About a year ago, I came across a video on Facebook from BuzzFeed. I'd seen BuzzFeed videos before, but never from this group—Ladylike. The video was simple, just a "Beauty Roulette" about putting on a full face of makeup in under two minutes. The video itself was entertaining, but what really fascinated me were the personalities of the five members of the group.
The five women of Ladylike—Kristin, Jen, Devin, Freddie, and Chantel—are what make the channel as amazing as it is. The group is incredibly diverse, and their personalities shine through in every video. They're constantly supporting each other, having fun, and just living the best lives that they can.
Vidoes include ordering clothes from Amazon, testing beauty products, cooking competitions, photoshoots, getting tattoos, and trying every food from Trader Joe's.
We Bought Formal Wear From Amazon • Ladylikewww.youtube.com
While of course the videos are entertaining, what continues to draw me back every time is the overall "love yourself" message of every video.
Kristin teaches everyone to love their bodies, no matter what they look like.
Devin, who teaches pole dancing, teaches you to embrace being a woman.
Devin Reveals What's In Her Bag • Ladylikewww.youtube.com
Freddie teaches you to take fashion risks and that it's OK to be a little extra.
Chantel teaches you to love the earth as much as you love yourself.
Jen teaches you to have fun in everything you do—and to always carry a knife.
We Dressed According To Florida High School Dress Codes • Ladylikewww.youtube.com
As a teenage girl starting college and getting ready to face the world, I love watching these women. They give me confidence in myself, always make a bad day better, and continue to inspire me every time. All women should watch Ladylike, even if it's only once. Give them the opportunity to inspire you like they've already inspired so many women.
To get you started, here's one of my favorite videos, but I also recommend all the ones above.
Kristin and Jen Try Every Trader Joe's Frozen Dessert • Ladylikewww.youtube.com