Summer nights: Embrace loving you

I caught myself this week. I was frustrated, sad and angry while getting dressed. I got upset with the way I looked in the many different outfits I kept trying on. 

If only I was skinnier,  if only my hips/waist/legs were smaller... If only I looked different, I would look better and be happier. 

I was reminded that that's not what I want for myself. That's why I started this whole thing. I can't talk to myself that way. It's exactly what I don't want my boys to see or hear from their mom. 

Why do we do it? Why is it so easy for us to hate on our own bodies. It's what we see and hear everyday- what women are supposed to look like and the super high expectations that we take on for ourself. We have to look like this, or like that. 

But we don't! All we have to do is take care of ourselves and that goes beyond eating healthy. It also means taking care of our emotions and self confidence. Put it out there and shine! Love yourself proudly, embrace loving you. 

So it's summer and summer in the past has always been something I dreaded. I don't like to be hot and I especially didn't like having to get dressed when it's hot out. Adjusting to my new attitude and having events to go to means I find outfits that flatter and make me feel good while still being "summery". 

A little selfie action. 

And always with the outtake. 

What summer outfits are you loving? Share your faves or yor blog posts in the comments!