pretty in pink

This self-proclaimed hippie-grunge, casual, no glitz gal has unexpectedly and involuntarily turned a new leaf. I've never really been one for tutu's and sparkles; at least that's what my mom tells me. I was the child that insisted on dressing herself in mismatched, borderline tomboy clothes much to the dismay and embarrassment of my preppy, dress-wearing, bow wielding older sister. But, hey, that's how I rolled. Until lately.

These days I'm a fan of anything and everything girly; the more pink or sparkly the better. I mean seriously, who.am.i? My friend Kelsey Jo will understand where I'm coming from--being obsessed with all things blue-specifically turquoise- she has also turned a new glittery leaf and gone so far as to purchase a PINK planner for the school year. I think this epidemic is spreading fast. So, I took it upon myself to figure out why it is that girls might be obsessed with pink frills and sparkles. It doesn't take long to figure out we never even had a chance...

Children's minds are extremely impressional; no wonder little girls grow up drenched in glitter. The first hints of this girliness come from Sleeping Beauty; I mean, c'mon who wouldn't wanna wear that dress and twirl with her prince??

Next I blame the 80s, specifically Pretty in Pink. Any girl that says she didn't want Andie (in her pink dress) and Blane to get back together at the prom is lying through her teeth. (even though Ducky made a valiant effort)

[Carrie Bradshaw in her "final night in NYC" dress. note that it's as frilly as possible]

The examples go on and on, but I'm choosing to embrace my new found girliness to the fullest extent. Here's why...

You can dress it way, way up. I would willingly wear ANY of these for a night on the town.

You can dress it down.

You can dress it all around.

Or do it loud and proud with accessories.

So, whether you're 2,

or 92, or somewhere in between- embrace that fun, girly, sparkly self that we all know is trying to let loose.

[my current fashion necessity: a pale pink blazer]

*all photos courtesy of pinterest