The pinup and vintage loving community has prided itself on generally being one that is empowering, supportive and inclusive but over the last year or so, I've started to notice a huge shift in it's original values. I should start by saying that no community will ever get along with no issues or quarrels, that's … Continue reading Is Pinup Culture Toxic?
Trigger: Sexual Assault So many people have this idea that being a model is glamorous and beautiful. That you get whisked away to exotic locations, wear beautiful clothes and live the ideal lifestyle. In reality, that's far from the truth for many, myself included. I've been a model for close to ten years and have … Continue reading Photoshoots and Sexual Assault
Most of us as kids are subjected to bullying and we all hope that as we grow up, it'll stop. Sometimes it does, but unfortunately, sometimes it doesn't. Finding and accepting your true self is often quite difficult and it can be made even more challenging if we express ourselves differently from societal norms. Thanks … Continue reading We’re all Mad Here – How to Deal with Bullies as an Adult