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If you could pick 5...

AJ

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Recently Academichics had a dress your best week where you pick 5 of your favorite body parts and dress each day to highlight each of those features.

I was just curious what 5 you all would pick for your body and why?

Here is my list:
1) Hair - it's strong and I can wear it straight or curly, up or down.
2) Skin tone - I do like that I have a tan year round.
3) Ears - I like their size and that they don't stick out.
4) Nails - Like my hair, they are strong and grow fast.
5) Neck and collarbone area - I like my long neck and how I can showcase different necklace lengths.

OK, your turn!

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Latest reply was from ladyjane

Itari

(website)

Oh, great! I can even manage something

1) Hair - straight, thick, shiny and healthy. I tend to wear it loose.
2) Eyes - probably the most complimented part of my body. I'm getting used to make-up.
3) Waistline - I have 0,68 waist-to-hips ratio. Highlighting my waistline is one of my priorities when it comes to clothes.
4) Wrists and ankles - positively bony and tiny. This is a matter of personal taste, I love pretty bones (E. from academichics is gorgeous).
5) Bust - because I was bra-fitted recently and I liked it. Many people prefer average breast sizes, but I've finally embraced and liked my big "girls".

I'm curious to read what do other gals choose!

Beth

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Hmmm.

1. Legs - they're slender and look good in shorts or skirts.
2. Feet - they're not fussy, so I can put pretty much anything on them and be happy.
3. Shoulders - they're proportioned and look nice in halter tops.
4. Smile - it's the one thing I get the most comments on. When I'm deep in thought I look very serious, so my smile definitely lightens up my face.

I'm stuck for #5:)

Elizabeth

1. Eyes - I love my dark brown eyes that I inherited from my mom and grandma.
2. Hair - Even though I don't style it often, it is thick and healthy... another gift from mom and grandma.
3. Breasts - I love them!
4. Bum - I love my curves back there, especially in the right pants.
5. Feet - they aren't fussy and they support me all day.

Lisa

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1-Eyes, People always complement the shade of blue (china blue), mascara is a close friend of mine.
2-Hands, Every time I get a manicure I'm told I should be a hand model, if only I knew how to become one. I'm lucky to have long fingers and nail beds. And yes, hand cream is also a good friend.
3-Bum, I've been told I have a "lot of junk in that trunk" LOL
4-Wrists, at 6 inches, most bracelets don't fit, but I like that they are delicate looking anyway.
5-Nose, it's a "distinguishing" feature for sure, my nose is not on the small side, but it works so I'll keep it and it makes for a unique profile.

Theresa

(website)

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What a fabulous idea AJ!!

(In no particular order - just my fave 5 things)

1. legs from knees down - slender and shapely

2. eyes - they are a funny colour - can be blue or green but apparently brilliant blue when I'm angry. But I love them.

3. neck, chest & girls - yep, I'm actually discovering how much I love showing a *hint* of cleavage and showing off my neck and chest region.

4. being "little" - a lot of people are surprised at my inner strength when the get to know me because I apparently look frail and delicate LOL

5. having curves - I am a woman and I love it!

And now that I've thought about this and actually written this out, I have a new insight into some of my favourite outfits!

Mellllls

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1) hair-i think it's the perfect color, i've never dyed or highlighted it.
2) eyes-i think they are dark and expressive
3) legs-i appreciate my legs more now. when i was a kid i couldn't get past the idea that i thought i had huge thighs.
4) bust-i think it's the perfect size for my body (though apparently i need a bra fitting)
5) i'm stealing theresa's being little-i think it makes me youthful

Vani

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Fab exercise AJ!
In no particular order (unless Freudians read something into it ):
1) Hair - Low maintenance, flexible and looks good with minimal fuss
2) Shoulders - Even if every part of my body is out of shape my shoulders always manage to stay strong and shapely
3) Waist - Not teeny but small enough to give me a good overall shape
4) Legs, from knees down - I was born with muscular calves and I like that they look even better when I am running regularly
5) Bust - It's work figuring out how to dress 'em but they never disappoint

wilson

It is WONDERFUL to hear women openly speak well of their bodies! Thank you for encouraging this AJ!

1) Legs- years of running has given me good muscle tone and I wear a lot of skirts and heels to accentuate them

2) Shoulders- they are very square so a lot of different styles of tops fit well

3) Toenails- they wear a pedicure well and I get a lot of compliments on them so I wear sandals and polish to accentuate them

4) Waist- I'm rectangular so my waist from the front it can look blocky, but from the side it looks very slender so I accentuate this

5) Facial bone structure- as I age my facial structure becomes more pronounced. I like this because I can get away with wearing more sophisticated ensembles that I've always admired from afar.

Louise

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Thanks to Angie and YLF I love everything particularly my teeny waist and curvy bottom.
The only 2 things I don't like are
#1 The big toenail on my right foot. I dropped a plate on it years ago and it never grew back properly
#2 Bust- not as perky as I'd like but easily hidden with push up bras x

Ele

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I read academichic too, and was thinking about what I would choose as my "top five" if I was doing this. After a bit of thinking, mine are...
1) My hair- it can drive me crazy at times, but I'd still rather have my brown/blonde curls than anything else up there.
2) My eyes- though I "cover" them with specs most of the time, my first-ever compliment (from a stranger in the doctor's waiting room at 3 days old) was on them, and they're one of my favourite bits to emphasize by makeup or wearing certain colours.
3) My abs- I can't really "dress" for these (because no, I'm not hoping that crop-tops make a comeback), but I love my naturally toned stomach muscles. They're completely genetic, so I can't really claim to have "worked" for them, but I still appreciate them!
4) My bust- not too big and not too small, I like how my chest balances my hips and looks in certain tops.
5) My ears- they're teeny-tiny and can't handle big earrings, but I've always been fond of them. I'm a stud wearer and have a collection of gorgeous ones, some of which were gifts along the lines of "I saw these and thought of your perfect little earlobes".

Katiepea

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Wow - AJ - this is fabulous! OK, here is my list of favourites (in no particular order)....
1) My complexion. I used to hate that I was so incredibly fair skinned (I don't tan), but now that I'm in my mid 30's I still have quite a clear and smooth facial complexion. Hahahahahahahahahaha - to all those people who used to sneer when I was 12! I have had my revenge!
2) My butt. I love that it is curvy and fills out a skirt or pair of jeans! I like to think (that clothed) I could compete with J-Lo (giggle!)
3) My lips. They are little, but I think they are nicely shaped and proportioned. Hmmmmm, maybe I should pucker up in photos a little more often!
4) My hands. Not because they look very nice (they are really stumpy actually and I have bad fingernails - I so hear you Louise), but because they have enabled me to have so much choice and opportunity in terms of career options. My little hands have enabled me to travel the world, to study at a highly regarded university and undertake many different career options that I never could have dreamt possible. They have also cuddled and held my precious babies and display my wedding ring with great pride. How could I not love them?!
5) My breasts. To me, they are not too big, not too small and did a fine job feeding my babies. I don't give them much thought generally to be honest, however I was stumped as to what to list as my final favourite body part so I just asked my husband. Why am I not surprised that this is what he selected?! <katiepea shakes her head and giggles>

OK, who is next?!

Sarah Baker

(website)

I feel strange talking about what I like about myself, but here goes:

1. My eyes--I inherited the "Guffey blue" eyes of my grandfather, and they were the first thing I checked for in my own daughter when she was born (hers are gray-green and gorgeous too);

2. My mouth--I got my maternal grandmother's mouth, very pouty and full (my daughter got it too)--I can totally rock lipstick;

3. My hair--I always get comments about having "virgin" hair even though I highlight it. My hair is very thick and straight but the texture is soft and slippery no matter what I do to it;

4. My complexion--the women in my family don't wrinkle and we don't go gray--my mother has only a few fine lines on her face and she used to tan the old-fashioned way (lots of coconut oil, and absolutely no sunscreen);

5. My feet--even though they are wide, they are a size 6.5--it feels feminine to have smalller feet.

Steph

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1.) My eyes: they are green-blue and I love the color. I think I need to get better about using make-up.
2.) My waist: I love being small-waisted.
3.) My bust: after hating my large chest for years, I have come to embrace it.
4.) My shoulders: they are straight, well-proportioned, and I think I look slimmer when they are exposed. I'm also always very sure to avoid tan lines on my shoulders.
5.) My feet: they allow me to wear any height heel I want for any period of time, and they get me where I need to go.

Kristine

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This is fun and positive, good idea AJ!

1) My complexion. Not perfect of course, but relatively problem free and even toned.

2) Arms, strong and toned.

3) Lean shape. It's taken some time to learn to dress my frame but I've come to love being relatively long and lanky.

4) Hair. I like the natural color and wave.

5) Long neck. I like wearing collared shirts, necklaces and scarves.

Maya

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Wrists and hands.
Shoulders and arms.
Skinny giraffe neck.
Eyes, though I don't wear makeup so I'm not sure how i would do this...
Legs. I have thin legs while still having some calf definition and small ankles. No saddlebags, blemishes, or veins, and I have a natural tan.

I like to show off features that accurately represent my frame size. No matter how much weight I gain or lose, my wrists stay at 5.25", my shoulders are narrow and arms are thin, my neck is long and thin, and my legs stay slim, even if my chest and waist expand (and my feet are permanently gnarly!).

Srujana

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I love this. And I was surprised to discover I had a hard time choosing just 5. So, in no particular order:

1) My eyes and smile: they get the most compliments and are a fail-proof pick me up.
2) Hands and wrists: I've been told for years that I have "baby" hands whenever I get a manicure. I have small nail beds and slender fingers and delicate wrists, but I share these traits with my mom and her mom. There's just something about seeing my hands echoed in theirs that makes me proud.
3) My breasts: They make me feel feminine, whether or not they're 'on display'
4) My back: While trying on some Indian clothes recently, I found that I love my back. Its sensuous and shapely and though I don't often show it off, I love knowing its there.
5) My calves and feet: I have chunky thighs, but my calves are shapely and strong. I love how they look in flats and heels and how they give the illusion of slim legs in a skirt. And I am grateful for unfussy feet, that allow me to wear the thinnest of sandals as well as stilettos.

AJ

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Oh these are great responses!

Magda - I'm enjoying watching your style journey and how make-up, hair and emphasizing your waist is bringing out a bit of the bombshell in you. : )

BethW - Oh come one...just one more. How about teeth? Nice smiles usually mean nice teeth as well.

Elizabeth, Steph, Srujana - unfussy feat are a major plus!!

Lisa - I agree, a distinguishing feature adds beautiful uniqueness.

Theresa - I like how you enjoy being petite not only for cuteness sake but also to wow people with your gigantic inner strength and determination.

Mellllls - I like how you can take a childhood negative and turn it around into a positive.

Vani - Shoulders deserve a shout out too!!

Wilson - A prominent facial structure influencing a more sophisticated dressing style. I like it!!

Louise - You are not allowed to mention what you don't like. Although it is great that there is only two things you don't like.

Ele - toned tummies whether natural or hard won are always worth gushing over!

Katiepea - Luv your reasoning for your hands!

Sarah Baker - I also think dainty feet are very feminine.

This is a good exercise to help us NOT to feel strange about appreciating our own bodies. I know I for one take my body and all the marvelous things it does for me for granted. Let's start smiling and liking what we see when we look in the mirror.

Kristine - Yay for embracing your body shape!

Maya - Oh so fab to have tan, vericose vein free legs!!

Keep the positive love coming!!

rute

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here is mine:
- Face;
- Theet;
- Waist;
- Neck;
- feet!

Katiepea

(website)

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Rute, rute, rute, I agree with what you have said, however can I please add a number 6 for you..... YOUR SMILE!!!!! You have the best smile I have ever seen. Of course I know that it is part of your face, but I think it deserves its own special mention.

FiestyWife

#1) Hair - I need to have it short b/c of the weather & ponytails give me headaches but my hair is soft and shiny and always smells good.

#2) Cheekbones - With my round squirrel cheeks (which I also love) my higher cheeckbones just make me happy.

#3) Calves - They're a bit more muscular than many women but I love them b/c they make me feel strong.

#4) Bust - I need a bra fitting & am pretty modest but my girls are my girls and every woman should love them!

#5) Eyes - My eyes are my absolutely favorite feature. They're a great shade of blue and most importantly my son's eyes look exactly like mine and I love sharing that with him!!!

ladyjane

1. slender arms
2. slender legs
3. slender neck and collar bone
4. full lips
5. proportioned torso
A sleeveless fitted dress is the best to show off my assets.