Shining Joan Smalls for Vogue Italia May 2014 in sleeveless dress

Photo Love {Inspiration}: Shine on via Vogue Italia May 2014

June 23, 2014

“Never dull your shine for somebody else.”

Tyra Banks

Shining bejeweled  Joan Smalls for Vogue Italia May 2014 Shining Joan Smalls for Vogue Italia May 2014 in sleeveless dress

Shining Joan Smalls for Vogue Italia May 2014 wearing ruffles Shining mesh Joan Smalls for Vogue Italia May 2014 Shining rocks  Joan Smalls for Vogue Italia May 2014 in Alexander McQueen Shining rocks  Joan Smalls in bodycon metallic for Vogue Italia May 2014 Shining water Joan Smalls for Vogue Italia May 2014

Vogue Italia May 2014

Have you ever held back for fear of outshining other people?

Perhaps you let your little cousin win at a board game so he could be the victor for the day.  Or maybe you didn’t hit the ball quite as hard as you could so that the other team would have a chance.

While we may ocassionally hold back for the little ones in our lives, we should always try to let our true abilities shine.  We all have our strengths and may sometimes restrain ourselves to either preserve our own humility or for the sake of another party.  But we should let our talents be known and show everyone how truly great we can be.  Shine on friends!

Have a lovely week!

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  • KizzyDoll June 23, 2014 at 07:49

    These are gorgeous!! Love the pictures. Yes, I have been here before, it doesn’t make you feel very good and you regret holding back when you realise that you have done. I think we need to trian ourselves to just go and put our all into it and not worry anyone else!! xx

  • Johanna June 23, 2014 at 09:55

    Love this little reminder. And talk about photo inspiration!

  • melissa blake June 23, 2014 at 13:55

    the light in these photo is perfect!!! Hope you’re having a good week, friend! xoxo

  • Krysten June 23, 2014 at 15:36

    That last pic, oh my gosh.

  • Oh to Be a Muse June 23, 2014 at 15:37

    I don’t know why the photos I take on rocks don’t look as good as these! Sometimes I hold up, fashion-wise, and dress down when around friends because I don’t always want to appear like I’m over dressed and they’re all dressed quite casually.

  • FASHION TALES June 24, 2014 at 01:33

    What an incredible piece of art that golden top piece is with teh pleated form. I also loved the quote in the intro. 🙂
    Enjoy your week dear. xx/Madison

  • Ellesees.blogspot.com June 24, 2014 at 07:28

    gorgeous location and editorial

  • Alexis Grace of NorthOnHarper June 24, 2014 at 21:56

    What a lovely reminder— and what a beautiful spread!

  • Paola June 25, 2014 at 12:11

    Amazing pics!
    Interesting post!!!
    Would you like to follow each other via GFC?
    Ciao bellissima!
    http://expressyourselfbypaolalauretano.blogspot.it

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