Love Your Style, Love Yourself with Tavia Sharp

By Tavia Sharp
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Have you ever considered your personal style as a form of self care? Besides it being an opportunity to introduce yourself and make a statement, it’s also a way of taking care of yourself. How? Well when you choose clothes that make you feel good, it has a positive effect on your mood and your self-esteem. It can also be a way to show yourself some love by expressing a different side of you and showing the world who you truly are. Here are three ways you can cultivate self love through your style. 

1.Dress with intention. When you get dressed every morning, ask yourself how you want to feel that day. Instead of picking out what’s easy or most comfortable, let your inner guide (or goddess) do the choosing for you. Whether that’s a sexier silhouette, a bolder color than usual or a fun, attention grabbing accessory, give yourself permission to just go for it and watch how it shifts your mood for the day.

2.Embrace the shape and size you are now. Allow yourself to buy that well-fitted suit or that body con dress that compliments your current shape before you hit your weight goal or tone that part of your body. You deserve to look and feel your best now, no matter how imperfect it may seem. And it won’t stop you from getting to where you want to be, in fact it will get you there faster because you’ll start to feel more confident in the skin you’re in.

3.Take a compliment. Learn to receive the love that is being offered to you in the form of a compliment instead of deflecting or shrugging it off. Just say “thank you” whenever someone compliments you on the way you look. Practice this by standing in front of the mirror in your head to toe outfit and give yourself a compliment like, “Damn, you look good!” Get comfortable giving that confidence boost to yourself and you’ll start to feel more comfortable receiving it from others.

Ultimately, style is a form of self-love. It’s a way for you to express your individuality and show the world what you’re all about. So isn’t it about time you started using it as a way to show yourself some love? Give yourself permission to take pride in your appearance and boost your own self confidence. You’re worth it, afterall. – TS

Tavia Sharp
Tavia Sharphttps://styledsharp.com/
Brand Image Strategist 🚀 Personal Stylist 🪡 Certified Corporate Consultant & Speaker 🎤 Creator of the Profitable Image Formula™️ helping execs & entrepreneurs sharpen their personal brands with style and strategy. We help leverage your image & brand as a tool to become promotable, investable & relatable in business & beyond.

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