RHOA Southern Belle, wife and Mom of two Phaedra Parks believe
that every woman should be charming, intelligent, and aspire to being more
ladylike and as Phaedra up bringing a Southern Belle!
The lawyer, reality star, mortician and now author has release
new book “Secrets of the Southern Belle" that is snappin in stores today. Plus check out what
other secrets does Phaedra has in the works with Rapper Shawty-Lo.
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Mrs. Parks has dropped her new
book and have recently been out and about promoting the book which provides a comprehensive
guide to better living in. However the all around Southern Diva is spilling
some of the secrets in the books, as she says:
"Here’s
what I expect from life: Compliments. Flirtation. Gifts, large and small.
Excellent service in stores, and courtesy on the phone. Consideration,
admiration, flowers, apologies when appropriate. That’s just what a Southern
Belle gets from life. Now, tell me—wouldn’t you like that, too?
I believe
every woman should be a Southern Belle or minimally aspire to being more
ladylike, charming, and intelligent, because we should all be treated well.
Honestly, I sometimes feel sorry for women of northern persuasion. There they
are rushing around in their baggy, drab clothes, doing everything for
themselves and looking like they just rolled out of bed. They don’t seem to
understand there’s a better way.
I will say
that even in the South, not every woman is a Belle. I can walk down the street
and pick them out: this one, not that one, not her, not her. Maybe 20 percent
of the women I see are true Southern Belles, and we all recognize one another.
It’s like being a Mason without the funny handshake. (And I never actually walk
down the street; as a Southern Belle, I gently glide in my skyscraper
stilettos. But you get the idea.)
The
Southern Belles are the women who are completely pulled together. Silver
bracelets and gold earrings? Not a Southern Belle. We match metals. But we also
have an aura. A halo of confidence, poise, and tranquility. The Southern Belle
knows that she can handle whatever comes her way. No matter how heated the
situation, you will never catch a Southern Belle sweating.
It’s a
commitment, no doubt about it. The Southern Belle doesn’t have an off day. My
goodness, she doesn’t have an off moment. Everybody knows if you have to have a
habit, it might as well be a good one. Life is too short for unpleasant or bad
behavior. How hard is it to say “please” and “thank you” and remember people’s
names and keep your roots touched up?
Ultimately,
the Southern Belle is about self-respect. She takes care of herself and makes
sure people treat her right. Some people might think that this isn’t very
feminist, but look at it this way: men have to earn respect, right? Back in the
day, a lady was respected just because she was a lady. That’s all gone. Now we
work the same jobs as men.
However,
the problem is that some men are a little confused about how to treat women.
Equality does not equal a man being anything less than a gentleman at all
times. I hear that up north, for instance, men don’t open doors for women or
carry luggage.
Well,
here’s the way it works: I earn a good living, I whoop people’s behinds in
court, and when I leave the courtroom, I expect someone to carry my briefcase
and get that door for me. So I will stand there. I might have to glance around
and catch some fellow’s eye, but it takes only a moment and let me tell you,
the man who grabs that door handle first gets the biggest smile and the warmest
thank-you. If he’s at all attractive I’ll add a compliment on his great sense
of taste and style
,
making him feel like Superman for the rest of the day. That’s a win for the
both of us. I establish that I expect to be treated in a certain way, and he
gets a little boost, too.
,
making him feel like Superman for the rest of the day. That’s a win for the
both of us. I establish that I expect to be treated in a certain way, and he
gets a little boost, too.
Some girls
are brought up to be Southern Belles, but that’s not the only way to get there.
I was certainly raised right by my mama, but I have refined the formula, and I
keep working at it. Southern Belles never stop learning and improving; we are
all masterpieces in progress. And I am convinced that every woman’s life could be
improved if she knew even a fraction of what I know. That’s why I
wrote Secrets of the Southern Belle. So let’s imagine we’re rocking
on the porch, with a tall glass of sweet tea and a plate of ladyfingers and
cucumber sandwiches. Listen up—I’ve got a thing or two to tell you.
Don’t Let
Geography Stand in Your Way I don’t want any of you nice people thinking
that you have to live south of the Mason-Dixon Line in order to be a Southern
Belle. Sure, it’s easier—you’ll have Belle role models all around you. But let
me tell you, when a Belle swings into action outside of the South, she has
incredible impact. I guess people just aren’t used to our fun-loving package of
looks, charm, and determination.
So go
ahead and put my advice to work, wherever you live. I’m sure you’ll enjoy the
results. - Per Today
book.com
Now do you remember Rapper Shawty-Lo who was just about to get his own reality show with all his 20 or more baby mamas, before it got cancel?{Lol} Yes him. Phaedra shared some news via IG as she posted the above pics saying:
" " and big things coming stay tuned" via they know "
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