Beauty is More Than Skin Deep.

I saw this video as an ad on YouTube and just had to share it.  It deals with something that means so much more than fashion.  It deals with self love.  It was so touching to me because I cannot count the number of times I have heard a little girl say to Charm "you're so lucky to be skinny" or "I wish I was small like you".  It breaks my heart to think of what conversations must be taking place at home for a child to feel as though she isn't perfect just the way she is.

I had one parent to tell me that she didn't think little girls should be too confident.  I was in shock, because I can't imagine anyone (regardless of their age) having too much confidence and self worth... as long as they aren't looking down on others, of course.  The line between confidence and conceit isn't very thin at all.  There is a huge difference.

Not only do I encourage both of my children to love their bodies and take care of them because they only have one, but I also remind them daily of how beautiful/handsome they are.  In addition, I'm always conscious about the things I say about my own body when they are around because I know that they are always listening.  Self love is inherited.

The way a girl feels about her beauty starts with how you feel about yours.  -Dove



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Step into Charm's RUUM this Spring!

RUUM American Kid's Wear is a fresh new brand for kids.  It's one of Charm's favorite places to shop, and because the company was just founded in 2013 it is also one of our best-kept fashion secrets!  She loves the fun, bold, trendy pieces and I love the cute, comfortable, durable clothing and shoes at affordable prices.  Their new spring collections for girls (adorably named Luminescense, Arizona Dreams & Sweet Street) boasts bright vivid colors, fun prints, bold verbiage graphics with hints of sparkle and shine.  

Charm and I both were equally impressed when the new spring lines were launched online at +RUUM American Kid's Wear, however, when we visited the store (at The Mall of Columbia) we were completely wowed!  Here are a few of the outfits and accessories she just had to have! 

First up... Charm is wearing a trendy sheer pocketed top with cuffed sleeves (which can also be worn as a long sleeve blouse).  She has a it paired with a pair of super cute cuffed denim shorts, a slim leather belt, and an adorable pair of cotton candy colorblock classic sunglasses to add the perfect pop of color with the coordinating jadite and pink!  No outfit is complete without the perfect pair of shoes and this looked was complete with pair of brown western booties.

Next...  Charm is styling in a pair of pale blush Aztec skinny jeans, a neon peach tank and basic denim jacket cuffed perfectly for spring.  She also completed this look with the brown western booties that she simply adores!

 

The New Wave, Sundance & All American Collections for boys are just as hot and trendy, so by all means... if you have a little fellow - stop by +RUUM American Kid's Wear! 
Also, please tell us what you think about these looks and others you find at RUUM!  Happy Shopping!
- Charm's Mom