Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Being Real

Outfit Details: Pretty sure everything is from Tilly's. Cute stuff and great prices!

The more I blog and the more I build relationships with fellow bloggers, the more I want to make sure they know the real me. I want to make sure that the portrayal my blog gives of me, my life, is genuine. And we all know, life isn't always easy. As I continue to get more comfortable with you, I can feel myself getting more open. I'm no longer afraid to share my fears and my struggles with you and that's a special feeling!

In other news: I got bangs! I have been wanting them for over a year and I finally got the courage. I actually like them and plan to maintain them  rather than the "ok I did it now I'm going to go through the awful growing out stages". I feel like they're "me." The real me. ;]

Linking up with TheLetter4 and ThePleatedPoppy

29 comments:

  1. Anonymous9:10 AM

    A-DOR-ABLE!! :) They are totally YOU!

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  2. I love that outfit, and the bangs are so cute! I've always debated bangs, but maybe I should just go for it!

    I have a lot of trouble opening up and being "real" on my blog as well. It's something I want to work on. I hope we can inspire each other to do that!

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  3. i love this. and i love the bangs :)

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  4. You look adorable with bangs! :)

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  5. they're pretty! and they do seem like you :) glad you love them.

    and yes, i'm trying to go for this in real life too, with everyone i meet. i want everyone, in every area of my life to know the real me.

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  6. girl you look positively stunning. i love your bangs too!!!!! you wear them so well :)

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  7. Adorable! They look great!!

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  8. Love that dress and love the new bangs! xo

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  9. I did the SAME DARN THING with bangs! Debated them for about a year, finally did it, and now I don't think I'll EVER go back! :) My latest post is about making blogger friends too, can I share? http://annadeloresphoto.blogspot.com. XO and happy Tuesday, Julie! :)

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  10. Anonymous1:23 PM

    So interesting! I, on the other hand, try to only let my blog reflect the POSITIVE parts of my life. It was one of my reasons for starting it, truthfully. I was moving across the country and anticipating some hardships, so I thought that a blog would be a good way to make me sit down and appreciate the good things that I had going on, since I'm someone who tends to focus on the negative.

    P.S. Love the bangs!

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    1. Thanks for the input! While I definitely think my blog is a positive place, I also think that how one deals with their struggles can show even more of a person's true character. That is a side of myself I want to share with my readers occasionally.

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  11. i am the biggest advocate of bangs; everyone should have them! ;)

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  12. love the bangs! I have always wanted them too...but I'm skurrred.

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  13. your new bangs look awesome!

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  14. The bangs look great! Hope you're enjoying that feeling of knowing they're 'you', I love that feeling. :)

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  15. haha i just got bangs too!! but i am soo backed up in blog posts i won't be able to post about them for a few weeks, LOL!

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    1. Oh girl....I got mine three weeks ago! ;]

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  16. Yay!! Bangs look lovely on you! I loves me some bangs.. had em all my life. I alternate between full across and swoopy... stickin' with the swoop right now :)

    P.S. I love what you said about opening up and being genuine. It's definitely a process becoming comfortable enough with your readers to let them know the real you. Thanks for being real, girl!

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  17. LOVE the bangs on you!!!! You're amazing! Always be yourself. :) :) :)

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  18. I feel the exact same way. Although people usually only like to read the positives, it's nice to know that there's a human being behind it all. It's nice to not be so positive sometimes and show the more vulnerable side.

    Love that dress and belt!

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  19. You look gorgeous! And I love your outfit! That shade of coral or red- I'm blind, sorry- looks great with your skin! -Jessica

    THEJESSICALBLOG.COM

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  20. *I* find sharing easy, because that's just who I am. However, I know that MANY people can have a hard time opening up, especially online, so I am very very happy to hear that you are. It's a bold step - and an important one. I've got your back, should ever you need a supporter or listener. *hugs*

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  21. Bangs look super cute!

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  22. Cute outfit! You look great with bangs. I recently got long bangs cute and they drive me crazy! I'm not sure how long they are going to last but I'm trying.

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  23. Not only is your outfit adorable but BANGS WERE MADE FOR YOU!!! They look great. :)
    (Found you through WIWW)

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  24. The bangs are adorable! I miss my bangs, but they're so hard to keep up when you have curly hair. :)

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  25. I just started following your blog a few weeks ago, but I love it. Please don't ever stop blogging!

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Thanks for the comment! I read them all and reply when I can. Please be sure your blogger account is linked to your e-mail so I can do so! (Tutorial on how to do that here: http://tinyurl.com/c6gh9fk) xo JA