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How do you feel when a special envelope arrives in the mail? Handwritten. Pretty colour. Not a bill.
 We shouldn’t be surprised that many women feel this way. We live in a society that places an incredible amount of emphasis on what women look like, especially their dress size, body shape and age. Any deviation from perfect is sold to us as a flaw that needs a product to ‘fix’ it. Cellulite cream anyone? I think it’s time that we resisted such pressure and dusted off our party frocks at this special time of year. These are my best tips for learning how to embrace your inner party girl: - Always remember that if invited somewhere this has happened because someone loves you. Yes – you. That’s something to feel great about. Your company is wanted and desired. - Don’t compare yourself to anyone else. A futile exercise as no-one can be as special as you due to your utter uniqueness. - Don’t fool yourself into thinking that you need to buy an expensive outfit. A few months ago I went to a formal occasion where I complimented a woman on her dress. She told me it came from an op shop and she had worn it five times. Total class. - Do not go on a crash diet to lose weight for the ‘big event.’ Diets can lead you to feeling so drained that you can’t enjoy more than half a glass of champagne or the goat’s cheese canapés. A waste. They can also lead to serious physical and mental health complications. Please avoid at all costs. - Be yourself. You have been invited somewhere because of the real woman you are. You don’t need to pretend to be anyone other than your real and true self. - You are beautiful before you put on any glitzy dress or red lipstick. Such things can feel appropriate for some women to wear on a special occasion which is fine, but remember that your real beauty lies beneath all those things. You are gorgeous before you step out the door and that should give you all the confidence in the world. Make it fun and get out their ladies! The end of year party season is already upon us. Your life is a gift to the world and you deserve to shine.  What I'm likely to look like if you invite me to your next party. Not quite sure where that cigar came from though. Anyone of my friends reading this - feel free to remind me!  |
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