This is an article that I penned for The Independent, you can see the original here. As a plus-sized woman I feel let down, underrepresented and seriously pissed off. A lot of negativity for a weekend I know, but I ensure you - it’s justified. A real ripple of excitement went through the plus-size and … Continue reading The plus-size community shouldn’t be let down by its own brands…
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CURVY COMFORT The end of summer is nigh and the nights are drawing in - you know what that means for the fashion world, don't you? We women turn to oversize jumpers, jogging bottoms, dressing gowns, no bras and big slippers for comfort - but what about fat women? We are told to avoid baggy, … Continue reading
Kids These Days…
You’d think that being a child or teenager in 2015 would be a wondrous thing. All of the knowledge that you could want is literally at your fingertips, a boom in social media usage means that it is easier to connect, TV channels span from the sublime to the ridiculous and all of the gadgetry … Continue reading Kids These Days…
The Writer’s Block Made Me Do It…
Writer's block has hit me like a ton of bricks this evening. I fully intended on writing something outspoken and rational about body positivity (as per my usual style) but my brain simply isn't connecting... So I've done what every self-respecting British blogger does when inspiration doesn't strike: I've had a cup of tea (glass … Continue reading The Writer’s Block Made Me Do It…
Call Yourself Fat: I Dare You…
I want to talk about the word fat. A recent blog post of mine was published by Women's Rights News and subsequently shared on Facebook. The majority of the comments were positive, with most agreeing with the points that I had made throughout the post however, one comment in particular stuck out. I'm open to … Continue reading Call Yourself Fat: I Dare You…
My Favourite Bloggers on a Pedestal…
If you know me at all by now (which I hope some of you do) you'll have gathered that I'm a fan of loving yourself in all of your magnificent, astounding glory - no questions asked. Not only that, but it is also incredibly important to put others up on a pedestal and bow down … Continue reading My Favourite Bloggers on a Pedestal…
GIVE YOUR FIGURE A HUG We are so often told that people don’t want to be subjected to our lumps, bumps, muffin tops and big bums. So much so, that we are shamed into wearing baggy clothes, restricted to jeans and an oversized t-shirt or a dress with no shape. But as a fat girl … Continue reading
But You’ve Got Such a Pretty Face…
As far as I’m aware, there is no irrefutable evidence to suggest that fat women cannot be beautiful. So why, pray tell, do so many women put one another down instead of building each other up? Lord knows that women receive enough stick from those who are favoured in society (NB. men) for not having … Continue reading But You’ve Got Such a Pretty Face…
BIKINI BABES It’s hot, you’re at the beach and you fancy a dip in the sea. So what, pray tell, do we wear when we are told that bikinis are reserved for those who have flat stomachs? Well ladies, we wear whatever the hell we want to! For so many years we are told that … Continue reading
Braving it About Boobs…
I want to talk about boobs. Yes you heard: boobs, tatty-bo-jangles, knockers, breasts, jubblies... whatever you want to call your melons, I want to talk about them. Breasts are rarely spoken about in the public sphere without some kind of sexual slur being placed upon them, you only have to glance at the magazine … Continue reading Braving it About Boobs…
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