Facing The Possible

We often think of facing the impossible but have you ever stopped to think of all of the great possibilities are out there for us!  Sometimes I think gyrls (we will be using this term for all females from now on) realize there are many possibilities but we get stuck in facing and living them!  Today, I learned from my 7 month old!  The doctors' gave me so many don'ts and negative things to look forward to but I was optimistic and said we would be all odds.  She has continuously been doing that and has been enlightening.  However, today, when we sat in her first Kindermusik class I realized that my precious little gem didn't "see" impossibilities!  She was in there engaging with the other kids and the instructor and of course me. It opened my eyes to the reason Glitzy Style has evolved is because of the plight of gyrls!  We need to find ways to keep that spark alive because there are too many possibilities to face! 

Face The Possible because IT IS POSSIBLE!!!!

I knew it was POSSIBLE when she was 4 weeks old! I so happy so knows not of impossibilities!

Reinvention

When I think about reinvention, I often think EVERYTHING has to be changed.  Where did I get that from????  When we work on ourselves or a project where does it say we should reinvent the wheel?  Somehow I received that erroneous memo.  I have been thinking about how I was going to reinvent Glitzy Style since the beginning of the year, actually since I became a mother again 7 months ago.  As I was thinking about it today, my baby was practicing her crawling skills and I had a light bulb moment!!!  When I became a mother again last August things changed, they changed in a major way but I still drew from my experiences from being a mother for nearly 20 years.  So why was I trying to make things so difficult for me! So please share this journey with me!  I am rebuilding my brand. So, I will be reinventing no breathing new life into my brand and sharing the process with you.  I am counting on you all to help me along because this is all about "Every Girl Is A Celebrity"!  We are not ageist so it does matter if you are an infant or 108, Glitzy Style is "Where Every Girl Is a Celebrity!".

Helping your Tween/Teenaged Daughter Develop a Healthy Body Image

“I’m fat!” “I’m ugly!” “I have nothing to wear that doesn’t make me look gross!”


As Spring draws near we are going focus on girls self image and how we can continue to reinforce a positve self image this week.

Despite all your pep talks and positive reinforcement, you can’t seem to get through to your daughter. She’s unhappy with her appearance and convinced that everyone else is looking at her with judgment. You’re sad that she’s so one, too focused on her physical appearance and second, doesn’t appreciate her unique beauty. How do you help your daughter develop a healthy body image?

Healthy self esteem comes from the inside. As much as we would like to be able to pour it into our kids like a bucket, it isn’t that simple. However, there ARE ways we as parents can help:
Studies show that girls who play sports have a more positive body image than girls who don’t. It’s important for girls to play sports or do some kind of challenging physical activity so that they learn to appreciate their bodies for what they can DO instead of only what they look like. This is very important. If your daughter isn’t into soccer or tennis, how about martial arts, ballet or dance? Learning to carry oneself with pride and a growing sense of accomplishment as one meets challenges is how self esteem is built.

Try a reality check. Look at fashion magazines with your daughter and talk about how the photos are airbrushed and how the models are made-up by a team of experts. The reality is, no fashion model or actress actually looks like that when she wakes up in the morning! Help her understand that these images are not “real”. You may want to place a limit on how many of these magazines you allow your daughter to read. They can have a negative impact on a young woman’s self image.

Emphasize good health over looks. Not every body type has the genetics to be a size 2, but you can be healthy and feel great at a size 12. Taking good care of our skin and hair helps us glow from the inside. Girls need to find their comfortable weight and love themselves for who they are instead of comparing themselves to others. Emphasizing nutrition and exercise will help your daughter maximize her natural assets. Healthy and happy is always in style.

Help her pick out clothing that is flattering to her body. Girls want to wear what everyone else is wearing. Unfortunately not all cuts are becoming to all body sizes and shapes. Find some good books at the library that show you how to dress for your body shape. Wearing the right colors for your skin tone, hair and eye color also helps you look your best.

While you are working toward building your daughter’s image, remind her siblings and father that teasing, name calling and rude comments about their sister’s looks will not be tolerated. Avoid watching TV programs and movies that emphasize physical beauty too much or that promote a disrespectful attitude towards women and their bodies.

Finally, if your teen is overweight, institute an exercise / healthy eating program as a family. Start going for walks or runs with her, begin a sport together, join a ladies only gym. Getting active and exercising regularly boosts the mood and encourages more activity even before the weight starts to come off, creating a positive cycle. An overweight teen is going to have a low self image in our thin obsessed society. Work together as a family – it will go a long way in helping your teen daughter develop a healthy body image.

Revamping for The New Year

We are nearly six week into the new year and I am not moving nearly as quickly as I would like.  I want you to know that this is all for your benefit!  I am making sure I am able to provide you with the stellar services you demand.  There is a plus side in it for you, because I am behind, you are able to book an event six week longer at the current discount! So, my being a bit slow is benifitting you.  So you have until April 15th!  Don't forget that all events are not just for birthdays. Surprise your daughter with a "just because event".  Remember a Glitzy Style Event  is perfect for sports teams and cheerleader end of the year parties and awards ceremonies.  Leave the work to us!  If your event is after the sale ends make sure you pay your deposit on or before April 15th.

The New Glitzy Style

I have been spending a lot of time working expanding Glitzy Style's brand. I have not left my love of designing jewelry. I am simply working towards a vision I have had for a long time. I will be providing events for girls, our buddying future Women. One the main goals is to foster a sense of pride of being a girl, a strong girl. All events will consist of discussions will be led in a positive direction about what it means to be a girl....tapping in on Girl Power! When hosting an event, girls leave with a positive experience. I want really enforce our girls' self esteem. At times Glitzy Style will host educational events for the girls'. I hope that you are as excited as I am. I am excited to provide you services for any event.

What types of educational events are you interested in your daughter to learning? These events will be hosted for a minimal fee. Glitzy Style thrives to satisfy and provide you with quality events. So, please let me know what you are interested in and I will work hard to provide the educational event that interests you for your daughter.


I can't wait to hear from you!!!!