Beauty, Body Image, Feminism
Whenever I’m asked what I love most about blogging, the answer is always the community, both with readers and with other bloggers. I’ve been thinking more about what community means to me especially after the bombings in Boston on Monday. The fact is, community is not about comments. It’s not about pageviews. And it’s certainly not about [...]
I remember the first time I saw Clueless, I watched in amazement that someone would ever want to be so well prepared that they plan their outfits via computer and revolving closet that specifically selected each item. The truth is, I’ve never been one to plan my outfits the night before unless I have a special [...]
The bachelorette party is always one of the best parts of all the pre-wedding festivities. It’s also a great excuse to buy a new party dress. Deciding your bachelorette party style comes down to a few factors including what you’re most comfortable in, what makes you feel sexy and what will put you in the [...]
A dapper Scottish man at a party recently asked me how long I’ve been blogging. I always have to pause before I answer this question. I’ve been blogging at Those Graces for almost three years, but I’ve been putting my feelings, thoughts and opinions on the Internet before there was a word for what I [...]
Growing up my favorite movie was an adaptation of Louise Fitzhugh’s Harriet the Spy, which is the story of Harriet M. Welsch, an adventurous young girl investigates the lives of those around her while learning lessons along the way. When I was a junior in high school, I regretted not reading enough as a kid [...]
Being myself around new people isn’t easy for me. I tense up and put on a fake smile. I say all the right things and worry about what people think of me. I feel intense judgement and worry, “Do they like me?” In the adult world, most of the time this behavior flies, but teenagers [...]
This blog is my personal notebook on the world around me, the lessons I learn and the experiences I have in my daily life. Stories shared in an honest and personal manner. Occasionally tongue-in-cheek. Written by Courtney Mirenzi. Read More…
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