Firstly, I would like to say a massive well done to Debs, over at
http://www.wannabeprincess.co.uk for starting the #WeAreTheThey campaign and bringing this issue to the media's attention.
For far too long, people have been telling women (and men) "You can't wear that!" Well guess what? We can. And we will.
You know why? Because we are the they you are talking about and we are taking back the power - the power to wear horizontal stripes, bold pints, white, short skirts, fitted shirts, body con dress, and bikinis. In short, the power to wear whatever the hell we want.
Why? Because we can and we should wear what we want.
What we can't do is let small minded people tell us who we are or who we should be. Your personal style is a big part of who you are. Own it!
Want to wear black lipstick even though you've been told you're too pale? Do it!
Want to wear a bikini even if you have been told you can't because you have stretchmarks? Do it!
Want to wear hot pants even if you don't have an ass like Kylie? Do it!
Want to wear whatever you want even if you've been told you're too thin/too fat/too tall/too short/too old? Do it!
I could go on here, but I think I've made my point. Show the haters their opinions are, and always will be, irrelevant. Stand up (figuratively and literally) and say "this is me and I will wear whatever I want to". Go on stand up and shout it right now, and mean it! Take back the power!
Most importantly, show the door to anyone who tells you "You can't wear that!". Because you can!
Check out these other fab blogs from women who are giving haters the middle finger:
http://adiaryofacurvygirly.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1
http://www.darceygrowsup.co.uk
http://murderofgoths.wordpress.com
www.wisheshopesdreams.co.uk
And don't forget to check out http://www.wannabeprincess.co.uk for some truly inspirational posts from the woman who started it all!
Follow me on Twitter @randommusings29 and feel free to comment :)
Yay! Great message. I am occasionally stared at because I stroll down the street amoungst all the black and grey looking like a rainbow vomited on me. Or because they're jealous I can wear ALL THE COLOURS in one outfit. One of those :-)
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I'm guessing its the jealousy thing :) Good on you for brightening the place up a bit!
DeleteWhat a fabulous, empowering post. I felt like applauding at the end! #FashionFriday
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's time to stop giving the haters the power!
DeleteAmen!! Thank you for linking up!! Love this!!
ReplyDeleteThank you :) and thank you for hosting
DeleteFab campaign and empowering post, we should wear whatever we like and feel good in. Bravo. Thanks for linking up to #fashionfriday
ReplyDeleteExactly! Thank you for hosting :)
DeleteSuper empowering, great for a Thursday pick-me-up!
ReplyDeleteGreat message! #boldandbeautiful
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http://stylishmemories.com
Thank you :)
Deletecouldnt agree more ~ just done a collective post for zusterchap ( check them out if you havent seen them already) and basically said all the same things. very inspiring and very timely thank you for linking up with #boldandbeautiful
ReplyDeleteI love Zusterschap! You're welcome and thank you for hosting :)
DeleteWell said! Haters hate because they are insecure about themselves. In every aspect of life this type of "critiquing" exists and it's sad. Like why not just be happy for someone cause they are happy and confident? I think that to most, confidence is intimidating. Thanks for sharing again with #momstermondays! Now I gotta go find those genes that my ass appear flatter then it already does... ;)
ReplyDeleteCouldn't agree more, great post.
ReplyDeleteExactly! Knocking someone else doesn't make you look any better - it shows people you are ugly inside. You go rock those jeans girl! Thanks to you both for stopping by :)
ReplyDeleteA fab message debs. Angela xx
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
DeleteAmen - so much judgment and negativity out there sometimes. Nice to read a nice positive, powerful post! #momstermondays
ReplyDeleteThank you I think most people have enough insecurities of their own without people making it worse by piling new ones on :)
DeleteHere here. Accepting ourselves and being unafraid to express that person is so important in life. I found your blog through Momster Mondays.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree! It can take a while for people to get the confidence to do that and once they do its like a new lease of life! Thanks for stopping by :)
DeleteI love this, though the last person who said that to me was my mother and I still went out like that anyway! Thanks for linking with #effitfriday
ReplyDeleteHaha I can live with the mother saying it, she means it in a nice way (I think lol) Thanks for hosting :)
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