Topic: body image

Model Saffi Karina Founds Curve Project London, UK’s First Plus-Size Modeling Workshop

The world of modeling is not a diverse one. Most models are “standard size,” meaning their bodies are around 5’10″ or so and between a size zero and four. There are some wonderful exceptions, yes, but the fashion industry is still fairly consistent across the board regarding its view of how women ideally “should” look. Fortunately, the number of exceptions is increasing as more women become intolerant of the rigid restrictions set for female bodies in fashion, and model Saffi Karina is one of the people taking action. More »

30 By 30: Smiles At Every Size (How I Deal With Body Image)

My smile is my favorite trait & it shines through at any size. I want to be skinnier, stronger, more beautiful, but if that doesn’t happen, I know I’m okay. More »

Dove’s “Real Beauty Sketches” Show You’re Probably Much Lovelier Than You Think

Doveâ��s "Real Beauty Sketches" Show Youâ��re Probably Much Lovelier Than You Think

In Dove’s latest marketing campaign/social experiment, sketch artists drew women based on self-descriptions and then based on a description from a stranger. The portraits based on others’ perceptions turned out some much less flawed, less harsh and more conventionally attractive than those based on women’s self-descriptions. Check it out.
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In Celebration Of Beyonce’s Bikini Body!

Beyonce is rocking a lot of bikinis for the new H&M summer campaign, and the she looks amazing. But more importantly, she looks different than so many of the bikini models we’re used to seeing. Check it out. More »

Keri Russell’s Abs Are Killer—But Made Me Ponder The Mixed Messages We Get About Celebrity Bodies

Keri Russell's Abs Are Killerâ��But Made Me Ponder The Mixed Messages We Get About Celebrity Bodies

On the cover of this month’s Women’s Health, actress Keri Russell‘s abs are astounding. Want to know how she got them? Oh, just doing workout videos to Mumford & Sons in her closet, of course. She says: More »

Isla Fisher Doesn’t Own A Scale Because She Has Daughters, Also Morals

Isla Fisher Doesnâ��t Own A Scale Because She Has Daughters, Also Morals

If you’re in the market for a new mother to raise you up right this time around, look no further than Isla Fisher. The Amy Adams stunt double spoke with Fitness this month about her body image and made a statement so shocking that I’m still reeling from what she said. Seriously sit down, because someone in Hollywood just admitted that she’s putting her kids in front of her body. (I know, I did a spit take too. Then I drank it back up because juice cleanses are expensive and I’ve only got 4 weeks to get a hot summer body.) More »

Kudos,Cosmo, For Telling The Story of Laura Jane Grace’s First Year As A Woman

Laura Jane Grace, the lead singer of Against Me! came out as transgendered a year ago. She’s decided to tell the story of her transition in the May edition of Cosmo magazine. Color me surprised she chose Cosmo as the venue for to tell her story…but surprised in the best way possible! More »

Finally! A Truly Diverse Fashion Spread (Featuring Plus Sizes, Paralympians, And Women Over 40)

Debenhams, the UK-based department store, has created one of the most truly inclusive fashion spreads we’ve ever seen. Their high summer lookbook boasts an impressive array of models of all shapes and sizes, including women over 40, paralympian Stefanie Reed, and several “plus size” women.
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Please Stop Complaining About Betty Draper’s Weight

Please Stop Complaining About Betty Draperâ��s Weight

Watching Mad Men as though it is an episode of The Biggest Loser is such a terrible way to watch such an interesting, nuanced show. If you are seriously tuning in every week to see if a woman is going to drop a few pounds, there are any number of Reality TV shows that are better suited to your taste. More »

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Screw Fitness Models: Real Women, Real Workout Clothes

Blisstree writers and friends play fitness models in an attempt to show that “fit” bodies can be diverse bodies—and yoga pants don’t need to cost $90 to get the job done. More »

Joan Collins Says She’s Been On A Diet Her Whole Life. Yikes!

Joan Collins says she’s spent her entire life on a diet. I hate to sound like I’m judging other women and their choices, but DAMN does being on a diet for decades sound shitty. More »

Can Burlesque Be For Every Body? Yes! What Shedding My Clothes Helped Me Gain

When I took my first burlesque dancing class at the New York School of Burlesque, I had no idea what to expect—would I shy away or unearth my secret succubus self? The latter was definitely more the case.
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Selfies, Plastic Surgery, And What’s Wrong With My Email Inbox: A Rant

They keep coming, these PR pitches about plastic surgery. You’ve gotta admire the creative angles the surgeons and their PR people come up with. I got this one today and it seemed fitting to share, because I guess the new trend in plastic surgery promotion is pointing out the way that our obsession with our phones is affecting our beauty. And thus, I give you, “How To Take A Selfie:” More »

Plus-Size? You Get To Wear ‘Manatee Grey’ At Target!

Plus-Size? You Get To Wear â��Manatee Greyâ�� At Target!

See that maxi dress there? If you wear it in a standard size and appreciate this color, you can find it in a shade called “Dark Heather Grey”; if you are plus-size, you can find it in “Manatee Grey,” because that doesn’t feel targeted or anything. More »

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