A must-watch video of Eartha Kitt's interview on compromise and love in relationships. Question: Can anyone live with Eartha Kitt? That’s not for me to decide. That’s for someone who decides to live with me to decide. Not for me. Question: But are you willing to compromise within a relationship? Compromise? What is compromising? Compromising for what? Compromising for what reason? To compromise? For what! What is compromise. Question: If a man came into your life, wouldn’t you want to compromise? (laughing hysterically, incredulous) Stupid. A man comes into my life, and I have to compromise? You must think...
If you're in Los Angeles and are gearing up to do some early holiday shopping (or just some treat yourself shopping on Self Care Saturday, join us for The Mama Market at Platform in Culver City on October 14th from 10 am to 4 pm. We're so excited to join Fashion Mamas and 24 other mama-owned brands to showcase our Self Love jewelry collection and accessories, including The Self Love Pinky Ring, greeting cards, enamel pins, and so much more. The best part is that we'll get the chance to meet you, as I (Melody) and Jordyn (our Director of...
A few days ago, my four-year-old daughter looked at me and said, “Mommy, you’re gorgeous. You don’t need mascara or lipstick.” I wish I could say I fully believed her. But I didn’t. And I haven’t, for a long time. At 35, I’ve been hating aspects of my body for at least 25 years. And although I’m learning to change my self-perception, and working every day to see myself through a lens of love and gratitude, 25 years is a hell of a habit to break. It’s a challenge I’m up for, though. I owe that to myself. I owe that to the...
"I grew up with a loving family and loving friends. I was always one of the happiest people in the room. I played sports all my life, was involved in tons of clubs and groups, and loved people! Life was just wonderfully normal for me, up until I graduated high school. The transition to college threw me for a whirl, and brought on tons of anxiety. Before I knew it I didn’t have sports to fall back on, all my friends were at different schools, and it was time for me to grow up and take on some responsibility. All...
If anger sets you on fire, let self love be your water. If shame suffocates you, let self love be your air. If doubt paralyzes you, let self love be your wind. If fear isolates you, let self love be your shelter. If anxiety attacks you, let self love defend you. If depression clouds you, let self love be your light.
"Since my first time having sex, already 13 years ago, I’ve almost never had sex without getting a bladder infection or UTI. It's terrible because I start to get scared of having sex more than enjoying it, as I always think of the pain that will follow, and the antibiotics, and the shame. I’ve tried so many things, from peeing right after sex to drinking a lot of water, but nothing has worked... Help! P.S: does birth control have something to do with it? Because I started taking it before I started having sex and just stopped taking it 6...
The tribe asked, and we happily delivered. The Mini Self Love Pinky Ring is now available with a lab-created black spinel, because all black everything (am I right?). Joking aside, this gorgeous black ring packs a serious metaphysical punch. The black spinel is a magical stone. At its core, the black spinel is a protective stone that promotes healing, whether it be physical, mental or emotional healing. It does this by powering up your root chakra, which is incredibly grounding. Simply put, black spinel gets to the root of a problem, and solves it. Black spinel is also an empowering...
"I vowed the moment I survived that horrific ordeal on May 13th I would never wear jewelry again. Soon after that awful night a package arrived for me. In the chaos of all that was going on I had forgotten I interviewed a very special women, the founder of Fred and Far. We spoke about how powerful her movement is, how the simple ritual of putting on a piece of jewelry every morning reminds you of something so important. Yes an engagement ring reminds you of the love you have for another but where's the ring reminding you to love...
Am I even normal? Why am I different? What are these scars? What does the word "beautiful" even mean anymore? These are the questions what ran through my mind as a thirteen-year-old cystic fibrosis patient, standing in a two piece at a pool. This was the first time I experienced the word "different." I covered my body. I covered what I thought at the time as shameful things. Covering the lines and marks showing my struggle, I ran to the bathroom crying. I noticed everyone's stares and talking amongst themselves about me. As I was in the bathroom, I looked...
"When life turns out differently then expected you learn the important things in life. You learn who you can trust, what you can handle, and how to be better through and after the crisis. No one plans for a failed marriage, let alone to be abandoned and never spoken to again. It’s through the deep pits where you figure out what you are made of and the person you truly are. A year after my husband walked out of our home, I made the choice to choose myself and to choose joy.I had decided to be re-baptized in my church...
"Hello! My 'Husband', for lack of a better term, and I have been engaged for 3 years, and together for a total of 6. At first, and I mean for the first 4 years or so, the passion and Sex was out of this world. We couldn't stay away let alone off of each other. However, since we've had our son (almost 3 yrs) that's all changed. I knew it would at first but I thought eventually I'd get that burning fire back. Nope, not at all. I don't think about sex, I don't want sex, but actually I DO,...
