORITE color to wear?

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