Fashion Posts For All: Blogging + Bodies.
Michele Falcone
I never thought in my life that I would be adventuring to various locations to snap photos of myself in ultra-cute outfits for my blog. But lo and behold, I’ve done it twice. I was pretty nervous doing it the first time. I’m 4’11” and I fluctuate between a size 6 and 8. What were people going to say? I knew that I just needed to stop worrying and go for it. I’m glad that I did. I got compliments from various bloggers, which really boosted my confidence. My hair, which usually drives me crazy, was the envy of others. The shoes that I sometimes get weird looks for when I wear in public? Those were complemented as well. Not only did I feel a bit more comfortable about my style, I felt more comfortable in my own body. By the time I decided to do my third photo shoot (the second one will be on Sometimes Sweet this fall, so keep an eye out), I was super comfortable, and basically took over my local library. With permission and the utmost respect, of course!
In a society where “thin is in,” and where Photoshop is used in nearly every publication (unless they are trying to make the celebrity look horrible, then they don’t retouch it), no wonder why so many people have grown to be self-conscious. The blogging world is basically giving Hollyweird the middle finger, and showing readers that you don’t need to starve yourself and squeeze into a size zero to be a babe. In fact, I rarely buy fashion magazines anymore. I turn to fellow bloggers and peruse their styles. I see how clothes look on normal bodies, and get ideas how to style particular outfits. Plus, I can just ask if I need styling tips, and I get a kind response. If I asked someone in the fashion industry, they might just scoff at me and write me off, because my measurements don’t match.
I will never be a size zero, and I am totally cool with it. I like what was genetically dealt to me, and the style I have adopted. My fellow friends, readers and bloggers think its swell, too. Anyone who has a problem can take it up with me and our army of awesome.
Yes! You're absolutely right about there being something refreshing real about fashion in the blogosphere. Real bodies. Real styles being worn in the real world instead of on runways or on the pages of heavily altered magazines. And joining in on this community brings with it a healthy ego boost that is something many of us so desperately need in this day and age.
ReplyDeleteAlso, LOVE those shoes!!
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ReplyDeleteThis is exactly why I started reading blogs. I stopped buying fashion magazines too and my confidence went for below rock bottom to wearing pretty vintage and high heels and loving it. Well for the most part I do, sometimes weird looks from strangers get to me in ways they shouldn't, but when I log on and see all these beautiful bloggers it helps more than they can imagine.
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i have constant fights (in my head and aloud) over this topic. it's something i've struggled with since i've began blogging and even before, while at any function where photos were being snapped.
ReplyDeletei really, really enjoyed this post because it's exactly what i tell myself - i just need to make sure i listen. beautifully spoken