Setting body boundaries

Even though it’s 2022 and by now we should all know better, some people insist on making comments about other people’s bodies. How big or small they are, how they’ve changed, unsolicited opinions … yuck. Can we just not? Over the years I’ve gotten better at setting boundaries around how other people talk about my body, and how they talk about bodies around me. Part of this has come around from being a parent, and part of it because I got to a point where I realised that I don’t have to tolerate other people disrespecting my body.

We are heading in to the holidays and some of us will be seeing family members who like to make comments about our bodies. We are also heading in summer in Aotearoa New Zealand, and on top of that a new year. Basically it’s prime time for diet chat, unsolicited comments and general body bullshit. View Post

Easy Sustainable Swaps

Easy sustainable swaps for your bathroom: Ethique Heali Kiwi Shampoo, Ethique Frizz Wrangler Shampoo and Ethique Too Delicious Conditioner sitting in a pink Ethique In-Shower Container; a CaliWoods Luxe Copper Gold Safety Razor; Ethique Wonderbar Conditioner Mini; Nappy Needz Washable Makeup Pads in a yellow bamboo container; and a lush green Philodendron Birkin

Some easy sustainable swaps for your bathroom

Over the last few years I’ve been challenging myself to be more considerate of the waste that I create (and more specifically single use plastics). I talk a lot on Instagram about remembering to take your reusable cup to get coffee, but there are other easy sustainable swaps I’ve made. Seeing as it’s Earth Day, I thought I’d share them on here. It’s good time to consider how we can be kinder to our environment. If you can think of any other easy sustainable swaps, let me know View Post

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What’s your 2021 Word of the Year?

NYE 2020: New Zealand plus size blogger Meagan Kerr wears Isla-Maree Florence Dress in Jungle size XL 24

Happy New Year, my friends! It’s been a while, but I’m back and feeling motivated to write again. I’ve seen some people sharing their “word of the year” for 2021. The idea is that instead of writing New Year’s resolutions, you pick a word to guide you for the year. It can be something you want more of in your life or something you’d like to improve at. Perhaps something you’d like to focus on or something to remind you of a goal.

I’m not really a resolution-y person. However, I kind of like the idea of having a focus to come back to, something that guides you. It’s short, snappy and I can easily stick it on a post-it note I see every day. View Post

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Weight Stigma Causes Harm

New Zealand plus size fashion blogger Meagan Kerr wears Nettle Tee from Ruby & Rain, Ouija Girl skater skirt from Joolz Fashion and ASOS Design Pork Pie Hat

This week Judith Collins (a politician, for those of you not from Aotearoa) made some ignorant comments about fat people. To be honest I’m not all that surprised to see someone in a position of power making ill informed inaccurate comments about marginalised groups of people. I’m not surprised because as a fat Māori woman, it’s something that I notice people doing on an almost daily basis. I wanted to talk for a sec about the fact that weight stigma (and Judith’s comments, which perpetuate it) are harmful. View Post

Advice to my younger self

New Zealand plus size fashion blogger Meagan Kerr wears You Hit The Spot Dress from Taking Shape

Last week I turned 35. I know that we are apparently meant to be afraid of ageing (well, that’s what I assume given the amount of ads I see talking about anti-ageing creams and botox and the like), but I embrace it. I’m embracing the adventures I’ve had over the last 35 years, the wonderful memories I’ve made and the wisdom that comes with experience. I’ve got a lot of friends who didn’t make it to 35 so I’m determined to damn well treasure the fact that I am here.

When I was younger I thought I was hot shit. I thought I knew it all and no one could tell me otherwise. I was a bit of an arrogant dickhead to be honest, and looking back I cringe at some of the things I’ve said and done. And so I thought I’d share a bit of advice from my experience with life so far – to my younger self (not that I would have listened), to my teenage stepson, and maybe a bit to my current self? Sometimes I need a reminder, we all do. View Post

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