'Fat and Beautiful' is it possible to be both?
Happy New Year everyone! Did you make any resolutions? Well I can't say that I did or didn't for that matter but I do resolve to blog more often. This morning while watching the Today show I became excited after seeing a story about Israel's annual 'Fat and Beautiful' beauty pageant. I often hear stories about how the United States has some of the fattest people in the world and how fat is not accepted in other countries. I guess Israel is disproving this theory.
The 'Fat and Beautiful' pageant is in it's 15th year and is the most celebrated and watched fashion event in the country. This year's winner is 205lb, 22 year old, security guard, Moran Baranes. Her prize consisted of: a one year modeling contract, diamond ring, trip abroad, and cosmetics.
The competition had 21 competitors, with casual, and evening wear, minus swim wear. Imagine that! if the US could host such a celebrated event, imagine the effect that would have on the self-esteem of our plus sized teenage girls/boys.
How amazing!! I wish every country held pageants like this! :D
ReplyDeleteSuch a great initiative. In my country we're hosting 2 national plus size pageants. It's a start!
ReplyDeleteTalk about amazing and the girls look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fab event, Evans recently launched a competition to find a plus size model in the UK
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Gem: Sounds nice, I hope you and LaCara are submitting entries!!!!
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