The way I felt while taking this photo was just.....wow.
At first, i felt so nervous that I kept making awkward facial expression. People were walking by and they were blatantly staring. Gosh! My insecurities just decided to rear it's ugly head at me and I honestly felt like going into a corner to hide.
But then, a stranger finally gathered some boldness.
"You look gorgeous my dear. That dress really compliments you" she yelled from the other side of the street.
If my skin was a different flavour my cheeks would have turned red.
I was too stunned to reply (and I was also too shy to yell back a "thank you")
I had made this dress on Saturday evening.
I wanted to wear something new to service and I didn't want something too sparkly. I wanted it simple and pretty.....but I didn't feel pretty.
I wore the dress for the first time and I loved it. I felt confident, but the moment I went outside, my confidence left me.
My bright smile became dim and not so bright. I received a few compliments and stares from a couple guys but I still didn't feel beautiful.
But that changed when I received a compliment from a woman like myself.
My self esteem was boosted and I suddenly felt gorgeous. It's very hard to explain how it felt, but it was wonderful.
A dress I had decided to make on a whim and a little compliment from a total stranger made me love myself more.
That entire day, it didn't matter what anyone was telling me😌😌
I was gorgeous and I KNEW IT!!!
Women empowering women has always been one of my favourite things on earth.