The picture of a sunny day.

redefiningbodyimage:

Here’s a shoutout to anyone who hates their body and wishes they looked different: LEARN about the power of media. The above ad is from the 1950s. Advertising thrives on making you feel insecure. Over the decades, thanks to feminism, ad designers were forced to become (less patronising, misogynistic and outright sexist in their content and) more subtle, but otherwise nothing has changed - the media still throws images at us which make us feel insecure or deepen our insecurities. Why? Because ultimately, they’re trying to sell us things. Back then it was exercises and diets that will increase your bust or help you put a few pounds on, now it’s plastic surgery and diets which will help you shed those pounds.

The good news is, you can fight it - knowledge is power - so educate yourself. Think about the ‘perfect’ model back when you were young, and how has she changed. Learn of the power of Photoshop. Look at quality retouching: before and after. These women that media wants us to emulate are hardly real anymore. Things are turning around, but slowly, so in the meantime, learn.

I hope this gives some a little bit of perspective. Don’t fall prey to the media, you’re too smart for that, and way too beautiful all on your own.

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[mod note or whatever: fucking THIS. cosigned. always. - haley <3]

redefiningbodyimage:

tessmunster:

This can be seen in this months The Cat’s Meow Magazine<3 Our take on Marie Antoinette..enjoy! 

“Monsieur, I beg your pardon…”

Model: Tess

Photographer: Saryn Christina Photography

Creative Director/Stylist: Christine Lunday

MUA: Sarah Anstead

Hair: Ashley Gannon

Wardrobe: Domino Dollhouse, TwoTwenty Two Clothing, & Hips and Curves

DO NOT REMOVE THE CREDITS. Seriously, do not remove my credits. It’s rude.

okay but seriously how fucking fabulous is this

thededucer:

GLORIFYING OBESITY

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