Facing Your Big Fat Fears

face the fear and dive right in

Last year I decided I was going to start doing things that took me out of my comfort zone. Facing my fears you could say. I don't mean sky diving or climbing Everest it was more that I wanted to challenge my perception of myself and see if I was brave enough to take the plunge and do a few things that really scared me.

Rocking a Collectif dress

One of those things was taking part in photo shoots. As a photographer and make up artist at the Vintage Pamperbox I had spent years coaching ladies to let go of their inhibitions and find their inner sirens and decided I needed to walk the walk as well as talk the talk.
Sure I had posed for a few promotional shoots for my work but I had never considerd myself model material so if ever I needed a shot of clothes, accessories or a make up tutorial doing I would instinctively get someone else to pose for it. This I decided had to change.

Not only did I think it would make me better at my job but I also wanted to challenge the idea that only sleek slim lovelies could rock a vintage inspired look.
Ive now done a few photo shoots and the response has been amazing. Ive had companies such as Collectif, Soho's and Dollymixture send me clothes to be photographed in and have loved every minute.
This month Ive also been chosen as the Pin Ups In Pinnies Miss June which is so fab. I will also be used for the calender the company produces. 

Miss June for Pin ups in pinnies

Over the last few months my face has  graced the websites and facebook pages of companies like Diamonds and Daggers,Bow and crossbones and Ive shot a whole feature for Wonderland wigs.
Yes a big bangered size 18, short arse is rocking vintage clothes and accessories and rather than sending people running screaming they are being used to show plus sized princesses how these outfits will look on them. 

On the home page of the Diamonds and Daggers website

Last week I was also asked to feature on a website called Pin up garage which is bursting at its curvaceous sides with incredibly hot looking retro vixens. 

Shooting for Wonderland Wigs

Pin Up Garage

Mammy Jane Blog

 If ever there was an example of how facing your fears can lead to fabulous exciting things this is it. I'm neither young nor thin (the only bit of me which is 18 is my dress size) and yet by deciding to no longer accept feeling marginalised because I am not conventionally attractive I have had some wonderful experiences and lots of photos which I'm quite proud of.Ive got some really lovely photo shoots lined up and have had some really encouraging conversations with companies who recognise they need to show their plus size ranges modelled on real plus sized women. 

Dollymixture clothing

So the next time you decide you can't do something because you are too shy/the wrong size/age just remember-Betty Bee did it an so can you!

Check out my Curvy Girl Style Page for more plus sized inspiration.

I'm giving away a fabulous eyeliner goodie bag all courtesy of Barry M  which contains the following:

Wink black marker for eyes

Liquid eyeliner in electric blue

Metallic eyeliner in black

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