Sunday 13 May 2012

Hang Ups.

It seems whether fat or thin, we all have one  problem or another with our bodies. Be it apple shaped, or pear shaped, busty or hour glass, there will always be the unsightly stretch marks we wish would fade away or the flabby arms we'd prefer would stay in place when we waved someone 'goodbye'.


In my early teens , I remember possessing an intense hatred for my body. Why were my boobs growing with such  a quickness? And if only I could snap my fingers and my thighs would be half their size. Being constantly compared with a cousin who was lighter in complexion, and had the soft, loosely curled afro didn't help either. (Yeah, remember those days when the lighter shade of black and the 'non-afro' afro hair were the only pre-requisites to being considered pretty?)


I guess the contemptuous way in which I viewed myself only started to change at around the age of 18. Coincidentally, that was around the time I met my first proper boyfriend. And I can say that as I'm approaching mid 20s, I do still have a few hang-ups (I mean, who doesn't?) but all in all, I'm  happy with myself, and have learn't to appreciate what I have.


So, what got me thinking about this issue? Well, it all stemmed from a conversation I had with a colleague about a week ago. She's a big girl, who seemingly always dragged a truck load of confidence everywhere with her. A talk over lunch however revealed that she wasn't too thrilled with her shape or size. And that any comment made  about her body would leave her wound up tight. Really sister? Even you? 


I guess the lesson to learn here is that even a Beyoncé look alike could think of something if she were asked what she would like to change about herself. It seems perfection can only be achieved in recognising that we will never be perfect.




Have a lovely week ladies and remember to embrace that jiggly belly, and those fat knees!


Amusez Vous Bien.


Madeline


 xx 

Friday 27 April 2012

Helloooo! I'm back! Anybody there?

Um...I don't really know what to say...but sorry. Will that do? For those of you who have forgiven me, thank you. For those who haven't, please don't make me grovel.

It has been months. In fact, almost a year since we last made contact! A series of incidents + procrastination and general laziness + going back to uni and starting my masters, and being too busy for anything else kept me away. But I'm back y'all!

My return to blogsphere has got me thinking... there are plenty of fashion bloggers out there and I really wanted to do more than post pretty pictures of myself. Don't get me wrong, pictures are fun to look at, but I really want to make it relevant to you. So, without trying to sound too academic, we will be discussing a range of topics relating to fashion, beauty and body image as well as anything else you would like me to throw out there. So anything will be up for discussion. (And yes, the pics will still be posted!). And I will try and post around once a week. How does that sound? Do we have a deal?

Just before I sign off, let me leave you with a few pics  of my favourite outfits in the past couple of month


Dress - Dorothy Perkins
Belt - (Gift from a friend)
 Owl Necklace - Superdrug



Choker - Primark
Waistcoat - Evans
Trousers - New Look


Skirt - Primark
Shirt - Peacoks
Bangle - Topshop
Jacket - Primark

Amusez Vous Bien

Madeline

xx