Comments on: Because I Make My Own Beauty

By: Ellington

Ellington — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:55:37 +0000

Adriana my dear, are you alright?
I get the feeling that you are in deep sadness at the moment.
If you need to “talk’ to someone you may email me, I would be happy and honoured to listen. That’s what friends do, and although I have not met you physically I consider you a friend.
If you wish please ask Kpriss for my email address.
Thinking of you fondly and wishing you love, hope and peace.

Ellington : )

By: Adriana

Adriana — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:55:26 +0000

I wrote a far too long piece, in grieve…..I’ve even asked Kpriss to erase it. But let it be, I take another change. And hopes you people don’t mind…..

Beauty is good health, a home and food and someone that watch over you and look over your shoulder how things goes because if no one does it is if you do not excist. If that’s all there than nothing else matters.
The rest you get out off life or enjoy is just a bonus…….

By: Ellington

Ellington — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:24:11 +0000

What I think is beautiful is many things. I often don’t find it in a magazine or the latest trend.
What I find it in is in my family and friends, real and virtual.
I am very happy to have found your blog. Its a fun part of my day.
I enjoy the things that you bring to us and I am happy to have ‘met’ you Kpriss, Dolly Bird and Adriana on this world wide web.
I love the beauty and playfulness of my two wacky nephews who are 5 and 23 months old. I love the quirky behavior of my Mom and her wacky sense of humour.
I love the caring nature of my Dad, and the protectiveness of my 3 brothers.
I love the support and kindness of my friends near and far. And I love hope and faith. These are a few things I find beautiful.
Thank-you Kpriss for your sharing your window on life and fashion and for letting me gaze through it too! : )

By: Sal

Sal — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:33:14 +0000

You’re such a star, Kpriss. Thanks for sharing your thoughts both here and over at my place.

By: DluvIA

DluvIA — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:45:37 +0000

To answer your question – “beauty” to me, at this stage in my life, is summed up in 2 words – “my children”. I used to think that beauty came from dressing stylishly, taking inspiration from the latest fashion magazine & personalizing/recreating those favorite looks thru savvy shopping and smartly mixing vintage with designer and discount pieces. I aspired to be the quintessential chic NY woman, a wealth of hip knowledge & the right group of friends and causes but… now I’ve found that the simplicity of marriage to a wonderful man & being blessed with the gift of perfect ‘mini-me’ children IS what “beauty” truly exemplifies at the end of each rough & tumble day!

By: Adriana

Adriana — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:18:22 +0000

Sorry, if I was able to edit my pieces I definitely would…….

By: Adriana

Adriana — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:28:49 +0000

Oh good grief, I thought this was a small piece…..not! I’ve taught myself english. To speak and to write it and its not perfect, I know…..have patience with me, not only you Kpriss but also the other posters. Especially the regulars.

By: Adriana

Adriana — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:26:38 +0000

A lot I would like to say has been written by Dolly Bird yet. I’d like to add something to her piece.
I am one of your first readers. I was immediately attracted to this site. It took me only one visit and I was sold! It became a place where I could express myself without feeling rejected or felt ridiculous or offended and that’s freedom to me. Maybe others did but I’d felt never felt this from you. This your blog! And as you say, you always show respect for your readers. And Mr. Kpriss of course too. That’s beauty too btw. I love it how you give credits to your husband’s support. This is a place where I am able to share things. You let me even carried away one day about my health. Now that’s also beauty to me. Feeling free to be me, just me.
And when you’re critical or do not agree its always in a positive way. Something that does give me a change of heart and mind. That goes for other posters too by the way. People that makes your brain work, let me think things over. That’s communication, so sharing. So that’s also beauty.

But you asked more in your last paragraph. I was thinking about about Stylefrizz too a lot of late. Now coindidentally there’s the Editor’s Choice: “The World’s First Gas Station Covered In Fabric”. Gosh, how I loved that kind of articles between all the fashion/celeb/glitter you posted things like that! Or that wonderful Elephant House as another example. Unforgettable! A way off living I had no knowledge about and you brought to my attention. So, again beauty!
This is not meant to be critical because I’ve asked myself often: “how on earth does she manage to do this with three toddlers and a household keep on going?” So I agree with Dolly Bird, you set a great example for your children being a working mother. That’s what you are, that’s inspirational to a child. Or it should be. A blogger, but still a working mother. A mother with with her own aspirations. And your aspirations have given my days a nice touch, moments to enjoy whether I agree or not, its sharing thoughts.
Sorry, if I sound a bit blurry, I’m still mourning and feel terribly sad for a good friend. Its in the middle of the night in my time-zone. I cannot sleep, I enjoy a healthy smoothy and found your article to reply on. So that’s beauty to me too. Set my mind free. Because I type this with a smile. My first smile this week I believe?
Since I’m so long around on your blog I’m even proud at it how it has grown. As if it is mine blog LOL!
My first look when I’ve logged in and my last look when I’ve logged out is that 1050 year old Oak Tree I’m addicted too, found by you, published on Stylefrizz as an easy look on a Monday.
May the journey go on and let us enjoy beauty together for a long time coming…….
With love, Adriana

By: Dolly Bird

Dolly Bird — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:04:54 +0000

Kpris I had a long day at work today but I surprisingly found solace in your composition. Its like you’ve taken out a piece of your heart and offered it to us. Something you’ve been doing almost everyday since you started your blog. I’m kind of a newbie here but I’m sure your earliest readers are witnesses at how you’ve unravelled yourself by sharing your vision of beauty with us. Be it visual or spiritual. Right now as I sit here all that comes to my mind to answer your question for a definition of beauty, is the love of my parents and sharing. Which is what you do too Kpriss. I’ve come across a diversity of people here, thrilled at the pictures, gleefully read the articles, frowned at the nasty or pathetic and unfair remarks but most of all I’ve smiled and laughed. At the lighthearted atmosphere your blog always evokes and its like a whacky girls night out. Often with Adriana, Ellington, you Kpriss and whoever wants to come along with us to go see The Rolling Stones at another one of their ‘last’ concerts.
So to me beauty, besides Elizabeth Taylor or Brook Shields , is also seen in sharing. Its what you’ve been doing here with us Kpriss. And I guess that makes you beautiful! I doubt anyone will disagree. I’m sure your husband is proud of you and you’ve set a fine example to your children. Bravo!