Last week I was sitting in Barnes and Noble working quietly on my laptop when an old acquaintance walked over to me to say hi. After chatting a bit, she said, "You're such an inspiration, not because of what you blog about, but because I knew you when, and you took the hard leap and re-created yourself to be what you dreamed to be and did what you dreamed to do."
That was probably the best compliment anyone could ever give me. I am a girl of many layers (and I'm not alluding to the way I dress). Obviously I have a love affair with fashion and material beauty, yet I also have a deep spiritual side and the desire to be the greatest person I can be. This is a very hard act to balance. I also live in a place where there is little opportunity for a career in the field of my talents and dreams. For the most part, my home town is a society of uniformity and conformity; and I am a woman of individuality and complexity.
I've often felt like an outsider, and yet I knew that deep down I had something to offer the world, and that what made me different wasn't necessarily bad or wrong, just, well, different. There are many paths to greatness, and although what's deemed great in one place may truly be great, it doesn't mean there aren't other ways that are wonderful as well. And if I can get that message out there, that if you don't feel like you fit in that you are not any less than the conformers, well then I've inspired you to not give up on yourself! Use your complex layers to make a difference in the world. Don't be afraid of rejection. When you are real and follow your dreams for a higher cause...to become a higher self, people will flock to you. I promise.
As a blogger, I'm not obsessed with my stats and numbers because that's not the point of what I do. I just want to put my voice out there and whoever wants to listen is welcome and appreciated. But once in a while I do check those numbers, and I'm really excited to say that I'm about to hit some major milestones!
As of this moment I'm almost at 5,000 likes on Facebook, 2,000 follows on Instagram and (insert drum roll) ONE MILLION hits on the blog! And it's all thanks to you, my wonderful blog friends. (I hate to use the word "fans" because that makes me appear like I'm on a higher level than you and I'm just not.)
So to thank you, let's do a fun GIVEAWAY that will help me reach those milestones. If I were as rich as Oprah I'd give gifts to all of you, but alas, I can only pick one of you to win. So help me reach those major milestones and I will continue to inspire you as best as I can. Meanwhile, don't worry about what they will say. Just get out there and be the amazing person you were meant to be in your own special way!
Giveaway instructions below, but first, get inspired...
All photos via Pinterest under Inspiration
One lucky winner will win a surprise package hand picked by me! Winner will be chosen when the milestones are reached.
To enter the Giveaway please do as many of the following as you can:
1. Like Fashion-isha on Facebook
2. Follow Fashionisha on Instagram
3. Follow Fashion_isha on Twitter
3. Follow me on Google Friend Connect (side bar of this page)
4. Subscribe to my blog by entering your email at the side bar of this page.
5. Share this post on any of your social media platforms (use sharing tools below)
6. Leave a comment below (on this blog) with the item numbers of the ways you entered. For example if you liked on Facebook and followed on Twitter write 1 and 3. This way you get an entry for every way your entered.
I hate to have to say this but, please don't lie. I can see if you've liked and followed and it's really not fair to the others.
Thank you for helping me reach my milestones. Let me know if I can help you reach yours!
Speaking of which, if you have a business or product you want to promote, I can help you! Do you need a stylist, an event specialist or a freelance writer? I can help you with that too. Shoot me an email at ask.fashionisha@gmail.com
Good luck!
35 comments
Most definitely an inspiration! Keep doing what you do. :o)
ReplyDeleteFor the giveaway, I did 1, 2, 3, 4.
Thank you!
1,2,3,4,5
ReplyDeleteThanks for all of the inspiration! Looking forward to seeing some beautiful fall posts!!
RLB
Did 1,2,3,4,5
ReplyDeleteThanks for all of the inspiration! Looking forward to seeing some beautiful fall posts!!
RLB
1,2,3 and 4
ReplyDeleteSharon, this is such a great post! I love all the quotes you picked. Definitely inspiring.
ReplyDelete1,2,3,4
ReplyDeleteHi!!
ReplyDelete1,2,3,5
Thanks for everything. Love your posts.
Love your blog and your FB posts are always an inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteI did: 1,2,3,4, 5 and (obviously) 6. :)
FYI, We met in Lakewood over a year ago at some amazing store that would never had made it in Lakewood when I was growing up there ... I'm Leah Dodyk's Daughter, Tovi, in Israel :)
Sharon,sweetheart,beautiful woman!
ReplyDeleteSuch fantatsic inspirational post:)*
Wise and beautiful!!!
I am not a mamber of Facebook,but I am you follower on Instagram and Twitter:)*
Hugs to you,
***Violetta***
Hi Sharon.
ReplyDeleteI already do 1,3 & 4 . Congratulations on some HUGE milestones. Such a lovely inspiring and uplifting post. As far as inspiration goes you really walk the talk; it's what I most respect and love about you.
Sending hugs from London xx
thanks for the post!
ReplyDeletei did 1 and 4 (and 6, of course!)
These are all such great inspirational tips, really needed that right now, thanks Sharon :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on almost reaching all these great milestones!
I did 2 , 3 and 3 (you've got 3 twice lol!) and obviously 6!
Hayfa
http://chic-and-cliche.blogspot.co.uk
I like you on facebook!
ReplyDeleteI follow on google+
ReplyDeleteDear Sharon, You know you have helped me through some very rough times. I am so proud of all you have accomplished and that you have given me strength spiritually to keep going.
ReplyDeleteNumbers 1,3,3,4, and 5(twitter & Facebook!)
xoxo
Karena
An inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI enter two ways. 3 and 4.
These were wonderful, definitely needed today!! I understand how you feel doll. I don't feel 'in' with most people, in fact, I don't think I have all my life really. My blog is different from most & I notice it and others point it out & can say things that could make me feel even more un-included, but I am me & I always remember that I am a child of God & he doesn't make mistakes & I am exactly as he wants me to be & I know others can feel this way, which is why I do my Monday Love posts! Loved this inspirations! But, you have a super blog and I always enjoy coming here and see what your sharing.So always believe you are great - because you are!! I wasn't sure if the contest was open internationally, but I did the steps any ways...and even if it's not, I don't mind as it will be nice to connect in more places than just our blogs :D I wish you a wonderful day my dear!! Xxx
ReplyDeleteSharon, you ARE an inspiration in more ways than one. I love your authenticity and how you speak from the heart, you do touch people and that is my friend, a true gift.
ReplyDeleteAlready a big fan!
I did 4 of the contest entries! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI already liked and follow you. I agree so so so much with her assessment. I which I could find a way to let all my "layers" also shine in the same confidant way you do. THat is what I believe H-shem wants from us to use all our gifts.
ReplyDeleteI am grateful that you have a found a way to express yours.
I do 1,2,4, and 6.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog.
Congrats on the milestones lady! Follow you on FB, Twitter and Instagram! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Sharon....I love this post. Honey you are such an inspiration. :) I sent you a personal email to tell you how much. People like you make the world much sweeter. Xoxo
ReplyDeleteDebra@stylewisebydebra.com
Forgot to say I already follow you via 1,3 &5 & 6 are a given lol! Love....
ReplyDeleteDebra@stylewisebydebra.com
3! Thanks for making my day a little brighter and a little more fashionable :)
ReplyDeleteHey sharon! entered :)))
ReplyDelete1,2,3,4,5! Thank you for providing inspiration and beauty into Orthodox Judaism. You are a beautiful woman with amazing ideas. Hatzlucha on everything you do.
ReplyDelete1,2,3,4,5 You inspire many and such a Kiddush Hashem!!! May you continue to inspire and encourage self esteem in the young and old.You're taking Orthodoxy to a whole new fashion level!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Erev Shabbos to you and you know I love your blog and your Facebook page. What an amazing place for women of all ages to gather inspiration, advice, validation and permission to be true to themselves - all within the realm of modesty.
ReplyDeleteI now did everything on your list 1,2,4,5,6 but not 3.
RB
You're really a source of inspiration and reflection. We can clearly see that your dreams are coming true not because of luck, but because all your efforts. And I'm sure you're putting a lot of yourself in everything you do. Congratulations! It's wonderful to see a woman taking a step towards growth!
ReplyDeleteAll the best,
Esther
You're really a source of inspiration and reflection. We can clearly see that your dreams are coming true not because of luck, but because all your efforts. And I'm sure you're putting a lot of yourself in everything you do. Congratulations! It's wonderful to see a woman taking a step towards growth!
ReplyDeleteAll the best,
Esther
i did 1, 5 and 6. Thank you for the constant inspiration to take my mommy-drab looks to mommy-chic!
ReplyDelete1,3, 4,5, 6!
ReplyDeleteLove love love your blog!
Facebook Instagram (and Pinterest?:). I love your work. You're lots of fun to "hang out" with:)
ReplyDeletedid number 4.
ReplyDeleteabile27 at yahoo dot com