Being 24 doesn’t feel all that wonderful ......

Well, I guess the big event of this week is was turning 24.
When you’re young, every birthday seems incredibly important, in fact, even January 24^th, my half birthday seemed a very important date when I was younger and I still can’t help but notice when it comes around.
I’ve found that when I see some of my younger cousins I wrongly expect to be forgiven for getting the age a year or two wrong, there are few more offensive comments you can say to a seven year old than accusing them of being six.
This is of course because when you’re young, being a year older makes a significant difference to your outlook. It’s something about pride I suspect – maybe it’s a result of being forced to answer the question ‘How old are you now?’ by a class of signing classmates as your teacher wandered around your classroom handing out boxes of raisins you’d brought in to celebrate. For the record, yes genuinely, that was all we were allowed to bring into school by means of celebration for our birthdays.
So, why do I say all this? Well, because I’d always thought that post 18, one would get over the feeling of significant difference from year to year… but I haven’t.
It’s hit me this week how old 24 sounds. You’ve basically hit your mid twenties and it’s time to grow up. In my mind aged 23 it’s still kind of acceptable to be finding your feet, maybe in your last year at University… but 24, seriously get on with life.
Birthdays are in theory at least, happy occasions where we celebrate rights of passage that can now befall us. At 13 it meant you can start looking at boys in a different way, at 18 it means you can drive, at 21 it means you can drink(even thou u might have experimented back in high school already), and then of course you hit the 30,40,50,60,70 to mark decades of life.
If you’re looking for a birthday card which says ‘sorry to hear you’re…’ you’ll do well to find it, but if someone gives me one ending in ’24′ this week I think I m going to smile for at this moment in time, being 24 doesn’t feel all that wonderful – certainly nowhere near as much fun as being six… or was it seven? Who cares.

The are no rules in life besides the ones that we make for ourselves...

Our lives are full of laughter and full of tears. They can be hectic, involved, and demanding. One thing I know for sure, is our lives are short and for those brief precious moments on earth, our lives are our own. Since little girls we were governed by multiple sets of rules: always sit up straight, don’t play too rough, and don’t eat too much. As adult women, not only must we remember our childhood rules, but we learn that we mustn’t speak up too loudly in business meetings or text back a response too slowly for fear of offending someone. Countless rules dictate the clothes we should and should not wear, food we should and should not eat, and individuals we should and should not love.
I am sure we can all think of someone that followed all their rules but is not happy…

At 21, I believed I had to commit to a life-long career by 23, marry by 25, and have two children before 27. I feared that I would be punished with a lifetime of unhappiness for breaking them, yet as I turn 24 I feel like I have already started to brake some of these Rules, and have never felt happier or more at peace.

I discovered that,the are no rules in life besides the ones that we make for ourselves. Your short life on this earth remains your own. Stop and reflect about what your rules are and why they mean something to you. You may discover the dreams that live within you, don’t have to remain dreams forever.

The Best Ways to Define Your Waist

 Wrap Dress

The wrap dress is one of the most universally flattering garment in women’s clothing thanks to the the 70s. Not only is a wrap dress the ultimate garment in effortless ease, elegance and sophistication, it is also one of the most infallible piece for a woman’s body.

 Belts

Even if you think you lack curves, a belt will help to create the appearance of a waist and a shapely figure. Placing a belt over dresses or flowy breezy pieces like tunics will help to enhance your body by accentuating its smallest and thinnest area. Creating this definition is as simple as selecting the right belt for your body type. If you’re on the petite side, opt for a skinnier belt that’ll sit just under the bust line to create the look of a sleeker, longer torso. If you’re on the busty side, a big belt is in order for wear just slightly under the waistline to balance your proportions.his waist-centric dress wraps perfectly around the waist, hitting the smallest point on the body while defining the waist with a simple tied belt, making it one of the top easy ways to define your waist.

 Peplum

Peplums are the latest finely crafted trend that work as extensions on structured dresses and tops to take charge of the ultra-feminine fashion seen recently on the runway. With its elegant and flattering flare, the peplum flares out from the waistline immediately shrinking you at the point where the peplum starts and moves away from your body. For the best fit and flattering silhouette for your figure make sure your peplum duds hit at the smallest part of your middle to show off your waist and avoid unbalanced proportions.

Darted Jacket


Although jackets and blazers are at the helm of men’s fashion, a well-tailored jacket can work wonders for the feminine figure. For a jacket or blazer that’s specifically built for women, look for one with nipped waists, maximum darting and seaming to create a structured silhouette. The right blazer will polish off your look and add definition to your upper body.

Bottom Prints


To create visual interest in your outfit, prints are an excellent wardrobe addition that keeps your style fresh and trendy. Wearing a well fitted printed pant or pencil skirt works as a smart illusion to draw the eye in and direct it to the waistline making it look smaller. Prints often time create the illusion of volume so sticking to one print on the bottom paired with a neutral or basic shirt will help to maintain balance proportions and a sleek silhouette.



 Source :AllwomenStalk