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I love old films. By old I mean really old, like black and white.

Right after I watch an old film, I walk around with the best posture, doing my best to copy the actresses.

I love the styles from the 1930’s to the 1950’s and how unapologetically feminine the outfits were.

They wore dresses and looked like ladies. They were always elegantly dressed with gloves, hats and heels.

I’m sad that we don’t dress like this anymore and that people don’t care as much about their appearance and the statement that it makes to others.

Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE my jeans, but nothing makes me feel more gorgeous than a well-cut dress and heels.

So I encourage you this week to…

Add some femininity to your outfit.

-Dresses are nice because they almost always are cut for a lady’s figure.

-To get an hourglass figure (even if you have to fake it), belt your outfit around your waist.

-High heels make you walk tall and confident (if you need some practice balancing and walking in them, there’s not shame in that, but give it a go). Plus they curve your ankle as to best accentuate your legs.

-Red lipstick is an amazing accessory and will add a little “boom boom pow” to your lips.

-Tuck your shirt into a high waisted skirt. Ladylike and ultra sexy.

Whatever the occasion, pick a day and “dress up”.

I think you’ll be amazed at how girly and cute you can feel.

And if you do decide to add some femininity to your outfit, email me a pic of your outfit at thegirlwiththesmileblog@gmail.com

or snap your picture on instagram and add the tag #ladylikeandlovingit

You can find me on instagram @_thegirlwiththesmile.

Can’t wait to see what you come up with!

I picked up this skirt at Goodwill recently and I love it.

The color is fabulous, it fits me really well and is incredibly versatile.

Here are two ways of wearing a simple, solid-colored skirt.

The first way is “sexy” or dressed up with a metallic sweater, gold belt and dressy pumps.

The second is “safe” or dressed down with a simple gray t-shirt and birkenstocks.

These two outfits were worn the same day. The first I wore to church in the morning, then came home and changed before leaving to hang with a friend.