Have you seen Ashley Graham modeling her lingerie line at New York Fashion Week? It was m-e-m-o-r-a-b-l-e, to say the least. I started following her after she became the poster child for self-love. Her inspirational talks resonated with me when I gained weight during pregnancy. In the world obsessed with skinny bodies, she made way for models of bigger sizes than double 00. She inspired me to look at my body and try to appreciate it. Which, after giving birth, was really difficult because I expected to bounce back almost immediately.
The other day I was in the process of buying a new pair of jeans. I could not fit in my usual size and had to go to two sizes up. What surprised me was that after all the New Age self-love that I have practiced lately, I was still hesitant to buy them. Why? Because of the number that was written in the back.
I am well aware that each brand has different cuts and sizing, especially when it comes to jeans. And I always found it challenging to find the right pair. Diesel, Levi’s or Reply never fit me. I am more of JBrand or Citizens of Humanity girl. But they are much more expensive than the high-street brand I was trying on. And since I had Chloe-Sofia, I can’t justify to myself spending so much on a pair of jeans. Handbag? Yes. But not clothes.
So did I buy the jeans? Yes, I did. And you know why? Because they make my bum look really good and as Ashley Graham says:
It is not about the size you wear but how you wear it.
Amen to that!
OUTFIT:
Dark blue dress- Atelier Laure Paschoud, H&M denim shorts (similar style), Panama hat from Madrid, Céline Trapeze bag (similar style).
Photos by Alexander Ramp.
Amanda
02.10.2016So true and inspirational! I can’t waitfor you to show off those fab jeans you got too. Loving these pictures by the water. It looks so serene and peaceful.
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Miri
04.10.2016Thank you Amanda! You will see them soon. 🙂 X, Miri
DEMELER
21.09.2016such a great post!
xx
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Miri
26.09.2016Thank you Demeler!
X
Miri
Mo
21.09.2016You look just fab!! A round of applause for the beautiful Mama!!! Mo
Miri
26.09.2016You are super kind Mo! Hugs, Mi
Bryn Bradsher
21.09.2016I completely agree! The number can be hard to get by sometimes but at the end of the day its how we look and feel that’s always more important! Such a great post!
xo Bryn
http://www.waketonroad.com
Miri
26.09.2016Thank you Bryn! X Miri
Westend Birds
21.09.2016Totally agree!
Love this outfit, it looks great on you
xo Julia
http://www.westendbirds.com
Miri
26.09.2016Thanks Julia! XX, Miri