I have had the biggest complex with the arms I inherited from my grandma for as long as I can remember. We both have these huge chunky arms. Not only are they disproportionately chunky, I've had psoriasis since I was 15 and it has got worse as I have got older. What started out as a few small patches has turned in to big patches on my elbows, ankles, knees and now my forearms so to say I am shy getting my arms and legs out is an understatement!
Being a fatshion blogger has given me a confidence I always knew I had but suppressed for many years. I'm not shy to try new things now, and when I want to wear something- I will wear it! I expect to get funny looks or people talking smack about me but you know what...I no longer care so much what people think. Being fat doesn't stop me doing or wearing things slimmer people can so why should I feel any different? This whole 'Fat Acceptance' thing has changed my life. I love me even with my fat upper arms which are patched with psoriaisis (sorry that sounds really gross!) and so do my family and friends so screw anyone who doesn't- I don't care! Yeeeehaw!
Jeggings: Dorothy Perkins (UK Size 22)
Blouse: New Look (UK Size 22)
Cardigan: Dorothy Perkins (UK Size 22)
Laceless Brogues: New Look (UK Size 9)
Tan Satchel: ASOS
I have very chunky arms, too. I like them because it means my sleeve/tattoo has more detail since there is more room on which to put it!
ReplyDeleteLOL! So maybe I need to consider adding some new tatts eh?!
ReplyDeleteMy artist actually complains he needs MORE room sometimes, lol. It's nice, though, because I know he's not judging me badly for having big arms.
ReplyDeleteI have chunky arms, I think it's my most insecure part. I don't really care about my stomach as much as I do with my arms.
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be my first spring/summer of confidence in my arms and trying to get them out more. It's probably the thing I am most concious about when it comes to my body so it's a huge step just putting the above image out there in to the world. This time next year I'll be posting nekkid shots! LOL
ReplyDeleteGazel- I feel you girl! Let all get our chubby arms out this Spring/Summer season!! Let's set a challenge!
ReplyDeleteI have keratosis pilaris on my arms and legs, so I know exactly how you feel when it comes to summetime! When I've brought it up with my friends in the past, they've said they never noticed it until I brought it up - so 2011 might have to be the year I kick my complex once and for all! ;)
ReplyDeleteCarla- I just had to google keratosis pilaris to see what it was. My aunt has that, I don't think she even knew it had a term. I see a lot of people with it and just assumed it was a very common thing. We seriously should kick our complexes in the butt this year. I have lived for too long being ashamed of my arms when it appears that there are many others with the same hang ups. People shouldn't care what my arms look like and neither should I. I know jasiferlionsclub.blogspot.com is doing a 27 dresses challenge. When summer gets here I say we do an exposed arms challenge!
ReplyDeleteTell em' girl
ReplyDelete-Jaz
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So be it! We all carry some insecurities with us. I applaud for showing that you're brave and love you for you!
ReplyDeleteI love your confidence! I also feel that fashion blogging has slowly helped me with my own insecurities. :)
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