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Photo Love {Inspiration}: Beauty and happiness via Christian Dior

June 9, 2014

“Women, with their sure instincts, realized that my intention was to make them not just more beautiful, but also happier.”

Christian Dior

dior black dress running through Versailles - saved by Chic n Cheap Living

Dior shot by Henry Clarke Spring summer 1956 - saved by Chic n Cheap Living Dior shot by Norman Parkinson Spring summer 1950 - saved by Chic n Cheap Living Dior shot by Paolo Rovers - saved by Chic n Cheap Living Dior shot by Patrick Demarchelier Spring Summer 2007 - saved by Chic n Cheap Living

How do you appear when you look most beautiful?

That is a bit of a tough question to answer.  But most people are at least aware of or like certain features about themselves.  When those features are defined, people may feel like they are at their most beautiful state.  For me, I feel most beautiful when my brown eyes are defined and my easy to manage hair is loose and shiny.  But this all comes together when I smile a small, but lopsided smile and the subtle dimples around the bottom of my mouth appear.  My husband always says that my photographed smile is a bit hesitant, but loves my goofy grins.

I see nothing but pure beauty and elegance in these famous photos from Christian Dior’s campaigns over the last few decades.  The air of elegance and sophisticated beauty is readily apparent.  But I appreciate Mr. Dior’s quote the best.  It isn’t just about appearing beautiful, but feeling beautiful.  After all, when we feel beautiful, don’t we in turn feel happy as well?  We are confident and carefree about our appearance then.

After all, what is life without beauty and happiness?

I hope you have a few beautiful and happy moments as well friends!

Have a lovely week!

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  • KizzyDoll June 9, 2014 at 05:31

    These photos are amazing, I love Dior!! I think when you feel beautiful, you let go of what’s inside and that makes the beauty enhanced. I think when one feels unsure of themselves, they don’t let what’s inside out, that glow and spark, they hide away and even if they have a gorgeous face or whatever, it isn’t the same. But, when you feel it from inside and love what you’re wearing, it explodes :)) Happy Monday doll xx

  • Alexis Grace of North On Harper June 9, 2014 at 09:13

    The first image is so insanely gorgeous to me— and completely pulls me in— I want to be there.

    Honestly, I struggle with how I think I look best… I would say my hair off my face is key, although I think bangs are great on me….. beyond that I go through phases of what I like most on me!

    • Chic 'n Cheap Living June 9, 2014 at 21:32

      Alexis, you definitely look great with your hair pulled up! I definitely change my mind about what looks good on me and go through phases too!

  • Johanna June 9, 2014 at 11:00

    I feel the most beautiful in the morning with messy hair. Ironic for a blogger, right?

    • Chic 'n Cheap Living June 9, 2014 at 21:33

      Bloggers look good with messy hair too Johanna!

  • Heather June 9, 2014 at 11:29

    I love these photos and agree that feeling beautiful is the most important thing. When you feel beautiful, you exude beauty and happiness.

  • MITCH June 9, 2014 at 13:55

    DIOR is one of my favorite designers! Thanks for sharing such inspirations.

    xx,
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  • Krysten June 9, 2014 at 16:43

    Absolutely stunning.

  • Rowena June 9, 2014 at 17:30

    Mr. Dior was wise as well as a fashion genius! I associate joy with beauty so I think I’m most beautiful when I’m genuinely happy.

    Rowena @ rolala loves

  • cat eyes & skinny jeans June 10, 2014 at 08:09

    What gorgeous images! I must agree with Mr. Dior…feeling beautiful is half the battle – once you’ve attained that feeling the possibilities are endless!!

    xx

  • Lyddiegal June 10, 2014 at 08:10

    Beautiful and happy. That just about sums it up. Sometimes it’s when I’m in the most over the top dress, and sometimes it’s when I’m in a pair of floral shorts, white button down, chambray blazer, and panama hat, living it up in all my preppy glory.

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