I was so excited to see that I was the Fashion Bombshell of the day today on the
Fashion Bomb Daily. I've been reading the blog for a couple years now, but finally decided to send in some shots of my own style. How cool to be featured!
Against my better judgement, I read some of the comments to see what people were saying. People on the internet can be way harsh! I can take the criticism of my style. After all they ask you to vote on it. I didn't even flinch when someone commented that my style was "uninspiring". I can't, however, take the commentary on my body. I have body issues the same way most women do, but having them judged so harshly on the internet was TOO MUCH. (how do celebs do it?! I would crawl into a hole and die) Who are these evil little trolls browsing the internet looking for girls to insult?! In any event, it got me thinking about healthy body image and the unrealistic expectations placed on women. Excuse me while I stand on my soapbox for a moment...
I was very disappointed to see a few of the commenters touching on my tummy or suggesting Spanx. First of all, I would love to see what these women look like. Second, why is it that if you don't wear a size two you're expected to wear baggy, unflattering clothing? You should wear clothes that absolutely flatter your figure, but also that make you feel good. You shouldn't be afraid to show off your body because you don't fit some ridiculous mold that some idiot says you should. Every woman has the right to feel sexy regardless of size. Madonna said it best - "girls just want to have fun". If that means I'm going to wear a sexy bodycon dress and a push up bra to the club then that is my God-given right. Screw anyone who thinks that I should be wearing a damn tent to hide my figure.
I flip through magazines all day long and see nothing but rail thin models and actresses. Since when did this single body type become the standard? I have nothing against skinny girls, but I do take issue with the expectation that I should look like them. Since when do we hate womanly curves? Despite my insecurities I embrace my body because it's the only one I've got. Would I like to be slimmer? Hell yes! I go to the gym 5 days a week and work my ass off to get my body to where I would like it to be. In the mean time, I'm going to feel damn good about myself in my clothes. I challenge all of my readers to do the same. Regardless of your size, you're a woman and women are beautiful.
Embrace your body and feel good about yourself. We've only got one life to live and I plan on looking damn good in it until the day I leave this earth!
*flips hair and hops off soapbox*
