Curvy Cover Girl

A couple of weeks ago the French press were thrown into the dog house of poor media ethics for  publishing the topless photos of  Kate Middleton.  I would like to take this moment to shake my head at this attempt for cheap sales, while also giving a standing ovation to the recent special edition of French Elle magazine for finally giving women a hope that the fashion industry can successfully promote the beauty of a real woman's body, hips, thighs and all.

Tara Lynn, a gorgeous and curvy fashion model was the featured star in this issue and her fashion spread was a refreshing taste of just how authentic fashion could be.  Her curvy figure showcases the clothes in a very flattering manner, and in my opinion made the designers' collections appear much more wearable.  And that has to be a good thing, right?

Photo credit: French Elle

My hope and prayer for our future generation of girls is that the media will evolve to the point that Tara Lynn's deliciously curvy body type becomes a norm in high fashion coverage.  So more women can relate and celebrate their true beauty, which should not be compared to an unattainable size 0.

The argument magazine publishers and advertisers give is that women don't want to purchase products or magazines that feature 'average'-sized women.  Well, how can you be sure when we women haven't really been given the chance to see a reflection of our own sizes in mainstream media?!

So, Tara Lynn, I admire your real beauty and thank you French Elle for breaking the mold.  Here's toasting to more curvy cover girls in the future.

Peace & Blessings,

Fiona Olubunmi