If you were asked to nominate a female role model who inspires you, who would you choose?

Would you think immediately of a family member, friend, colleague or would a celebrity spring to mind?

For me, I find it very difficult to pick just one person.  This is simply because throughout my life I have been surrounded by many extra-ordinary women, who have inspired me in many ways.

As it is International Women's Day today, I offer a small ode the two most important women in my life...

My Mother is my rock. She is a kind, generous and strong woman. She has been through so much in her life and even when we feared she may not survive she has proven us all wrong.  I will eternally be grateful for the values she taught me as a child and the unconditional love she continues to show me.

My daughter is my world.  She is wise before her years, growing into a beautiful woman.  I am so proud of her achievements and abilities.  She has a heart of pure gold and a fantastic sense of humour.

I have teamed up with Panache to tell you about their campaign; 

"Modelled by Role Models"

It was this very quote that made me want to shout from the roof tops...YES! Finally - a chance for everyday people to be recognised for their extra-ordinary traits.

So here is your chance to tell the world who YOU consider to be your hero, who has inspired you to be a better version of yourself. Who inspires you daily.  Who do you look up to and admire?

It can be any female person, someone you know or someone you admire from afar.

 

•         A year’s supply of Panache lingerie (total 12 sets)
•         A starring role in the Modelled by Role Models photo shoot in London, including two tickets to a West End show, and travel and accommodation for two people
•         A set of prints of the best images taken at the photo shoot

I was shocked & saddened by the harsh words that some our fellow plus size beauties were using to justify what they described as "honesty" & "constructive criticism" towards Laura's choice of outfit. Some just commented on the fact that the jumpsuit didn't suit her or did nothing for her but the words were harsh and sometimes just plain mean! Regardless of your opinion you are commenting on someone's appearance therefore people's feelings come into play.

I am pro-opinions but there is a way of saying things to people which doesn't cause unnecessary hurt. All opinions are valid, but have you ever stopped to think how the person on the receiving end feels about your opinion. Freedom of speech is a powerful thing - but it also provides an easy way to hide behind that very same saying.  

Maybe Laura didn't want our opinions, maybe she felt good in what she was wearing and wanted to share that or what's more maybe she just wanted to review the blinkin' jumpsuit!?

Hearing people tear strips off her was not nice, it wasn't kind and what did it achieve....nothing!  So why do it?

Personally, I think Laura looked fabulous in her jumpsuit, her hair and makeup complimented her mega watt smile and she should have been seen as an inspiration to all PS ladies out there by showing that we can wear whatever the hell we want and still look damn fabulous. So, in support of her I asked a bunch of Plus Size Blogger & Model babes to share some of their jumpsuit/playsuit pictures to prove that this fashion item is not solely for the slim figured beauties but for ALL!

We are all rocking our curves in these outfits and we are unashamed of how society sees us. We feel beautiful therefore we ARE beautiful...

#wearethethey & we love a jumpsuit!!