A couple of weeks back, I shot this really fun look and tried some different angles than what I usually shoot with. I wanted to go a tad more editorial as opposed to my typical “style blogger” poses and for the first time ever, I embraced my jawline in a different light.
I’ve always received the odd comment here and there about how my jawline is so different and unique. I’ve never been one to crave for the opportunity of being unique.
Being bullied as a kid, the last thing that I wanted to do was to stand out. My ambitions were to blend in seamlessly with society as if I was no more than the person standing next to me.
I began to smile differently and part my hair differently as well. Hiding my square jawline was easy to do, but difficult to constantly maintain. It didn’t come naturally and I always found myself constantly worrying about whether or not my jaw was exposed.
Fast forward a couple years later (basically to current day), I’ve moved on from that insecurity and have actually begun using it to highlight my uniqueness.
I’ve learned that it’s the one special thing about me that no one else can claim (except for all of the other super cool gals that have such a strong jawline as well) and that I should live it up in all of its glory.
As petty as it may sound, I consider it to be a personal milestone that I have reached. And what better way to share it with you, my readers, than through a dedicated post?
I’ve always been pretty open and forth right in regards to my thoughts. Which meant that when I finally realized that I was over wih my insecurity, the best way to celebrate was with everyone.
So here’s to my new found love for my face (excuse me if that sounds a little bit narcissistic), and with hopes that everyone out there who’s currently struggling to accept themselves for who they are to understand the you are special. There is only one of you out there – and for a good reason. To be like anyone else is boring.
It’s important to love you for you. And once you do, everyone else will too.
Dress – Zara | Shoes – Adidas | Necklace – c/o Mejuri
