04/10/2025
Love this post from one of my favorite clients Annette Bond Style. Even though this wasn't her first photo shoot, she still got nervous. Check out her words of wisdom...the best advice ever!
The Real Reason You’re Questioning if Your Outfit Looks Good
When you think about walking into a room with confidence, we rarely connect it to the language we use with ourselves.
Instead, we just feel that discomfort in the moment—whether it's being in the spotlight or standing in front of a camera—and the negative self-talk creeps in.
I’ve been there. In fact, it’s still very fresh for me after recently having professional photos taken. I was anxious for a full week leading up to it—excited for the outcome, but not exactly looking forward to the process. Will what I’m wearing look good on camera? Should I go with minimal or bold accessories? Am I going to have a good hair day? Yes, my mind went there too.
The morning of the shoot, I had to pause and give myself a real pep talk. I reminded myself to focus on what I wanted others to see and feel through my photos—not the perfectionism that was bubbling up inside me.
What many don’t realize is how powerful our words are—especially the ones you whisper to yourself. They shape how you feel, how you show up, and how you see yourself in that moment.
Think of the rudder of a ship—tiny compared to the vessel, yet it determines the entire direction. Your words work the same way. What you say, especially to yourself, can either steer you towards CONFIDENCE or anchor you in self-doubt.
So, why am I talking about this? What do WORDS have to do with personal style?
Honestly—EVERYTHING.
FROM STYLE DOUBT TO STYLE CLARITY
One of the first questions I’m often asked is, “Where do you shop, Annette?” 👠👗
Shopping is important—it’s the outer layer, the packaging. But if you truly want to elevate your style confidence, shopping should be the last step in the process, not the first.
First, I help you reconnect with your sense of self. Because without that positive affirmation of who you are and what you’re working toward, you are left feeling dowdy, average, or feel the need to lose 20 pounds before anything looks good.
I want you to begin seeing your beauty from the inside out—your radiance—not just the flaws you think you see on the surface.
So let me ask you:
✨ What do you love about your body?
Not what you'd change. Not what you're waiting to “fix.”
But what already makes you feel strong, graceful, feminine, or powerful.
✨ What do you want to move away from in your personal style?
What no longer feels aligned with who you are—or who you’re becoming?
✨ What do you want to move toward in your personal style?
Think about how you want to feel when you get dressed each day. Confident? Put-together? Effortlessly chic? Let your style reflect the life you’re creating.
Your WORDS—your self-talk—can be a curse, or they can be your beauty. Choose wisely.
Thank you to Toni Pinto for such a wonderful photoshoot experience!💗
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P.S. If you've been thinking about elevating how you show up and need some loving help and support with your personal style. I would LOVE to meet you!
