Student Forum
There are lots of people out there who are working to change the way the media, beauty and fashion industry put pressure on us to focus on the way we look instead of being happy with who we are. Click on the links below to find out more:
Body Gossip
Body Gossip is a national campaign which has appeared in Heat, Closer, on Loose Women and GMTV and is endorsed by celebrities such as Natalie Cassidy and Nikki Grahame. Shows take place all over the country as pieces of writing by ordinary people expressing how they feel about their bodies are performed by celebrities. Proceeds go to BEAT the eating disorders charity (click here for the BEAT homepage). Find out how you can get involved with Body Gossip by clicking here.
Gok Wan's Petition for Body Confidence to be Included in the Curriculum
If you found my body image talk useful and think all young people should be made aware of body image issues and the dangers of eating disorders then click here to sign Gok Wan's petition.
This is Lindsey – Vision Impossible
Click here to listen to a beautiful ballad by singer Lindsey about eating disorders and self-acceptance.
Evolve Magazine
The Evolve Magazine Team have been working very hard to bring you a very stylish, sophisticated, informative, positive magazine, which we hope you will be proud of, it will consist of all the Fashion and Lifestyle elements that are missing for Plus Size women in today’s main stream magazines.
Over the last six months we have put together a fabulous team of experienced writers, photographers, models and hair & make up – who are all fired up to give our readers the best in Fashion, Music, Events, Health & Well Being, Entertainment, Modelling plus much much more…………………Click here for more info.
BE PROUD, BE YOU!!
Curvy Girls on Facebook
A group which believes real, healthy women look better than unnaturally thin, obese or fake women (check out the hall of fame to see me as curvy girl of the week!). It has over 41,000 members and is growing every day. Click here to join.
Chloe Marshall – Official Site
Keep up to date with what this gorgeous model is doing – You can see more photos, read news stories and sign up to her newsletter to show your support for Chloe, as a representative for curvacious beauty. Click here.
Crystal Renn
This amazingly beautiful lady was once pressured to lose weight from her 6 foot, 7 stone frame by the modelling industry. 3 years later, she is a size 16 and has modelled from Dolce & Gabbana, Jean Paul Gaultier and American Vogue. Click here to read her story in more detail.
Plus Size Models and Curvy Women Fan Club on Facebook
If you are interested in modelling (and are a size 8 or more), photography or make up artistry then this is a good place to network. Each week there is a new "cover girl" (it was me in week 16!) and they do an interview to find out what makes them tick. It's usually interesting reading and worth a look.
To join the group click here
To read my Cover Girl interview click here
Katie Green Official Page
Katie Green was picked to model wonderbras, showcasing her perfectly proportioned size 12 curves. However, she was put under huge pressure to lose 2 stone by the modelling industry. Her response was a resounding "NO!" and she now has a community of devoted online followers. Click here to see her webpage and here to sign her "say no to size 0" petition.
Cosmopolitan Love Your Body Campaign
During the past year, Cosmopolitan magazine have been running a campaign that encourages women to love their body whatever their shape or size and celebrates the full spectrum of beauty. To find out more about the campaign click here.
Airbrushing
Click here to see a fantastic video which shows the extent to which airbrushed images bear very little resemblence to the original model! It's a real eye opener!
Zero is Not a Size Campaign
Created by media students at Gloucestershire College to raise awareness of unhealthy eating and eating disorders. Click here for more info.
Natasha Devon on Facebook
Click here to join my group and show your support for the work I am doing with your school, as Director of First Impressions for Winning Minds, an ambassador for Body Gossip and as a plus size model.
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I Truly Believe That This Time, The One We Are Living In Right Now, Is A Time For Change. Join The Revolution.
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If you think you or someone you know might have an eating disorder, you might find it helpful to read our section on the website about EDs – Click here. You can also call me for confidential advice. Click here for the helpline details.
0800 083 0143
