Be Fierce, Lady. Work!

For Christmas, I received Fierce Style: How to be Your Most Fabulous Self by Project Runway winner Christian Siriano. It's a terrific read, not only because it sounds like you are having a one on one conversation with the designer, but because I completely agree with his ideas. For Christian Siriano, being fierce is not only about wearing designer brands from head to toe & being a New York fashionista. Being fierce is also about inner confidence. It's about being and loving yourself, and proudly allowing your self-image to shine through to the world. One tip that he offers is to take part in those little activities and details that are distinctly You [even if others say they are cheesy or stupid]. So here is my list of Angie's Fierceness:

1. Mac n Cheese - I don't care how processed the cheese is, or how unhealthy it may be, a magnificent bowl of mac n cheese always makes my day.

2. FIRM Workout Videos - Yeah, they're pretty corny, but they are an outstanding workout plan & have made me into the person I am today.

3. Rap Music - Yes. I know I am the whitest, most innocent-looking girl ever. And yes, I know Rap lyrics completely counter everything I say about how men should treat women. But I love that stuff anyway.

4. Drinking Coffee Every Day - I KNOW that drinking caffeine is one of the WORST things for a vocalist, but the smell of Hazelnut wins me over every time. I'll just compensate with plenty of water later ;)!

5. Saying "Don't let the hatas stop you from doin' yo thang!"

6. The Movie Mean Girls - "She's fabulous, but she's evil." "Hey! Get out of here!" "Danny Devito I love your work!!!"

7. Singing at the Top of my Lungs when I'm Alone - I love learning how loud I can actually be without any critics around.

8. My Banana Republic Glasses - Possibly one of the most fabulous items in my wardrobe. I considered never wearing contacts again when I realized how fierce they are.

9. My Hair - I love that it always looks good, even when I put in NO effort to style it, whatsoever! (BTW: "I'm sorry people are so jealous of me. But I can't help it that I'm popular.")

10. Knowing that even though I am a Soprano, I can sing a Low F - 3 ledger lines below the Treble Staff, people!


So now, anyone who reads this, I encourage you to recognize your own Fierceness. Do it now! It's so much fun :).


Quote of the Day:

"Stephanie, I have to tell you something. You are a tranny, who looks like a hot mess. And not in a good way. You're a tickity-tack, tranny hot mess, Super Tranny, from Trannsylvania who is not apologizing for it!"

-Amy Poehler, impersonating Christian Siriano on Saturday Night Live