Lately, I've noticed a lot of people rolling their eyes and dissing girls that they describe as "girly-girls." You know, the ones that love pink, makeup and everything sparkly. As a self proclaimed "girly-girl," these are the things that I want you to know:
1. Calling me a girly-girl is not an insult.
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I like wearing makeup. I like pink. Yes, this makes me a girly-girl. This doesn't make me some kind of lesser form of being.
2. I know secret uses for household products you've never thought of.
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I can name ten different beauty uses for coconut oil off the top of my head. Can you?
3. I can put together an adorable outfit in my sleep.
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In fact, I often do. I know my closet like the back of my hand and know exactly what looks good on my body.
4. I'm not afraid to get excited over the little things.
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Pink frosted cupcakes? A perfect lilac pedicure? A small animal with a jacket on? The simple pleasures make me happy.
5. I can talk about any given subject for hours.
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And I can probably relate whatever you're talking about to an episode of KUWTK.
6. I make the most of what I have.
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I may not have enough room for storage, but I'll make room because I'm determined. I will get every last drop out of my expensive foundation with a Q-Tip. I can probably even fix your over-bleached hair. Bring. It. On.
7. I know the importance of a good hair cut.
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Good hair makes someone feel ultra confident, and who doesn't want to feel good about themselves?
8. I know how to fix a problem.
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Bad hair day? I can fix that.
9. I know the importance of female friendships.
It started with a compliment on her makeup. Now we're inseparable.
10. I'm not afraid to put myself out there.
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Wearing a Pinterest-worthy outfit to class will definitely turn some heads, and I am totally OK with that.
11. I can dream big.
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Just because I sleep in a matching two piece set from Victoria's Secret doesn't mean that I don't dream about ruling my empire in my sleep.
12. I know the importance of a good lipstick...
I found my signature color, and I own it.
13. And a good fragrance.
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It keeps them thinking about you hours after you leave.
14. I can do just as much in heels as I can in sneakers.
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Can you?
15. Being a girly girl doesn't mean I don't have common sense.
Most of the time.
16. I look cute at the gym because it's my pre-workout.
I make an effort to buy cute work out clothes. I still have my makeup on. It makes me feel confident. To each their own.
17. I can plan a killer sleepover.
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Makeovers. Rom-Com. Snacks. Wine.
18. I can help you feel better about yourself.
One of my favorite things to do is to give beauty tips or do makeup for my friends on big events. I like making others feel as beautiful as they should.
19. I can be a girly girl and also like sports.
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Yep. I'm an athlete. My sneakers are pink. Deal with it.
20. I'm always down to have a good venting session.
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Who is being mean to you and can a caramel macchiato fix it?
21. I'm fierce as hell.
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I can wear five-inch stilettos and kick your a**.
22. I know my self-worth.
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I'm a princess. Duh.
23. I know a pair of shoes can change my life.
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Dorothy and Cinderella are just two examples.
24. I am stronger than you think.
I've braved through cuts from shaving, hot wax being used to rip hair out of my body, and bloody blisters from my shoes. I am strong.
25. I know how to perfectly craft an Instagram post.
Down to the filter and the caption
26. I can craft an amazing present for you.
27. I can geniusly attack a sale.
It's basically like stalking my prey and attacking with coupons and rewards points.
28. I know what it's like to be misunderstood.
Nope, just because I am a girly-girl does not mean I get everything handed to me. Nice try though.
29. I'm not a mean girl.
Being a girly-girl doesn't mean that I'm not a nice person. I'm totally a nice person.
30. I don't deserve to be judged based on what you classify me as.
Girly-girl or not, I shouldn't have certain expectations placed on me because of the way I look or dress or the things I like. I promise not to judge you either. Pinkie promise.