Service with a STYLE

Ok, so most of the time when you go into a retail store that caters to a relatively fashionable crowd, you expect to see some great style. The store that I went into yesterday has their staff wear all black, so that they can feature the shoes that they're selling. For some women, this is just how their style works, and it's all about the accessories, and I LOVE it.

The girls in this store (which will remain nameless) were great, but this girl's necklace really stood out to me. It was bright, and summery and FUN. And it seemed to really suit her, at least based on the little snippet of her personality that I got to see as I spent my latest paycheck...

When I told her about my blog, she said that she loved the concept, and that she believes that when you think something nice about someone, you should just come right out and say it. It's such a simple idea, but something that some of us find easier said than done.

I'm loving that the more people I talk to about this, the more people I realize really ARE aware of the people around them, and aren't afraid to let them know!

Would it kill you to smile?

After complimenting the lady in line at lunchtime with such a negative response, I decided to make an effort to compliment people who weren't distracted. No phones, ipods, other conversations - just people who are walking down the street.

The first THREE ignored me. Not even a smile or a thank you. It got to the point that I wasn't sure I'd be able to get anymore pictures for my blog. Then, I came across a woman who was walking by herself, with a big smile on her face. As she came closer, I just said to her that it's so nice to see somebody smiling. She stopped, we complimented eachother on our shoes, I took her picture and off we both went. Ahh...my faith was renewed!

I complimented a few other people with no response. When I went into the Yonge & Eglinton Centre, I stopped by my favourite Kiosk - a really great handmade jewellery booth run by a really beautiful woman. I've been buying jewellery from her for weeks, but haven't ever really struck up a conversation. She has this easy, beautiful style - something I wish I could emulate...like she doesn't have to try, and she's always comfortable but beautiful. By the time I left, she gave me a big hug, and promised she'd let me know when her website is done so that I can feature her on my blog, and share her style with everyone!

More than 3 compliments to make up for the last couple of days, but only 2 pictures, and 2 smiles!

Maybe tomorrow...