Some of you may remember that I had a photo shoot a few weeks ago (and how nervous I was!). I’m excited to finally be able to let you know that it was for Sunday Magazine, which you can find inside the Sunday Star Times this weekend (on Sunday, obviously).
I’m on the cover of a magazine, no big deal! Except it is. It’s a MASSIVE deal! My “serious model face” (called fierce by some, bitchy resting face by others) graces the front cover of Sunday Magazine this week and I’m so very excited to be able to share this sneak peek with you today!
I was approached by writer Therese Oneill a few months ago, wanting to interview me about “fat women choosing clothes based on their love of fashion, not on how “flattering” (code for making your fat as hard to see as possible, often at the sacrifice of any personal style) and “appropriate” they are”. Of course I had to say yes – that is pretty much the basis of my blog right there!
I have read an advance copy of the article, and I must admit that I was initially a bit nervous after the editing job done on a TV interview I did earlier in the year, but I’m really pleased with how it ended up. I am excited to have been included in this piece alongside fellow fatshion bloggers Whitney from POC Fat Fashion and Sian from Sort Life Out; Buy Milk, because it helps to share the message that style has no size.
I’d love if you would pick up a copy of the Sunday Star Times tomorrow and read the article in Sunday Magazine. Even more if you could share this post with your friends so that they know to pick up a copy as well!
I’m sure that there will, as always, be a number of narrow-minded body-shaming twerps that surface as a result of this article. It seems almost inevitable, given my experiences following my previous interviews with mainstream media. If you happen to be one of those people, please feel free to read a few blog posts and open your mind a little (I suggest starting with this one and then moving on to this one). Still want to make a comment? Make sure you’re familiar with my comment policy:
Please note that this is a body positive space and any kind of body-shaming will not be tolerated. While your comments are welcomed and discussion is encouraged, I reserve the right to remove comments that I view as offensive, including (but not limited to) remarks that are racist, sexist, homophobic or are in any way derogatory. I reserve the right to edit/remove comments that are off topic or are used for the purposes of self-promotion.
With that said, thanks to all of my readers for their support (and to my new readers, welcome!), I can’t wait to hear what you think of the article!
xo Meagan
***EDIT: If you want to read the article online, you can do that here***
Photographer: Jessie Casson
Photographic Assistant: Laura Biven
Makeup: Kristy Wallace for M.A.C Cosmetics
Hair: Jordan Blair for Stephen Marr, using Davines
Nails: Jasmine Forbes for Monaco Nails & Beauty, using Artistic Colour Gloss
Meagan wears: Knot Dress by Hope & Harvest
Wow, you are hot in hot pink!
Thanks!
Really wish I could feel confident regardless of my size and weight…but I’m still limited to sweats and shirts that are 5 sizes too big…
Good luck to you!!!!and great job!!!
You’ll get there Angela, one day at a time hun! xx
Super cute and congratulations!
AWESOME Meagan! Can’t wait to pick up a copy xx
I was excited and then I read the article..not so excited.I was hoping for more,more outfits,websites, fashion and well more of you…less of the twig fashion yhat is normally in the Sunday magazine and more gorgeous you so… I am on to Facebook to find you and where your clothes come from…great job and I am a big boobed peacock. Black does not suit me so yay to you and your fabulous use of all colours
Hi Elizabeth, thanks for sharing your thoughts! In another magazine, those things might have been included but that isn’t really the kind of magazine Sunday is. Perhaps one day you’ll see me in a magazine that includes more editorial photography! In the meantime, you’ll find plenty of colour and style right here, and perhaps more than a few new blogs to check out! I recommend having a look at my Aussie Curves posts and following the linky at the bottom to lead you to lots of wonderful new websites! xM
I’m glad you liked how it turned out, hon. You are brilliant, and I’m so very grateful that you’ve created this blog, this persona, this empowerment. And everybody stop putting an apostrophe in my damn name. It gums everything up. 🙂
Thanks so, so much Therese! And I’m so sorry, I’ve corrected the spelling of your name xo
bbw here you are beautiful and very impressive cant wait to read your article. thanks for showing the world that fashion comes in all sizes and we need more interseting designs etc… in all sizes ty
Fabulous! The dress looks great on you and after following so many Americans I’m thrilled NZ body pos blogging is getting some limelight. Will pick mine up before my 6am flight !
Woo! Bright and early! Thanks Sarah, hope you enjoy the article (and have a safe flight!) xM
Good on you and can’t wait to read it!
Thanks Kelly! xx
Congratulations…you looking fabulous..will be sharing♡
Thanks Tiffany! xM
You look absolutely gorgeous! You actually kind of look like Mary Lambert here. I assume this is a nz paper? I hope you can post a copy of the article in the future
Hey Jess, thanks so much! Mary Lambert is a babe. Yes, the Sunday Star Times in an NZ publication but I’ve heard that the article will also be available online (I’ll be sure to share the link if/when it is) xM
ive never commented but I love your blog. I need a copy. Now I have to find it!!!!! you blessed their cover!! I am proud and do not even know you. <3
Thanks so much xM
This made me smile so big on this shiny Saturday morning! Look at your gorgeous self!
Thanks! I love how these shots turned out 🙂
Bloody brilliant go you, am certainly going to be getting me a copy 🙂
Thanks Jackie, can’t wait to hear your thoughts! xM
The cover WOW! Great work Meagan, can’t wait to read it . Hoping I can find an online copy
Kp
THANKS! I’m hoping there will be a copy online – will let you know!
Yay you, I will be hoping a version will pop on line so I can read it….
Thanks K, I’ve heard that it might be available online as early as tomorrow, so I’ll be sure to share! xM
Well done you! You look fabulous and I wish I could get a copy. x x
Thanks Leah, I’ve heard a rumour that it will be available online – I’ll be sure to share it if it is! xM
That is super super exciting!!! I’ll definitely be picking up a copy tomorrow. Well done you!
Thanks Charlotte, let me know what you think! xo