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beYOUtiful Lyndsi

Remember Lyndsi’s beYOUtiful statement?  “I am beautiful because my stretch marks are my medal of honor”  

Having just had a baby myself, I (Cristi) could relate to what she said completely. We had a few entries about stretch marks, actually. (Apparently a lot of us women feel passionately about them!) But Lyndsi’s really resonated with me. When she was chosen as one of the 15 finalists, we never could have dreamed that her photo shoot would turn into something as magnificent and special as it did! It turns out that Lyndsi is a very talented singer/songwriter (check out her Facebook music page HERE) and her shoot showcased her talented and artistic side.

She sang to us while playing songs on the piano (one of them even brought Jessi to tears!). She serenaded us while playing the guitar. She sat by a window and did a little songwriting.

She also had her baby Owen with her and before she left, we snapped some shots of the two of them together, since her statement did have a little bit to do with him. :)

And finally, you can see in some of the shots that my little 2 year old Leo followed Lyndsi around like a puppy dog. He LOVES music. He wanted her to play the ABC’s on her guitar. Once she did (Side note: it was probably my favorite rendition of the ABC’s ever. Lyndsi – you need to make a recording of it. Side note finished.), he was mesmerized and Lyndsi had a true fan in Leo! Leo also was mommy’s photography assistant and when I was taking pictures of Lyndsi and baby Owen, he would say, “Owen! Smile! Owen! Owen! Smiiiiiile!” He’s a great helper! (I’m really grateful Jessi snapped those shots!)

Jessi and I truly LOVED shooting Lyndsi and her beYOUtiful, artistic, creative, talented self. We hope you enjoy looking through the photos as much as we enjoyed taking them!













beYOUtiful Lisa

We had our first beYOUtiful photo shoot a few days ago. It was so fun to meet and work with Lisa. Her statement is definitely true – she EXUDES love and light!! One thing we were surprised to learn when we met Lisa is that this tiny little lady is the mother to seven (yes, SEVEN) kiddos!! On top of that, she stays busy (as if being super mom to seven doesn’t keep her busy enough, right?) as a crochet designer and an Etsy shop owner (check out her blog – idesignadventures.blogspot.com). She and her husband are best friends and have moved around a lot (they’re in the process of a big move right now) which, she says, has made their family very close and strong. She also says they frequently burst into song. :)

It was SO great meeting you, Lisa! Good luck with your upcoming move. And continue to share your love and light with everyone you possibly can. I know that you changed Jessi and me for the better because of your beautiful spirit!












Top 15 beYOUtiful Finalists

This project has been one of the best things I have ever done. I really mean that. Jessi and I both have enjoyed this so much. I feel as though you have opened yourselves up and shared tender, even sacred parts of yourselves with us. And it couldn’t be for a better reason – TO HELP WOMEN!! To help women recognize the TRUE beauty within us. We really ARE each BEAUTIFUL! I’ve had tears, chills, more tears and lots of time to ponder as I have put this project together. Choosing the top 15 was not something we took lightly. Jessi and I both POURED over the submissions. I have felt so much love for ALL of you throughout this entire process.

Sigh.

I’m getting sappy, I know. But this has meant the world to me. I hope a few other women have also been inspired along the way!

Now, it’s up to you, our readers. Following are the 15 finalists. Please read the responses and let us know who you would like to see win a photo shoot with hiyapapaya by voting in the poll at the end of the post.

Thank you all (again!) so so so much!

And here’s to TRUE and REAL beYOUty!! :)

Entry 1: Lyndsi

Entry 2: Denise

Entry 3: Melanie

Entry 4: Sadie

Entry 5: Ashley

Entry 6: Raylynn

Entry 7: Tami

Entry 8: Chelsy

Entry 9: Mackenzi

Entry 10: Bree

Entry 11: Lisa

Entry 12: Rochelle

Entry 13: Becky

Entry 14: Chelsea

Entry 15: Stephanie

VOTE NOW!
1 – Lyndsi
2 – Denise
3 – Melanie
4 – Sadie
5 – Ashley
6 – Raylynn
7- Tami
8- Chelsy
9- Mackenzi
10- Bree
11 – Lisa
12 – Rochelle
13 – Becky
14 – Chelsea
15 – Stephanie

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