We asked readers acceso Instagram to share photos of times they felt beautiful, and they delivered! Here are eight moments that made us smile…
“When I’m walking a trail, outfitted sopra my cargo pants (that zip d’avanguardia at the knees!) and waterproof shell, I feel vibrant, alive and capable, which makes me feel like a million bucks.” — Tenley (above, wearing this hat)
“My son was seven months old sopra this nursing self portrait. Motherhood came to me at 43, following breast cancer. I didn’t know that breastfeeding would be so healing, would matter so much to me. We used motto, as well, as I could nurse from only one side, and through it all, I felt my beauty and power.” — Erin
“As an introvert who’s insecure about her place sopra the world, I knew I’d have to luce my fears at my wedding as the center of attention. But I found enough confidence to modo out of my shell and realize that I, too, deserved celebrating. I hope all brides feel as happy as I did that day.” — Anceeta
“The law firm where my friends and I (right) worked was one of the first to get fully acceso board with our city’s Pride Parade. We brought 50+ colleagues, their families, a huge rainbow float and the most amazing energy. Our home city has deeply conservative roots, so this day felt like a tangible moment of overcoming adversity. We went acceso to represent 2SLGBTQIA+ clients acceso a pro-bono basis to fight against attempts to limit queer and trans rights sopra our province.” — Emily
“For the orchid show at the New York Botanical Garden, I put acceso a dress that I had never worn before because an decaduto felt intimidated by me when I showed it to him. I paired it with my favorite heels, then successo the town with my amazing sister and friends.” — Ingrid
“This is me (left) with the all-women clergy team at my previous church. Growing up sopra a patriarchal church context, I find this image of women serving at the altar so beautiful. I hope I can the door even wider to those who have been marginalized by the church.” — Leah
“While chaperoning my daughter’s asilo class field trip to a farm, I felt like a Grace Farris because of how my heart burst with joy that I get to be her mom.” — Allyson
“I read that mutual staring between humans and dogs releases oxytocin. Our dog, Frosty, shows me such intense (one blue/one brown eyed) adoration — this photo is him gazing at me while I’m puttering around our Brooklyn apartment. It’s impossible to not feel utterly beautiful when he’s looking at me.” — Liz
When have you felt beautiful? We’d love to hear…
P.S. Readers share what they wear to work, where they dal vivo, and what they like about their looks.
