Authentic Style is just what it says...

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There is something enticing about a woman who walks in authentic style. You know her when you see her: she captures everyone’s attention and the world obeys her command.  There is no fraud in her eyes, just the ease of confidence and optimism. Happiness and light stream from her smile. It’s almost as if the sun rests on her face. Now, wait a minute — you mean to tell me that being authentic can do all that?!  Yes it can, maybe not to the degree of the sun resting on your face, but you can feel good, look good and generate life and love just by being your authentic self!

Authentic style is just what it says: your very own way of interacting in this world. 

Authenticity is not false or copied; it’s genuine and original as opposed to being a fake and a reproduction, or in other words, an imposter.  It’s not evil, mean and green with envy, or full of attitude and sarcasm.  Authentic style sets a precedent and bears legal validity…do you know it is law?

This kind of style means walking in truth about who you are and where you are heading, making an accurate assessment about what you want from life and setting a strategy to go after it. Even when the journey shifts, you still make a deliberate effort to dispel fear and failure because it is as natural as breathing.  Events are part of the human experience and gaining understanding of life’s process. Wisdom shouts that the blessing door swings both ways and our efforts must be proven.

Authentic style demonstrates reliability in all your promised commitments and required responsibility.

Authentic style is not represented in what bag you have on your arm, the kind of car you drive or even if your shoes have a fire-engine red bottom. Balance is the foundation in an authentic life: Spirit, Soul, Body and Style.

Style bears a more creative distinction and identifiable form and can be articulated in the way you move, your style of hair or your indescribable flair…it’s the intricate expression of your presentation. It has to include clothing that makes you feel as good as you look. There was a scene in the movie, “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man,” where one of the actresses put on granny panties so she wouldn’t feel as sexy and was able to keep herself one more time.

Authentic style is you at your highest level of confidence, widest range of creativity and the best fitting, figure-flattering clothing style which is your brand.  

Every authentic woman bears a signature; it’s innately inside of her ready to introduce itself to her and the world. Some dangle jewelry, offer bravura clothing, a splash of color, a sensuous voice, a hardy laugh or a lingering scent.  Authentic style is intoxicating.  Take a deep breath…let the aroma seep deep into your own soul…now let’s get in your closet!   First, let’s make a pit stop in the lingerie department (I’m talking foundations of proper dressing — yes I’m saying it’s the underwear, what you wear UNDER what you wear!) What in the world is going on: thongs in church, bras too little and backs rolled up like a pack of hot dogs?

Women, I know we fought for freedom and equal rights but what we are displaying is far from freedom and cannot be equalled.  Authentic styles come in all shapes, ages and sizes and what sets you apart from being average is that you are finished when you WALK OUTSIDE.  I’m talking hair neat, well-fitted clothes ironed, tap heels on the bottom of your fly shoes, the right foundation, and appropriate make-up and colors. Accessories should coordinate or contrast, pulling your outfit together.  Authentic style doesn’t have to follow all the trends or spend the most or least on an item; worth is not in what you have on but in who you are.

Authentic women wear clothing that fits… it’s as simple as that.  Nothing is too low or too high, too tight or too sheer. She rests in appropriate boundaries. Remember the golden rule: “If you have to ask, don’t wear it.”

Authentic style from the inside out is balanced.

It is tempered with acceptance, character, presentation and happiness and exudes a genuine adoration for everyone… along with a fierce pair of shoes!

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