this photo appeared in glamour magazine last month and has caused an insane amount of buzz in the fashion industry. why? because there’s no airbrushing, this girl is a size 12-14 (average american woman), and she radiates confidence.
this picture made me smile. so so so much. because i love glamour magazine and everything they write about. because the picture ran with an article about how to be confident in the body you were given. because this girl is truly gorgeous. but most importantly, because i am a size 10-12 and my body is exactly like hers. after years of my mom telling me i was beautiful despite my persistant “no i’m not” attitude, struggling with weight issues, and having a best friend who is a size 2 and never works out, i have come to realize that i really am beautiful and for my own kaitlin jacobi-only reasons. like any normal person, i still have my little insecurities that drive me nuts but i really am extremely confident in my skin. it sounds cheesy, but i think it takes certain experiences and time to grown into yourself. i’ve finally gotten to that point and i could not be happier.
is it true? that times are changing and curves and “real” bodies are being embraced and praised? if so, i do believe it’s my (and all other size 10-12’s) time to shine.
rock on!
