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Dressing With Authenticity

Merry Christmas,

I am here sitting on my couch just reveling in my time off from work.  I have discover style.com on my husbands new dvd/sound system and I am glad I did.  I have received some insight from one of my favorite actresses, Kerry Washington.  Kerry was discussing her personal style and how she loved the way Rhianna and Lauren Hutton dressed.  She stated that these women know exactly who they are and dress accordingly.

After many years of trying different trends and different looks, I finally know who I am.  I am classic with a twist of rebel.  When I was younger, I loved dressing in basic black form fitting clothing.  I also loved boots and leather.  I found my true authenticity by analyzing different looks over my lifetime.  I always loved leather. Leather jackets, skirts, pants, and boots.  I look at my grown-up closet, I own a black leather skirt, pants,  jackets and boots.  I like what I like.

What I have found visiting different blogs and watching many reality TV shows, is people define their style or best dress by owing a pair of red bottoms, a Birkin or Chanel flap, and a Rolex.  I noticed that these women have no originality what so ever.  You are considered well dressed if you own a bunch of labels and this is not the case.  There is not any authenticity in that style of dress when you see millions of women dressing that way.  I believe you should like something because you like it and it makes you feel your best.  True style is knowing exactly who you are and dressing according to that psyche.  It doesn't have to be the label of the week or cost thousands of dollars, but the item makes you feel your best.

One of the reasons I work at Ann Taylor is because I always loved the brand.  I believe in order to inspire others, you must be inspired as well.  Ann Taylor has been one of my go to's when I needed that suit for an interview or something fabulous to wear to that Christmas party.  I am successful in my position because I identify with the brand.  Ann Taylor is part of my true authenticity.  I hope those of you out there find yours.



http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Apparel/AT-Blouses-Tops/Refined-Indigo-Denim-Shirt/291271?colorExplode=false&skuId=12868766&catid=cata000010&productPageType=search&defaultColor=1502

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Neiman-Marcus-Stretch-Leather-Leggings/prod148860325/?ecid=NMCIShoppingFeed&003=5838899&010=prod148860325skuLUGGAGE&srccode=cii_13736960&cpncode=33-120615926-2

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Many, many, blessings,
-Groupthink7

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