"Pretty Powerful."

Call me lazy, but I'm so about copy, paste and link back. But the message is still the same. Quick and dirty. :-)

Bobbi Brown is ... hosting a video contest, where she asks contributors: “How do YOU go from feeling pretty – to pretty powerful?” Among the entries, fifteen finalists will be chosen and sent a personalized selection of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics to create their next Pretty Powerful video submission. In March, the gallery of videos will be open for public voting. For every vote cast in the Pretty Powerful contest, Bobbi Brown will donate $1 to Dress for Success, an organization that provides disadvantaged women with interview suits and career development advice. Three grand prize winners will be chosen and flown to New York City for a master class and brunch with Bobbi Brown.

http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/prettypowerful/

http://www.psfk.com/2010/02/get-real-bobbi-browns-pretty-powerful-campaign.html

"Follow Through..."

"When you are given an opportunity to really shine, what do you do with that? Do you put your schedule or excuses aside to come through? We have all had those times when we couldn’t make something happen. ... [B]ut when your future knocks at your door for an amazing referral or a media opportunity: that’s it! You’ve been given a gift. What are you going to do with it?"

I was reading the entire above article over on Inspired By This and thought, how very true is all of this. And simple. And how sad/upsetting/frustrating it is that some vendors just can't seem to grasp this simple concept.

But then I thought, this article is perfect for not just wedding vendors, but any of us who are working, looking for work, starting a business, etc. and want to move ahead and grow. It's easy to get frustrated when your situation hasn't progessed, but it's quite possible the reason for that lack of progression is staring you in the mirror.

You have to ask yourself, "Am I really doing my best and all I can do to move ahead?" And if the answer to that question is something to the affect of, "Yes, kinda sorta...right after I check my Facebook," or "I try but this person does this and that person does that and my boss hates me (the blame game)," then realize it's time to re-evaluate.

Essentially, do your job consistently well, take advantage of presented opportunities while continuing to make your own opportunies and you will progress.

Do what you love and love what you do.

Inspiration at its best. Especially to get out of here or the like...



If there's something you love, then do it.

Beautiful.

Love this blog! ...Read this.

A unique wedding gift for your Friday...

The bride's mother gifted them an oil painting. How beautiful is this?

Marie Labbancz

:-)

A Skinny Love

Words of inspiration from Jasmine Star

If you follow, photographer, Jasmine Star on her blog/twitter, then you know that not only is she a fantabulous photographer, but also pretty darn hilarious while spreading bits-o-inspiration at the same time, if I do say so myself. Laugh and be inspired.

Quotes from Jasmine:

"If I could just FOCUS, I'd probably rock my face off. Or cure a disease. It's just that sparkley things, soft noises, & ideas get in the way."

-I hear you.

"Today I plan to make yesterday jealous. And tomorrow I'll make today jealous."

-I agree.

And, of course, I wouldn't leave you hanging without a bit-o-JStar image inspiration:



(Hehe, have I filled my "bit-o-" quota today? :-)

"Get Up!...24 hours, almost gone!"

Love this song! Listening to this on the way in this morning. Not sure who this is for, but something told me to post this today. :-)