Cinderella's Slipper

Cinderella’s Slipper

(A lesson in the perfect fit)

One of my favorite fairy tales growing up was Cinderella. I just loved how she was the only girl that fit into the prince’s single glass slipper. Growing up, I had no idea that eventually I would have my own metaphoric glass slipper and realize that not everything is a one size fits all.

There was a time that I was a girl who had everything but nothing really at all. I’m not sure if there are many people that can understand that concept but, for a period of time it was my reality. My ex fiance and I owned a big house, several cars, a huge swimming pool, and furniture fit for a king. We were young and making more of income than people twice our age. We took lavish trips all over the world for work and family events such as wedding, christenings, and birthdays. I had a 4 carat ring that sparkled like a star – a soon to be fallen star.

All That Glitters Is Not Gold

To people on the outside we were a couple with everything but when the doors closed at night I knew better. It seemed like the more we worked, the more we achieved, the further apart we became. I spent many nights alone in my big house with a cold dinner waiting for the day that my fiance would realize that he was filling voids with material things rather than the things that really mattered to me. We may have been successful at many things but we failed miserably as it related to agreeing on the important stuff like life, love, and health.

Over time I longed for the stupid moments that we once shared like snow days home from school or nights of snuggling together from not having any heat while we were saving to buy a new unit. When we shared a full sized bed we thought we had too much room as we literally slept cheek to cheek. Ironically when we got a king size bed we couldn’t have enough space between us.

I started to become resentful of anything or anyone that occupied his time because it seemed that I couldn’t get a minute if it didn’t involve a business plan to build another house or the menu for the next dinner party we would be having at the house. I started to buy into the concept that tomorrow would be a better day and eventually days evolved into months that eventually turned into years.

Back To Your Roots

When that relationship eventually ended, I didn’t know how to feel initially. I was in love with a past that no longer existed in my present. We were two different people with entirely two different agendas. In need of some TLC, I went back to my roots. I went back home to what I new best. Having grown up in a family that valued a hand made card over a store bought present, I gradually found myself filling my voids with the things that I longed for. I had everything that mattered again. I may not have had much material belongings anymore but my cup runneth over with hugs, laughter, and togetherness. I no longer spent nights with a cold dinner sitting on the stove but, instead had a meal that didn’t last very long because of how many people showed up to eat it!

Today’s blog is

a lesson in the perfect fit

We have all been guilty of seeing a new look (make-up, hair, body) or lifestyle in a magazine or TV and wanting to make it our own. What we fail to see is that everything is not a good fit. Much like Cinderella’s glass slipper, everything isn't for everyone. There are many factors that should be taken into consideration.

A great expample of this concept is found with hair. Remember that just because a hairstyle is in - it doesn’t mean that it is going to be a good look on you. Stick with what you know works for you and your facial structure. *Sometimes it is best to stick with your roots or just plain start over again inorder to get it right.

Round Face Shapes

Create less volume around the face to minimize the appearance of roundness.Try cuts that fall just below the chin. Soft graduate layers are great because they make your face appear slimmer and tend to remove bulk and weight from the sides. Consider wispy and tapered ends. Bangs are flattering, but keep them long or side-swept.




Square Face Shapes

Play down your strong, angular jaw. Texture, in the form of curls or choppy ends, does this brilliantly. You can also get away with short, spiky cuts and long, sleek styles with layers that start at the jaw line and continue downward.

Oval Face Shapes

The oval face is the most versatile shape. You can pull off almost any look: short or long, straight or wavy. For your own most flattering look, consider your best feature and highlight it with your hair cut.

Heart Face Shapes

The pointy chin tends to be the focal point of your face. Draw attention to your eyes and cheekbones instead with side-swept bangs brow-grazing fringe, a strong part and hair that falls at or below your jaw line. For short hair Keep top layers soft and long. If you have longer hair - go for long layers that graze your cheek bones.

Long Face Shapes

The perfect haircut for the long face shape is one that doesn't drag down the face, yet adds width. Brow skimming bangs and chin length bobs are also ideal for this shape because they create the illusion of width. Just make sure your stylist cuts the hair a bit shorter in the back so it doesn't look boring. Curls and waves work well because they add width to the face.

xoxoxox

Leslie

P.S. I will leave you with a great song

Doesn't Mean Anything

Alice Keys

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfBMwqkRmbQ