Self-love | The Demoiselles

The Cause & The Symptom: Retaining Interest

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Lindsay and has 4 comments.

I’ve struggled with negative body image and self-scrutiny for the majority of my life. At this point, age 25, I’m fairly comfortable saying that I’ve just about overcome it. Writing TD and analyzing my mental and physical tendencies has allowed me to truly see how much hating my physical form really affected my life. Things [...]

Check Yourself: Accidentally Contributing to Media Standards

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Lindsay and has 15 comments.

Naturally, if you’re a regular follower of The Demoiselles, you know that we preach self-love as gospel. Accepting yourself, accepting your “flaws” and accepting your insecurities… They’re all part of our master plan to ensure that you enjoy your life, as you, as thoroughly as possible. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the bond [...]

We’re Getting Healthy

Posted on September 4, 2009 by The Crane and has 34 comments.

It’s a well-known fact that The Demoiselles is focused, above all, on maintaining and promoting a positive body image. But in the wake of fad diets and fat fashion, how do you define “positive body image”? It’s a source of constant discussion, and during our many (and we mean many) conversations about the best [...]