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25 Compliments To Give People That Aren’t About Appearances

The other day I hanging out with my coworkers in our office kitchen and someone must have said something funny because I started laughing a lot. Like a lot a lot. Then my supervisor said to me “Kim, you have such a great laugh. I love the sound of your laugh”. And I thought Wow that is such a lovely compliment to receive. I can be pretty self-conscious about my laugh (because my gums tend to show which I don’t think is the cutest) but it meant a lot to me that someone would they they enjoy the sound of my laugh and are happy to see me so happy about something that I had to laugh about it. So it got me thinking about compliments and how rare it is that I actually give compliments to people that aren’t about their looks. Especially on Instagram where I don’t know the people I follow personally and am just liking/commenting on a random picture of them in an outfit or on vacation, it can be a bit of challenge to think of a good compliment that is authentic and genuine. (I only like backhanded compliments in a joking and rhetorical way lol). ie: that is so bold of you to say or I wish I was as brave as you are to where that in public. HAHA

And that’s not to say I don’t like it when someone gives me a compliment on my looks; I’ve just come to appreciate the compliments on my efforts, personality and character to have way more meaning and leave a longer lasting impact on me.

I realized as I was making this post that I’ve been telling so many people lately that “I appreciate them and what they do for me”. That’s one of my favorite compliments to give because I fell like it goes a little deeper than just a ‘thank you’. Compliments can be so unique and meaningful without even too much effort and they can absolutely make someone’s day. Here is a list of 25 compliments you can give to the people in your life that don’t have to do with appearances.

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Why You Should Try Shampoo and Conditioner Bars

So something I’ve been really passionate about lately is sustainability and trying to reduce the waste I contribute to the world. One of the first ways I thought of doing so is by not buying traditional shampoo and conditioner bottles. It just seems super wasteful and unnecessary to me to continuously buy bottles, use them for a few weeks and then toss them away. So I did a little research a few months back about shampoo bars! I was skeptical at first but they have really grown on me and I think you should give it a try!

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Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend

A kiss on the hand maybe quite continental
But diamonds are a girl’s best friend

So first of all I want to thank my friend Ashley for giving me the idea to recreate this iconic look. I was telling her how many ideas I have to recreate some iconic looks for the blog and she said “Oh you have to do ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”. I honestly didn’t know what look she was talking about but after checking out the video of Marilyn Monroe singing “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” I fell in love with this look and I couldn’t stop thinking about it. I had to do a little digging for an inexpensive dress and cheap jewelry but I think I did pretty good. Details below!

Oh, also, I want to thank Kalen for going out in public with me while I was dressed like this and taking these pictures for me. I knew I wanted to shoot these at the Renwick Gallery in DC because of the red carpet staircase and the giant chandelier. It was so fun taking these even if a bunch of random strangers stared at me and I’m so happy with how they came out!

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Adventures in Nashville: Photo Diary

Last week I got to go to one of my favorite cities with a bunch of my best friends from college! It was such a fun trip full of laughter, country music, great food and more! I literally can’t wait to go back and I just got home. Here are some of the pictures I took and some of the things we did!

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Thanos Goes To Prom

I’m sorry but I literally couldn’t resist calling this blog post “Thanos Goes to Prom”. I’m just saying that with the Infinity Gauntlet and this shade of dress, I’m pretty sure this is actually what Thanos looked like at prom. The Mad Titan would be working it. This look is actually a recreation of what Brie Larson wore to the Avenger’s EndGame premiere. I just heard that EndGame will be re-released to theaters really soon with new footage and a special sneak peak of the new Spider-Man movie. How cool is that!!??? So I decided to recreate this look to celebrate that. If you haven’t seen the movie yet, GO! It’s one of the best movies I have ever seen, no joke. And if you don’t know what Brie Larson look I’m talking about, check it out below:

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Book Review: Love and Ruin

A weird fact about me: I only read when I’m on planes or when I’m sitting in front of water. I have probably discussed this before in my other book reviews, but it has proven to be even more true with this book.  It has taken me over a year of trying to read this book but I finally did and of course IT WAS WORTH IT! Paula McLain is my absolute favorite author and she has proven herself again with this one. I really thought I was going to make it through this book without crying but of course the water works started in the last 8 pages. Just because it took me a super long time to finish this book doesn’t mean it was good! Here’s my book review: 

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#WorkWearWednesday: Gingham Dress

Fun fact about this dress: it used to be my mom’s! You might remember from this post how much I love hand-me-downs, especially from my mom. It’s like free thrifting and super convenient since 90’s fashion is really making a comeback. It’s a great work dress because it’s long and covers my shoulders. The subtle gingham pattern is one of my summer favs and it’s taking everything in me to not buy more gingham dresses. I added this Gucci belt to bring my waist in and to add a little extra something against the pattern (and my supervisor said she loved it!) I linked similar dresses below!

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My Totally Honest Review of a Menstrual Cup

Major TMI alert. Like wayyyy too much information alert. Like so much information that if you’re a boy or just really not interested in ever trying a menstrual cup, then this post isn’t for you! SO DON’T READ IT! I go into a lot of detail in this post because I want to answer any of the questions you might have if you want to try a menstrual cup, but are nervous to try it. I was nervous too and I did a bunch of research beforehand. I was literally telling all of my friends about this when I was trying it so I know I’m not the only one who has considered a menstrual cup. This can be really awkward to talk about but here I am…talking about it. I really don’t think I’ll ever go back to just using tampons, but using a menstrual cup was not all fun and daisies (but is a period ever?)

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Summer Bucket List

“Is it summer yet?”-I say as if I get a summer vacation when I don’t because I am a working adult in the working world now with a 9-5 job. That’s right everyone- this summer my tan is going to come from the fluorescent lights in my office because that is where I will be spending the majority of my time. (Hope I don’t get tan lines). But that’s not going to stop me from making a fun list of things I hope to do this summer. Even if I’m working the majority of the time, I love summer and all of the classic activities associated with it. A bunch of my friends are unemployed or taking a break from school this summer, so this list is also for them. If you’re worried about being bored in your home town or having a lot of free time, check out this list!

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#WorkWearWednesday CEO Chic

If we’re being totally honest on this blog, I feel like a boss ass bitch professional business woman in these pants. I got them on sale from Red Dress Boutique and I’m super excited to wear them to work this week. I already know I’m gonna get hella compliments. I’m tall and I have wide hips, so these wide leg, high-waisted, paperbag pants are great for me and I’m thrilled they’re long enough too (because we all know how hard it is for me to find pants that cover my ankles.) I had so much fun taking these pictures because I was able to act like a super successful CEO in NYC who can’t talk right now because she has to take this call. Check it out below and let me know if I nailed the persona or not.

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