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 
Worry less, read more and be nice to your parents. And I would assure myself I was going to turn out awesome, so quit dieting and studying all that SAT junk. And don’t go out with Mark.
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Younger Amber, Do not use that credit card. In fact, don’t even apply for one just because the guy at the table outside of the student union is cute.
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Go to beauty school the first time you look into it. You love it and are good at it! Also, what you do doesn’t define what kind of person you are. All your fear of doing hair making you dumb are wrong. You are smart for following your passion.
Also, marry Mark! He will become your safe place and help you heal. You will be happy with him.
PS. Try to win the necklace from Mighty Girl. =)
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Socialize more. Take the risk to be friends with someone. It’s okay to look like a flirt. It’s okay to try trendy clothes. Tell the boy that you think he’s cute.
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Dump that loser guy. You will still have friends. In fact most of his friends will choose you over him because he’s, you guessed it!, a loser!
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Dear Younger Self:
Crash diets are NOT the answer.
love,
your fluffy (but happy) older self
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easy one-
more sunscreen, less alcohol
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Compromising can be radical, sticking to your guns can be fairly simple.
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Don’t marry him.
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Advice to my younger self: build up exercise habits now! It will never be easier to get healthy than it is right now…
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Hey 2000 Self! Listen up….
Just because your dad is terrified when you mention that you want to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge DOESN’T MEAN you should skip it and hang out with him and your mom at a botanic garden all day.
And while we’re talking, why don’t you stop being so self concious and just go kiss one or two of those Australian boys you think are so cute?!
Love,
SG
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Note to younger self: Try to pay more attention in college. There is so much to learn there. Don’t spend so much time at the parties.
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Relax!
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Dear younger self:
Go outside more. Go for walks more. Be a kid longer.
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Dear younger Candice,
Stop worrying so much about your weight and how you look and enjoy yourself. You look awesome, always have no matter what size! I’m still trying to figure that out now. Go easy on you!
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“There is not much less flattering than being transparent emotionally to you Southern boyfriends parents. Smile, nod and ‘yes ma’am’ your heart out just don’t you dare mention your feelings”
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Dear little me, here is a piece of advice. That guy that you think is the one? He is not. Life will surprise you. The one is right in front of you. Look closer.
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Dear self,
When Dad asked if you’d like to learn to change the oil in your car, he just wanted to spend some extra time with you. Take him up on the offer while you still can.
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Find something fun to get you active, and keep doing it!
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Dear me,
worrying about boys in highschool is lame-o.
I’m pretty sure you won’t listen to this though.
Love,
You.
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Dear Younger Self: You will make bad boyfriend choices until you fluke out and marry the best of men. So stop agonizing, it turns out fine.
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BE HEALTHY! You will pay for your lousy eating habits later in life.
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Dear Younger Self: Don’t get married at 19 just because you can’t think of anything else you’d rather be doing with your life.
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Cut your hair! Your migraines will happen less frequently, you will stop spending so much money on products, and you won’t have to braid your hair every night to stop it dreading. Short hair immediately made you feel more confident, happier, healthier, and gave you the courage to take risks. Do it earlier than age 14.
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Live alone for a really long time before you decide to get married. Be independent. Feel the loneliness. Embrace it. Mold a life for yourself first. Feel the pain. Finally, by god, make sure if you do get married you love him like mad. Like crazy, and he you. Divorce REALLY sucks. Trust me on this one.
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Shutcho’ mouth every now and then, girl! You don’t have to be the center of attention all the time.
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hey younger self,
quit worrying so much. things will be fine, i promise. now, go have some fun!
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To Younger Self: Give yourself a damn break. Being hard on yourself isn’t making you a better person, it’s making you a more stressed person.
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I will get the tattoo that came to me in my dream.
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Dear Wee Ashley,
Maybe you should rethink that degree in newspaper journalism. Industry collapse in 3…2…1.
Love,
Grown Up Ashley
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Dear Younger Self-
Realize that the things you don’t like about him at age 23 are only going to be magnified at age 39.
Love, your Older Self
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Hey you, listen to that voice of reason shouting in your ear. Trust your own thoughts. Be confident, and go boldly in the direction of your (true) dreams. This guy is not worth your time (you already know that, I’m just repeating because you don’t seem to believe that). Be kind to yourself. And try not to lose those knee-high moccasins; you will never find another pair.
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Don’t worry so much.
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Even though you’ll make a ridiculously stupid, dumb, awful decision, that one moment will get you to where you are today. There is nothing to regret about that, so learn from this experience and be thankful that you’ve gotten to this place. xo, S
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Advice to my younger self –
Lighten up. It is good that you aren’t a doormat, but it isn’t good to be a barracuda.
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Hi Baby Girl,
When someone offers help, accept it. There’s not prize for doing everything by yourself.
Love, You, But Smarter
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Brave through the social awkwardness and stick with the sciences or engineering while you at at Berkeley. You can always switch to something else later, but it’s really difficult to go the other way later…to get that technical experience or take those classes later, once you work for a living.
Listen to your Dad on that one.
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People won’t change just because you want them to. Or because it’s good for them.
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Sweetie,
Remember that time your mom’s friend walked by you sunbathing in your bikini, and you rushed to cover up, and she said “Enjoy it. Someday you’ll realize what you have now was worth flaunting.” She was right. Stop waiting for your body to be perfect-er and enjoy what you’ve got.
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Dear younger self: don’t give up dancing for guitar lessons.
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Oh self: Don’t run off to New Mexico with an almost stranger. He’s not your Prince Charming.
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Hey there Yong Laura,
DOn’t worry about what people think. Be the person you truly are and don’t let anyone change your beautiful spirit. You are strong and smart, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. You my friend are worth it.
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Just because you really like reading does not mean you should major in it. Ditch the literature major and figure out something you will actually be able to use in life. And then plan for grad school immediately after graduation.
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Dear Self;
Stop stressing about your dark skin, curly hair, freckles and curves. One day, you will celebrate them.
Love, Me.
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That crazy friend who fills your life with drama and makes you kinda bummed? You can stop being friends with her. It won’t end the world. You will be so frigging pleased with yourself when you see how much happier you are.
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Here is my advice for my younger self. Non-wired bras – not a good look for you. You may be 23 but your boobs look much older.
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Dear 2007 Emily,
When you move to San Diego with the love of your life, take a little time to get out of your love nest and, oh, I don’t know, GO TO THE FREAKING BEACH.
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Buy a bikini. You’re hot!
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Oh my lord. Dear younger Self: when life feels really wrong to you, it probably is. You don’t have to stick to a prescribed path because that’s what you think you’re supposed to do. Stick with your gut. Love, older, semi-wiser Self
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Take a year off before you go to law school and live somewhere else!
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