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Sunday, April 25, 2010 |
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| Confidence Star: Lady Gaga |
Hey FGs!
People say that there are no good role models out there in Hollywood. And it's true that celebs can get into self-destructive patterns of dieting, drugs, and partying that definitely don't reflect the confident chicas they could be. That is why I admire Lady Gaga.
I know what you might be thinking. Umm, what? That girl who wore the dress made out of Kermit dolls? It's true, her outfits can be a little out there. Way out there. But even if you don't want to walk in her platform heels, there are a few lessons in confidence that you can learn from Lady G: - You shouldn't be afraid to be you... even if that means turning heads. Sure, I didn't understand her fashion choices at first. Okay, maybe I still don't. But what I do understand is this - she wears what she wants because it makes her happy. She could tone it down to get more fans (and a few less stares), but she knows that fashion is her choice, and she doesn't have to change for anybody.
 - Even if you don't feel so great now, things will change. Before she was the fearless star she is now, Lady Gaga had her share of struggles. In high school, she wasn't so confident in her looks, and she got teased a lot by the other girls in her school. Crazy, right? Now, she's got a mega-successful album, magazine covers, and loads of fans that look up to her and love her music. Things were not always perfect for her, but she worked through it and used her negative experiences to achieve her dreams.
- Using your powers for good is the ultimate confidence booster. Now that she's on top of the music industry and making headlines, Lady Gaga uses that fame to bring attention to causes that matter to her. She's used her quirky fashion sense and beauty know-how to design a lipstick and raise awareness on HIV and AIDS through the M.A.C. Viva Glam campaign. And now that she's comfortable in her own skin, she wants to share that with others. "When I say to you, there is nobody like me and there never was, that is a statement I want every woman to feel and make about themselves."
So even if you never wear a bubble dress or add "Poker Face" to your playlist, you can take this away from Lady Gaga: No matter what anyone says, being you is powerful. Don't turn that down for anyone. xoxo The Fab Gal Labels: advice, celebrities, confidence, fab gal, Lady Gaga |
posted by Fab Gal @ 2:18 PM   |
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Sunday, April 11, 2010 |
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| A Little Less Perfect, A Little More Happy |
Hey FGs!
Part of being a Fab, confident chica is being driven - having big dreams, and wanting to make them all come true. Maybe you want to have lots of friends, start a new fashion trend, be the next T-Swift guitar cutie, or even run for president! And it's true - the only way to achieve your dreams is to believe in yourself and put in the hard work it takes to make them real.
There's something else that's important, too. Sometimes it's easy to feel like you have to get it all right - school, friends, family, boys, beauty - or to feel like you just aren't quite enough. Of course, you could do everything totally amazing and top-notch, you if wanted. I don't doubt that. But part of having confidence is realizing you don't have to get everything perfectly 24/7. Sometimes it's better to give yourself a break, and to realize you're doing just fine the way you are. Sometimes it's better to be a little less perfect, and a little more happy.
So keep dreaming big - set your goals high and know that you have the power to reach them. But don't forget that sometimes, it's okay to take a break, ask for help, or even to stumble or fall on your face. Imperfections are what make you so real - and so Fab.
xoxo
The Fab GalLabels: advice, confidence, fab gal, girls, self esteem, teens |
| posted by Fab Gal @ 4:38 PM |
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Sunday, April 4, 2010 |
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| FG Approved: L.A. Candy |
Hey FGs!
So much Fab, so little time. I thought I'd share one of my latest Fab finds with you - L.A. Candy, the new novel by Lauren Conrad. Now, some of my friends teased me when I first picked this book up. How could a reality star write a read-worthy novel? But of course, I believe in giving everything a shot once, so I wasn't ashamed to keep the pages turning.
And you know what? So worth it. First of, it is the perf juicy pre-summer read - behind the scenes and in the real lives of four 19 year-old girls who get cast in a realit  y show about their lives in L.A. It's fun to get an idea of what it's really like on the other side of the screen.
But even more than that, I think there was a little more heart to the story than one would expect. See, for me, I totally related to Jane Roberts, the quiet, sweet, and often self-conscious chica of the "L.A. Candy" crew. Her best friend Scarlett is awesome - beautiful and smart, with the perf amount of attitude - but sometimes Jane feels like she's in her shadow. Until the unexpected happens, and a spot on the reality show gives her a place to shine.
So I'm not saying that being on a reality show is my dream (well, not my only dream anyway). But I thought this book showed that every girl has a fitting place somewhere. We're all different, so we all get to stand out in our own way, whether we're loud, sassy, soft-spoken, cautious... or a little bit of all of the above.
So what do you think, Fab Gal? Have you checked out L.A. Candy? What books are totally Fab to you, and who are your fave characters? Leave a comment to let me know.
xoxo
The Fab Gal Labels: books, fab gal, FG Approved, L.A. Candy, Lauren Conrad |
| posted by Fab Gal @ 9:52 PM |
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