If you haven't noticed already, I love color. I love to knit with color and take pictures of color. I mean, my Instagram feed basically looks like a busted bag of Skittles. I'm not sure why, but I just tend to navigate toward bright, bold, and eye catching things.
However, sometimes I feel like my attraction to color greatly contrasts my timid personality. I never want attention and usually avoid it at all costs. I'm able to translate my love for color in my knitting and blogging very easily, but when I try to do it in the "real world" I get easily intimidated. In my mind, a person who wears bright colors has confidence and wants the world to take notice. Just take a look at Elycia, Kaylah, and Elsie! I completely admire the way they use color to show off their personality.
I buy colorful clothes, shoes, and accessories and like them in the theory. But any time I wear them, I feel about a foot shorter and even more shy than usual. Kind of defeats the purpose, huh?
A few months ago I bought these two shirts from Urban Outfitters. They are the same style, just different colors. I bought them both because I thought it would be nice to have options. I've worn the cream one on the left about every other week this summer. I've worn the orange top twice. When I was looking at these shirts in my closet this morning, I finally realized I need to get over this color fear. What is wrong with me that I can't confidently wear the colors that I love? From now on, it's my goal to fully represent myself through my outward appearance.
I guess that's why I've decided to dye the tips of my hair blue. (I made the appointment for next Friday!!) It's not just some silly attempt of a shy, sheltered girl to feel like a "rebel'. I'm adding color to my hair because I finally want to feel like myself.
I'm a shy, crafty, colorful, knitter and don't you forget it. ;-)
*Read more about Blogging for Confidence here.
That orange top is gorgeous, and not that I can see all of you in that photo, but it really compliments your skin tone. Colour is amazing. :)
ReplyDeleteI also love that you've colour coordinated your nails with your headphones. :P
can't wait to see your hair! and i love the contrast of your headphones and orange shirt. bright, beautiful colors look pretty on a shy girl:). xo
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i am really loving this series... and i agree with the orange shirt complimenting your skin tone! i think the blue will look fabulous too. and the nail polish matching headphones = awesome.
ReplyDeletelove love love this post!
ReplyDeleteI love colours as well, but tend to pick pink most of the time, never the bright orange like you posted, it seems too loud for my quiet self.
I will try to find a nice orange top when shopping next time :)
*your headphones, so cute!
I love these photos! I think it's fun to challenge yourself like this sometimes! I wore all black (sometimes with a bit of grey) for years, and it was an adjustment trying to learn how to wear colours again, hehe.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way! I've been trying to be more adventurous in my clothing choices to represent who I am. It's scary but worth it!
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What a lovely blog post! I really like the orange one. I think it would be awesome if you dared to wear colorful clohtes if you like them ^-^
ReplyDeleteHave the most lovely weekend <3
I love your headphones - where can I find some??
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good on you girl!!!
ReplyDeleteI was that shy girl (still am, actually) that one day decided to get her entire head purple. After many hours (my hair is dark brown) it turn out ... weird. Wasn't the purple I was looking, but well :)
Love your nail colour!
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I just love reading these posts! We just need to remember that we wear these vibrant colors and fun things because we love them, not to bring ourselves attention (even though that's what it does, haha).
ReplyDeleteWow Meredith! These confidence posts always hit the nail on the head with me.
ReplyDeleteWay to be brave! I can't wait to see your hair!
-Laura
I love this Blogging for Confidence series :) You have every reason to be confident, so I'm glad you're making it happen!
ReplyDelete♥ LW
Awesome! I can't wait to see how your hair turns out. Go, Meredith, go!
ReplyDeleteGood on you! I have always wanted to dye the tips of my hair hot pink - but I just don't have the nerve to do it... I think I might just be too old now anyway. I'd be the mother that the other mothers are talking about, and not in a good way... lol.
ReplyDeleteYou're awesome. <3 Absolutely love this post. I also adore your IG feed. =]
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oh i know exactly how you feel! my closet feels so neutral and i always forget to throw a pop of color in there... blue tips would sure do it though! can't wait to see your hair :] good luck!
ReplyDeleteI love this post and this series! Especially this sentence: "From now on, it's my goal to fully represent myself through my outward appearance." That's what I want to do. I'm not really even brave enough to buy bright colored clothing yet, let alone wear it. :) Looking in my closet, it's mostly black, dark blue, and brown. That's not really who I am. I'm in awe of people who dress vintage every day. That's confidence.
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Go for it, girl! I always wanted to do something with my hair that was creative, but I was afraid! I wanted dreads for a while but I chickened out and cut off the few that were forming. Now I'm not allowed to do anything interesting because of my job. I vowed that as soon as I'm allowed to, I'll do a hair makeover.
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Blue hair = great idea. :)
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about being shy because I am the same way. I tend to just try and blend in with everyone else. Like a goal to not stand out. However, I did uy some very colorful yarn that I plan on making myself a hat and scarf from. Almost like daring myself to be bold.
I love your green nails.. :)
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Love this post. So well said.
ReplyDeleteHey! I just found your blog through Sunshines and Carousels and I love it.
ReplyDeleteFor what it's worth, I'm usually a confident person but I admire anyone with the courage to set up their own shop! You might be nervous of colour but your career is inspiring to me.
Sometimes I feel the same way, I've always had a love for vintage clothing and funky outfits and was scared to branch out...but I thought to myself when I walked into my math class wearing: skinny jeans, rose print top, red cardigan, and my vintage cowboy boots, "It doesn't matter what everybody thinks, I like my outfit and know it looks good on me and reflects my personality".
ReplyDeleteI love this. I am not terrified to wear color...but I do tend to sway toward certain colors. Someone told me I looked terrible in orange and yellow once...so I almost NEVER wear those colors. I am so inspired by these posts...and I think I will start an instagram challenge...tomorrow...or maybe even tonight!
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