Yes, I have seen the article. Read the story, and have pondered this fiasco…. You see, I completely missed the memo that Abercrombie & Fitch was the place where only the “beautiful people” were allowed to shop. And even if you think you’re beautiful, that doesn’t mean you fit their criteria of beautiful. The CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, Mike ... Read More »
“It’s amazing how much power a head‐to‐toe photo holds” Every once in a while, I come across a campaign that pulls at my heart strings, that I can get behind 1000%. Frankly the more the merrier! And given that this one coincides with Valentine ’s Day? I am here for this, especially if you are a plus size woman who ... Read More »
Nothing feels better than taking a stand, posing a question, or positively affecting change or thought. Such is the case when Plus Model Magazine released its January 2012 issue and posed this question: Plus Size Bodies, What is Wrong With Them Anyway? From there, the post went viral! Accompanying this question were facts and stats that backed up and begged ... Read More »
This week, the plus size community and the HAES (Healthy at Every Size Community) responded to Jess Weiner’s Glamour article about “How Loving Her Body Almost Killed Her.” Since Confidence is one thing I often try to stress as an overarching theme, and HAES is something I believe in, I invited Golda Poretsky in to share with YOU and me ... Read More »
Mexico.  France.  Now the Australians have taken a stance on body image. Over the weekend, news broke from down under that the government has backed a voluntary code of conduct on Body Image. I have been sitting on this, thinking about the implications, societal implications, and perceptions that would be shaped and/or changed- all of this coming from a country ... Read More »
Last week, I was contacted by a grad student wanting to conduct a survey. Once I found out what this was about, I was really intrigued! The survey is ready and below is her call for participants!  Please take the time out to read below and if you are moved or as intrigued as I, then please head on over ... Read More »
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