This beautiful photo is of my friend Darrah from the blog Artcetera taken on her wedding day by the photographer Daniel Sheehan. Isn't she gorgeous? Doesn't she look like a Spanish painting? Or even better yet--one of those passionate Flamenco dancers that spin wildly into duende!
I love this photo. It is so very feminine.
Feminine.
Such a pretty word in itself. Very soft and lyrical.
I've been thinking alot about femininity. About being a woman. About embracing my body. About exploring the facets of my soul that are pure reflections of being female.
Lately I have been reading about Hindu Goddesses. Admiring women I see in the store or at restaurants that epitomize style--whose hair flows perfectly and pulling off high heels in jeans comes naturally. I've become obsessed wondering how long will it take to get my hair shoulder length. I wear lighter hues, instead of always black or grey. I find myself wanting to be softer--allowing myself to be more delicate.
I am encouraging myself to dig deeper into my own femininity. I think it is a part of my soul that I've neglected for so long, in pursuits to be what I interpret as strong, courageous, and bold. I have heard my heart whispering, and now I am listening. I 'm starting to understand, only true strength, courage, and boldness pours from the center of what makes us women--makes us feminine at our core.
Peace & Love.
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Yes - I do see the flamenco dancer in the photo as well. And I love the resonance of this post from your soul this morning, Miss Connie. You ARE fiery and bold and creative juicy but anyone can see in your eyes you are also quite tender and gentle of spirit (feminine) as well.
The photo is gorgeous and I'm LOVING the earrings! :)
Wow! This is so pure and organic... I love how it is not forced but a beautiful intimate moment shared with the world. Amazing.
oh Connie... First of all, gorgeous photo of a beautiful bride! And I love your ideas on femininity. I have felt these same feelings and just you speaking of them wants to give it a go. You are so inspiring. xoxo
When I woke up this morning, I got out of bed wearing my grubby (unfeminine) pajamas and made my way to my laptop, only to find a post pointing out my femininity. It made me giggle because there are so many days where I feel yucky, lazy, and like I've lost my feminine mojo.
It's true, on my wedding day, I felt the most feminine I have ever felt in my life. But on other days, femininity shows itself in other ways. I believe it has nothing to do with hair or shoes or make-up (although I, too, admire those things in others.) The most feminine people I know have confidence, they believe in who they are, and there is a quiet peace within them. They may not have the best hair or clothes, but they are uniquely them. And I find that to be insanely feminine.
Thanks for making me think this morning, Connie. And thanks for all the lovely comments about my photo. You sure know how to make a girl feel good.
Now, back to my fuzzy leopard print slippers and my over-sized t-shirt. Back to my glamorous life! :)
xo,
Darrah
Stunning photo, beautiful woman, precise thoughts...and I must admit - I love Darrah's response!
There are so many beautiful things associated with feminimity (say that three times fast)...and so many that can lost as we strive to be acquire the typical masculine characteristics our society praises (not BAD...just harmful if the opposite is lost).
I love having a daughter to help me bring out my pink-lovin', tiara-wearin', flower-smellin', soft-steppin', all-things-frilly self.
I look forward to seeing how yours comes through in your art!!!
i love that photo of her and i love that as women we can be sweaty and make up less with our hair in braids and then turn around and wear purple frilly skirts and pretty boots and sparkle pink. femininity is the deep comfort of allowing ourselves to truly be and express our many sides i think. :-)
Reading this I was thinking about how I can still wear black and stomp around in my combat boots (if I had them.. I only have them in my head) and still be feminine. I love that we get to trailblaze our way to what feminine is. We don't have to kive in Victorian times and pass out because our corsets are too tight. We have the power to embrace the feminine in places that don't seem feminine.
I love what Darrah said about a quiet and peaceful, confident presence. I think seeing a woman who loves herself enough to be able to gaze outward and share her love with others easily (instead of turning inwards worrying about her few gray hairs and adult acne or some other insecurity) -- that is femininity in a nutshell.
What a beautiful conversation!
aww i loved this!! yesss, i love being really girly and feminine and sipping into a sparkly dress and a big lily in my hair...and red lips!! loveit!!!
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