January 31, 2012

Ashley From "The Shine Project" Feels Most Beautiful...

Ashley from "The Shine Project" happens to be my first official "blog" friend. We are both AZ girls and I love Ash and what she stands for. She works hard trying to make other people's lives beautiful, but I wanted to know - what does Ashley feel most beautiful in? Here's what she had to say.

I feel most beautiful in a smile. I've noticed that when I'm smiling, it's usually because I'm focused on the people around me, and not myself. When I look outward, and give freely, my whole being lights up. There's nothing better than the joy that comes from lighting up someone's day with a smile.  It makes me feel beautiful because, as Audrey Hepburn says, "Happy girls are the prettiest girls." 

Thanks for sharing this great message Ash.  Make sure to stop by her blog to see all the smiles she's created on a daily basis for herself and for others.  :)

18 comments:

DelbaMé said...

I love this post, and I love what Ash said about smiling! Can't wait to check out another AZ girls blog.
Blogger get together?!
Delaney
xx

Emily said...

A beautiful post from a beautiful lady!

There's tons of research out there showing that we are actually happiest when we are not thinking of ourselves (which oftentimes actually means 'while we are working.') It's just that we don't necessary recognize it as such. Funny, eh.

Maria said...

Very pretty smile! And when it's that pretty it'd be a crime not to show it off. Thanks for sharing - I'll be popping over to her blog to say hi!

Maria xx
www.cheekypinktulip.blogspot.com

Michelle's Style File said...

Simply gorgeous!

x
Michelle
www.michellesstylefile.blogspot.com

christin said...

I LOVE that so many girls are saying "a smile". It is so true though! Honestly, what's better than smiling?

Anonymous said...

This is great! I am always saying this, too. Clothes, makeup, etc. have their place but I am so glad she chose something non-materialistic for her answer. Truly classy.

Vintage Papers said...

Nicely said.

Mehak mittal said...

Beautifully said.. A smile is all u need.. Love d post.. ��

adesertgirl said...

I love that so many ladies are calling attention to the fact that someone can be wearing the fanciest clothes in the world, but without a smile, they're not going to be their most beautiful.

Lindsey said...

Love this!

Enara Girl said...

I looks great in the photo.
xoxo

WearAbouts said...

she's gorgeous and fun! <3
Rory
www.WearAboutsBlog.com
CHICTOPIA

Shabana said...

I think this is the best answer in your series of these posts so far! Keep smiling Ash!

www.thsilverkickdiaries.blogspot.com

House 54 said...

Love the Audrey Hepburn quotation! So true!

Great post, Ashley! :) Thank you, Katie, for sharing her with us!

Fierce Fabulous Fit said...

I love hers!! It's so simple yet sooo true!! A smile definitely makes you beautiful!! And she has a gorgeous one!! WOW!

rasbarri said...

I just recently came across your blog via Pinterest! I love the features you're doing and love the vibe of your content, photos and style! Really cool!

Chloe Jacqueline said...

I am LOVING this series!

FAshiOnistA ErA said...

she's gorgeous and love the blog!!! loveee it!!