tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post3447680736883707834..comments2024-01-18T02:53:32.754-05:00Comments on LoveBrownSugar: Breaking The Silence: A Response To "Bloggers & Body Image"LoveBrownSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07242387228090874919noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-67105041898400826562013-01-24T01:32:58.954-05:002013-01-24T01:32:58.954-05:00I do agree with you. It's not just hard for pl...I do agree with you. It's not just hard for plus sized girls though, you have to understand that even though these people make seem being skinny effortless it's really not as effortless as you would think. <br /><br />Being overweight may be unhealthy but bulimia and anorexia and over exercising at the same time is much worse for your health and in reality lots of these models will die much younger if they keep it up compared to somebody who is slightly overweight like the woman in your picture.<br /><br />I know it's your voice and frustration that expresses these things and it makes sense, I also get so angry that I am not one of those big muscled guys that everybody wants- especially in the gay community.<br /><br />Though we have to remember that none of us are above advertising even if we are rich and famous- meaning that even though I am not buff or whatever I hope that one day I might be and am trying.Domenichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07305381112851308504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-19536981519757039952012-08-28T10:54:07.399-04:002012-08-28T10:54:07.399-04:00For the past Five years I have had the same issues...For the past Five years I have had the same issues. Working in the Fashion Industry for years and everyone is thin, I'm so grateful that these pass five years Curvy girls are getting Face time and consideration. But us size 24 and up or my size 34 still are shunned because we are unhealthy or obese. They feel its no reason to celebrate our beauty or we don't shop, fashion doesn't concern us because we have no style options anyway. I have stop and started blogs several time feeling my voice has no audience. These past few months I've been struggling with myself to put my time and energy into a new blog and also pursuing my plus size fashion collection I've been trying to get started for the past five years. Having so many issues finding pattern makers and seamstress that understand grading and sewing pass size 14 (If you know anyone please contact me suppamdl@gmail.com). This article has help motivate me again. Support the Suppa Model Movement http://gravatar.com/suppamodel! Thank you LOVEBROWNSUGER I adore your blog and look forward to it every post! Suppa Modelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16843550924345810772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-63331496685025374692012-08-22T21:11:17.406-04:002012-08-22T21:11:17.406-04:00I want to thank you for saying what many haven'...I want to thank you for saying what many haven't said or have been afraid to say. As a "non-traditional" plus-size blogger, I honestly have found myself at times wondering...is it even worth it? Will brands really want to work with me - an not-size-two-who-doesn't-live-in-NYC, "regular girl"? It is stifling the competition and amount of "top-tier" and "it girl" types out there who seem to be getting all of the opportunity and are the bloggers brand wants to work with. Sometimes I see what seems to be an insurmountable obstacle to success in this industry if you don't fit a certain "image". <br /><br />However, I LOVE what has been happening lately in the plus-size blogger community, and "niche" blogging community as well. We are showing the industry and world that WE WILL BE HEARD, WE ARE WHO BRANDS CAN WORK WITH successfully and WE ARE BEAUTIFUL, FASHIONABLE AND IMPORTANT. I refuse to give up and know that someday our community will change the fashion industry/blogsphere as we know it today. <br /><br />Thank you again for your beautiful words and for continuing to be an inspiration to bloggers like me who are determined to "break the mold"! :) <br /><br />xoxo, Stephanie :)<br />http://glamslamblog.com@Glam__Slamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06863276066910660514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-18994365311150394352012-08-22T18:57:47.000-04:002012-08-22T18:57:47.000-04:00i got choked up reading this article. Thank you. I...i got choked up reading this article. Thank you. I feel like every word you said were words ive told myself before. You can make a difference. Hopefully ill be as brave as you next time an issue like this comes up. It was very well written and unbiased. Kat Geehttp://makeupunlimited.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-15169764709534926412012-08-20T15:49:46.439-04:002012-08-20T15:49:46.439-04:00No disrespect because I appreciate people going in...No disrespect because I appreciate people going in after their dreams, but for all aspiring fashion bloggers, I would ask yourself why you are passionate about this field. To be famous? To inform people? Because you love the industry? because you love clothes? People go searching for authorities on subjects, are you an authority on yours? If you don't necessarily fit the "look" maybe your business plan should be different from someone who does. The fashion industry is based on appearances, has been and thats never going to change; complaining about "society" isnt going to make it any better. If you aren't necessarily a model maybe you should hire some to model your style; be more of a kelly cutrone than an iman. The most successful fashion blogger I know only has one post with her in it. The others are full of beautiful rich photography encouraging and informing her readers of the newest trends.<br /><br />Thats another thing. Look at your site compared to other sites. If you have a friend from an accredited design school PLEASE ask them to look at your site. I'd say 70% is less about content and writing but about how you LOOK. If you have a beautiful well designed site, you will garner traffic. I'm just saying, with design, you get what you pay for and if you dont pay for much, you are never going to look as professional and put together as you want.<br /><br />-MyTwoCentsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-21849182278475405392012-08-20T11:01:36.576-04:002012-08-20T11:01:36.576-04:00Christina,
Kudos to you for posting this amazing...Christina, <br /><br />Kudos to you for posting this amazing post! Your opinion as does everyone's matters! I think it's important that we continue to forge ahead and post, and voice our opinions to prove the naysayers wrong! The Jenesaisquoihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06216454484228360533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-70889994714302129922012-08-18T19:00:29.181-04:002012-08-18T19:00:29.181-04:00Hi. Found this post via Already Pretty and really...Hi. Found this post via Already Pretty and really enjoyed reading it. I am a tall, plus-sized, not conventionally pretty blogger and I haven't made a very big splash. I don't think it's my content; my pictures aren't professional, but they are clear and I post 5 days a week. My writing is better than many, I think, but in the year and a half I've been blogging, I have less than 300 readers. <br /><br />But, I knew it would be like that. I knew that I didn't look like a model or have the budget of a socialite so I probably wouldn't be that popular. So, I guess what I'm saying is that I'm not surprised by my lack of popularity but I'm a little surprised to hear anyone say it's because I don't work at it.<br /><br />Again, thanks for your post on this; I really appreciated reading it.<br /><br />Gracey<br />http://fashionforgiants.blogspot.comGracey the Gianthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13974894403938125193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-74394422210480526312012-08-18T00:40:28.511-04:002012-08-18T00:40:28.511-04:00I say: Always always always speak up. If we don...I say: Always always always speak up. If we don't show up, they don't recognize our needs. You are one quality blogger that is working hard to change the game. Thanks for that.Jasminehttp://thebrokins.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-73366684442749041452012-08-17T16:33:37.760-04:002012-08-17T16:33:37.760-04:00It's absolutely worth talking about. Will it ...It's absolutely worth talking about. Will it make a difference? Eventually. I suppose I was a first generation woman in the fire service, and I've lived long enough to see women become accepted and my trail-blazing is all but forgotten. I consider that a blessing. <br /><br />Diversity is real beauty. SissySeeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13249971578077045662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-39664084409623793202012-08-17T12:29:18.458-04:002012-08-17T12:29:18.458-04:00Hey Christina!
It's Pen, long time no tweet ...Hey Christina! <br /><br />It's Pen, long time no tweet or blog, lol. I've been reading your site since discovering you on The Fashion Bomb Daily and I know we've met several times in person. In those times, I've always appreciated the fact that you keep it real and tell the truth. In essence, I'm saying all this to say, thanks for writing this post. <br /><br />I'm pretty much done with IFB because their lack of diversity is just too disappointing. And yes, I have reached out to them several times about having a "multicultural blogging" panel at the IFB conference and featuring more multicultural bloggers on the site itself. Those emails have been ignored. So Jennine's suggestions really make no sense and if she and her team "stand by" what they wrote, then why all the defensiveness?! <br /><br />Additionally, as far as creating a change by starting with oneself (which IFB suggests) I personally have done that. My blog, de la Pen is all about diversity and multiculturalism. I am African-American but I blog about everything from Asian to Hispanic to African-American to European models, designers, and style icons. I have worked very hard to make sure that my site reflects true diversity. When I started de la Pen, I noticed the lack of coverage of multicultural fashion so I dediced to make that my niche. <br /><br />And since starting my site, I co-founded The NetworkFAM which is a multicultural talent agency that represents artists, models, designers, bloggers, etc. As the Publicist, it's my job to promote the talent and since I work with multicultural talent it expands diversity in the market. In conclusion, I just can't continue to support IFB because they just refuse to really evaluate the issue and instead become defensive and ignore what they don't like. That's unprofessional and ridiculous. But kudos to you, Love Brown Sugar for having an awesome site and continuing to prove that diversity has a place in fashion!!! LoudPenhttp://www.allpeneverything.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-44462311865460800282012-08-16T11:22:08.363-04:002012-08-16T11:22:08.363-04:00Excellent post!! Thank you SO much for voicing you...Excellent post!! Thank you SO much for voicing your opinion and thoughts. It's so sad to think that in this day and age that we're still not welcomed with opened arms in certain industries. I'm not that familiar with IFB because I don't consider myself a fashion blogger, but I'm sure that it's nowhere near as diverse as it should be. I've worked in mainstream publishing for nearly a decade and the lack of diversity is startling. <br /><br />Anyway, keep up the GREAT work!! With bloggers/writers like you, we'll eventually break that glass ceiling!!Brown Girl Gumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11689638268372975916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-64793654573237126502012-08-16T09:59:06.613-04:002012-08-16T09:59:06.613-04:00I no longer support IFB. It's clear they don&#...I no longer support IFB. It's clear they don't support me with their views and shoddy attempts at *clarification* of their opinions <br /><br />The fact that they heavily edited the original post says it all. Any other communities you guys can recommend instead of IFB?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-47698817126050768562012-08-16T09:51:56.812-04:002012-08-16T09:51:56.812-04:00Your opinion DOES matter, your voice is so importa...Your opinion DOES matter, your voice is so important, thak you for writing this. I understand 100% because unfortunately I live these realities. Since IFB is censoring/not approving all comments on the open letter article I have to wonder what they really stand for. As one commentor pointed out, IFB can *say* say it's diverse and promotes non mainstream<br />Bloggers but the stock images hey use and te blogs they feature say otherwise. I was so incredibly disappointed over this and have been growing away from IFB for awhile, mainly because the articles written by Taylor Davies always seem to come from a privileged, elitist perspective and were often quite offensive. <br /><br />Again thank you for voicing your opinion. It is resonating within the blogosphere. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-91203148775458985142012-08-15T15:20:22.223-04:002012-08-15T15:20:22.223-04:00Oh CeCe, where do I even begin.
First of all, I ...Oh CeCe, where do I even begin. <br /><br />First of all, I am truly shocked that IFB 1) published such an article 2) defended the author's position (in the comments) and 3) edited the post to clean it up later. Just bad, bad, bad all around. I actually would have expected much more from them,as they've always seemed to be advocates of diversity and equal treatment/compensation for bloggers. <br /><br />I was able to find a quote from the original article in the comments, and I was appalled. To insinuate that there is some kind of empirical connection between size/ethnicity/race and discipline/quality/content is faulty and ludicrous. Though I could, it is not even necessary to site examples of GREAT blogs by "niche bloggers" to comprehend the ridiculousness of such an assertion. To make an excuse for the effective discrimination of "niche bloggers" because their blogs just must be subpar is shameful. Personally, I have invested TIME and MONEY on my blog -- I own my domain, I am self hosted, I bought a DSLR camera with extra lenses, I bought new laptop, I bought and learned how to use photo editing software, I stay abreast of easy HTML tricks, I have consistently high numbers of subscribers and engagement across all my social networks, I stay up til 3am writing blog posts, and to be perfectly honest, my affiliate links prove that MY BLOG SELLS CLOTHES...and still, I have passed over time and time again for large campaigns, events etc... and my tweets and FB posts have gone ignored. DO NOT CALL ME LAZY, UNDISCIPLINED OR UNPROFESSIONAL when this happens. I have already accepted that I have to work TWICE AS HARD to get the same recognition as my white counterparts (and this does not take anything away from their hard work, talent, or success...they earned it!). But, DO NOT throw salt in my wounds when I am passed over by excusing it, and attributing it to my blog being sub par.<br /><br />Side note: I keep putting niche bloggers in quotes because as a black blogger, I speak from my experiences as a black woman (obviously!), and yes this resonates with other black women with similar experiences, but being black is not a niche (for me)! It is a part of who I am. "Fashion blogger" is a niche, "outfit of the day blogger" is a niche. "Personal Style Blogger" is a niche. My blog is written for anyone who wants to read it regardless of any race or ethnic background! AND, in terms of plus size bloggers, in particular...well, I am not plus sized, but I read TONS of blogs written by plus size bloggers because STYLISH IS STYLISH in any size! period. I get just as much inspiration from them as any other blog. When I go read these blogs, I am not thinking... let me go get some plus-size inspiration today...I am thinking, let me go get some style inspiration.<br /><br />Ebonihttp://fashionista-next-door.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-43778979282954725322012-08-15T14:03:42.461-04:002012-08-15T14:03:42.461-04:00I just read your post and think you have a very co...I just read your post and think you have a very compelling, well-presented point. I personally have never read your blog before, but simply because I have never heard of it. It feels like the same 10 blogs are constantly being promoted, helped, getting agents, getting interviews in real publications, are friends with each other, link each other sites, etc. I have never thought about the reason. I browsed a few after reading your article and quite frankly your writing is better than most of them. I think it's because they resemble the same tired, layouts that most fashion magazines are composed of...and what we are used to seeing. Just because something is the status quo, does not make it true or right. I remember when Beyonce, Kate Winslet, JLO, all came out. All of these woman do not meet the status quo but are beautiful and bring something to the table. We decide (as viewers) what we think is worth seeing. But if bloggers like you don't blaze the trail, most of us won't get exposed to anything other the standard fare. <br /><br />Ironically, I also think that if guys actually read blogs (I know some do, but more) a different 10 blogs would be considered popular based on looks.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787759252216019988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-23423500269867305542012-08-15T10:57:04.973-04:002012-08-15T10:57:04.973-04:00I really liked your response to this post (on your...I really liked your response to this post (on your blog and on IFB). Like you, it took me awhile to respond and even still, I'm grasping for words because out of all the sites that would point out the very thing that I've noticed over the past three years I've been blogging, I didn't expect it to come from IFB. They are in the perfect position to do something about this but instead they are just perpetuating the very thing we're working against.<br /><br />And this just doesn't apply to plus size and African American bloggers. This goes for the petite bloggers, those that don't live in major US cities, over the age of 25, etc.<br /><br />I'm just still in shock...MJhttp://www.getfiercestyle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-79462033847872102152012-08-15T09:12:47.952-04:002012-08-15T09:12:47.952-04:00I think brands should appreciate customers of ever...I think brands should appreciate customers of every size and shape. Regardless of whether they are mainstream in terms of looks or curvy.<br /><br />I think there are fewer curvy bloggers out there because, generally, curvy/fat/chubby women aren't as confident as someone who looks like a model. That's the media's fault but we won't go into that now.<br /><br />My favourite blogs are ones like this, Curves Cults Curls and Curvy Fashionista. I even have my own fashion blog and although I used it document my weight loss, I am still curvy and I write for women of every shape and size. Why isn't that what brands are looking for? Bloggers and people who are versatile in their tastes?Jethttp://www.feelingstylish.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-55596349106167101912012-08-15T04:04:57.171-04:002012-08-15T04:04:57.171-04:00Too lazy to remember any passwords but the fashion...Too lazy to remember any passwords but the fashion industry is shooting themselves in the foot by glorifying only a minute number of thin, young, pretty, mostly Caucasian women with a few light skinned African Americans or not terribly slanted eye Asians. The average woman needs to see people that look like her in clothes-so she can judge whether the outfit would be flattering to her. What a waste of time to highlight women who would look good in flour sacks. As a size 12, short waisted hippy hippie I need to see a dress that plays to my strengths (large breasts) and minimizes my big hips. Drop waisted or empire dresses make me look five months pregnant without spanx. I have a pretty fat wallet to match my hips and designers are going to have to sell clothes that flatter me before my wallet opens. It hasn't been open in awhile- I am wearing older clothes that flatter me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-48076528735977782612012-08-15T03:46:32.265-04:002012-08-15T03:46:32.265-04:00I just want to say....your opinion really matters!...I just want to say....your opinion really matters!!!<br /><br />Go girl!de|constructedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06227509337547987144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-9964333338153328092012-08-15T00:54:22.516-04:002012-08-15T00:54:22.516-04:00I absolutely agree especially with the minority su...I absolutely agree especially with the minority subject. It's very rare to see a very successful "non-white" blogger... sure some of it it may be due to high quality photography, designer outfit posts, etc... but there are plenty of cases where that excuse doesn't fit. I often times find myself putting an outfit post together thinking and even saying to my BF "if I was blonde or Caucasian, I bet this look would be a hit". I've actually become very frustrated with IFB because the continue to put focus on the top-tier bloggers, most who are not "independent" because they have agents and managements. They're just starting to keep up with the<br />"joneses"!<br /><br />-Ashley<br />www.pursuitofshoes.com Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08690605325258907286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-5983455882586166982012-08-14T23:47:06.307-04:002012-08-14T23:47:06.307-04:00You go ahead girl. I cannot believe the audacity a...You go ahead girl. I cannot believe the audacity and ignorance of people.Marienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-47750418728146693112012-08-14T23:20:41.976-04:002012-08-14T23:20:41.976-04:00I came here from a link that was left in the comme...I came here from a link that was left in the comments of Jennine's "Open Letter" on IFB. Thank you for writing this. I think that the question you end with says it all: "Is there an eternal cap?" <br /><br />Personally, I honestly don't know. 10 years ago did we ever believe we'd have a black man for president? Adele got on to the cover of Vogue this year. There are baby steps, and then there are quantum leaps. Perhaps these changes won't come full throttle while Ms. Wintour is still "en vogue", but times are changing. <br /><br />Wonderful post. Amber Lucas A Mused Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552215994993062068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-31311171444460934572012-08-14T22:39:37.720-04:002012-08-14T22:39:37.720-04:00Dont stop following your dreams. I am drawn to st...Dont stop following your dreams. I am drawn to style blogs that show me beauty and style. You have it, Comme Coco and so many others. cca.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10979947225081703757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-89951625468998257552012-08-14T22:22:01.942-04:002012-08-14T22:22:01.942-04:00Amazing article! So glad that you decided on shari...Amazing article! So glad that you decided on sharing your thoughts regarding this issue. You have such a strong influence within this community and it definitely matters. I'm sure this post will encourage other bloggers/influencers to share there words and opinions. It's a shame that in this day and age we are still fighting this kind of battle but I'm hoping with posts like this, Comme CoCo's and Shamepuff's we are able to continue this sort of dialog and move closer to making some changes. <br /><br />-Shakiyla I wanna be fiercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01044689983470075482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124179856996693527.post-695625798294383582012-08-14T21:10:40.180-04:002012-08-14T21:10:40.180-04:00Your post is very well thought out and written. It...Your post is very well thought out and written. It makes me sad that things seem to move at such a snail's pace. Kristianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15801678652422670157noreply@blogger.com