The "fatkini" web craze

I have recently noticed so many online articles talking about "fatkini" pictures, and it seems to have hit the web hard and become an overnight success!

These "fatkini" pictures have been labelled so, as many women who are deemed "fat" have taken pictures of themselves in bikinis and proudly posted them online for the whole world to see. A young woman named Gabi started a blog called "Young, Fat and Fabulous" back in 2008, and posted The XoJane and Gabi Fresh Fatkini Gallery for her readers to follow suit after she posted a picture of herself in a black and white striped bikini!

She encouraged other women who are deemed "fat" by society, peers of even themselves to brave the bikini, and post a picture online! The gallery of girls was tagged  "31 hot sexy fat girls in skimpy swimwear". The girls appear happy and proud in every picture, and more than willing to show off their bodies despite being the "usual" kind of girls who would model in such skimpy clothing! 



"I know first-hand how inspiring it can be to see people with bodies that look similar to my own feeling confident and happy on the beach in something other than a Hawaiian-print skirted one-piece." - Gabi.




This is just the kind of positive attitude that women who are lacking in self confidence need to show the world that "big women" can be seen as beautiful, sexy and attractive just as Catwalk size 0 models are deemed to have the same qualities. 

The ultra skinny and unhealthy size 0 trend started a few years back as pictures of celebrities, models and icons hit our magazines showing how extreme the size 0 "cult" was trending worldwide". Young girls look up to these women, and even start to believe that this is a good way to look. 

With both looks trending and believing that they are giving the right impression to young girls and women, it is hard to know which is right, and which one they want to follow, because after all, everyone follows some of trend, right? 

I think what Gabi has done is a great way to inspire women to be confident in their own skin and to be able to show off their bodies whatever their size and feel proud that they can and do look good! Lets hope this body confidence look helps other women to see that they can love themselves just as they are. 

Fatkini article from The Sun:

http://bit.ly/KgKGrK

Vidal Sassoon: Artist and Legend

Hairdressing legend Vidal Sassoon passed away recently, leaving a strong and admired legacy behind him. Known as an Artist, legend and even Rock star to some, he was described as being the man who "changed the world with a pair of scissors".

His salons were the first chain to be opened worldwide in thousands of countries, and changed the way women thought about the dreaded "tyranny of hair salons". Vidal Sassoon hair products are always in demand and will be used by women for years to come, which just proves his influence and impact on the styling world.

In 1954, he opened his first salon in London and was determined to start changing the hairdressing world and leaving his mark firmly on it. Well, he certainly did. His modern, geometric perms were a hit with the women of the 1950's, and the 60s saw his short "bob cut" hair style become an even greater hit with his admirers.

In a rare interview, Vidal Sassoon met with the the editor of The Guardian's film website in May 2011, and talked about his early life and career. After hearing of his passing, the Guardian found that it was the right time to release this interview online, and hear, in his own words, stories and memories from his successful career.
Without us even knowing it, Vidal Sassoon products are sold in almost every hairdressers and can be found in any well stocked store worldwide, and thousands are sold every day. His memory will live on, as we continue to use what he created, and appreciate all his work towards changing and developing a great company.