Image Credit: Buzzfeed
Buzzfeed has its hits and its misses.
This one, though – A huge hit!
Check it out – We Tried On Victoria’s Secret Bathing Suits And This Is What Happened
I shared this post earlier this week, almost as soon as I saw it on my Facebook Newsfeed. Once I shared it, I got an almost immediate response, with multiple likes and several comments, plus a few shares.
Body image, particularly for women, has been a flaming hot topic for many, many years. More recently, it’s been spotlighted with stories like Jennie Runk, Tess Holliday, and others.
In addition, bathing suits (in general) and Victoria’s Secret have also been under the microscope for a good while.
I was so impressed with these six women on the Buzzfeed staff. They put themselves out there, for literally the world to see, in one of the most vulnerable ways possible.
However, I say that last sentence with a challenge. It shouldn’t make anyone feel vulnerable to be in a bathing suit. Period. And notice that I said ANYONE. This doesn’t just apply to girls and women. We can’t forget about the boys and men, either.
We are a very self-conscious society. Yes, there are and there have been movements to make women and girls and others feel more empowered, stronger, more comfortable in their skin, and so on. I think that’s great. However, these movements, like YouTube videos, tend to go viral for a while, and then fade.
With that said, there are several empowering campaigns that I follow on Facebook that I think are awesome:
These pages go beyond body image – They work to promote confidence, strength, smarts, and so many other positive things! Check them out – I love them.
But over here, behind my laptop, I’m standing up with my head held high. I have struggled with body issues in the past. But no more.
Now, after many years of putting myself down and feeling sorry for myself, I am finally looking at my five-foot-six, 132-pound frame, every single morning, with PRIDE. I feel happy to look at myself in the mirror. I smile.
I’m so excited to go to Kings Dominion next month with Al and a group of our closest friends. I’m excited to wear a tank top and shorts. I’m excited to wear a bikini to the newly-expanded water park.
I do own some more conservative swimsuits – A tankini, and two one-pieces – but I wear those with equal pride. I’m excited to celebrate summer and showcase my body.
In fact, I may actually buy one of the swimsuits featured in the photo shoot. This is one of the Buzzfeed staff:
Image Credit: Buzzfeed
That – Wow. That photo is sexy to me. It shows strength! I love the design and the colors too.
Best part – It’s REAL. It wasn’t Photoshopped or re-touched.
That looks better than anything else I’ve seen.
Bottom line: Not all swimsuits have to be bikinis to be sexy.
Image Credit: Buzzfeed
The six women at the top of the photo look healthy, happy, and enthusiastic. And I love it!
I cannot wait to rock my swimsuits with just as much happiness and pride!
Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂
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