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The 100 Most Beautiful Women – The NEW List Project

New List Project
New List Project

When we search the most beautiful women in the world, names pop up like Angelina Jolie, Kate Upton, Blake Lively, Olivia Wilde, etc. Yes, these women are absolutely stunning – they seem to have reached a level of perfection that is beyond our grasp.

But there’s a problem…

When these lists say “beautiful,” they mean symmetrical faces, large breasts, big eyes, straight, white teeth, smooth skin, and perfect curves. When they say “beautiful,” they are perpetuating society’s convoluted idea of physical beauty equating inner beauty.

We all know that this is incorrect. Your physical appearance has nothing to do with all of the amazing qualities that make you, YOU.

So how do we redefine beauty?

How do we redefine beauty so that it reflects our inner qualities and is not dependent on our physical features?

I have had the immense privilege of recently meeting Chelsie Price – the founder of Proud and Pretty in Pink. I’ve been so inspired by their mission to empower young women by educating them about body image. For more about how much I adore PPP (I could go on forever!), check out my other post here.

Anyways, I’ve gotten to know Chelsie and have been following her blog for a while now. She has been working tirelessly on an incredibly inspiring new project as of late. The mission of this project is to create a list of women who have inner beauty.

newlist3So what does this look like?

Chelsie has set out on a mission to list 100 women who are beautiful by this definition. To be beautiful, you must act beautifully. Exemplifying these traits shows your inner strength and character – what beauty should be based on. Ignoring physical standards of beauty is freeing and empowering. This new list will highlight women who have changed to world for the better and strive to help others.

newlist4Chelsie needs YOUR help to create this list. It is a massive task she has set out to accomplish, but it cannot be done alone. We need the input of women of all backgrounds to tell us who they think are the most beautiful women in the world by using this new definition.

To nominate someone, please email Chelsie at cprincea@gmail.com with the following information:

  1. The full name of the woman you’re nominating
  2. Your full name and contact info
  3. The reason why this woman falls under the new definition of beauty
  4. The woman’s contact info (if you have it!)

Please only include women who are living. There are so many incredible women out there, so we want to recognize the ones doing great things right here and now.

Thank you so much for your support of this amazing project. For more information, please check out Chelsie’s posts here and here.

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Fashion

Outfit of the Day: April 3rd (part two)

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So I completely forgot to include the pictures of my bag in today’s outfit of the day post! I don’t know what’s wrong with me today.

Anyways, I received this GORGEOUS bag from I Flew The Next – a monogram Etsy shop. It’s an incredibly high-quality bag and the color is just divine. I carried my laptop, planner, lunch, and a water bottle in it all day and it held up. It never hurt my shoulder or anything. Definitely check out this shop!

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I was provided this bag from I Flew the Nest free of charge. All opinions are my own.

Lifestyle

TMI Tag

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4-2I was tagged by Emma of It’s Emma Elise to complete the T.M.I. tag! Here we go:

1. What are you wearing?

Kimono from Jane, Vigoss jeans, Sofft booties, a necklace from an Etsy shop called Tomi’s Treasures, Kate Spade watch, a bracelet from Alex and Ani, a tank from Mossimo Supply, and a ring from Texas Roots.

2. Do you have any tattoos?

Nope!

3. Do you have any piercings?

I have a double piercing on both earlobes and my cartilage is pierced on one ear.

4. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?

It seriously depends! Anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour and a half.

5. How tall are you?

5’3” I’m a shawty

6. What is your zodiac sign?

Aquarius!

7. What’s your favorite quote?

“I love people who make me laugh. I honestly think it’s the thing I like most, to laugh. It cures a multitude of ills. It’s probably the most important thing in a person.” – Audrey Hepburn

8. What is your OTP (one true pairing)?

Ron and Hermione

9. What are your fears?

Anybody from my family passing away. Also, natural disasters and strong wind.

10. What is your favorite TV show?

The Office

11. What is your favorite flavor of candy?

Anything that’s fruity – I’m obsessed with sour gummy candy. It’s a problem.

12. What is your favorite song?

That’s a tough one…probably “Lovin’ You is Fun” by Easton Corbin. It has a really special meaning to me and some great memories attached to it.

13. What’s the last song you sang out loud?

“Automatic” by Miranda Lambert

14. Where is one place that you want to visit?

Songkran, Thailand for the Water Festival

15. What’s your favorite color?

PINK! (shocker, right?)

16. Have you ever been in a physical fight?

Nope! I’ve had a few close calls at concerts where guys are being too aggressive and actually physically hurting me because I’m so short. I’ve had to throw a couple elbows in self-defense. No actual fighting though haha

 

Alrighty, now I get to tag some blogger friends!

Allyssa from Life With Lyss

Jessie from Blush and Blonde

Miche from Buttons and Birdcages

Emma from The Daily Dilemma

Erica from Coming Up Roses

Val from In-Between Life

 

Fashion

Outfit of the Day: April 3rd

Outfit of the Day April 3rd

Outfit of the Day April 3rdThis incredible kimono from Jane is the perfect spring addition to my wardrobe. The bright colors and floral print brighten up any outfit. The beautiful chiffon fabric feels light and fun. I also adore this Kappa Alpha Theta necklace from Tomi’s Treasures – an Etsy shop that I found. It’s so dainty and stunning – I love it!

Necklace: Tomi’s Treasures | Kimono: Jane | Ring: Texas Roots | Purse: I Flew the Nest | Jeans: Vigoss | Bracelet: Alex and Ani | Booties: Sofft | Hair: Bellami Extensions | Tank: Mossimo Supply

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Outfit of the Day April 3rd

Outfit of the Day April 3rdI want to talk briefly about Tomi’s Treasures. Tomi was incredible to work with. She was so interested in hearing about my life as a college woman. She worked so hard to provide me with jewelry that I wanted. I will post later about another amazing necklace she sent me (it’s in the shape of Washington state!). She went above and beyond to make it for me. I would highly recommend checking out her Etsy shop full of beautiful Greek jewelry. She even has hand-stamped bottle openers with fraternity letters on them! Anyways, I would just recommend you check her shop out for big/little gifts or a something special for a friend.

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I was provided with the kimono by Jane, ring by Texas Roots, and necklace by Tomi’s Treasures free of charge. All opinions are my own.

 

Fashion

Spring Fashion Haul

Spring Haul

Spring Haul

FASHION HAUL TIME!

I finally had the opportunity to go spring wardrobe shopping. My friends all make fun of me for this, but I’m addicted to business casual. There’s no harm in that, right?

“You can never be overdressed or overeducated.” – Oscar Wilde

Everything you see in these pictures is from Forever 21 except the sunglasses, which are from Nordstrom.

How I plan on styling these items:
  • The black crop sweater looks amazing with button-down collared shirts. It will be great for those cooler Seattle mornings, especially when I’m running around downtown for my internship this summer.
  • The navy striped crop top looks divine with the peach asymmetrical skirt. I love navy and peach together! The stripes combined with the floral fabric pattern of the skirt are a fun way to mix patterns without clashing.
  • I also love the asymmetrical skirt because I can see it being paired with a basic white tank and nude blazer. Polished off with some basic nude pumps, it will be the perfect business-casual outfit.
  • I died when I saw this black floppy hat! If you read my outfit of the day post from March 26th, you can see me wearing it already. I was so eager to wear it that I put it on as soon as I walked out of the store. It’s such a simple way to add a touch of mystery and high-fashion to any outfit. Oh, and it can cover up a bad hair day like nothing else! (but pshhhh, I never have those…)
  • I usually hate paisley, but this black and white skort makes it look so elegant. Yes, you heard right – it’s a skort. We all wore them when we were little so when we were playing outside and our skirts flew up, nobody would see our panties. Children-at-heart adults rejoice: they’re making a steady comeback in a more classy fashion. I’m so excited to wear this with a black blazer for my internship. It’s stylish, but not too distracting or informal.
  • The blue crop top is such a lovely color, it’s hard to resist. It also is made out of chiffon, so you can easily dress it up. Since high-waist pants and skirts (and skorts!) are really in style right now, it’s important to have some dressier crop tops that don’t show your belly.
  • Finally, I had been wanting a pair of black, wayfarer-style sunglasses for a while now. I found these at Nordstrom and was shocked to see they were a steal at only $12! They go with everything and will be the perfect accessory as the sun starts to come out more.

Whew! Overall, I spent $112. Now that may seem like a lot, but for two really nice skirts, two crop tops, a sweater, a hat, and sunglasses, I’d say that’s a steal. For reviving my wardrobe for the spring and summer, I’d say I did a pretty fantastic job bargain hunting. These pieces are all very versatile and I can’t wait to start wearing them!

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Fashion

Outfit of the Day: March 26th

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Outfit of the Day March 26

I went to the mall today to get all of my spring shopping done. It’s “warm” today – about 50 degrees – so I didn’t need a huge jacket or anything. This outfit is easy to throw together but it looks really polished. I just love it! I actually bought the hat today and threw it on as soon as I left the store. It complements my outfit nicely!

Cardigan: Forever 21 | Hat: Forever 21 | Tank: Target | Jeans: Hudson Jeans | Watch: Kate Spade | Shoes: Sofft | Bracelet: Alex and Ani | Rings: Colby June, Pure Impressions, Vintage Stamp Jewels

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Fashion

Colby June GIVEAWAY

Colby June Giveaway

low2Colby June is one of my all-time favorite handmade jewelry designers. Based on the tiny details in nature, this intricate jewelry is beyond elegant.

Besides being an incredibly talented jeweler, Colby is also a mother, wife, and school counselor. Many of the designs are inspired by her daughter Parry’s free spirit and her husband’s taste in modern architecture. A testament to the balance of nature, Colby June’s dainty jewelry is absolutely remarkable.

She was generous enough to send me these two stunning rings. I wear the leaf one everyday. You can buy them on Etsy here.

 

I am also doing a GIVEAWAY for the “small twig” ring below!

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a Rafflecopter giveaway

Giveaway Rules:

Giveaway open to US Only. Begins at 12 a.m. 3/26/2014 and ends 4/2/2014 at 12 a.m. One winner will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries. Winner will be notified by email. The winner will then have 24 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Odds of winning will depend upon the number of eligible entries received. The use of multiple email addresses, Twitter handles, or Facebook Profiles is not permitted and will result in disqualification. Not completing entry requirements will result in disqualification.

Here are some images of items also available at Colby June:

Colby June provided me with the two small rings pictured. I did not receive any other compensation. All opinions are my own.

Lifestyle

#TransformationTuesday: Losing My Freshman Fifteen

Transformation Tuesday

Today I thought I’d tell you all a little bit about my switch to a healthier lifestyle that took place last year. After gaining the expected “Freshman 15,” I was feeling really out of sorts. My energy and self-confidence were both at low points.

When summer hit, I was ready to shed those fifteen pounds with a renewed sense of determination. I began attending exercise classes at my gym and participating in some sort of physical exercise for at least thirty minutes per day. I began eating healthier – more fruits, veggies, lean protein, and water.

It’s been hard keeping it up since I’ve been back to school, but it’s so rewarding to be able to maintain a healthy weight. I was never overweight in the first place, but after dropping fifteen pounds, I look much more healthy and fit. I have more energy and feel so much better – mentally and physically.

I’m still a work in progress. I want to run a half-marathon by the time I graduate college. I’ve got a long way to go, but sharing images like this helps me stay motivated. I hope someday to inspire others to live a healthier lifestyle. It is such hard work, but it is beyond worth it.

Would you be interested in hearing more about my journey to a healthier lifestyle? Comment below!

Transformation Tuesday

Beauty

Bellami Hair Extension Tutorial

Before and After Bellami Extensions

I finally sat down and made a tutorial on how to clip-in and style Bellami hair extensions. I have the 18″ Piccolina 120g. Dirty Blonde extensions which are a little bit lighter than my actual hair, but blend really nicely when curled.

I hope you enjoy this tutorial and please, please, please let me know if you have any questions at all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU0PCl79LgM&feature=youtu.be