For millions of young women, it all comes down to the latest craze on Instagram. But according to psychologist Deanne Jade, the constant pressures on women to look a certain way are contributing to an "epidemic of anxiety". From July 16, , when Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom posted the first ever photo of a dog, the app has grown from one million users in its first three months to more than a billion now. Sadly, that also brought a focus on looking as skinny as possible, with influencers pushing out diet tips and even sparking a damaging quest for 'thigh gaps'. In Geordie Shore beauty Holly Hagan shocked fans with a startlingly slim selfie in her underwear, having shed the pounds and transformed her figure. The craze soon came under fire, with food writer and social media sensation Ella Mills dragged into the controversy along with her brand Deliciously Ella.
There are two options: ignore or take a look at what exactly is being touted as the latest shape du jour. Nothing wrong with a little extra help. They also got some new stuff in I wanna try.
I bet you that your Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram feeds are constantly bombarded with slim-thick models and celebrities. Many black women and other women of color have slim-thick figures as a God-given gift. This glorification arrived only when rich, white celebrities decided these body types were worthy of praise and attention.