Tuesday 20 January 2015

aussie curves challenge - pattern clash

sadly this week, the aussie curves facebook group closed and on reading the comments from many of the group members, there was genuine shock over this decision, as being able to feel supported and comfortable in a plus size space without being judged was a really great thing.

fortunately, i have never been judged or bullied to my face about how i look and if it were to happen, i probably wouldn't give a shit, cause i am so much more than just a body.  and my body isn't representative of who i am (even though it can pull off great outfits). I'm a woman who loves, loves life, cares for other, can hold down a job, can sew, paint, cook, can cope under pressure and with a body that won't confirm to what is expected from images and beliefs that really have no basis for judgement.

so that brings me to this week's aussie curves challenge - the pattern clash.  what's great about the pattern clash is that it's like the plus size woman.  it's not what you expect, it's colourful, it's full of the unexpected and it just darn works.  i love the pattern clash. and when someone says they would never put this with that, but they like it, then you are planting a seed of change.  and that's a good thing.
 
 
even my sister and my mum are in on the act.....
 
 
 
the pattern clash may not be for everyone, but it is an opportunity to step out of your comfort zone and take a fashion risk.  after all, wanting to express yourself in a way that you feel comfortable with is very uplifting, even if it means closing your eyes and grabbing a couple of things out of your closet and chucking them on, then looking in the mirror and shouting GIRL, I CAN WORK THAT!

these outfits are my daily looks and mostly things i have made myself without any thought as to what they will go with and then one day, the planets align and the look just works.

GO FOR IT! embrace the pattern clash.

6 comments:

  1. Yes, I agree, embracing pattern clashing really opens your eyes to what you can do with what you already have in your wardrobe and figure out how to mix it up differently. These looks are rad. x

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    1. hi, thanks for the comment. i love your stuff too. it's so great to see people expressing themselves in a way that is embracing a style that is their own.

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  2. I like really basic pattern clash (like spots and stripes), but I'm always hesitant to go bold! I think you've convinced me to give it a go...

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    1. Meagan, i say go for it. There is so much to explore whether it's a subtle look or an out there, i am going to own this crazy get up.

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  3. you're a pattern clashing queen :) love all the different looks!
    Spijkerkat x

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  4. hey thanks - i really love seeing your looks as well. we all inspire each other in some way, which is so fantastic.

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