You might be forgiven for thinking that plus-size women have low self-esteem, given the amount of crap that we've had to put up with for most of our lives, but you'd be wrong. This tweet hits the nail on the head: it is so tiring that the go-to reaction when someone meets a plus-size woman, is … Continue reading 3 Things People Assume About Plus-Size Women…
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7 Reasons Why Burlesque Rocks the BoPo World…
If you're not too familiar with the art of burlesque, you might be forgiven for thinking that it only extends the arm of acceptance as far as one single body type. In fact, the only mainstream reference to burlesque has been Christina Aguilera and Cher's rendition of the art of the tease in 'Burlesque'. But, as … Continue reading 7 Reasons Why Burlesque Rocks the BoPo World…
Unpacking Body Image Baggage…
I owe a lot to the body positive community. The ability to look in the mirror and not cringe, the freedom to wear whatever I want, being able to acknowledge that I am worth my time, knowing that I can conquer my goals, but most importantly, finding the strength to push aside everything that society … Continue reading Unpacking Body Image Baggage…
5 Negative Body-Image Habits To Break…
When you have been born and bred into a society that hails thin bodies as the only acceptable body type, it is difficult to shift this notion when you yourself do not fall within this 'socially accepted' body. But society and the media does more than just hail these bodies, it is frequently rammed down … Continue reading 5 Negative Body-Image Habits To Break…
Dear Curvy Kate, you’re doing it right…
Last year, I wrote an article for The Independent discussing why the plus-size community shouldn't be let down by its own brands. My comments were a reaction to Evans' 'body positive' clothing campaign #StyleHasNoSize. Disappointingly, Evans seemed to take a severely lacklustre approach to diversity and completely missed a golden opportunity to make a prominent and … Continue reading Dear Curvy Kate, you’re doing it right…
The Body Image Pecking Order…
It has become the standard expectation by society that if a person is fat, then they must hate themselves. Well, I'm sorry to be the one to burst society's bubble - but from the point of view of a self-confessed fat girl, this really isn't the case. The idea that fat people must not indulge … Continue reading The Body Image Pecking Order…
A Cocktail for Body Positivity…
Summer is finally here and there can be no better way to enjoy it than to chuck on some comfortable summer clothes and head out into the sunshine. But for some of us, it's not that easy. So if you require a little dutch courage this summer, then look no further than my cocktail recipe … Continue reading A Cocktail for Body Positivity…
3 Flaws of Body Positivity…
Over the last few years the body positive movement has been phenomenal in the progression of bodily acceptance. As a society, we are acknowledging the presence of more body shapes and sizes in mainstream media - and this movement is one that has been a long time coming. People across the globe are making a … Continue reading 3 Flaws of Body Positivity…
7 Things to remember when the trolls attack…
As a body positive activist, I receive my fair share of messages on social media. I often receive messages of thanks and gratitude, messages from people expressing a desire to find confidence, I receive questions on how to sustain body positivity - but the least favourite message I receive (even less favourable than the occasional … Continue reading 7 Things to remember when the trolls attack…
7 Days of Self-Love…
In life, we are all dealt an unfair hand where self-love is concerned. We are not born into having low self-esteem and low self-confidence, but it is bred into us by the culture that we find ourselves in. Speaking from personal experience, all is not lost! It is possible to reach out and clasp onto … Continue reading 7 Days of Self-Love…
