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What is the ONE thing you would change about your body if you could?
Is it bigger boobs, smaller bum, a slender nose or nicely shaped calves? We all have something that we don’t like about our bodies. Even that girl, who you think looks so perfect, has something she doesn’t like.
For me, it’s the length of my legs. I like the shape of my legs and as a pale skinned red head, I’ve even come to terms with the whiteness of them (if Nicole Kidman can do it, then so can I). But oh to have long legs like Nicole, would be my dream come true.
Well at least, I can wear high heels that will fake it, you may think. True…until this year. I have had such challenges with back and neck pain that just the thought of the high heels sends me reeling!
It’s not that I never wore flats, it’s just that when I want to look my best, there is nothing like a pair of heels to make me feel on top of the world. So with this new challenge, I set out to create a new look that didn’t result in back pain.
I managed to find gorgeous converse sneakers with a slight 3cm wedge. They are very tame compared to my 9cm Melissa wedges. Luckily for me, the sporty look is in and I worked around it to create a funky look that I actually enjoy.
The greatest benefit however, was in coming to terms with the thing that I most struggled to like about my body. In fact, I’m suddenly seeing a mirrored of low heel options available that make me feel stylish without breaking my back.
Does it mean that I won’t go back to my 9cm heels? Hmmm…. nope. When my back allows, I will wear them with glee. BUT, the lesson has been learned.
Sometimes life throws us these curve balls and presents us with opportunities to come to a greater self love and respect for the bodies we have. The thing that helped me, was to learn to dress differently to accommodate my new lifestyle needs.
When we go through lifestyle changes, it’s often a time to re-assess our wardrobes. We need our clothing and shoes to support us in our roles, not dictate them to us. We need to be able to move freely and feel fabulous at the same time.
Wearing the right shapes, colours and styles can make a big difference to how you feel about the new you. And it does make the transition from self-dislike to self-love a lot easier. It can even be fun… just give it a try.
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Is it bigger boobs, smaller bum, a slender nose or nicely shaped calves? We all have something that we don’t like about our bodies. Even that girl, who you think looks so perfect, has something she doesn’t like.
For me, it’s the length of my legs. I like the shape of my legs and as a pale skinned red head, I’ve even come to terms with the whiteness of them (if Nicole Kidman can do it, then so can I). But oh to have long legs like Nicole, would be my dream come true.
Well at least, I can wear high heels that will fake it, you may think. True…until this year. I have had such challenges with back and neck pain that just the thought of the high heels sends me reeling!
It’s not that I never wore flats, it’s just that when I want to look my best, there is nothing like a pair of heels to make me feel on top of the world. So with this new challenge, I set out to create a new look that didn’t result in back pain.
I managed to find gorgeous converse sneakers with a slight 3cm wedge. They are very tame compared to my 9cm Melissa wedges. Luckily for me, the sporty look is in and I worked around it to create a funky look that I actually enjoy.
The greatest benefit however, was in coming to terms with the thing that I most struggled to like about my body. In fact, I’m suddenly seeing a mirrored of low heel options available that make me feel stylish without breaking my back.
Does it mean that I won’t go back to my 9cm heels? Hmmm…. nope. When my back allows, I will wear them with glee. BUT, the lesson has been learned.
Sometimes life throws us these curve balls and presents us with opportunities to come to a greater self love and respect for the bodies we have. The thing that helped me, was to learn to dress differently to accommodate my new lifestyle needs.
When we go through lifestyle changes, it’s often a time to re-assess our wardrobes. We need our clothing and shoes to support us in our roles, not dictate them to us. We need to be able to move freely and feel fabulous at the same time.
Wearing the right shapes, colours and styles can make a big difference to how you feel about the new you. And it does make the transition from self-dislike to self-love a lot easier. It can even be fun… just give it a try.
Follow Women24 on Twitter or like us on Facebook.
