I've been doing some thinking recently, about society as a whole. While it has been an amazing year for those of the LGBT community in which society backed them and showed love and support, spreading the message to our youth that of course its ok to be different and you should embrace that difference unless that appears if you're not a skinny size 6/8 girl.
This in itself is an issue that has always struck a cord with me, and an issue that was highlighted for me at a young age through the works of Jacqueline Wilson. It just constantly BAFFLES me that we base people worth upon what they weigh! There are so many different body shapes in the world why should we be expected to all fit the same mold? And we blame the fashion magazines....I agree to a certain extent that this plays a HUGE role, as does social media and TV, But what are we as adults telling our young women? I sincerely hope we are not promoting the message of "Skinny", but instead confidence in our individuality. If you want to exercise and be fit and healthy then I applaud you - you do what makes you happy, and being healthy is important in life. However if you're a healthy and happy size 16 then go you too! who do we think we are to put someone else down because of their appearance. To participate in social media these days requires the ability to be strong and confident in who you are as a person, and to not let the appearance of another person or their life impact on how we feel about our own.
I've seen pictures of Cheryl Fernandez-Versini lately in which her frame is slight and she appears to have dressed to accentuate this. While I agree when she says it is not ok to body shame anyone, I think that its vital that she realise she is a role model for young women and that she is not promoting a healthy lifestyle. On this note however, I do reiterate that it is NEVER ok to body shame somebody.
As seen in the above photo, Cheryls head appears large on her small frame and her shoulders and arms appear bony. Her overall frame is tiny with her outfit emphasizing her tiny waist. While Cheryl puts this weight loss down to the loss of her father-in-law, it is important to realise that when in the public eye you will be constantly scrutinized for you appearance and the message that it sends out. I can guarantee there's Irish Mammies everywhere just dying to feed her a ham sandwich!
One final thing I'm going to say on this matter is that, I, personally, am an hourglass shape, meaning I carry my weight on my hips and bum. No big deal. This does mean however that I do not fit a standard size of clothing. If i wear an 8 on top i'm a 10 on bottom and often a 12. I have never been overweight because I lead an active lifestyle BUT i'm not a skinny minnie either, and thats ok too!
PLEASE STOP WORRYING ABOUT CLOTHES LABELS!!
I can honestly say my wardrobe ranges from a size 6 to a size 12, and I am not bothered! I wear what fits me, what I feel I look good in and whats comfortable for me. I do not base this decision on what any magazine or fashion blogger is dictating I should wear, but on my own personal tastes and preferences. I am my own person, and I'm happy to be who I am. This is the message we need to be sending our young women. It is ok to be whoever you want to be, Stand alone if that's your thing, and be part of the crowd if it speaks to you! Either way its all ok! Trust me - I've succeeded this far!
Peace Out
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