Sitting Pretty

Two little girls play on the floor. Sipping out of their fake tea cups in their flowered dresses. Van Morrison plays in the background and their mothers tap their feet to the beat at the kitchen table.
One of the mothers sets down her dainty tea cup, glances at her girl playing on the floor, trying to mirror her mother’s every move. Fresh spring air floats in through the patio doors. One of the mothers leans back in her chair and whispers to herself, “Will life ever be as sweet as it is at this very moment?” She then takes in a deep breath and sips her tea with a sweet smile on her face. Life was absolutely perfect.

Women, we have it so very good. We are the most exceptionally beautiful creatures. From exotic pixie cuts to long tousled locks, we have hair that can sweep anyone off their feet. Creamy and milky to chocolatey smooth skins. Deep brown to pale blue eyes, and all the wondrous colours in between, we hold the secrets to the world in our eyes. Curvy, lustrous shapes to perfect pencils, we have bodies that can steal the sight of every eye in the room. We truly are the most gorgeous creatures.

It begins with waking up slowly in the morning. Crawling out of bed in our light pyjamas and stretching in front of our bathroom mirrors before we brush our teeth. Looking into the mirror and sighing an “I love everything about who you are.” Confidence. It is the most sexy thing that you could possibly own. Looking at yourself and thinking, I am not perfect, but I am perfectly imperfect. Being happy with the imperfections and all the glorious things too. Knowing that although you may have faults, you try to be the best you that you can be. That behind those pretty hazel eyes you are marvellously wonderful because your intentions are always pure. That is beauty.

Spring is about feeling wonderful and beautiful. Feminine and pretty. This spring, pretty is in. Soft colours mixed with bold ones. Sun hats and soft lips. Spend time with your girlfriends. Feel like a lady. Have dinner parties and meet your friends for afternoon tea. Take time to be wonderful. Spend Saturdays on the patio sipping wine in the sun and feeling the breeze in your hair. Wear colours that make you feel fabulous. Do something out of the ordinary to make yourself feel gorgeous. Be selfish this spring and spend time with yourself. Read books about love and life. Keep a pretty journal and flowerbed.

Let this year be the year you feel like the amazing, beautiful woman that you are. Lean back in your chair as you drink your tea and think, will life ever be as sweet as it is in this moment? Carry that with you, and let life always be that sweet.

Photography by Will Whitten.
His work is amazing and I am sure all of you readers out there will be delighted to see many more fantastic shoots with Will in the upcoming months. Contact him for photography at [email protected]

Clothes – Uforia Muse
Thank you to Uforia Muse in Regina for all of the beautiful clothing,
This store truly has such style. The lovely owners are always traveling to trade shows and discovering the best designers to carry to suit the consumers in Regina. There isn’t a day I go into the store on 13th and don’t leave with something. Some of the best shopping in Regina. A fashion lovers must!

Model- Alex Martin and Myself