Icy Reception
Last night, when I was doing an Instagram Live, someone made a less than favorable remark to me. I'm a human being, so even though I knew intellectually the comment was ludicrous, it still hurt. As I was whining about it to my busy husband, I decided instead of letting the negativity snowball, it would be a better use of energy to bring that conversation here.
Here's the thing. I choose to put my life, my fashion, and my family on a public platform with hopes to touch others. With that openness comes so much good, but it also exposes me to harsh scrutiny. I selected this path because it is my creative outlet and I feel my most fulfilled when I work to inspire others.
Bloggers can get a bad rap as self-obsessed narcissists, which is understandable when the career involves taking pictures of oneself constantly. I'm certainly far from being physically perfect, and I'm totally ok with that. It's not my job to be a runway model. I'm a hard-working, passionate mom who loves to write, loves to play dress up, loves to spread laughter, but most of all, loves to encourage others to put their imaginations to work.
For me, this stage is about so much more than displaying an unrealistic family life or showing off a fancy new bag in a professionally shot, filtered photo. It is about executing a unique vision and using that as a way to connect with like-minded human beings and impact anyone who is interested in my blingtastic, rainbow-sprinkled world. It is about doing meaningful work and building a beautiful network.
I’m transparent in the way I depict my life with you here and on social media, which is crucial to me, because genuine relationships have to be built on honesty. My promise to you is to continue to "keep it real" in conjunction with the razzle dazzle. I am not putting my vision out there to make people jealous of me or to seek praise in vain. I am here because I want to share my enthusiasm for life and hopefully spread some sparkle to yours.
Photography by: Edelle Kenny