Thursday, October 21, 2010

Look of the Day: Purple haze

Yesterday I wore purple.
"I am wearing purple in honor of those who have taken their lives and had their lives taken due to bullies and lack of tolerance."Cnn.com

When one of my best friend's, Mandy, came out after high school it did it change how I felt about her. She was still Mandy. My oldest and dearest friend. Nothing else mattered, and nothing about our friendship changed.

I'm so glad Mandy had a group of friends that supported her and didn't judge her. Unfortunately not all people have a support group, or have friends they can turn to. And as a young adult that can be very hard, especially if people are bullying you.

So yesterday I wore purple in Mandy's honor and in honor of the young people who took their own lives after being bullied. I hope one day people will not be bullied. And I hope one day Mandy can have all the same rights and opportunities I do.
It was so nice to see so may young people wearing purple yesterday.
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I hope days like today continue to bring awareness.
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JBrand Jeans, Nordstrom Cardigan, Janelle Haskin Turban from Etsy.
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Did you wear purple yesterday?

15 comments:

  1. i love that outfit, and i've never seen a turban like that! a gorgeous way to honor a beautiful friend :)

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  2. I love this outfit and I love that so many people wore purple yesterday. We all did too (the kids and I) but we only went to the doctor so we didn't get to represent as much. I truly believe that compassion, empathy and tolerance are things we learn at home from our parents and my kids will NOT be bullies and will be kind to others, no matter their differences.

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  3. So pretty. Yeap, its purple days this week.

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  4. I love your outfit!! Purple is such a great color!!!

    XOXO, CC

    http://thecupcakecartel.blogspot.com

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  5. Thanks ladies!!

    Andi that is so awesome to hear from a MOM! Thank you for sharing!!

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  6. I was right there with you wearing purple!

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  7. It was a totaly coincidence (b/c I didnt know anything about this), but I did wear purple yesterday! Lovely lovely outfit.

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  8. way to go!! i wore purple too. hopefully one day we'll all look back and laugh and say "omg they didn't allow gay marriage!" bc it better end soon so people like your friend mandy and my friend jason can show their love and commitment to their partners just like we're allowed to with ours.

    NOH8

    :)

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  9. I love that top underneath the cardigan! Purple is one of my favorite colors. xxx

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  10. Beautiful! My sister was sporting purple as well, and I simply love the way your wore your, and for such an important cause!

    Liesl :)

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  11. I love the head band !!! You should enter my blog give away ! http://annalynnreilly.blogspot.com/2010/10/my-first-giveaway.html

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  12. I absolutely wore purple yesterday. You made it look so good.

    Ramblings of a Small Town Girl

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  13. Thank you to all who represented purple yesterday! It was refreshing to see the "Purple Haze," especially among all the teens and young adults! And thanks to my oldest and dearest for supporting me in all I do, love you Amber!

    NOH8

    Equality for All!

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  14. I wore purple! Your purple looks much cuter, though =)

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