I don’t think we realize as women how much we do in order to always appear to have our lives together.  We are caught up in making sure people think we are great mothers, amazing wives, hard workers, etc.. The truth is none of that matters if deep inside that’s not how we really feel.  It’s so easy to get caught up in getting the compliments when we know sometimes that it’s really not our ‘real life”.  I think that if more women were transparent with each other we could accomplish so much more.  At the end of the day we are all just trying to do the right thing for our family, be the best  at our job (working mom or stay home mom) and be fulfilled. 

The danger with worrying about what people think about us is the constant pressure to be someone we are not.   It’s ok not to have it all together, it’s ok that you forgot to do your kids homework or that you gained or lost some weight- you don’t owe an explanation to anyone!  Always make sure that you are really doing things for you and not for others’ opinion of you.  It’s a difficult exercise that needs to be practice everyday but it is do-able if we stay focus on what really matters- our opinion of our true self.  So ladies keep you head up and like I said “do you boo!”

XO,

M

PS Here are two quick last minute options for Valentine’s gifting for all of my “I almost forgot Valentine’s Day” people:

1. A subscription at one of my new favorite Fabfitfun -it’s a monthly subscription for cosmetics and fun fashion accessories comes in a e-gift card takes 5 min, apply code TENOFF or FIRSTBOX for a $10 discount ( your total is 39.99 and they receive $200 worth of stuff) you can’t beat it!

2.  Another great subscription is JustFab where you can sign up for $39.95 to receive shoes and clothes on a monthly basis at 30% off. I don’t always buy designer stuff and I think they have a great price point for the looks-edgy and fun.

Dress DVF available at Tuni in Winter Parl for my local gals. You can also buy it here.

Boots Pour La Victoire available at Tuni in Winter Park for my local gals! But you can shop similar here. If you want a more feminine touch wear these.

Mini stripes bag Botkier AMAZING price point!

Sunnies are under $20 here. But if want to invest in a designer pair here.