Comments on: Can’t we all just be Fashionistas?

By: BeautifullyInvisible

BeautifullyInvisible — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:50:09 +0000

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By: Natalia

Natalia — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:56:22 +0000

Fashionista is a dumb way to call yourself in first place. To me it is related to somebody superficial who only cares about clothes and who gets crazy anytimes a designer collaborates with H&M. As for fatshionista… wow it’s the first time I hear that word (probably because I don’t visit enough fashion blogs). I guess some curvy girls label themselves like that to protect themselves from the critics. Something like that. But I think you’re right – it’s just a way of dividing fashion bloggers.

By: Beautifully Invisible

Beautifully Invisible — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 01:49:00 +0000

Bere, thank you so much for sharing your personal experience with us. Sadly, what you encountered isn’t all that uncommon. Too skinny. Too fat. Too busty. Too whatever. Someone is always willing to point out our faults. Yet, oftentimes, we are our own biggest critics. The most important thing is for an individual to realize that who they re isn’t defined by things like weight. You are defined by the things you do and the choices you make. You are defined by the experiences which shape your life. Not by your looks. Not by someone else’s ideals.

I applaud you for everything you said above… it shows you are a strong woman, and we need more of those in the world!
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By: Beautifully Invisible

Beautifully Invisible — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 01:34:00 +0000

I think part of the issue is that, although certain women seem to find the term “fatshion” empowering, others like myself, find it quite the opposite. Terms like that just further the divide that already exists in the fashion industry, and propagates the “us” vs. “them” mentality. Fashion should be inclusive. It should be accesible to everyone, regardless of their size or shape.

As I said in the post, I understand that “plus-size” fashion is a niche for some bloggers. I have nothing against that. I just don’t understand why any of the labels are necessary, when content speaks for itself.

Anyway, thank you for such wonderful comment. AS always, I love reading your thoughts!
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By: Beautifully Invisible

Beautifully Invisible — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 00:59:00 +0000

This is one of those topics that seems endless. There are so many facets which can be discussed… but ultimately it all comes back to that divide. How do we conquer it when others strive to make it larger?
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By: Beautifully Invisible

Beautifully Invisible — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 00:56:00 +0000

You and I are a lot alike, my dear! 🙂
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By: Beautifully Invisible

Beautifully Invisible — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 00:55:00 +0000

Here, here. I agree 100%
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By: Beautifully Invisible

Beautifully Invisible — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 00:55:00 +0000

Thanks so much for your comment Jody – I agree completely!
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By: Beautifully Invisible

Beautifully Invisible — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 00:54:00 +0000

Thanks, darlin’! Those links were very interesting reads.

I have to admit, I am not a fan of the idea of that magazine. I hate things that are exclusive like that. “Only for thin people” “Only for fat people”. Why does it have to be one or the other?

As for Crystal – it will be interesting to see where her path takes her. You have probably already seen this, but just the other day , Paulina Porizkova stood next to Crystal at an event and compared their bodies. Turns out there isn’t much difference between today’s “plus-size” and the “average” swimsuit model of the 1980s.

http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2010/11/in_case_you_needed_more.html?f=most-commented-24h-5

I loved the fact Paulina did this.
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By: Beautifully Invisible

Beautifully Invisible — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 00:49:00 +0000

Thanks J – ultimately we are all just people who write about the things we love 🙂
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