Beautiful imperfections:The positive side ( born this way baby!)

While many models appear absolutely perfect, many actually have flaws, that the industry sees as beautiful. I've seen many models with gap teeth, strong noses and brows, small breasts, big thighs, etc. While many may see these characteristics as flaws, they are unique and beautiful to others, they make normal people with those flaws feel better about themselves.

These days, allot of people are running to tanning beds to achieve the bronzed look, to look like many celebrities. But do you remember seeing many bronzed beauties on the runway at any point? No, unless they're from Brazil or on the Victoria's Secret runway. I've seen many snow white models, and also many models that are dark as night, and they are both incredibly beautiful. While bronzed women are indeed beautiful, it really doesn't matter what your skin tone is in the fashion industry. Being unique is what matters.

Lindsey Wixson, a very well known model today, has a cute gap in her teeth. She is making just as much money, getting just as many spots on the runway as models with perfect teeth, if not more. While there is nothing wrong with perfectly straight teeth, many admire unique smiles. Kirsten Dunst has "vampire" or "snaggle" teeth, but is she still beautiful and one of the most famous actresses today? Of course, and she's proud of her fangs!

One of my favourite imperfections to talk about are strong and crooked noses. A woman doesn't need a cute little turned up nose to be attractive. While I've definitely wished for a perfect little button nose, I've learned to live with my big nose. A star I admire, Troian Bellisario, from the show Pretty Little Liars, has a crooked nose, but she is still unbelievably gorgeous. Another actress, Lea Michele, has a large, straight nose, that has been criticized, but is a huge actress and a beauty and fashion icon as well. Many other influential women, like Lady Gaga, model Erin Wasson and Meryl Streep are proud of their noses, they don't feel the need for a smaller, more convential nose. Because they know they were born this way and are proud of it!

Lastly, I would like to talk about big hips and small breasts. Most models we see these days are stick straight hangers, which most find unattractive. I mean, sure, allot of people barely have curves naturally, but a small waist and larger hips are very beautiful. No matter what a woman's shape, she's still beautiful. But many see hips as bad, but heck, what I wouldn't give for a smaller waist and/or bigger hips! Moving on to breasts now. Many flat chested women look at sexy, buxom beauties, like Scarlett Johansson and Katy Perry, and lose confidence, because they don't feel sexy. Let me tell you, flat chested women can pull off allot of outfits that big breasted women can't! Also, larger women suffer back pain, and lots of men prefer small breasts on their ladies. Now, I'm definitely not dissing women with large chests, just showing the benefits of smaller breasts.


 The lesson here is, there's really no definition of perfection, nor is there a definition of beautiful. Beauty is unique. Every woman is born unique, every woman is born beautiful.




http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/842543/5-body-flaws-that-are-beautiful

Model Requirements: When will the discrimination end?!

Okay, so we all know there's many requirements for models, to be tall, thin, have perfect skin, perfect hair, etc. Today I will be targeting height and skin.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but most women aren't 6 feet tall. The average height for women in the U.S is 5'4. The minimum for runway models is about 5'8. Helllooooo where are they finding these models?!? Well, there ARE allot of models in North America that are European, and have been naturally gifted with the required height and waif-ish frames... Anyway, the point is, runway models shouldn't all be tall, it's so unrealistic for 6 feet tall women to represent designs. Sure, there should be some tall women, but also average women and petites! For myself, as an 5'6 average girl, can't see myself in allot of the things models wear on the runway. It's like oooh look at that super cute maxi dress on that super tall model!! I want it! Oh wait, never mind, I'd just drown in it...Designers need to pick a variety of models so people can actually see if they might look good in their clothes. It is terribly rude to discriminate against shorties!One thing I definitely appreciated coming from the world of modelling was the season for petites on America's Next Top Model. Those small girls were amazing models, they proved that you don't have to be tall to be a star.


As for skin, we know that the pictures most models in magazines have been edited, to make them look perfect and poreless. I see these ads, and I laugh. I don't know about you, but most humans i know have pores, big and small. We see that most runway models do have gorgeous skin, and don't have many skin issues. Their skin is so nice that they can wear loads of makeup and not get one pimple. Excuse me, wanna trade skin please? Of course, designers want to show their clothes on beautiful models, but their lack of blemishes is kind of intimidating, and once again, NOT REALISTIC. Sure, I know a few people who have perfect skin, and I am honestly jealous, but a woman doesn't need perfect skin to be beautiful. Most girls I know have zits. I sure as heck too, n top of many other skin issues. Many times I have wished to see a model with imperfect skin, to be able to relate, with no luck. The leaders in the fashion industry should develop a little compassion for average people, and maybe choose some models that aren't exactly "perfect" to make us feel a tad better about ourselves!