1.30.2011

Wha.T being Curvy has taught ME.

You know, when I think back to a few years ago, I realize how much time I wasted worrying about my body.  I remember spending time standing in front of the mirror analyzing each stretch mark, from one end of a love handle to another, and letting out huge sighs of frustration.  There were times when I couldn't see anything positive about my whole body, times when I wore baggy sweats and avoided jeans for months.  Shopping was such a traumatizing experience that I would get back home and just feel so demoralized.  Now that I look back to that person, I can honestly say that I felt that way because I didn't truly know who I was and had little to no self love. 

Thankfully, in 2008 I began to come out of this shell.  I began to talk to myself in front of the mirror and give myself positive affirmations that I would dwell on for the day.  I had friends that saw something more in me than I did and always made sure I knew this of myself.  I met a guy who taught me that it's OK to want to work towards being healthier but while you are curvy you have to embrace and love yourself.  Slowly I began to embrace the curve and instead of using negative terms to describe myself, I started using terms like Precious, Thick, and Curvy and honeyyyy a diva was born...HAHAHA...


One of my biggest lessons was realizing how being curvy opened up this whole new area of creativity for me because I had to improvise on what I wore, work with a limited supply of plus size trendy clothes in Halifax and being the type of person that likes to stand out.  It has liberated me to be more than I could have ever imagined when I was younger.  The best thing about being comfortable in my skin is that I am now on a mission to help other young ladies feel the same.  I hope that by what I do on this blog and who I am helps others to break out of the mold of being in the background in pictures (i was uber guilty of this), to walk tall, exude style at any size and embrace the curve. 



I did this mini shoot with my friend Monty,  I hardly do any shoots of myself, but I'm getting better at it. IT'S A CURVY REVOLUTION DIVASSSS!!!!

LOVE YOURSELF!!!!!!!
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13 comments:

  1. HelenaJanuary 30, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    GREAT STORY.... everything you said I can relate to. I am myself working to feel better in my body and build up my confidence. I'm glad to see that I am not alone. You look stunning in those pictures .. and I am living for that dress! This blog is amazing, and you are wondeful! Curves to d world!

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  2. MoJanuary 30, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    The curvy revolution will be televised..LOL
    can't wait to get glam'd up with ya Miss Pipe :)

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    i love this blog! LOVE the photos!

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  4. CynnabunJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Thanks Mo for this post! U are an inspiration to those around you! Keep up the good work and continue to let God's hand of providence to lead you. <3

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  5. UnknownJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    gosh m glad u came outtaa dat shell! n yesss you shulda come out earlier! waste of time n ideas but Yay u out! phew...
    OH thooooose RED shoes! L O V E
    (earrings too & glasses &...)

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  6. MoJanuary 30, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    pheewww glad I came out of that shell too!!!
    such lovely words from everyone. much appreciated.

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  7. ManaJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Mo! love this post... love the message... and love you! so inspiring from inside out! xoxo

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  8. MoJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    you too are loved <3

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  9. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    i dont c my first comment. totally gorg! curvy girls 2 da world!

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  10. MoFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    darn.it!! I don't know what's going on. All comments on my blog are supposed to be automatic and don't need approval! La Monde said the same thing happened to hers :(

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  11. AngelMay 7, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    wow ur fashion sense is amazing! keep up the amazing work gorgeous!

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  12. MoMay 7, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    thanx darlin!

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  13. LuluNovember 18, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Love it Mo...You're a beautiful person inside and out!! and I'm one of those people who are very fortunate to have met you and have you a part of my life. You always were and continue to be inspirational to me and I absolutely love this new fashonista divaristic chic you've morphed into. Simply enhances what already lied beneath...a beautiful spiritual woman! Continue to strive to be nothing short of the best! I pray for your many years of success and um...I STILL WANT SOME CLUTCHES!! btw...i love those shoes!! Hope you're taking care hun! Stay Curvey Geekery!

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