Now, that we have the alliteration out of the way....
Has anyone heard about this??!
I think it is the coolest thing! Glamour Magazine is taking a step into the "real world" and wants to start featuring more true-to-life models on their pages...
It all started with last month's issue, on page 194 and a 21-yr old girl by the name of Lizzie Miller. Apparently she was featured in all her stripped down glory with a "normal, pudgy tummy". What I happen to love about this, is that others are starting to take notice of the fact all shapes, sizes, heights and colors can be beautiful! I personally read this magazine, and while I would never stop reading due to the lack of images that mirror my own, I can't help but to be excited for more models that do. Inspiration for outfits and beauty tips will be a little more pleasurable when the model is wearing something that suits her body shape or skin tone, which look like mine.
One controversial topic this is stirring up is whether or not showing "plus-size" (if you can really call them that!) models will promote obesity and unhealthy habits among readers. My thought? No way! Showing people how to dress or care for themselves in their current state while working towards a better one, couldn't possibly be a bad idea (IMHO)! And sometimes, that pudge just isn't going anywhere, dammit!
Finally, I wanted to leave an excerpt from the original article. Cindi Leive, Glamour's Editor-in-Chief also took the time to point out that the magazine isn't transitioning from completely one body-type to the other. However, she makes it apparent that from now on, Glamour will be celebrating us all!
"To be clear, I'm not on the "real women have curves" bandwagon here, arguing that only bodies like Lizzie's are "real"---and that slender women are all unreal waifs who should just eat a cheeseburger and get over themselves. Turning the tables so we can bash one type instead of another isn't the answer. Celebrating the fact that we're all born different is. Think about it: In real life, women of all shapes and sizes have crazy sex appeal and killer confidence. Why should our own pages look any different?"
Check out the full article, complete with a picture of the models and a link to Lizzie's topic provoking story, and don't forget to pick up a copy of the November issue of Glamour, featuring their newest representation! Maybe a few will be similar to you? ;)
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