self-esteem
Out of the Nest: Fashion, At First, Was a Hiding Place
This is a guest post by Leanne at “A Touch of Bedlam,” a smorgasbord of personal experience and critical analysis, covering topics from gender and culture, to fashion and body image, to writing and productivity. Leanne is a mixed-race, twentysomething, culturequeer girl who divides her time between the States and Hong Kong. I am short, [...]
A Body Challenge: My Thighs
Honesty time: What body image issue has been plaguing you lately? Our answers are in the comments. Image source: Postsecret.com
Naked.
How long has it been since you’ve spent any time naked? I’m not talking out-of-the-shower-and-into-a-towel naked, or changing-clothes naked. I’m talking about being purposefully naked. If it’s been a while – more than a month – I suggest you try it. Close the curtains, shut the blinds, and hang towels over your mirrors if you need [...]
In Another’s Nest: Link Love
Sal from Already Pretty gives us an exercise…for your self esteem. It’s called The Body List, and it just might make you think twice about those love handles. The lovely and talented Ashe Mischief of Dramatis Personae reminds us of the other side of frustrating bra shopping - a larger ribcage and average cup size – [...]
Out of the Nest: Jaime, the Denim Debutante, on Weight.
Jaime, our favorite jeans fiend over at the Denim Debutante, is a huge supporter of body positivity and self-love…but every path has its struggles. This guest post is truly touching, and reminds all of us that every woman – no matter how enviable her body seems – has demons within her. Keep Jaime’s story in [...]
Out of the Nest: Decline Designs’ Michelle on Hair
Michelle, of Decline Designs fame, has been a longtime supporter of The Demoiselles – since the beginning! We’ve loved her numerous contributions to our Flickr pool, her fresh perspective, and her massive indie design talent. She is a truly unique individual and we value her opinion and authority hugely. If you’d like to contact Michelle [...]
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