fashion today

After shopping with my best friend yesterday I realized that fashion is so unforgiving. I squeezed through skinny jeans. I sucked my breath in for clothes that draped too tight. I wobbled under that 5-inch heels. When did shopping became so brutal?

I have never been self-conscious about my body image. Nor am I discouraging if you can pull that outfit off. In fact, I enjoy browsing through the latest trends. But in that dressing room be honest to yourself, "Is this really me?"

Nobody is telling you that you should succumb to that skinny jeans.