Monday, January 30, 2012
The PLUS in plus-size
Toccara Jones, a previous contestant on America's Next Top Model, and now a plus-size model, talks about what PLUS-SIZE means to her.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
Someday you won't look twice
I love these new DA Youth posters - baring the slogan: “In OUR future, you wouldn’t look twice”. They sparked quite a debate this week, especially amongst older member of the DA political party. I think they are just fantastic!
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Vera Wang's sexier side
Who said you can't still look sexy at 62-years-old? Vera Wang poses here for Bazaar magazine. Love!
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
What's wrong with our bodies anyway?
These photos were featured in PLUS Model Magazine. Size 12 (U.S.) model Katya Zharkova, 28, stars in the shoot. But is size 12 really plus size?
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Gloria Steinem wore bikinis
I found this really great article on feminist, Gloria Steinmen (Glorious), that completely changed the way I see her. The article is about a woman who met her briefly, who was surprised to see her in a bikini in 1971. The thing is, it's not about the bikini at all.
"I'm always dieting, I worry about
looking good, I hate my jawline. That's why I have this hair style: to
hide my jaw. We women are so nuts about beauty, and I'm one of the
worst, " she says.
Everyone, even Gloria has body issues and deals with the troubles that come with conforming to feminine ideals every single day. Feminism is not about not being stereotypically feminine, it's about being treated equal to men in all facets of life.
Read more here.