Reflections of a Butterfly: Accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative.

Idea 102 Wardrobe: Write about a fashion model or what's currently in your closet or drawers.

As a plus sized woman the past few months have been very interesting as the world was introduced to the first size 22 model to be signed to a high profile modelling agency. There have been arguments over her intentions, what she is promoting and her true dress size. Personally, I think she is an inspiration to many, and a cause of concern to others.

This is Tess Holliday and she is currently the most well known plus size model on the planet. She is both loved and hated. Tess is proud of her body but many people believe she is promoting an unhealthy lifestyle however that is not the case. Tess is promoting positivity, self worth and celebrating the person you are and the skin that you live in. She is proving that you don't have to be skinny to be sexy or love yourself. She doesn't cast negativity on those who are slim or skinny. That's not her philosophy. Tess looks after herself and goes to the gym. It's understandable that her being in the public eye would cause an outcry by some claiming that she's making it 'ok' to be at risk of a variety of health conditions. They are missing the point. What Tess does is show that the world is made up of people who are different shapes and sizes and that we need to start accepting ourselves. She's not telling people to be fat. Neither is she encouraging people to be unhealthy. Simply, Tess accentuates the positive and eliminates the negative.

#effyourbeautystandards