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Darlings, Celebrating the True Icons: Women Who Shine!

Oh, my darlings, you know I always say that the best women truly support women, and my heart is simply overflowing with gratitude for the incredible, influential women I've had the absolute pleasure of knowing! In the spirit of celebrating International Women's Day next week, let me tell you about some of the dazzling souls who truly inspire me to shine and feel flawless, confident, and utterly unstoppable every single day!

First, there is N, my loves. N is a force to be reckoned with, a true powerhouse! She has fought so many battles, taken on so much with incredible grace, and still remains the gentle, kind woman I know and adore today. N has faced immense adversity, darling, and has always emerged on the other side, radiating strength and resilience. We all absolutely love N!

Next up, there is E. Oh, E is truly making a change in the world, my beauties! I find her constantly inspiring, and I truly believe the world needs more of her incredible spirit. She's a true 'girls' girl,' yet effortlessly one of the boys; she can enjoy a pint with the best of them and then look utterly stunning in a ballgown – model pretty, darling! I value her opinions immensely, and she always has time for everyone. I am so, so glad I know her.

Growing up, there was L. My darlings, I absolutely idolised her! She taught me so, so much. I learned how to 'adult' from L, as I was only 19 and still a little wet behind the ears, bless! She took me to the most wonderful places to eat and introduced me to the magical world of makeup. It's sad that I haven’t seen or spoken to her in 13 years, but I truly hope she hasn’t changed and is still one of the most wonderfully 'extra' people I knew!

Going further back, there were AD & AE. Oh, my darlings, I loved both of these women fiercely! Both absolutely fabulous and both definitely not to be messed with. And if someone ever dared to mess with you – you better look out, as they were coming for you! Thank you, angels. I truly hope I am making you proud.

And B & L? They should have been right at the top of this list, but they know who they are, don't they? They don't need words, my darlings. They just know. Although, it is always nice to hear, so thank you for being the very foundations of my world. I truly hope I can repay you both for everything you have done for me.

And last but certainly not least, there is A. My darlings, A is my number one. Without A, I simply wouldn’t be who I am today, and I feel so incredibly grateful every single day to have A around. A is everything you want her to be – strong and fierce and bold and unafraid. A might not always like me (oh, the honesty!), but I will always love her unconditionally.

Go forth, my beauties, and celebrate the incredible women in your lives!