Comments on: Right to Style

By: Vixel

Vixel — Mon, 04 May 2009 08:54:41 +0000

I’m really glad this post had such a great reception! This is the kind of direction I’m hoping to go in from now on, when I finally get around to updating the “The Idea” page it’ll explain it more fully.

You’re all fabulous and I really enjoyed reading your perspectives on things!

By: Positively Present

Positively Present — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:34:37 +0000

This is a very inspiring post. No matter who you are or what size you are, you have a right to style. I love that idea and I thank you for posting it on here. I also thank you for being so open and honest with your words. It’s truly wonderful when you can open up and share a personal story about yourself so thank you.

http://positivelypresent.typepad.com

By: Penny

Penny — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:36:03 +0000

This is a great post, and to be honest really refreshing. I like outfit posts, but I really loved reading your honest feelings about style. I am always considering what’s right or wrong when it comes to style, is it shallow, etc. But I don’t think these thoughts are shallow at all. Style means so much and I like reading about how personal it is to you.

By: Dollface

Dollface — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:35:29 +0000

This is hands-down my favorite post of yours! Not only is it inspiring, it’s pretty damn real. I had a friend say to me once “Models are skinny and tall because clothes look best on them”….Uhhh, reality check, we all need to wear clothing…and we all deserve to enjoy what we put on our bodies. Thanks for sharing this!

By: Carly

Carly — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:23:25 +0000

This is a great post!
You put it perfectly when you said it was a “belief that I didn’t deserve style.”
From about 15 to 18 I always dressing to cover myself, never happy with how I looked.
I wish I’d known then what I know now – that I was absolutely gorgeous.
Turns out your parents weren’t lying after all – you are a beautiful person.

By: Zmaga

Zmaga — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:12:29 +0000

This is the exactly “about me” post people asked you to write in the survey! And it’s great!

By: Kitty

Kitty — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:11:39 +0000

What a honest, heart-felt post! We all have our own body image issues to deal with. Even girls who others perceive as “perfect” find ways to feel bad about themselves, and it’s painful because ever experience of pain is one’s own. In reality, none of it matters. We are all beautiful in our own ways. But the pain is very real. Congrats on moving forward through yours. I’m proud of you girly!

By: Jackie

Jackie — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:23:50 +0000

Right on! I really appreciate this post.
I have scoliosis too. It’s moderate, and it’s noticeable in certain styles of clothing. I used to be horribly insecure about it in the past, but I’ve mostly overcome those insecurities within the past few years. I kind of realized that I shouldn’t have to feel embarrassed or shamed or less beautiful than any other girl out there just because I wonky back. So I began to wear what I wanted to (even if it revealed my uneven waist). And once I started wearing what I wanted (which ultimately meant coming to terms with my insecurity) my self-confidence boosted.

I’ve long since ditched the days of black on black ensembles; my wardrobe is much more colorful now.

By: Scribbles

Scribbles — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:16:23 +0000

Thanks for such a well-thought out and honest post today hun. I was in the same boat a few years ago when a medical condition of mine caused substantial weight gain – I had to really come to terms with the thought that I still deserved to look pretty even if I didn’t look slim anymore. It may seem shallow, but in terms of self-esteem that thought runs deep.

By: Megan

Megan — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:37:57 +0000

Right on, lady! This post is inspiring. You and your killer legs are right on about body image and how easy it is to be negative. Is this a woman thing? So many of my girlfriends, myself included, struggle day-to-day with image. When I look at them, though, all I see are beauties.

xoxo,
Megs