Quit Lying to Yourself, Sean!

Do you often lie to yourself? It's probably what I could consider one of my worst faults. I had low self-esteem as a teenager, and believe me it isn't easy addressing this especially on my blog, but I'm done lying to myself.

In my teen years I was plus sized. All my friends and cousins were single digits and I never have been. I never thought myself the most clever girl and often times felt stupid. I was home schooled, which I loved, but left me quite socially awkward as I entered my twenties {wait, I still sort of am}.

Once I hit twenty, I had what I call an epiphany...I liked myself flaws and all. I was at my heaviest and I was possibly at one of my lowest self-esteem wise and I truly felt God telling me, I love you, why don't you love yourself?
It was so simple and yet so hard to admit, I really did hate myself for so many years. Since then I've been on the road to self-discovery. Allowing God to show me where I needed to be and what He wanted me to do.

Throughout my teen years I did my best to find my style and I went through many phases, but one of my loves kept returning: vintage. But I know now I cannot be a conformist vintage enthusiast. God didn't make me a conformist and why should that be any different whether it is my writing or how I dress?!
I am me.

I am not going to strive to gain thousands of followers nor will I change me or my blog to suit anyone but myself.
I am twenty-four now and not only am I discovering who I am meant to be, but embracing it as well.

Oh, and I chopped all my hair off, if you hadn't already noticed, and I'm loving it!

Outfit Details Hair flower - Claire's
Spectacles - LuLu Guiness Floral blouse - walmart, old Pink Cami - thrifted, Repeat Boutique
Star of David - eBay Ivory Bangle - antique shop Bakelite bangle - giveaway win from Joanna 1950s side zip jeans - Etsy, Style Station Vintage Clothing Handbag - Not sure, but reminds me of LV, handy me down from a neighbor Vans shoes - thrifted, Repeat Boutique

{All photos taken by my sister Veronica Leigh}