Author Archives: Sarah

Glossy magazines and the Duchess of Cornwall’s fear

At last we have someone very influential backing what realbodiesunite is trying to achieve, the Duchess of Cornwall. In particular she highlighted the need for women’s magazines to be more responsible about their use of thin models and the way … Continue reading

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You’re Always Too Fat for the Fashion Industry

How can this be the case looking at this model who appears positively ill. But the following is one young woman’s story and it’s time there are no more like this… In the Huffington Post, Sun TV producer Miranda Frum … Continue reading

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Body Image Can Be Affected So Badly By Our Family Or Peers

An article in The New York Post has made me to really think about the issues that just one or two comments made, maybe sometimes in jest , can have on the mindset of individuals. Janet Jackson at the age … Continue reading

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Beautiful Body Image Story by ‘Tall Girl Blogging’

Titled ‘Remarkably Unremarkable: Blogging and Body Image’, I wanted to learn more instantly! This story on body image is straight from the heart and although sad, I urge you to read it all as it has a happy ending, I promise! … Continue reading

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“The world of fashion is currently set to THIN as opposed to HEALTHY”

Today I came across a compelling article that not only spoke to me but encompassed everything I feel about the fashion industry and the whole point of our Real Bodies Unite Campaign. I wanted to direct you all to this … Continue reading

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Breaking down the myths about body image in Perth

Today I read about a lady in Perth trying to change the way in which teenage girls perceive body image through a project promoting healthy body image. Read the story below and let us know your thoughts. PROMOTING the importance … Continue reading

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Jo Swinson Presents evidence that media images have negative impact on body image

Today this statement was released by Jo Swinson for the case of airbrushing in media images and it’s effect on adults and children. “This portfolio of evidence clearly shows the negative impact that idealised images in the media are having … Continue reading

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Inspiring Women in Business and Body Image: Vanessa Reece (Part Two)

As promised, here is the second half of Vanessa Reece’s interview. We continue to discuss her career, what inspires Vanessa and her take on the fashion industry standards. If you didn’t read the first half, take a look here. You … Continue reading

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Inspiring Women in Business and Body Image: Vanessa Reece (Part One)

I have asked Vanessa Reece to join me in an interview so I can really understand her thoughts as an expert in the fashion industry, she is an inspiration to me and I know she will always be honest with … Continue reading

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Curves For Change

Curves For Change launched it’s new website just last week advocating women with healthy body images who are dedicated to helping causes responsibly. Based in New York, these women are helping charities from all over the world to make a … Continue reading

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