A Return to Femininity

Modern Femininity

When is the last time you gave that which makes you feminine much thought? As an off the charts ADHD riddled busy mom of two and a small business owner, up until recently, my answer would have been, "ummmm never." As a portrait photographer for women, it recently hit me like a ton of bricks... I am witnessing through my lens a transformation of the very definition of femininity. You would expect it to come from my younger clients, and trust me, it does. But truthfully, I marvel as I witness this shift in my clients in their 50's as they too are very much embracing and redefining what femininity is to a woman in her midlife. 

This quote from a spokeswoman for Always is truthfully what started this conversation in my head. It explains the modern, feminine woman briefly and beautifully.  

"New femininity is about having a combination of both soft and strong attributes. The modern woman 

has the balance of being able to show a soft and supportive side, while at the same time, demonstrating 

strength – she is resilient, knows what she wants and speaks her mind."

Now I am not saying we toss away that which defined the era of femininity in the time of our mothers and grandmothers... A modern version of that era raised me. However, I am inspired by the enhancement and expansion to feel no shame in embracing the entirety of the power we have as feminine beings. 

Today, I am giving myself that nudge to join the party ... to embrace those things that make me a feminine queen. It will be transformational. Join me... we can help each other along the way.