Lea Ann’s Letter to Oprah
I’d love to see Carrie & Danielle, authors of the book Style Statement, on your show.
I am a people pleaser who struggled in all areas of life to be all to everyone: I dressed to meet others’ expectations, I had more clutter and items in my apartment because others are not comfortable with a spare, simple look. I spent my whole life – until now – trying to “be” for others.
No longer. I read Style Statement two weeks ago and enjoyed the personal stories of people who had articulated their own style statement. I was looking for my word that would define 80% of who I was. I found it. “Simple” would define 80% of who I am. Merely reading the story of the person who is also “simple” brought this feeling of peace inside me…a feeling of “I’m home now”.
The key words that define “Simple” resonated inside me…and affected every area of my life. I continue to journal to figure out the word that will define 20% of me… I have an idea what it is, but need to journal to figure it out. It’ll come in time.
I now dress, live, work, decorate and relate to people – as myself. I am decluttering my apartment and clearing spaces so that I have empty room in the apartment to allow breathing room for me.
I am wearing a uniform this summer of black, white, gray and sky blue – with some sparkly accessories – because that’s me. (I don’t mind getting flack from others because I’m wearing black. They can dress however they’d like to. I’m dressing for me.)
I have a newfound confidence in myself..that others cannot give me..but Carrie & Danielle provided for me via their book Style Statement.
I do not have the funds to meet with Carrie & Danielle, but if they were on your show, I’d have a glimpse into what they do and I could perhaps glean some insight from them.
Please have them on your show. They’ve changed my life..and could change the lives of others.
Thank you!
Lea Ann
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