Ann Romney's Speech Creates Backlash

I watched Ann Romney's speech at the RNC and while I don't think she was wonderful, she did say a couple of things that echoed in me. 

"It’s the moms who have always had to work a little harder to make everything right.  It’s the mom’s of this nation, single, married, widowed, who really hold the country together. "

 I remember being a young mom, working multiple jobs, coming home, fixing dinner, helping with homework, doing my work, cleaning, then finally falling into bed exhausted, only to have to get up the next day and do it all over again.  

I know many women who work a lot harder than their men.  They are the first ones up and last ones to bed.  They sacrifice their own careers so their husbands can follow their passion.  They wipe noses, pack lunches, run boardrooms, and give 110% everyday.

Even though I don't agree with the Romney's politics and other parts of Ann's speech, I whole-heartedly disagree with all the vile comments that have been thrown her way on Twitter:

"Ann Romney is a cunt."

"Shut up, Ann Romney, you stupid, glutonous, pandering, Stepford 'bot."

"ann romney is a filthy whore who can suck golf balls thru a garden hose"

"Ann Romney plays the part of Stepford Wife very well indeed, but it still won't stop people from wondering - Does she take it derriere-ways?"

I understand that the upcoming election is a big one.  I understand that people are very concerned with what is happening in the country. I also understand that everyone has their own beliefs and personal opinions and should be free to express them.

What I DON'T understand is why people feel the need to spew such vile hatred about a women who is simply trying to support her husband.  Is this how you want people talking to you?  I wonder is the same thing going to happen to Michelle Obama if she speaks at the DNC?  For all of woman-kind I hope not.

Why would you call a woman a "whore" or a "cunt" simply for expressing her opinion?  What could possibly make you wonder how "she takes it"? 

What upsets me even more is that a lot of these posters were women.  Women!  We should not be beating each other up.  We should not be calling each other "whore" or "cunt".  We all deserve better than that.  Would you want your mother, sister, daughter be called a "whore" or "cunt"?  Ann Romney deserves the respect we want for ourselves.

Sadly its not just reserved to Twitter, you hear it daily, women and girls calling their friends bitches or sluts.  Since when did bitch and slut become terms of endearment?

Women still have tough time out there and there is a effort trying to pit women against each other, working-mom vs home-mom vs child-free.  We need to stop calling each other bitches and sluts.  We need to stop calling women women "cunt" and "whore".  We need to start giving ourselves the respect we deserve.

Boarding Zone: From meeting to concert venue

From meeting to concert venue by carryonstyle featuring dangle earrings

Grey dress, $47 / Cotton shirt, $63 / dVb Victoria Beckham boot-cut jeans / Karen Millen kitten heel shoes / Black handbag / Andrea Valentini clutch handbag / White House Black Market nickel free jewelry / Charlotte Russe dangle earrings / Sabre sunglasses


Business Meeting:
I was so delighted when I saw these heels!  I'm on the hunt for new shoe that I can stand all day in but still feel stylish in.  These kitten heels are up to both tasks!

I only like to make one fashion statement at a time, so for my work dress I would keep it simple with a grey dress and gold bangle bracelets.  The red purse punches up the outfit with a shot of color.


Drinks & Music:
Who says kitten heels are only for work?  The color and style of these shoes are very versatile.

These shoes look great peeking out from under a pair of dark bootcut jeans (the most flattering cut for all women IMO).   The graphic tee and red jacket are an awesome combination.

Add some long earrings and a black leather bag and you're ready to rock!