My Gram – My Fashion Inspiration and Beauty Icon

My fashion inspiration and beauty icon has always been my Gram. My grandparents raised me, so my grandma was the one to help shape my personal style. Sponsored post by Lunchbox.

My Fashion Inspiration and Beauty Icon

Raising her own six kids and then stepping up to the plate to raise me, my Gram has always been an inspiration in many ways. As I get older, I recognize and appreciate her strength even more. It just floors me that she was able to raise six (seven including me) kids, keep a spotless house, have dinner on the table every night, and still look amazing each day. Now that I am an adult, I realize how her days were purely devoted to all of us. I am lucky if I accomplish an eight of what she does each day. At 82 years old, my Gram still runs circles around me.

Gram has always taken pride in her appearance. You won't run into her without makeup on or her hair properly curled. She's relaxed a bit since she's gotten older, but she's not happy about it. While I was growing up, she would always coach me on looking my best each time I left the house. Most of the time, I would find it annoying, but now I understand the lesson. It's not about vanity or being selfish, looking your best instills a confidence that's important to how you carry yourself overall. We mustn't forget that there was a generation skipped with us, as well. Things were different when she was growing up.

This is my Gram at the dentist, you guys. The Dentist!

My Gram's Daughter (and another fashion inspiration), my Aunt Denise, is the same way. She's stunning each time she leaves the house. She's a strong and confident woman who's ready for anything anytime you see her. That's thanks to her mother, as well.

Look at my Gram on the left! Holy super hottie!

Although I cannot say that I dress my best each time I leave the house, I do at least try to apply a bit of makeup and other things that make me feel a bit more secure. My Gram's words echo in my head when I am about to depart in my sweats, “You aren't going to leave the house like that, are you?”. LOL… Hey, when I run into someone I know, I am thanking her for drilling this into my head! That is why I love Dove's latest campaign, Four Generations. Dove always has the most uplifting and inspiring messages, and this one is especially heartwarming.

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So let’s hear it, who influenced your style the most growing up? What kind of beauty and fashion inspiration will you pass down through the generations? Tag your mom, aunt, sister, daughter and all the women in your family, all generations! Share your family beauty stories in a comment below, on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #MeijerBeautyStory.