tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post4140080668079901964..comments2024-01-18T02:53:32.754-05:00Comments on LoveBrownSugar: Stilettos & Side Eyes: The UPLIFT ChallengeLoveBrownSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07242387228090874919noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-44375582312275868072011-06-02T20:39:38.043-04:002011-06-02T20:39:38.043-04:00i said i liked a black girl's shoes. she said...i said i liked a black girl's shoes. she said thank you. and then...get this...she told me where she got them!! i think she lied though bc i couldn't find them on the website. I love you Cece!!! - jooomzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-17296011352177282022011-04-26T15:54:11.662-04:002011-04-26T15:54:11.662-04:00Wow, what a great post. I love giving complements,...Wow, what a great post. I love giving complements, but sometimes it can be a pain. Sometimes people make you feel like your not good enough, or your compliment doesn't count based on how you look. They size you up. I wish I could compliment freely, I really enjoy spreading a little bit of light on someones day. You never know what they've been going through, or how much a simple compliment from a complete STRANGER who has nothing to gain from telling you what they think can turn your day around. Everyone just seems so closed. Even to eye contact! I don't have lasers there! Like the idea of another person saying or doing anything positive to/for them must spawn from a place of negativity. Whatever. I don't mind being that random stranger to someone who will just take my thoughts as encouragement and pass it to someone else and lighten up their day.<br />:)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00431798581953796225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-56514439166232162532011-04-20T14:41:40.243-04:002011-04-20T14:41:40.243-04:00This is a great initiative that needs to be done a...This is a great initiative that needs to be done a lot, a lot, a lot, and then repeated!!! We really diss each other A LOT of the time, or so much more than compliment. I like to compliment other people, if I see something I like I want to know more about it, where it came from, and I will make sure the person wearing the garment knows. But then, I'm half Spanish, and we tend to talk a lot to people we don't know, joke, compliment, etc. I don't know if that it's a cultural thing, but the b*tching and competing is absolutely UNIVERSAL and simply needs to stop, it's simply pathetic.Fashion Limbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03895253976656287477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-34328307525906287772011-04-20T08:52:47.596-04:002011-04-20T08:52:47.596-04:00A provocative post, but so very sincere and open.
...A provocative post, but so very sincere and open.<br />I find that American women are terrible at this sort of thing. This does not mean that it does not happen in Europe, but perhaps it's done with more "Grace" in Europe. I get complemented quite a bit in France, England and Germany. And I'm especially kind to women - I have been brought up that way. XXBarbara von Engerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10349156453440077071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-55380715960836635012011-04-18T02:21:01.170-04:002011-04-18T02:21:01.170-04:00I always give compliments to women - a compliment ...I always give compliments to women - a compliment can literally make someone's day. GREAT challenge!Nikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15717292550376561328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-70343856247869776232011-04-17T16:25:44.794-04:002011-04-17T16:25:44.794-04:00This is why I nurture and treasure the relationshi...This is why I nurture and treasure the relationship I have with my true girlfriends. The challenge is one that I've always attempted to participate in. There are times I've slipped but if one is confident in who they are not what they have or are wearing there is NO need to throw anything negative in the direction of another female P.E.R.I.O.D. One thing blogging has taught me is that you can be who you are and someone else can be the real them and be supported. In the real world when females pretend I don't exist or do with A - C or all of them, I go out of my way to be extra friendly. Helps them to see I'm no threat just living on the same earth and enjoying the journey.Kerissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04546546010795837472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-33484031665793135012011-04-17T04:32:52.890-04:002011-04-17T04:32:52.890-04:00If you think it is difficult in America, try Europ...If you think it is difficult in America, try Europe.<br />When in New York I was complimented in the streets and cafes.<br />In North and South Carolina my American friends thought I was dressed for church ( nothing further than me).<br /> I have never, ever have been complimented in Europe. European, especially Spaniards, who are not family or close friends, sooner die than say a nice word about your outfit to your face. At least in my experience.<br />Superb post!!!<br />XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXmispapelicoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209220366975722334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-61610860944915756622011-04-15T23:23:29.492-04:002011-04-15T23:23:29.492-04:00so much time*so much time*The Style and Beauty Doctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13482800900361007885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-10258253613128886312011-04-15T20:03:26.743-04:002011-04-15T20:03:26.743-04:00Wait----grown women got dressed up, traveled to an...Wait----grown women got dressed up, traveled to an event, walked into the event to shade other women? People don't realize how tacky they look when they do that *smh*.<br /><br />I feel so blessed to know so many amazing female bloggers in the NYC area and those I've met who live outside this area. I remember meeting you at the Carol's Daughter event last year and YOU WERE SO SWEET. I don't understand why other people put so much energy into being "mean girls". I spend so time talking to strangers people must think I'm crazy. It's nothing to give someone a smile or say hello. And you feel good when you do it, too.<br /><br />I'm ALL IN!The Style and Beauty Doctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13482800900361007885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-13159639123750523872011-04-15T16:08:18.645-04:002011-04-15T16:08:18.645-04:00I love this and I do it all the time !!!
It's ...I love this and I do it all the time !!!<br />It's funny how surprised other women are when you give them a compliment!<br />They seem to light up, come alive and like to tell me where they got their outfit and how much they paid for them as well!<br />Thanks for passing on the love!<br />xXx<br />RevaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06360833507127511662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-64191413122466409752011-04-15T11:37:04.704-04:002011-04-15T11:37:04.704-04:00I love this post and Im so glad it was in the link...I love this post and Im so glad it was in the links a la mode this week (as well as mine yeahh)<br />I think its sad but true that women are more inclined to judge each other than be nice. I often compliment girls on their style when I see them, what shocks me is the genuine surprised thanks I get when I do it. I have often gotten rude "um ya thanks" responses to which I can only say whatever, I tried.jessicahttp://enchantedvintageclothing.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-39543062266551024612011-04-15T05:38:25.530-04:002011-04-15T05:38:25.530-04:00awesome post! it's unfortunate but it happens....awesome post! it's unfortunate but it happens. i'm always being sized up lol. but i don't always take it as s negative thing since i feel people are sort of intrigued by what's different. however, i compliment women all the time & usually get a decent response. like since I started blogging and doing street style I find the people I approach to take their pic are usually very gracious & flattered when I tell them I think they look awesome. I think the competition exists more at events when we put our "game faces" on. it's like since everyone dressed up let's see who did it best lol. I love your challenge & thoughts on the matter. now here's my one lady story for the challenge:<br /><br />on weds I walked up to this young lady named earlicia and asked to take her pic. she turned around and got her neck all twisted and said in a sort of attitudy tone "why?" then I said "cuz I think you look awesome & really like your style....) as soon as I released the word awesome (I said more stuff after that) I saw the tension release from her neck & shoulders. she smiled & said "okay thanks." <br /><br />this is one reason I really like street style. not only do I get to share what I like with my readers but also get the pleasure of telling folks they look good & seeing them smile.doc starrhttp://www.docstarrchic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-87369386113518105652011-04-15T03:53:14.708-04:002011-04-15T03:53:14.708-04:00you are so totally right! I never understood this ...you are so totally right! I never understood this unspoken "competition" among women! I couldn't compliment strangers, I'm to shy :S but whenever I see a colleague that wears something I like I always compliment her!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-54337090161111610622011-04-14T23:55:47.924-04:002011-04-14T23:55:47.924-04:00I feel sooooo lucky to have so many supportive and...I feel sooooo lucky to have so many supportive and loving women in my life. My path didn't start off so well when I was younger but now I can't imagine living any other way. There's room enough for every single one of us to shine. What a great topic!<br />:) f<br /><a href="http://thehouseintheclouds.com/" rel="nofollow">The House in the Clouds</a>Fabienne Jachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13571647297447012840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-72315354645782704322011-04-14T14:44:58.894-04:002011-04-14T14:44:58.894-04:00You raised some very good points! I do give other ...You raised some very good points! I do give other women the surreptitious once-over, but more often it's out of admiration and not snarkiness.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149426274951453722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-54503392523018984192011-04-14T14:30:25.733-04:002011-04-14T14:30:25.733-04:00Love this post!
Congrats on making the IFB weekly ...Love this post!<br />Congrats on making the IFB weekly roundup tooNotes from a Stylist,https://www.blogger.com/profile/07341528048390557275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-91896596414742017572011-04-14T14:26:51.722-04:002011-04-14T14:26:51.722-04:00it's funny that you talk about this, because i...it's funny that you talk about this, because i will admit that i'm guilty of the side eye. but on the other hand, i'm ALWAYS complimenting complete strangers. i love the way their face genuinely lights up when someone who doesn't know them says that they look great. <br /><br />i'm wondering if anyone else does this. i'm quick to compliment a stranger, but my closest friends are lucky if they hear an uplifting word. i'm glad you made me think on that one..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-31248426560906129752011-04-12T16:56:48.586-04:002011-04-12T16:56:48.586-04:00Perfect post! I always say "positivity is my ...Perfect post! I always say "positivity is my only method"! Gotta kill/expose them/to with kindness! HA!<br /><br />love you site BTW!<br /><br />http://estilomode.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-53622227134251632192011-04-12T16:55:31.327-04:002011-04-12T16:55:31.327-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-72560039309127539942011-04-11T16:55:07.745-04:002011-04-11T16:55:07.745-04:00Before I even know about this challenge I did this...Before I even know about this challenge I did this on Friday. I was paying compliments to every girl I saw. It made me feel awesome to see another female smile. Just saying their hair cut was cute or I like their outfit. Great day. It hurts that women beat each other down instead of sticking together. I rather uplift each other then rip someone apart, its a reflection of how you feel about yourself.Teehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666202529118165036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-6883418483847092652011-04-11T15:16:10.944-04:002011-04-11T15:16:10.944-04:00I try to compliment and uplift my fellow woman oft...I try to compliment and uplift my fellow woman often. Especially when I know how much effort we ladies put into our personal style. Sometimes we nonchalantly jest that style is effortless but that "effortless-ness" often includes hours in a hairdresser's chair or in a dressing room trying to get that perfect style or that elusive well-fitting pair of jeans or at the gym. No one is perfect. As a person that suffered from low self esteem for a lot of my teenage years I realized as an adult that I was cheating myself from the fabulous-ness I innately possessed. Every woman is beautiful but society often place hierarchies on certain traits. And I have a lovely family that genuinely complimented and helped to encourage me to appreciate myself for who I am. And just that battle for my self-esteem took time and effort. So I compliment women to strengthen and encourage. Cause if you look great a lot of work probably went into it. And who doesn't love being complimented for good work.Shani, Miss JamilaJohttp://www.jamilajo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-58970366844740413912011-04-11T15:00:12.721-04:002011-04-11T15:00:12.721-04:00Can this be attributed to men too??????????
I fe...Can this be attributed to men too?????????? <br /><br />I feel like this happens to guys a lot, just they're more vocal.jared michael lowehttp://www.lowefactor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-34269649751777231432011-04-11T12:52:43.444-04:002011-04-11T12:52:43.444-04:00@herCatwalk If you write one, please come back and...@herCatwalk If you write one, please come back and share the link with us!! So we can share the #UPLIFT :)LoveBrownSugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07242387228090874919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-23443298986687696372011-04-11T12:50:27.484-04:002011-04-11T12:50:27.484-04:00Amazing campaign! I love what your friend Ama sai...Amazing campaign! I love what your friend Ama said. Why can't we *inspire* each other rather than view other women as competition? You are inspiring me to write a post of my own on a similar topic!herCatwalkhttp://blog.hercatwalk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-21152377176470422512011-04-11T12:37:04.788-04:002011-04-11T12:37:04.788-04:00I support your movement and although its inherent ...I support your movement and although its inherent in a woman's nature to hate on another girl from time to time (dunno whether its envy or the woman should find it flattering that other women would waste so much energy on meticulously picking apart and dissecting them) but its such a beautiful thing to get complimented.<br />I struggled for a LONG time with accepting compliments cos I'd grown up with my sister breaking down my self-esteem as well as bullies playing their part that to see what others saw was beyond me. But now, i can take the time out to appreciate beauty both in myself and others and i congratulate u for urging others to do the same.<br /><br />BLEURGH & Xisses<br />http://say-bleurgh.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03348780002248615623noreply@blogger.com