Today has been a really good one. The
lovely Sarah organised a coffee morning for fellow plus size bloggers, and it
was very productive. There are so many things in the pipe line that are super
exciting, and no doubt details will start to trickle out in the coming weeks.
It was very pro togetherness. Segregation is such an easy thing to fall into,
but we don’t need that in the plus size world. We already have to struggle and
fight against everything else, we really shouldn’t be fighting with each-other
too. Who has the most followers? Who gets invited to things? Who gets free
stuff? These are not the issues we should be talking about. These are not
the things we should be competing with each-other for.
I started my blog because I was tired of
what was being fed to me in all parts of the media. I wanted to show that you
can be plus size and still be sexy, still be fashionable, and still wear
clothes that make you feel good. I wanted to express the scales falling from my
eyes in a positive way, and hopefully help others (particularly people of
colour) that there was an alternative.
I’m still new to the blogging world, but
already I can see those whom do this purely for what they can get, while
forgetting what this should all really be about- creating a community that is
safe, supportive and encouraging.
I don’t pretend to be the ruler of all
things moral, but as a newbie, that isn’t the type of plus size world I want to
be involved in; and from the conversations of this morning, it’s not one anyone
whom is doing this for the right reasons wants to be involved in.
I enjoyed myself and found it very
insightful- I look forward to more of the same for sure.
Okkkkkk, rant over.
After the coffee morning, myself and the
gorgeous Lauren (whom you all no doubt know), went for lunch in Soho and had
our own meeting in regards to our group Curve Social. We have some great ideas
and we can’t wait to tell you all about them….but if I may be so bold, please
keep the end of October free for the first Curve Social event- it’ll be a
screamer ;p
It was also just a lovely catch up with
loads of talking, giggling and musings- perfect way to spend the afternoon. I
love Lauren, and can’t wait to build our group together and make it something
to make you all proud to be a part of.
I also asked Lauren, to take my picture for
my blog, and she did a wonderful job too! I love this outfit and felt great
from head to toe. The t-shirt is a new favourite of mine, it’s just full of
cameras; not all of which I can name however, but it’s a fun game!
T-Shirt: Camden Market
Skirt: New Look
Cardigan: So Fabulous (via Very)
Scarf: Dorothy Perkins
Leggings: South (via Very)
Shoes: Dorothy Perkins
Sunglasses: Dorothy Perkins
Bag
(just showing): From a Vintage Market
Anyways, your eyes are probably stinging
from the amount I’ve written, so I’ll leave it there- ‘til next time folks!
xx
xx
I love the outfit especially the tshirt :) I wish I could have gone but I live too far away :( sad face. I'm glad you had fun I'm new to blogging but I didn't start it to get free stuff or money I just wanted to show off my outfits and maybe be inspiration to someone xx
ReplyDeleteFirstly, thank you for the compliment on the t-shirt, I absolutely love it! They do quite small sizes though, but then you tend to get that at markets and such.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you commented on the blogging thing, because that's exactly what I'm talking about. It's about trying to help someone feel good about themselves and maybe make someone see that they can have an alternative plus size life to the one they feel they "should" be living (i.e hiding away). I do think for the most part, that's the way it is for most bloggers, but not everyone unfortunately.
xx