I have been basking in a number of compliments over the past few days. For example, an acquaintance at church came up to me to say that she saw me watching the choir during service and just had to come tell me how beautiful I was and how lucky DH is to have me. (I don't think I've ever gotten a compliment like that other than from a BF/DH ~ it must have been the NAS Chanel-esque jacket I was wearing!)

Then today, my 9-yo DD started talking to me about different styles. In her world, there is "girly girl," "princess-y," "tomboy," "wild tomboy" and a few others. She told me she's a wild tomboy because she prefers pants to dresses [Angie, if you read this, it's just a phase! She refused to wear anything but dresses and skirts for three full years!] and because she likes animals and nature. In her eyes, style is a combination of personality and appearance (thoughtful girl).

DD asked me what my style was, and I turned the question back to her: "What do *you* think my style is?" She thought for a bit, then said, "You are Cool Rocker Mom, that's your style." And that's it ~ that's the best darned compliment I've ever gotten. I am sooo not cool and sooo far from having any rocker vibe, so it could be I'm trying too hard with my outfits and somehow channeling Rock Star Wannabe, but hey, I love that in DD's eyes, I am Cool Rocker Mom now.

This made me think of Angie's blog post about which compliments mean the most to us: http://youlookfab.com/2010/10/.....an-others/

I have to say, this compliment from DD is one I will carry in my heart for a long time.

It also made me wonder if anyone else has gotten feedback on our personal style from friends or family that is very different from how we describe our style ourselves?