News this morning said she's a size 14. That's not plus size.
but what do you expect from an industry that thinks size 2 is normal and size 10 and up are used for plus size catalogs. No wonder women have body issues.
LOL at her being a size 14. I'm a size 12-14 and no one wants to see me in a bikini. Like, ever. I'd guess she's closer to like size 8-10.
Honestly the thing that stood out most to me in the pictures was how poorly the top fits...
That's all I can think about when I see the picture. Why are her boobs spilling out of that swim suit?? If you're trying to sell bikinis to plus size women show them that the swimsuits actually fits.
Post by SpinsOffResonance on Feb 5, 2015 15:46:17 GMT -5
I will leave this here 4thtrimesterbodies.com/gallery/ Because we are beautiful just the way we are (even if sometimes it's hard to see it on yourself)!
I will leave this here 4thtrimesterbodies.com/gallery/ Because we are beautiful just the way we are (even if sometimes it's hard to see it on yourself)!
I love this project but I can't say it helped me at all -- I still feel bad that my body looks and feels the way it does, even with this beautiful little boy running around. I know I can't speak for all the others on here but man.. self image sucks and so does a society that praises everyone for dieting, losing weight and being super skinny. I wish that I could raise my kids to not have to deal w/ so many superficialities but I know that is impossible.. and sad.
I really kinda hate the war over plus sized. I have a meeting shortly after this so I am going to post and run away, but I am happy to argue some more when I return...
We all have our issues with our bodies, I am not true plus size but compared to all my friends my entire world thinks I'm plus sized because most days I am standing next to size four and sixes (and I wear a 12 or a 14 depending on the cut).
It's really so silly that my husband has asked when we're shopping if I want to go into some plus sized store (and I don't shop in them because the cuts don't actually fit me and trying to explain that to MH is pointless). Anyhow, he knows Banana/the Gap/H&M are my go to's.
Anyhow, I have a point. I like fashion and know waaayyy too much about the plus sized modeling world. Ashley Graham (the model in the SI issue) wears a 14/16. She is 5'9' so that size doesn't translate the way it does on my 5'6' body. She is absolutely beautiful, and normal and not entirely representative of the plus sized world. But to say she isn't plus sized nor has faced similar issues that other plus sized women face is unfair.
Some days I almost wish I was a true plus sized because it's frustrating being on the cusp - I don't feel accepted in the thin world, or the plus sized world.
Ok, done ranting.
Just to say that sometimes I also wish I were true plus size versus being on the cusp.
My size had fluctuated over the past few years. At one point just a couple of years ago I was a solid size 6/8, was in shape, and I remember at that point still not feeling like I was "there". I carry all my weight in my lower body, but also have big boobs. Clothes that I loved still didn't fit me or fall on me the way it was modeled and that was distressing. Now I'm a size 10/12 and somehow doing okay with it. I'm also kind of tall, 5'7", so most of my weight is hidden in my length.
LinkedIn is fucking creepy when it tells you who's checking out your profile.
Tod's ex-wife used to look at mine. Weird, right?
Totes weird! I work with the public a lot and my name is out there so I guess I get it, but when I see that they look multiple times in different weeks and months. Even creepier.
I know its early.. Anyone found cute Easter outfits yet? I don't want super fancy. I'd like something etsy-ish.
I'm loving this outfit from Target:
But I am cheap and I'm waiting for it to go on sale or show up on Cartwheel. It's much prettier in person. They have another one in-store that I think is by Carters, but I can't find it online - it's yellow and navy stripes and it is so fun and cute. Carters online has some cute stuff, too.
I having difficulties figuring out what I want for my birthday. DH keeps asking. Any ideas?
I always ask for stuff I need or that's useful because I am boring and practical. Any new make-up, hair product, skin care item you've been wanting to try but wouldn't normally purchase for yourself? That's my go-to.
I having difficulties figuring out what I want for my birthday. DH keeps asking. Any ideas?
My birthday is coming up too! I just asked everyone for gift cards to the limited so I can buy a new suit for work.
I always ask for gift cards because I'm hard to shop for and it's less hassle for whoever is buying the gift. DH always gives me flack about it because gift cards are "insincere". What's a better gift than the gift of shopping??
DS is napping, the in-laws and DH are out doing who-knows-what, and I'm sitting down with a scoop of coffee ice cream and a chocolate chocolate chip cookie and working on my post count. Happy.
My neighbor across the street is an older woman (60's?). When I was pregnant she would leave me these voicemails. "I want to talk to you. Call me back." Very serious sounding. The very first one I thought something was wrong, but when I called her back she was very nice and said she just wanted to "see me" (like have me over for coffee or something). I never really wanted to do this, but I felt like I should just do it to be nice. Anyways, the timing never worked out and she stopped calling for a while. Now she is calling again. She left another really serious sounding VM, but at least this time I know what she wants. I left her a VM telling her that my in-laws are in town for two weeks so maybe we can try to get together after that and she keeps calling and not leaving messages. It's so annoying! I would answer, but I keep missing her calls or am just too busy when she calls. I don't know why she keeps calling, though. I told her I'm busy for two weeks. :/
There's a really pretty leather diaper bag at a local store I want. It looks like a designer handbag. So I was thinking that. I don't really need work clothes cause I work from home. And I'm a shopaholic so any clothes or things I want I usually just go and buy. I told him I wanted a mom's night away, and he laughed at me.
The bag sounds like a nice treat, but I agree with the pp who said, push for the night away!!
Dammit! Laying in bed with sleeping DS who jumps every time I make a move! DH and in-laws will be home any minute. My ice cream bowl is on the kitchen table and I don't want anyone to see it bc I will probably want another dessert after dinner and don't want to be judged! Must...escape...nap jail...
Can someone who still has a bump account tell the person asking for a private group invite that the group was deleted when I deleted my account? Surely they can follow the bat signal but with all the deleted threads, it may be hard to follow.
Anyone switched from Pampers swaddlers to cruisers? Is this a good idea? We were leaking a bit with the swaddlers. Also. He was in size 4 in swaddlers, should I keep the same size in cruisers? He weighs 21 lbs and the box said 22- 28 lbs for size 4. But 3s were leaking.
I was doing Cruisers but now have Baby Dry. No matter what diaper I use (we also sometimes use the Target brand), we have to do a size 4 or he leaks, and he's 20.5 pounds.
I don't know where to put this... My great aunt passed away, Sunday. My dad called me tonight. We were quite close.. She was my mentor as a teen. I've been meaning to write her a letter back for a month now..
Instead I will be either driving or flying to Missouri in a week to say goodbye.
Thank you.. DH is bad at this. I just feel bad in general. She was more of a mother to me than my mom was at times.. We just got each other. I miss her.
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