Today’s giveaway features two California jewelry artists.
Textured Drop Necklace By Feisty Elle
Every time I wear this piece by Leslie Yang, I get compliments. I’ve actually had people stop me in the street to ask where I got it. It’s made of bamboo, so it’s surprisingly lightweight. I don’t even notice I have it on, and I love how effortlessly it elevates an outfit.
Can You Hear Me Now Brooch by Mama’s Little Babies
Mama’s Little Baby brooches are so witty. This guy is my favorite, but I also feel affectionate toward the artichoke and Gunther, the World Famous Lion Tamer.
Cute, right? I know!
To enter, please leave a piece of advice for your younger self. And don’t forget to check back this week for more contests.
Fine print: Please only leave one comment, because it’s the nice thing to do, and also because multiple entries will be disqualified. I’ll use random.org to select the winner, and I’ll announce who won at the top of this post and in a separate post next Wednesday.
Mighty Girl 
How about: You’re doing a pretty good job, hon, keep it up!
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It gets better, it really does (just like Tim Gunn says!)
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I could probably write paragraphs but I will just sum it up with: Oh, sweet young Laura, not everything is about you. In fact? Most things are not. Learn it. Love it. Live it.
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I would tell my younger self that she is so much cooler than she thinks she is or than how some people make her feel sometimes. On the other hand, I think slowly becoming more comfortable in your own skin is probably the most lovely part of getting older.
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Get off the couch and get to work on your art!
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remember to be nice to your mother. she means well.
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Trust your gut. You can count on the decisions you make from there. Overthinking can be paralyzing – you already know what I mean, don’t you?
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Be nicer to that Greg guy. He’s a diamond in the rough. and Mike? just don’t go there. walk away. walk away.
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Relax, it’ll be fine.
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Don’t fear what others think of you. It’s not worth it and you’ll be much happier living without all those annoying voices in your head.
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Dear younger self,
Don’t be such a prude! At the very least you should do more makin’ out.
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Dear Younger Self – Walk a little taller, and worry a little less about what they think.
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Dear Younger-self,
It’s better to be alone than unhappy. Also, you can too wear purple and it actually looks nice on you. Oh! And invest in tailored pants that fit. It’s worth the extra money.
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Just go ahead and do it. Don’t wait for the right time and place — just go for it!
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Dear Younger Self,
Stop wasting so much time wishing you had a boyfriend and go have adventure by yourself.
PS – you’ll save yourself a lot of heartache if you focus more on whether he is right for you than if you are right for him.
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Dear 22 year old Sneh,
You deserve happiness as much as the people you are trying to bring happiness to.
Love,
30 year old Sneh
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date around more, don’t be afraid you won’t get married and take that trip to Colorado on a whim with the cute boy!
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Dear ‘Lil me:
Sometimes people will be just plain MEAN to you for absoulutely no reason; remember that YOU are awesome and that it is always a direct reflection of them and has NOTHING to do with you. You will always be AWESOME – you must believe it!
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Oh goodness. I’m at a point where I wouldn’t want to change anything in my past, but I could really use some advice to my current self from my older self. I guess I’ll go with “exercise on purpose”.
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You look just great. Enjoy it.
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Stop caring so much what other people want you to do and figure and then do what YOU want to do. For gods-sake!
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Dear Younger Self,
Stop trying to think ten steps ahead. You’re missing how amazing each moment can be.
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It’s okay to tell him to f-off. Sure you can be kind about it, but still. Just tell him to f-off. The relationship will end with more self-respect.
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dear self:
don’t be afraid of trying. don’t wait until you’re 36 to figure out what you want.
❤
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The only thing you will regret is not standing up for yourself.
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Have more self esteem. Don’t be afraid to be yourself in high school because you are a pretty cool girl.
P. S. Don’t move to Tyler with your best friend after high school. Go to austin.
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You’re going to want to be able to stay home with your two beautiful daughters, so make sure the decisions you make in life are tailored to that. Live so that you aren’t absolutely dependent on a second income.
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Dear High School/Early College Self,
Stop being so paranoid. People like you and would like you more if you would let go a little and let someone in.
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Stay away from the Diet Coke. Stay far, far away.
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Dear self, don’t think that studying for a year abroad is something that other people do.
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Dear me: You’ll always regreat NOT doing something much more than you regret DOING something. Just do it.
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Please don’t drink for the first time ever and then proceed to tell that after-the-play party full of “cool” kids that you’re in love with the quarterback of the football team.
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Dear young me,
Keep the VW bus!
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Dear young me,
You are more beautiful and intelligent and capable than you know. Break up with that stupid boy, go to Europe, get that tatoo and learn how to juggle. Stop waiting for someday- do it now.
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Don’t hold back!
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respect yourself- you are loved
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Take time off and figure out what you really want. It’s ok not to be on the same timeline as everyone else.
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Dear younger self,
Please, please, PLEASE do something irresponsible for once in your life. Don’t over-think it. Sneak out. Get your nose pierced. Break a rule or two. They’ll love you anyway…I promise.
Sincerely,
You in ten years
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Don’t be so afraid…you won’t end up as a bag lady living on the street. Relax. You’ll be fine.
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Do not be embarrassed to be wrong. No one knows everything.
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Remember how you thought you were one of those people that can take time off of college and then will go back after one semester off? Sweetie, you aren’t one of those people. Get it done while you are young so that you aren’t forever in debt. PS: You will be an awesome teacher!
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Dear younger Ceci,
For god’s sake, move your ass to New York City! You want to be a writer–go be where the writers and magazines are! Don’t be afraid to leave your boyfriend behind–if he’s cool, he’ll come along. If not, it wasn’t meant to be. And p.s., your hair is so lush and beautiful–grow it out!
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Dear Younger Self-
Stop tearing apart your body and your heart. Dance is bad for your self image, yoga is great and will make you stronger in ways you couldn’t imagine. Have more compassion for yourself. You are beautiful and strong and you never give yourself credit for your triumphs. Take a breath. Take more pictures. Stop hanging out with those guys- they will eventually depress you enough that you just start over with new friends. I love you, though you don’t know it yet.
Love-
You
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Dear 15:
When he makes you cry, it is on purpose. When he does not reciprocate (yoouuu knooowww), it is because he is selfish. Go! Enjoy!
love,
22.
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You are not your parents, and sometimes, they don’t have the answers. Find a good sports bra. Don’t be afraid to let your real feelings show. Don’t play games. Revel in your single-ness!
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Dear younger self: Don’t let your friends define who you are.. You also don’t need to be with a man to be happy. Spend some time alone and get to know who you are.
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Dear younger self: Your parents are wrong: God loves everybody. Your mom is wrong: you look fine, and you aren’t fat.
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Dear 19,
Enjoy having that nice body! Four babies will be worth giving it up, but you’ll still miss it.
Love,
41
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Yes, you’re living in a freezing cold house in Michigan with four women, studying and working into the wee hours each night. But in a few years you’ll be married, living in LA, and having a ball. Thanks, younger me. Don’t lose heart.
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Slow down. Everything doesn’t have to be done right now. Also, enjoy being you.
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