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I created some artwork based around features that are deemed “ugly” by society, when in fact are perfectly natural and wonderful.
I want people to be more aware that being hairy, having asymetric or having large labia is not abnormal or bad and for people with these bodies to be proud of it.
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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]
I need photos of your bodies. All colors, all sizes, all kinds, all of them. Close-ups, far away, naked, not naked, whatever.
DETAILS ARE GOOD.
PHOTOS MUST BE AS HIGH QUALITY AS POSSIBLE.
NO CELL PHONE MIRROR SHOTS, I WILL NOT USE THEM.
I’ll be using these photos as design elements for the RBI community.
(See example above for use of photo as background element for RBI identity.)
By submitting, you give me permission to use your photos for any RBI-related design purposes across the internet (Tumblr, Twitter, soon-to-be-Facebook, etc).
Either SUBMIT or EMAIL haleycue@gmail.com
Seems I’ve taken to making body-posi graphics on my iPhone whenever I have down time throughout my day, not a bad way to waste time.
BTW, I NEED MORE PHOTOS OF BODIES.
ESPECIALLY BODIES OF COLOR.
GET ON THAT.
I need photos of your bodies. All colors, all sizes, all kinds, all of them. Close-ups, far away, naked, not naked, whatever.
DETAILS ARE GOOD.
PHOTOS MUST BE AS HIGH QUALITY AS POSSIBLE.
NO CELL PHONE MIRROR SHOTS, I WILL NOT USE THEM.
I’ll be using these photos as design elements for the RBI community.
(See example above for use of photo as background element for RBI identity.)
By submitting, you give me permission to use your photos for any RBI-related design purposes across the internet (Tumblr, Twitter, soon-to-be-Facebook, etc).
I am not sure if I will publish photos to the blog as I receive them or not, so please don’t expect them to be published or used or seen right away. But don’t be surprised if I use your beautiful bod for something, somewhere down the line!
Either SUBMIT or EMAIL haleycue@gmail.com
Hiya. My name is Peach! I’m a singer, and graphic designer, I’m 24, and my measurements are 40-35-50. I’m 5’10, and I LOVE being tall. It has taken me a lot of heartache to love who I am, and it is such an amazing place to be. Confidence is everything ladies.
Lets be friends <3 http://funkypeaches.tumblr.com/
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/funkypeaches_
A while ago I submitted to this project, because it was beautiful and true and i understood. i just checked back into the website to see if new photos were posted and lo! there i was! in a large photo on the gallery page! with my hilariously bold quote from my answer to the question, “do you try to show your sexuality through your clothing?” to all my femme-y and queer lady-lovers out there, submit and stand beside me in this beautiful campaign!!!
This is a fantastic project! Check it out folks!
This is brilliant. And the index is so nicely designed! Great user experience and interactivity, lots of learning, sharing, appreciation and love going on.
It really bothers me that I posted this before swapping out the word “response” with “reaction” - it works so much better. butts.
[Image: Typographic message on pink duotone background photo of myself: “Your response to the amount of space my body inhabits defines you, not me”]
Part three of personal poster series involves separating my own thoughts about my body from the thoughts of others.
My interpretation of being me-sponsible involves soaking rays into my skin, letting my fat thighs breathe on the beach, and acknowledging beauty in everything - including myself.
(if anyone knows the true source of this quote, please let me know, as I was unable to find an author)
reblawgin’ cause i posted this super fucken early this morning
My interpretation of being me-sponsible involves soaking rays into my skin, letting my fat thighs breathe on the beach, and acknowledging beauty in everything - including myself.
(if anyone knows the true source of this quote, please let me know, as I was unable to find an author)
“Weight does not dictate your health or your worth.”
By Haley Querro
Well this thing actually broke through over 7,000 notes and there are at least 5 replies I could find within the last couple hundred reblogs that try to refute the “health” aspect of this message. I wish I had time to connect with these people and have a discussion that might change their minds, but there are not enough hours in a day.
I find comfort in the fact that for the most part, this thing is spreading like wildfire because it resonates with people. They can see the truth in it. I’m so glad for that.
By Kara Passey
karapassey.tumblr.com
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A SUPER AMAZING SUBMISSION!! Thanks Kara, this is so lovely.
Lately I’ve been reevaluating my wardrobe and wearing things I wouldn’t normally wear. The more I realize I shouldn’t be afraid to allow my fat to be visible, the more I am proud of my body and the more I want to dress and pamper it.
Maybe for once I’ll wear that pencil skirt that forms quite snug against my belly without feeling I need to flatter it by smoothing it out. Maybe I’ll enhance it. Maybe cinch a belt and let little rolls of fat peep out overtop. Maybe I won’t wear that cardigan that I use as a security blanket to mask my pale, thick arms.
Why the fuck not?
I have always looked at pretty things and “wished” I could wear them. I’m not doing that anymore. I’ve got a lot of people inspiring me lately. This is happening.
Fatty got style, confidence and sass. Let it flow.
Thanks to invasionofcoffeemonster for the background visual, slammin’ bod and badass style. And thanks also to Kyla for starting Fat From the Side, which has really started helping me in a lot of ways. Also Gisela Ramirez and her fantastic “fuck flattering” crop top that I have been lusting over for months. I have always wanted to wear a crop top. I never have before. It will happen.
You all inspire me so much.
“Weight does not dictate your health or your worth.”
By Haley Cue