body image

The history of tattoos goes back more than 5,000 years. These markings were cultural symbols used by tribal populations to identify rank and title, accomplishments, religion, punishments, and believed to have healing or magical properties. This unique form of body art […]

Women of all shapes and sizes have been fighting the battle of the bulge for as long as I can remember. Many women prefer to use a body shaper to help create the appearance of a perfectly smooth silhouette. Some […]

It is one thing to be a successful singer with nine Grammys, but it is another to release music and videos that have a positive message behind them. After collaborating with several established artists, John Legend finally released albums of […]

Beauty is something found worldwide. Ester Honig, a freelance journalist from Texas, decided to investigate global beauty standards around the world. Her bold research project titled “Before and After,” empowered her to send a basic photo of herself to Photoshop […]

Body image is a major issue for many women. We tend to be our own worst critics when it comes to identifying what’s wrong with our bodies. Learning to love who you are and being comfortable in the skin you’re […]

As a plus-size woman I’ve grown accustomed to being rejected because of my physical appearance. I’ve always been a big girl, so this issue is pretty moot with me on most days. However, once I decided to step out of […]

There are so many designers whose collections I admire and that I would love patronize as buyer. On occasion I find myself running my hands against the clothing as I search the racks in department stores, and admire countless looks […]