f*ck it! i have style

Regular OMG readers will know I’m a big fan of MasterClass.

I love viewing the various classes and learning from the best in their fields, especially when nursing Little Miss A or when she needs a mummy-daughter cuddle as she drifts off to sleep (which is what happened today).

MasterClass is a great alternative when I’ve exhausted all options Netflix, too, and is perfect for those moments when I want to listen or view to something positive, empowering … when I’m in my ‘self-development’ mood.

So, after a failed walk attempt this morning (our Little Miss was a little too grizzly! 🙂 ), plans shifted and rather than walk, I ended up having cuddles with Little Miss A, settling her as she drifted off for a nap – the perfect opportunity to view a class on MasterClass.

And so, I began watching Karla Welch’s class, ‘Building and Owning Your Personal Style’.

what’s your style?

Being on maternity leave, in and amongst the haze of exhaustion (new-parent sleep deprivation is no joke!), I have a lot of time to think and reflect!

And lately I’ve been thinking/reflecting a lot about personal branding and style.

I’ve even started a ‘Personal Brand Vision Board’ on Pinterest.

What’s my personal brand/style?

What vibe do I want to project to the world?

How do I want the world to see me?

How do I want Little Miss A to see me, her mumma, as she grows?

Through my reflection and the various MasterClass classes I’ve viewed, I’ve come to realise that developing a personal brand and style isn’t something frivolous or ridiculous, reserved only for the influencers, fashionistas or those dripping in the latest must-have brands.

Like, I’m too smart and important to worry about brand and style! Duh!

Developing a personal style is a form of self-love and care, personal development and helps with developing a sense of self-respect.

Ultimately it helps with boosting your self-esteem, and I for one can use a little lift in that department!

As Welch says in her MasterCalss, having a personal style is about “more than a dress, it’s how you feel when you put on that dress”.

not just for the influencers

Admittedly, I’ve always thought ‘style’ was reserved only for the celebrities, influencers … those who are good looking/pretty, fashionable, popular …

And that because I don’t see myself as any of those things – pretty, fashionable, popular — I’m almost not permitted to have a sense of style.

I’ve almost felt like I’m being judged for even thinking about fashion and style.

Hello, ye ol’ poor self-esteem!

And yes, it boils down to self-esteem – how you view yourself.

When I feel rubbish about myself, I’ll stay in trackies and dirty tee all day. When I feel good … well, I care about what I put on.

But the thing is, when you start taking care of yourself, whether through the food that you eat or the exercise that you do; the books that you read or the programs you view … or the clothes that you wear … when you start taking care of yourself, your confidence grows and you realise quickly that you are worthy of having a style.

“I believe in the power of clothing gives you to feel great about yourself. Even if you say you don’t care, you have that one outfit you put on and it gives you spark, that’s the spark you give to the world,” says Welch.

the power of good lingerie

Growing up I never really considered the importance of good quality lingerie (and yes, matching bras and briefs).

I always thought, “What’s the point? No one can see what I’m wearing underneath, why should I spend big bucks in that department?”

It wasn’t until I finally wore quality lingerie (yes, lacy … yes, matching bras and briefs) that I realised how bloody amazing it can make you feel.

Your whole disposition changes.

You walk differently, talk differently … you stand a little taller.

Who knew lingerie had that much power over how you could feel about yourself.

And it’s not necessarily because anyone will see what you’re wearing underneath (or maybe that special someone might), but it’s because you know what you’re wearing … it’s about attention to that detail and caring even when nobody else will see.

Our mothers have obv been onto something with the saying:

“Always wear clean underwear, you never know …!”