Celebrating Larger Women

Ever since Twiggy appeared on the modeling scene in the UK back in the 60’s we have had a never-ending line of models who look as though they are in the grip of chronic anorexia. When you watch some of the more ethereal specimens on the catwalks of Paris, you half expect a spontaneous fracture or dislocated pelvis from pressure of strutting - so much bone, so little tissue.

Rake thin models look androgynous, which I suppose is the point. The mystery of sexual ambiguity and all that. Some look like heroin users - others like walking Oxfam ads designed to draw people’s attention to the plight of global hunger. It can get tragic too. Models Luisel Ramos and Carolina Reston, both died due to complications arising from lack of nourishment.

You imagine dinner for these women being a cracker with lettuce shreds, followed by a sesame wafer and three sunflower seeds. All that effort to look well … bony.

It may be a look that translates well into photographs - but being a sort of biological dress rack isn’t sexy. Truly sexy women have curves in all the right places. For example internationally renowned belly dancers Sahra Saeeda and Nesrin Topkapi exude female power and beauty in ways that would challenge the Thinistas .

The health issues associated with maintaining a spectral look are potentially hazardous, and there have been moves in Europe to change the perception that thin is chic. In Spain the government and fashion chains have reached an agreement that female store dummies should at the very least be a size 10.

The move is also an attempt to cater to reality. Most women don’t look like Gemma Ward, so it seems counter productive to use ultra-skinny models as a retail incentive.

The measures being taken by the Spanish go beyond window displays. Models have actually been banned from working for being too thin. Last year two fashion shows banned models whose body mass index was below 18. In the case of a model who is 1.75 meters (5 ft 7 inches), she has to weigh at least 55 kg.

The average woman on the streets of N. American cities has been entirely unrepresented by the glamor end of a fashion industry, that for years has been appealing to a distant race of rail thin space aliens. It seems the industry is finally catching up with reality.

Aidan Maconachy is a freelance writer and artist based in Ontario. His blog can be visited at http://aidanmaconachyblog.blogspot.com/

Mary Janes - Top Trendy Shoes for the Women

Mary Janes Shoes are now no more for girls alone, but women too are running after them. It was once upon a time that these shoes were only meant for children but now they are for the girls of all ages. Mary Janes are back as this season’s trendy footwear for women with different cuts and designs. Here I have for you the trendy Mary Jane shoes of this falls for you women.

Miami - Jessica Simpson’s Trendy Mary Janes Heels Shoes

Imagine yourself dressed up with a spaghetti pencil dress paired with this Miami Mary Jane heels. This pair of shoes from Jessica Simpson is a blend of ordinary with extra-ordinary that creates a look which is instantly recognizable yet never predictable.

A peep toe with a 4 inch heel gives these shoes a completely fabulous look. These shoes have a "down-to earth" shoe design and I like them for their artistic and erotic looks. This shoe features cracked and pearlized leather upper that adds a pinch of glamorous appeal to the shoe. And above all a beautiful and thin layered bucked strap that makes this shoe a complete Mary Janes for you woman.

Calypso - The Mary Jane Pumps from "Sofft"

Sofft has brought for you the trendy mary jane pumps that will take your spirit to the endless skies of fashion. A very rich and nova leather has been used to design these shoes that gives it rich and gorgeous appeal. These pumps are designing with ultra cushioned footbed outlined with leather ensures a full day comfort to your feet.

This pair of Calypso shoes is featured with polyurethane outsole that is highly flexible and is stacked with a 2 ½ inch heel to make you appear a bit taller. The main center of attraction is the pretty cute flower embedded aside the buckled strap engineered that has a subtle goring for a snug fit comfort.

Sky- Me Too’s Mary Jane Wedges

Fill your dreams with splendor by dressing up with a long flowing skirt and pairing your feet with this Sky Mary Jane wedges. Wow…Mary Jane Wedges! This elegant shoe with floral accents on the instep has stealed my heart. Oh god! what else can be said? So awesome are these shoes that nothing can be expressed about them, it can be only felt.

These adorable wedges are for the adore goddess (Women) to make them appear more resplendent feminas. They are even ideal in terms of comfort as they are designed with flexible rubber soles that will ease your feet with extreme comfort.

Above are this season’s top picks that are much loved by everyone. So, why not you be the one to love these shoes? If you fell in love with these shoes and wanna have them, then get started to shop for these flirtatious mary janes that will make you appear charming and smashing.

Clara Havisham writes shopping and fashion articles especially on shoes for Shoecapital. Read more on Styles and Varieties of Mary Jane Shoes

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