If I hear one more thin individual dictate the language I’m allowed to use to describe my own body, so help me Goddess, I’m gonna sit her down for a long talk about body positivity, personal autonomy, and how not to be a total dick about other people’s bodies.
Tracks
This is your daily reminder that self-indulgence can be a form of self-care.
That ‘because it makes me feel better’ is a completely valid reason to do something.
That if something makes you happy then it is not pointless or a waste of time.
That if doing something makes you feel better then it is not something that is unproductive to do.
And that doing things that make you feel okay is just as important as anything else.
(Source: theraptorwhomurderedlove)
So, I paint my nails pretty regularly these days. I also work as a barista/cashier pretty regularly these days. A few weeks back, I had a customer come in, a fairly typical, sheltered, suburban soccer mom, and she ordered a latte from me. She saw my brightly colored nails and said, “Wow, you’re so brave! My son asked me about painting his nails, and if it’s okay for boys to do that. Now I’ll tell him there’s a cool guy who does it too!” It was a nice moment, very cute.
Then, last week, she came in again, and said, “Hey, I’m so glad you’re here! I want you to meet someone!” She then brings her son forward, and says, “Okay sweetie, show him what you did!” And he throws his hands up, showing off his bright, sparkling blue nails. He shows them off, and I show mine off to him. He smiles. We fist bump.
Guys, I’ve only wanted to cry once at work before, and that was when someone ordered a large dry soy cappuccino on ice.
This time, though. This was a good cry.
wow get a job
are you talking to the photographer or the dog because if you’re talking to the dog i agree
This person is amazing!… And that dog really does need to get a job…
(Source: magicalteatime)
Debenhams shows diversity in fashion…
By Kay, Editorial Assistant , The Debenhams Blog
“Here at Debenhams we believe that anyone can look fabulous in our range- which is why we’ve decided to break with Convention…
“Our Customers are not the same shape or size so our latest look book celebrates this diversity. We would be delighted if others followed our lead. Hopefully these shots will be a step, albeit a small one, towards more people feeing more comfortable about their boidies,’” said Ed Watson, Director of PR, Debenhams”
Read more (and see the rest of the photos)
this is so wonderful.
(Source: yaminabe-mgmg)
(Source: alexandertolentino)
Smile
Ok, so I might lose followers and get stupid anon messages but I don’t care.
I love my body and taking these pictures was so much fun.
Loving my body was the best thing I could do.all about belly love! <3
(happy tummy thursday?)
