Always Dress to Impress

You never know who you are going to come across- your rival, your future husband, the President, or even Dakota Fanning!

While sightseeing in Washington D.C. this past weekend, I spotted a young woman in a stunningly chic outfit complete with a fabulous Celine handbag. Now, you have to be someone to have one of these bags, or quite a bit of money for they are the "it" bag right now and there are waiting lists to purchase one. My immediate thoughts were...

1. Wow, I should have dressed up more.

2. She must be someone famous if she has that bag.

Turns out, her handbag hinted at who she really was. This stylish young woman, observing the memorials through the National Mall beside me, turned out to be Dakota Fanning. I was star struck, delighted, and inspired to be in the presence of such a fashionable person.

Her stylish presentation reminded me that no matter what the occasion, you should always dress to impress. Just because you are sight-seeing or taking on the roll of a tourist does not give one the privilege of dressing like a careless slob, concerned only with comfort.

Take pride in yourself, your appearance, and it will enhance your abilities to make the most of any situation.

My well dressed roommate with Dakota Fanning at the National Mall.

Dakota Fanning pictured with her well known Celine handbag.