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SOS. If you need me, I’ll be on the dressing room floor in Southpark mall, crying & tweeting irrational things.

If you ever want to see me panic (like a true psychotic breakdown where any sense of rationale is out the window), come with me shopping for an outfit the night before a big event.

Let’s rewind, way back when, to two months ago when my Reece Blaire biz partner and BFF, Emily, and I found out that our jewelry line would be featured in Garden & Gun. YAY! Right?

Well theoretically, this should be the best news ever — and it was the best news ever, until it was the night before the shoot, & I had NOTHING to wear. Long story short, the outfit that I had shipped to me to wear did not arrive on time, so in a panic, I ran to the mall, specifically Anthropologie, to get an outfit ASAP. And be it my luck, after a near meltdown and some psychotic tweeting, I found a dress, arrived back home, and my package had also been delivered. Only me.

I’m the queen of over reacting & jumping to crazy conclusions, this is just another prime example. The photoshoot turned out to be perfect, and I ended up with two GORGEOUS outfits instead of one! Keep an eye out for the April/May issue — Reece Blaire (and one of my gorgeous outfits) should be in it!

Xx,

I’ve got a girl crush. I hate to admit it.

So in today’s society, it’s become really cool to judge people and talk poorly about other women. Can we not? Nowadays it’s hard enough to get through the day without judgement and jealousy. I think complimenting another woman is the most attractive thing a girl can do.

Needless to say, I am not afraid to throw a compliment another woman’s way. If I see another beautiful woman, famous or not, I’m the first to compliment them.

My first girl crush started in high school. I still regularly stalk her on social media, and I still think she has the most perfect life (and wardrobe).

Now, there are multiple women, who I think we all should be crushing on, because they are awesome women who use their platform of fame in the most positive light.

Here are the 5 girl crushes you should have right now:

Natasha Oakley

I could go on all day, about why Tash Oakley is my #1 girl crush, but to sum it up, she’s an Australian fitness guru who dwells in a bikini 24/7. She’s absolutely down to earth, has the most amazing curves, and is also an entrepreneur…and did I already mention how amazing she looks in a bikini? *jaw drops*

The funniest part about this girl crush is, my little brother (who is 7 years younger) introduced me to this wonderful woman. So me and my brother share this girl crush (probably for slightly different reasons). If you haven’t seen this woman in a bikini, you’re missing out. Follow her on Instagram @TashOakley.

Ellen DeGeneres
Need I even explain? Ellen is literally everything. Aside from her being the funniest person in this past decade, she has the most wonderful heart and is a dedicated humanitarian and an activist for many different causes. Oh — and coming out on national television in ’97? Tell me that doesn’t take guts! She truly proves that giving to others is so much better than receiving.

Taylor Swift

That red-lip, classic, thing that you like. Taylor Swift is the ultimate #goal. When I really think about Taylor Swift as a person, not just a pop icon, I’m truly amazed by her. She is my age, and she basically runs the world. Believe it or not, I used to loathe Taylor…not her as a person, but her cheesy country music and dance moves (they were SO bad, as in she probably had whiplash with her little guitar and sparkly boots). After she transitioned to pop, I saw her in a whole new light — Her 1989 album also saved me through a break up.

She is so great to her fans, is an incredibly talented artist, (she writes ALL of her own music, and plays two instruments…seriously, YOU GO GIRL) and is the ultimate proof that it’s cool to have girl crushes – she’s got the most amazing squad (Gigi, Karlie, Cara, Lily, Selena). Taylor wins, in all ways.

Amy Schumer

“I was born weighing 150 lbs. I came out swinging saying Mom, WHERE’S THE LINGUINE??”
What a woman. Amy is one of my more recent girl crushes. Although completely unplanned, I’m watching Amy Schumer Live at the Apollo on HBO as I’m writing this post (and I’ve literally been laughing out loud the entire time).
I think Amy Schumer has had more of an impact on the female society than we even realize. She’s such a great spokesperson for loving yourself and loving your body, and she truly shows that there is SO much more to a woman than being a size 0. (By the way, Amy is a size 6…completely normal and actually below average, so why anyone may think she’s big is beyond me). I’d be in this bad bitch’s squad any day.

Anna Kendrick

I know what you’re thinking — We’re all still very confused as to why Anna wasn’t the lead actress in the Twilight series. Not that I’m bitter or anything. Anna Kendrick is awesome. Period. She’s come out hot on the acting scene in the last 5 years and also proven to be an amazing singer too.

She’s super down to earth and makes awkward and quirky the new kind of cool. Kate Spade agrees. She’s also been chosen as the Kate Spade spokesperson, and she reps the brand incredibly. You have to check out her new Kate Spade campaign for Christmas.

Let’s girl crush a little more and stop being so judgmental and harsh on one another.

Xx,