100% me - who else could I be?

Hello High Heelers

I think my boss may be the reincarnation of Audrey Hepburn. Seriously. Yesterday Natalie Maroun arrived with her dark hair pulled up in a bun, a short black dress, Channel pearl necklace, beautifully detailed stockings and killer heels. Next time she arrives looking that stunning (which is very much every day!) I will have to sneak a picture and post it up for you all to see.

Now all I need to do is find the mini-espionage camera that I can hide in a brooch. Or better yet, I’ll get one of those Marie Antoinette hair-styles and hide it in all the tease and curls. Or I suppose I could just do the brave thing – march into her office, shout “cheese” and click away like a paparazzo. I wonder how that would go down....

I often dream think about going out into the world glam’ed up in all the cute things I buy and push to the back of my cupboard. On my December break this year I found the prettiest little top hat with lace and pearls. It’s it just so very lovely. It’s attached to an Alice-band and looks quite perfect on my head. But I haven’t ever worn it because it’s just a little bit ‘over the top.’ Instead, Fred, my wooden cat, has been rocking it with his hypnotic stare. And for the first time in my life, I am jealous of an inanimate object (sorry Fred!)

We’re often afraid and uncomfortable to be ourselves in public. Scared of what people might think and say about us. Why? Natalie and I were travelling together a while ago and she mentioned to me that I’m very ‘dramatic and free spirited’. This comment made me a little nervous until she continued to mention that I must embrace my eccentricities and be myself no matter what boxes life has – because if I lose my quirkiness I will lose a huge part of myself. She added to this conversation by placing a big sparkling princess crown on my desk that day. Now how could I complain about that? I am a proudly a drama princess. Indeed!

You see, Natalie is 100% Natalie all the time. She wears gorgeous, elegant outfits that fit the shape of her personality and her figure. She encourages people to be effective and to be their best, but to always stay true to themselves by reflecting themselves through their dress. If Natalie bought a cute little top hat, she would wear it. And so should I. So this week, I will wear my top hat and I will feel on top of the world in it (instead of worrying about all the weird looks I get). I will walk high and I will reflect my personality, brilliantly and elegantly.

Now off you go High Heelers. Scratch in the back of your cupboard and pull out all the things you’ve bought over the years but haven’t had the ‘guts’ to wear. If you look good, people will look at you – you will be noticed. Get used to it and get over it. Though, may I suggest you take a long look in the mirror first to check that you’re reflecting your best self, rather than fitting into the trousers you bought that were 2 sizes to small when you were planning to go on diet! (I’m sure you get the delicate point here).

Let’s walk fabulously and confidently together High Heelers. Post pictures up on FaceBook of you reflecting your best self and walking tall – I certainly will. Let’s do it together. Good luck!

Cheers,
Jo