#EffYourBeautyStandards

Thank You Tess Munster <3

I've been introduced to something recently, and I have to say I'm beyond pleasantly surprised.  There's this movement on the interwebs- maybe you've heard of it?  Eff Your Beauty Standards?  Well in case you haven't heard of this fabulous love your self mentality inspired by Tess Munster, a beautiful person who is such a wonderful role model to women- and men, and is all about empowering girls of all sizes, but being a voluptuous sweetie herself- caters to the deliciously plump ladies out there, such as myself.  Not only am I like head over heels for this movement, I feel personally responsible to carry this over into my own mission of self empowerment for us chubb-a-licious ladies.  I follow this darling gal on Instagram, and she recently posted a photo of herself in a t-shirt (of her own design) that says "I'm not PHAT, I'm FAT!".  Hell freaking yes.  All this beautiful confidence has empowered me to say screw you to all the nay sayers (I know I always have, but recently I discussed my insecurities at the pool) who think I look anything less than stunning in a swim suit.  I want to enjoy time with my husband and kids at the pool instead of being insecure about how exposed my body is.  You know years ago I never thought twice about wearing a swim suit.  As a matter of fact I wore bikini's.  That's right I wore bikini's!  Chunk, stretch marks, and cellulite galore, and guess what?  I couldn't have given a lesser crap what other people thought.  I'm not sure what happened in the last 10ish years that has made me cower under large skank t-shirts and slouchy crappy lounge pants over my maw maw bathing suits, but guess what?  Not any more!  I am beautiful no matter what I'm wearing, and you want to know why?  Because of my confidence.  It doesn't matter what you're wearing as long as YOU exude confidence.  Those around you will see it, and although there will be some who still can't see your beauty- who freaking cares?  You don't know those people, and it doesn't matter what they think of the exterior portion of you, it's what's on the inside that counts (I know it's a little cliche', but hey it works here- AND IT'S TRUE!).  Basically go check out Tess Munster (Facebook or Instagram and maybe Twitter?  not sure), and wear what you want despite what you think others may say.  As long as you feel beautiful that's all that matters.  Xoxo