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Talbots Because Im a Lady Campaign
When I think of being a lady in the traditional sense, I think of the perfect woman – elegant, always polite, never offensive, always has dinner on the table, and she is dressed to perfection. The problem is though, the idea of the perfect lady is totally different than how my life really is.
I will admit it, my life borders on controlled chaos so much of the time. I am a doctor, a wife, a mom to four, and I’m crazy enough to run a fashion blog on top of it all. Many people think that my life looks easy, but that is far from the case. Mornings are a bit crazy at our house, as it is a bit like hearding cats trying to get four young children out the door and off to school. Work itself is nonstop throughout the day, as patients always need my help. I leave work at 5:30 to come home and cook dinner/run kids to their activities. Blogging is done at night and on the weekends. I try to get dinner on the table, but sometimes it is takeout. I try to be polite, but on more than one occasion I have been told I am “bossy”. And when given the chance, I am happy enough to wear yoga pants and a sweatshirt. And you know what, that is perfectly OK for today’s modern woman. It has to be!
I have been a loyal Talbots shopper for years. I love their classic, modern styles that always make me look and feel my best! Talbots offers sizing of all different ranges, and their petite styles are what I like the most. So when I learned that Talbots was launching their new #BecauseI’mALady campaign, I couldn’t be more thrilled! The Because Im a Lady campaign is celebrating what it means to be a modern “lady” – intelligent, witty, and most of all a real woman you can sit and laugh with.
I love that Talbots is taking a leading role in empowering women. Talbot’s wants to “set the record straight”. According to Talbots, “The term “lady” has previously been used to describe a “gentle and polite woman.” But today, being a lady doesn’t come with the same set of prim and proper rules, manners and meanings it did fifty years ago. Which is why we at Talbots – a company made up of 92% women – are here to evolve this old-fashioned word and celebrate the modern classic women redefining it. Because today, being a “lady” is defining it for yourself and being unapologetically you – real, confident, fun and imperfectly enchanting.”
Check out what Talbot’s had to say to Mirriam Webster about the meaning of the word “lady”:
So what does being a lady mean to me? It means being confident and considerate of others. It means despite the chaos, I make it a point to spend quality time with my husband and kids. It means it is OK if the house isn’t perfectly clean. It means if I get a moment to myself I will fully embrace it. And it means I will spend more time laughing hysterically with friends and family as that is what is really important.
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You are serious goals girl! How you manage being a DR, mother, blog, wife! I admire greatly! Looking super chic for work girl!
XOXO
SARAH LINDNER
http://WWW.THEHOUSEOFSEQUINS.COM
A modern lady has to do everything except throw out the kitchen sink.
You have such a busy life! I don’t know how you juggle it all! Good for you!!
Confidence and kindness equal being a lady to me. Women take on many roles. It is ok to not do everything. Choose what is important to you and concentrate on giving those things your best. Above all stay true to yourself.
Being a modern lady means always striving to be your best even when life seems to surround you in chaos. It means bringing people up and apologizing when you don’t quite hit the mark. It also means having fun and being grateful everyday for your blessings!
It means being respectful of others and yourself.
Being a lady means carrying yourself with the respect you deserve and treating others in that same way
Carrying myself with my head held high, that I have got this, with determination I can overcome obstacles that are in my way and head on to the path of success.
I love he style of these pants! So fun and cute.
-xo, Azanique | https://www.lotsofsass.com
A lady is independent, being comfortable in her own skin that inspires others.
I truly admire how much you have on your plate and that you’re still able to do everything! I love this post !
Being a lady is all about confidence! Love the message behind this campaign you’re participating in!
xx, Danielle | Pineapple & Prosecco
Being a lady is being strong, confident and being happy.
Being a lady to me means acting with class in all that I do. Also, by treating others with respect.
being a lady means taking into consideration other people’s feelings
It means being strong, courageous, and humble.
Being a lady means to me, that you’re confident in who you are – the whole of you…..It’s not following the latest fads but being soft, beautiful from the inside out….being respectful and respectable. I think that when a woman focusses on remaining soft and beautiful from the inside out, she shines and that shining ‘light’ is what makes her the most beautiful woman.
Love the look of feminine professionalism.
Being a lady is carrying yourself with dignity, which also empowers a man to be a gentleman.
Behaving with class, exhibiting good manners, carrying yourself in a respectable manner.
Being a lady to me means being classy, dressing appropriately for the occasion, and being sure that your words are edifying and encouraging to everyone around you.
Being a strong, classy woman! Love the outfit!
You look amazing lady! I am loving this combination on you!
xo Laura Leigh
http://www.louellareese.com
Being a lady means listening to all sides of an issue, confidence and respecting yourself.
I love Talbots, as being a lady to me is being able to dress up and look pretty, not just always be in exercise and cleaning clothes. I love feeling feminine and looking classy. Talbots is great for work clothes, but casual and special occasions, too. I love your look!
Being a modern day lady to me means knowing your worth and supporting others.
Being a lady is being capable, strong, and confident; utilizing the talents we have been blessed with to balance our own lives, and have a positive impact on the people around us.
Being a lady means trying my best and being kind to others.
Being a lady means to me being kind, thoughtful, and polite.
LOVE this campaign idea! I think being a lady is having strength and confidence. You are so accomplished – it takes a certain kind of person to keep up with all of those things!
Being kind, dressing with respect, always love others. Don’t judge, work hard and be an example for others
Being a lady means being kind and confident.
To me, being a lady means being true to yourself without letting others define you.
It means having some class and respect.
Being a lady means to me to be respectful of others and yourself.
Being a lady means being strong, compassionate and a leader.
This post is amazing and you are an amazing!! I think being a lady is having confidence in who we are, and I think one of those traits is having the ability to love endlessly!!
Kileen
cute & little
Thank you Kileen!
Being a lady means that I am special and must act accordingly. It’s my duty to some degree to caretake children and elders…or those who are emotionally or physically unable to themselves. It also means I should know right from wrong.
To me, being a lady means to be competent, confident and dignified in every situation.
Being a lady means always being polite, kind and graceful. NO matter what.
It means being respectful and embracing my uniqueness.
I do not know how you do it all!! What an inspiration you are!
Being a lady means being strong confident, and not let anyone tell you what you cannot do.
Being a modern lady is being thoughtful of others and yourself. Knowing boundaries and pursuing your gifts and passions.
Always gracious and kind
It means being sophisticated and independent!
A lady is polite, caring, respectful and always holds herself in a manner that befits the word class…My mom was a lady….
love everything about this campaign!!! and those pants are F U N
Being a lady means having strength, courage, love and respect for others.
Being a lady to me means having the courage and confidence to be yourself.
A lady charts her own course
Being a lady means being fierce, confident, practical—while always exercising good manners and kindness.
BRINGING FEMININITY TO EVERYTHING I DO, IS WHAT BEING A LADY MEANS TO ME. I THINK THIS IS A FORGOTTEN ARTFORM.
Being a lady means honesty and dignity.
A lady, to me, is a woman who lives in the 1950s
It means, class, kindness and respect for all.
A lady is nice.
Being a lady to me means doing what it takes to accomplish your goals while being respectful of others.
Classy, sense of humor, be kind
To know what Being a Lady means to me is to watch my wife, she cares for our family with mercy, class and unconditional love. She needs all of these as she cares for the 10 kids, 5 out of HS now but a few challenges with the sdopted ones 🙂
God, family and home.
A lady is always willing to help others and how to speak kindly.
Classy clothes for classy women
THANK YOU
Being a lady means staying true to yourself, being kind to others, standing tall.
A modern lady has many responsibilities. We have husband’s, jobs, kids, etc. We are classy and sophisticated. We are smart. And we are kind.
It means being true to yourself, and feeling good whether you are all dressed up or relaxing in some jeans and a tee 🙂
being a lady…strong even when she does’t feel strong, confident when she feels inferior, respectful and kind always!
Being a lady to me means being confident, caring, and having manners.
Conducting myself with grace and dignity in the most challenging situations to be an example of a lady.
Being a lady means that I’ll get to have lots of up & down entertainment in the bedroom.
role model
Being a lady means being caring, considerate, thoughtful and not being mean on social media
Being a lady to means being strong, smart, beautiful and confident.
Being a lady means staying polite even if you’d rather not
Smelling good makes me feel like a lady :0)
Being a lady mean you respect yourself and present yourself in a way to be respected.
Keeping things classy! Polite, kind, putting others first…yet firm and good at putting up boundaries.
You are such a girl boss!! Love this outfit!!
Being a lady means living your best life, in the way you want to.
To me, being a lady means to respect myself as well as others. It means taking pride in always putting my best foot forward.
Being a lady means considering other people first.
Being a lady means respecting yourself and others. It means doing the right thing even when it is difficult.
A lady is well spoken and courteous to others.
being a lady means being king, powerful but sensitive.
Being a lady means being a female with good manners.
It’s means carrying yourself with respect
To me, being a lady is having timeless style and always sharing a smile.
Being a lady is about feeling good about herself. She has self-respect.
Being strong and honest
Being a lady means being true to myself and others. I value myself and my time and others see that and respect that.
A lady takes care of herself, as well as her family, with no complaint. She’s strong but sympathetic and loving. She knows that if she can’t take care of herself first, then she’s unable to take care of anyone else.
Being a lady means you can mange motherhood and your personal goals for a very wonderful life.
It means being classy and honest and kind
Being a lady to me means being respectful, classy and know your worth.
it means equality
It means being confident, kind and focused
Being a lady means being true to yourself-being classy, respectful, and loving.
To me it means strong, smart, and confident in yourself.
I Means being classy and professional
Being a lady to me means having class, being kind and courteous to everyone, not being rude or loud and obnoxious.
TO me being a lady means showing respect to yourself and others.
Being a lady means having respect for yourself and for others. It also means to be independent.
Respecting yourself and being strong
Respecting yourself is the key factor of being a lady in my eyes.
It means living your life without conforming to other’s behavior-doing what you feel is right and best.
Looking good, smelling good, having your own everything like: money, home, car, independent thinking, friends, goals, and love for yourself.
Being a lady means trying to do my very best for my handicapped son. Understanding that he makes baby step progress, and that he needs patience and love.
Being a lady means being strong and independent.
To me, being a lady is having self-confidence, good manners and being kind to others. I also think dressing well and taking care of oneself is very lady-like as well.
Being a lady means to me politeness and not being a potty mouth.
Having respect for yourself and others, and being kind.
To me being a lady means handling yourself with grace and tact even when you want to rip someones head off. Woman have so much to deal with and handle on a daily basis and I have so much respect to all woman just for keeping it together. We should all give ourselves a pat on the back.
Being a lady means to be kind, polite, and and generous of spirit.
It means requiring respect and giving respect to others.
Being a lady means being yourself and respect.
Being a lady means self confidence
Being a lady looks like looking to live with kindness, patience, and generosity to all people, including yourself.
To me being a lady means being strong and confident.
I think being a lady means being kind, loving yourself and doing what you enjoy.
Being a lady represents beauty and poise in my opinion.
Being a lady to me means being powerful and feminine
Being a lady means I can dress up and look hot if I want to, stay home and wear yoga pants and a comfy sweatshirt if I want to, or go to work and wear my scrubs and get dirty taking care of others, helping deliver babies, because it’s what I love to do!
Being a lady means I keep doing the good, even when it’s rough.
Grace under pressure
Being a lady is always displaying class.
Thanks for the chance.
I think being a lady requires self respect, kindness, dignity and confidence!
being a lady means to be well-mannered and graceful
To me it means feeling beautiful on the inside as much as the outside.
elegance, courteousness, caring and understanding
Being a lady means putting the pedal to the metal and getting stuff done!
Being a lady is being a boss and always making it work
I think it means being confident and treating others with respect.
Being able to tackle what life throws at you with grace and humility and a can-do attitude.
respecting yourself and others.
To me being a lady means treating the people you run into each day with the same respect you expect.
To me, being a modern woman means being fierce, classy, nurturing, strong and independent
A lady to me means being confident, feminine and a boss.
Being a lady always involves grace and kindness.
It means you are classy and confident.
Being a lady means that I respect myself and my values.
To me being a lady means knowing when to bite your tongue and fake a smile and when to speak up. It means picking your battles, and going with the flow.
Being a lady means being confident in my own skin!
Being a lady is being respectful, responsible, and moral. Honesty and kindness are important. But above all, a lady should value herself and take care of her health and well-being.
Only I can hinder myself – the stumbling stones along our lives are just challenges to strive further, try harder and hold oneself accountable for their actions. I LOVE being a woman (at age 6 I wrote that I wanted to grow up and be a woman just like my Mom….loving, caring and respectful as well as strong and determined!). I love when I am called a lady…makes me know I have made it!
To me, being a lady means respecting others (even if you disagree with them), and putting others first. “First, do no harm.”
As sang Sinatra, “a lady doesn’t wander all over the room and blow on some other guys dice”!
Being a lady means handling things with class and treating others in a respectful manner.
to me being a lady means that i am confident and i do my best to be morally upright.
Being a “lady” doesn’t mean anything stereotypical. It means being anything you want-nothing gender specific. I’m a tomboy so I wouldn’t know about being ladylike.
TO BE A CLASSY LADY MEANS LOVING YOUR SELF AND RESPECTING OTHERS.
Being a lady mean being confident.
always involves grace and kindness.
When I think of what being a lady means I can’t help
But think of Provetbs 31, which also is my Mother, her Mother, my grandmother and my daddy’s mother, my Mamaw. It’s all in that chapter.
Being a lady to me means being strong and also loving and caring. I think the greatest thing in life for me is being a mom to my Chloe Pearl!
Respecting myself.
I believe being a lady involves having self respect, class, moderation of your actions, and appreciation.
Being respectful to yourself and others is what being a lady means to me.
Showing grace under pressure and respect for others
Being a lady to me means being strong, not needing anyone and being the bigger person.
I think it means showing grace and good manners, among other things.
Staying classy at all times!
It means being respectful of others and yourself
Being a lady to me means being strong, firm and loyal in your beliefs and stance and NEVER apologizing for it- even if it pisses people off. Being a lady in this world means making the world yours- like a man does, but doing it better than they ever could
Being a lady to me means respecting myself and other women.
Being graceful & kind.. is what I believe. Thanks for the chance to win!
Being a classy lady means the heart wants to heal the world.
Being a lady to me means being classy and respectable.
To me, being a lady means staying true to your values with grace, strength and kindness. Thank you!!
doing what i want
A lady means holding yourself with dignity no matter what
Being a lady means you don’t swear in public (no matter how bad your day has been.
To me being a lady means possessing dignity and grace through all situations. It also means being respectful to others and never being demeaning or cruel.
It means being kind and respectful to others!
Being a lady means being polite but also working for what you want and not apologizing.