Be The Girl That You Admire ♥

in I Want... Inspiration!, I Want... Life!
23 Dec 2009 | 9 Comments

I recently (today, in fact!) had the total privilege of guest writing for the website Cupcakes And Mace, and just in case you haven't already viewed it (what?! Ms. Constantine's excellent creation ISN'T already bookmarked in your 'Favourites' folder or on your Google Reader? Heavens!), I thought I would share the love and post it here, too! Thank-you very much to the lovely lady for allowing me to throw my thoughts into her mix, and I hope you enjoy the topic! :

Have you ever experienced a "girl crush"? You have? EXCELLENT! I can now dedicate what WOULD have been an entire paragraph on definitions to instead discussing possibly more important things, like ice-cream. Gosh, I love ice-cream.

Okay, enough fooling around already! (Or Ms. Constantine will surely never let me guest post for her again.) Coined to describe "feelings of admiration and adoration which a girl has for another girl, without wanting to shag said girl. A nonsexual attraction, usually based on veneration at some level" (why thank-you, Urban Dictionary!), it's likely that you've spent some time with the emotion if you've ever marvelled at a friend's amazing ability to style herself, coveted her phenomenal skill at attracting men folk or found yourself remarking "why can't I be just like her?!" in reference to a female acquaintance.

While it can almost sound like a negative experience, actually? It's not. At ALL. In fact, it can even serve as an amazing opportunity to harness the EXACT fabulous qualities that you'd like to possess for yourself. For example, if you're green with envy over another girl's seemingly perfect physique, why not use the situation as pure inspiration to develop an exercise routine of your own that you'll love? If it's Jessica's astounding social circle that has you feeling a little begrudging, why not work the issue to your best advantage by deciding to improve your own friendships? If it's Ashley's dazzling smile that you hold in such high regard, why not practice being as happy, friendly and charming as possible, and beam at everyone that you see?

Conjure up the very image of your personal girl crush, or think of the most fascinating female that you know. What is it about her that makes her so mesmerising and truly delightful, and more importantly, what can you learn from her?

Whether it's something that you want to establish immediately, or would like to incorporate as part of your 2010 resolutions, light up the room. Astonish everyone around you with your sparkling conversation skills. Thrill with your kind demeanour. Enchant with your sense of humour. BE the very girl that you admire the most, and watch as you blossom into the very best version of yourself that you can possibly be.

♥

xoxo

(Image thanks to Aurore - A Certain Romance.)

Comments (9)

Fabulous!!!

31 Dec 2009, Wendy, http://pinkglitterstyle.blogspot

I accidentally stumbled upon the Cupcakes and Mace site today and was so happy to see this article and low and behold, it's from you! This is an excellent post on something that should be obvious to us, but is never really considered. Thanks again for the inspiration!

24 Dec 2009, M, www.whatstheuseofabook.com

totally! i develop girl crushes on sooooo many people! celebs, friends of friends, sales assistants, bloggers... i have more girl crushes than i do for real boy ones!

23 Dec 2009, sarah hannah, deathwearsdiamondjewellery.wordpress.com

Oh I love this idea! Totally perfect. Why not be the one that others look up to?

23 Dec 2009, Lady Smaggle, www.smaggle.com

This is something that everyone ought to read. Well done. It's so easy to admire a girl and feel jealous and resentful of her, but the best thing to do (as you said) is to try and learn from her and that's something that we all need to hear.

23 Dec 2009, Val

What a smart and inspiring read. This is definitely going to be my 2010 resolution!

23 Dec 2009, Rebecca A

This is great! I can definitely stand behind this. I always say "Don't be jealous, be inspired!"

23 Dec 2009, Mermaid, www.mermaidinamanhole.com

Luana - Thank-you very much, dearest!

23 Dec 2009, x Corrine/Frock & Roll x, www.frockandrollonline.com

I left my comment on Cupcakes and Mace but thought I'd let you know that it was a lovely post!

23 Dec 2009, Luana, http://lemonlu.com

Be The Girl That You Admire ♥

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