Happy Wednesday y’all! So far my classes have been great this last semester! I had two yesterday, but my two hardest classes: publications and my senior capstone, but so far they don’t have any tests! I think I’ll end up with one class that has tests and my senior capstone group is great. For capstone we have to create an entire campaign for a specific client assigned each semester and this semester our client is Victoria’s Secret! It’s so exciting because we’re working with the head of public relations for VS to develop and deliver a campaign on an assigned topic, and I can’t wait to see what we come up with!

Today I wanted to do something a little different, and may be a little lengthier but bear with me. Over the weekend I posted this denim dress. I personally am in love with it. It’s unique with a detailed back, has such cute bell sleeves and is perfect with booties or boots but can easily go into spring/summer. I love it, and I think it’s a great item to invest in especially since it’s on sale! However, this weekend I was sitting in my living room after unloading my groceries and checked my Instagram and noticed my photo was shared on a popular Instagram account. Initially excited, I was so happy to have my style shared on an account with such a large audience and being able to hopefully influence people to think of denim differently. That was soon shattered when the negative comments started pouring in. I sat there and read them out loud to my roommate and laughed, everyone kept saying “no,” or “don’t like that dress,” or “hate that look,” etc. At first I was so shocked that someone, specifically people who are older than I am, would take the time to comment on a photo and say something negative. My mom always taught me if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. Apparently, not everyone shared the same opinion.

I brushed it off and my roommate and I just laughed and continued catching up on each others breaks. When I checked on the picture I noticed the comments grew worse and people were saying things like “trailer park fashion,” and commenting on how much the dress didn’t fit me properly, and then turning into comments on my weight. I was mind blown. Here I am, a 21 year old college student blogging as a hobby and resume booster to share my passion, getting bashed on the internet by people who do not, and will not, ever know me on things that they see on one photo. I’m not “model size,” by any means and definitely rock my US 6-8. Being a female that’s 5’11 I’ll probably never rock a size 0-2, and that’s perfectly fine with me. While I have thick skin and great friends that chimed in and commented back in regards to the negativity, it got me thinking: when did women stop empowering other women and begin hiding behind a screen to tear someone down?

What makes someone feel so entitled that they can comment a rude, hurtful comment just to voice their opinion? Now I’m not saying that I’m not open to people’s opinions because I will gladly accept constructive criticism, but where is the line drawn when it comes to constructive criticism and just plain bullying? The experience definitely opened my eyes because I’ve been very lucky to not really experience much negativity yet, but it just made me realize that I have lots of people to be grateful for and you can’t take to heart the things people say behind a phone or computer screen.

So like I was saying earlier, I love this dress. I think it’s a perfect transitional piece and I think it’s great for all body types. The open back adds a hint of sass and the bell sleeves just makes it purely fun. Isn’t that what being a style blogger is all about? Sharing items that you love and that make you feel great, and sharing your influence to people who may feel great in them also? Well that’s my intention. So if you take a moment to read this whole rant, try and spend one day focusing on empowering people whether it’s at work, school, family or on a social media platform! Part of my new years resolution is to be more empowering towards other people, and more supportive as my friends have shown me tremendous amounts of support. What are y’alls opinions? I’d love to hear them! Have a great day and thanks for reading!

A big thank you to my friends Lauren, Linda, Lauren A., Anna, and Le for the sweet comments in regards to the negative ones. You guys keep me going!

Photography by Lauren Anderson. If you’re ever in Houston she’s your gal!

Denim Dress (ON SALE!) // Booties // Clutch // Necklace and Earrings // Sunnies // Lip Color

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