A few years ago I attended a training course that discussed animals that matched leadership styles – I learned that I am a peacock. This was not surprising to me at all – considering peacocks are identified as showy and like to be the center of attention. If you have been following me, you know I have… Read More Flaunt Those Peacock Feathers
Several months ago I posted my thoughts concerning the importance of taking pride in our appearance, and I feel the need to revisit it. I recognize there are some people who think clothing and one’s appearance is trivial, and there are far more important things in life to spend time thinking about than this. I am inclined… Read More What Did You Say?
Several years ago, someone said I looked like Esther Rolle. At the time the statement was made, I took offense to it. I was offended because back then, I didn’t consider her to be an attractive woman. During my early years of life, I had a very distorted view of what true beauty is. But, as I have… Read More Finding Beauty
A paradox is a statement or proposition that, despite sound (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory. It is quite unfortunate that there are some people in this world who don’t believe full-figured women can be considered attractive and dateable. However, as I have stated… Read More The Full-Figured Beauty Paradox
The verb champion means to fight or speak publicly in support of (a person, belief, cause, etc.). I’ve often wondered why there is so much comparing and competing among women. What is the reason behind the “competition”? Is it just the combination of jealousy and low of self-esteem – or is there more to it? Does the action of comparing stem from our… Read More Be A Champion
As I sit here – in my black Michael Kors jumpsuit, I am pondering over my previous remarks and views concerning plus-size fashion acceptance, and I wonder if my original perspective is flawed. Acceptance is the action or process of being received as adequate or suitable, typically to be admitted into a group. Based on… Read More A Fashion Epiphany
When I am wearing my heels, I walk tall, and my confidence is more evident. There is something about a high heel shoe I find sexy and alluring, and I believe I project those characteristics when I am wearing them – or at least that is what I’ve been told. It has been stated that… Read More Do I Have a Napoleon Complex?: Confessions of a Shoe Lover
“A role model is defined as a person whose behavior, example, or success is or can be emulated by others, especially younger people.” While I waited for my oil change, I noticed the September 2015 edition of Ebony magazine on the rack, and I decided to check it out. The cover read “…And we are… Read More Role Models
It amazes me that I have had haters since I was the ripe age of nine. I can recall being told I was not liked because I was stuck up and thought I was cute. It amuses me now, but at the age of nine it hurt. This was the case for a couple of reasons;… Read More Being Uniquely You…
As a young adult, shopping was my therapist- I thought I had unsurmountable problems back then if I only knew what was to come. There is something about a new dress, skirt or a pair of shoes that seem to lighten and ease a mental burden. Maybe it’s the idea of having something new to admire… Read More Retail Therapy
