Leather Jacket {similar here too} // Cheetah Purse {similar here that I love} // Lace up Flats // Black Jeans // Dove Bracelet

I’ll be honest – I’ve always been a pretty sensitive person. And while sometimes being sensitive can serve me well, there are definitely times when it can be a bit of a detriment.

When I think back to the 16 year old version of myself, my sensitivity definitely got in the way rather than serving me too well. I think everyone can relate to being a self-conscious, slightly awkward teenager, and I was always on edge that someone thought I wasn’t cool enough, or pretty enough, or didn’t stack up to my peers in some way I suddenly thought was important. Every time someone even looked at me the wrong way I completely wilted, so when someone said something less than kind to me – game over – I became a blubbering, sad, heart-broken mess.After a many years {and some serious toughening up}, I’ve finally become a lot stronger when someone says something a little rude to me, or leaves a crazy comment on my blog or Instagram account – but I can’t even imagine what it’s like for young girls or teenagers these days with the addition of social media in their social lives. In an constant, social media saturated world, there are so many more pressures for young girls on how they should look, act, and dress – making their teenage years even tougher. And when you add people to the mix who feel empowered to leave hateful comments, or say anything unkind to another person on social media or online, they make the internet a harmful, damaging place rather than a source of inspiration for young girls. Over 50% of girls think that negativity they see online damages their confidence*, even if that negativity isn’t directed at them. Even someone else saying something mean online hurts anyone who sees it – so it’s time to spread a little more love, rather than trying to tear others down with  negativity. It’s important to remember that our words have power – and Dove is giving people a sweet way for people to remember that important message. Dove wants to support building self-esteem in 20 million girls in 2020, encouraging girls to change the conversation and make social media a place for positivity and body-confidence. On my recent trip to Target, I picked up 3 of my favorite Dove products and scored this free #SpeakBeautiful bracelet, which serves as an important reminder to spread some love and positivity out there on social media.Wanna help change the conversation too? Share an inspiring story using #SpeakBeautiful on your own Twitter for the chance to win your own #SpeakBeautiful bracelet from Dove! Just tweet using #SpeakBeautiful for your chance to win.

This post was sponsored by Mirum Shopper. As always, all opinions are my own and thank you for supporting brands that make Charmingly Styled possible! #SpeakBeautiful

*From a 2016 Dove Study, learn more on Dove.com/Selfesteem

Photos by Ali Stone