It’s Q&A time with Amanda Hudes, Founder of Smiling Through Chaos!
It’s the good ‘old question of how to look stylish without looking like you’re TRYING to look stylish. fashionable
Growing up, I had these knee-high boots I just love love. My friends called them my “moon boots” because they were black with silver square pads on the front, and they were much cooler than they sound. Some of the boys made fun of them, but I didn’t care because I loved them. People said, “I couldn’t pull those off but you can.” I always wondered why I heard that growing up. And then I realized why as I got older. Why could one “pull it off” while others couldn’t, or thought they couldn’t? CONFIDENCE. I just wore what I liked, what made me feel like me! Now I’m not saying where a white tee because you like it and it feels safe. I’m saying wear a white tee with a great accessory that gives you that unique edge and really says ME. When we are ourselves, how can we be trying too hard?
Look at everyone you think is fashionable. Do they all project a sort of confidence? Suddenly people are calling biker shorts stylish again! Why? Just for today, wear an outfit that makes you feel good, even if you feel a bit nervous doing so. Hold your head up high and your shoulders back. Strut. Don’t just walk. Strut.
Have more questions? Email Amanda@thevivant.com and your question might become one of the weekly questions here at The Vivant!
Amanda Hudes
Amanda Hudes is the Founder of Smiling Through Chaos event planning. Through her business, Amanda helps to relieve busy women from the stress that can come along with coordinating weddings and other major lifetime events. She also helps them to look and feel their best in the process through relaxation techniques, exercise guidance, health consultations, and fashion styling. Smiling Through Chaos offers everything needed for an amazing event and a big smile on your face.