Lizzie Loves...Compliments

I AM sure there are women out there who require no assurance of how fabulous they look -a rare breed of lady with the confidence to wear what ever she feels like without a care in the world.

Women like Agyness Deyn or Lady Gaga perhaps.

Yet, for those of us who sometimes need a little bit of reassurance, there is nothing quite like a compliment to put a spring in our step.
Don't get me wrong, I am not implying the majority of women are racked with insecurities and self doubt, I just mean a few kind words every now and then rarely go amiss.

Take the other day for instance when I was rushing around Kendal on my fruitless search for a purple handbag.
With the chill of winter in the air, I had decided to give my new grey coat its first official outing but, as it had been a spur of the moment purchase, I was still a little unsure about it.
I knew I liked it -I just wasn't 100 per cent convinced it was me.

Anyway, as I scanned the shelves of Lakeland Ltd, the shop assistant came over especially to tell me she liked my coat.
I left the store with a big smile on my face, my frustration at being unable to find the perfect bag forgotten.

I must say, I am very lucky, as my flatmate and I always remark on each others outfits as we leave in the morning.
But when the warm words come from a complete stranger you can feel extra smug in knowing there are no ties of friendship influencing their observations.

Is it wrong to crave the odd compliment? Does it make us weak or pathetic? I certainly don't think so.
Ask any girl who has fretted over whether her bum looks big in her skinny jeans -a simple 'you look nice' can provide the confidence boost she needs to walk tall and celebrate her curves.

If you decide to make a fashion statement with a bold piece of costume jewellery or pair or patterned tights -it's nice to have that statement noted and noted in a positive way.

This brings me to the point of my post, next time you are stood behind someone in the supermarket queue with a gorgeous bag or stylish trench coat why not tell them how much you like it?

Similarly, on Saturday night when you and your friends spot a girl rocking this season's must-have Topshop dress, rather than enviously muttering about it to one another, go over and tell her how great she looks.

Sisters should stick together and I am sure you both feel all the better for the exchange :-)