The logistics of movie making are beyond me, but as a film lover there is a startling fact apparent that I can't not blog about for much longer. I am well versed in the genre of rom-coms and romantic dramas, some of my favourite films even fall into these categories, but I've come to notice … Continue reading Where are the plus-size happy endings?
Tag: fat acceptance
A Recipe for Body Positivity…
Ingredients 125g/4oz Strength 125g/4oz Patience 2 Free Range promises to yourself 125g/4oz Self-belief A little support Method Preheat your oven at whatever temperature you like – there is no indefinite gauge for how long your body positivity will take to fully rise. You can turn the heat right up, or allow it to gently simmer … Continue reading A Recipe for Body Positivity…
I stand in awe of my body…
I stand in awe of my body, and you should stand in awe of yours too. Your body is remarkable and it is not given the credit that it deserves. The culture that we live in focuses so highly on praising those who are aesthetically pleasing, that it forgets to acknowledge the other (more important) … Continue reading I stand in awe of my body…
NO RULES, NO PROBLEM Over the past few weeks FATshion Faux Pas has covered a whole variety of supposed clothing “don’ts” for fat women. With the help of the wonderfully beautiful ladies who submitted photos to me, we have been able to subvert fashion ideals and show that fat female aesthetic is evolving and changing. This … Continue reading
Fat shaming? Yeah, it exists…
Nicole Arbour’s arbitrary video ‘Dear Fat People’ has hit the news after going viral this week. If you haven’t seen it then I’d suggest that you don’t even bother. Utter tripe spawns from her mouth as she claims that “fat shaming is not a thing. Fat people made that up” - this is all, of … Continue reading Fat shaming? Yeah, it exists…
An Open Letter to My Bullies…
You probably don't even remember me, or if you do, you probably don't recall the throwaway comments that you tossed my way or the fun that you poked at me - but I do. It's hard to forget something that you feared every day and without even realising it you've had an inconceivable impact on … Continue reading An Open Letter to My Bullies…
LUSCIOUS LEGGINGS Leggings are comfortable. They’re stretchy, they expand, they move with your body and you can do almost anything in them – including lunges – without fear of them breaking, in fact the only thing more comfortable than leggings are pyjamas. So why, pray tell, is it frowned upon when curvy women decide to … Continue reading
The Big Fat F Word…
Do not shy away from the F Word; it is not something that you need to be afraid of. Stick two fingers up at society and go against the grain, it’s about time the F word was embraced with open arms - make it known that you’re reclaiming the F word as yours, that you’re … Continue reading The Big Fat F Word…
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