What does “fit” mean to you? What does it mean to be healthy? Let’s set aside the fluff and the blah-blah-blah and get really honest about what defines true health for YOU. We’re all smart enough to realize that the images we see on magazine covers aren’t real and that runway models are prized for the fact that they DON’T represent the population-at-large. This is NOT an anti-photoshop/anti-fashion industry blog. That’s been done – to death.
I’m not interested in bashing anyone. I just want to gather up my girls and spread some love and positivity. Let’s teach the world to love us by loving ourselves first!
Tina Tassels (the name bestowed by Tina upon her super-sexy, strip-teasing ultra-ego) is taking the New York City burlesque world by storm as a sassy and hysterical blonde bombshell who is not only lighting up the stage with her amazing – ahem – tassels, but who has also taken the giant leap into producing her own shows. Some of NYC’s most sought after fashion and portrait photographers have found their muse in Miss Tassels. Tina is rocketing toward bona fide rockstar status.
photo by NYC-based photographer Doron Gild
So when I sat down to think about women who inspire me by their sheer unabashed awesomeness, Tina was one of the first ladies to pop into my head. I’ve known Tina for a really long time, but I’ll spare you the meandering stroll-down-memory-lane of how. I could have never imagined that she would grow up to become a woman who strips for a living, but I know now she was destined for it (though I do wonder if her parents want their college $$ back). Her shows are as fun as they are sexy. She is a powerhouse of self-confidence, and when she talks – take notes!
We sat down on my great-grandmother’s bed (that I actually delivered Baby Summer in – Tina was like “ewwww”) for a little pow-wow on self-esteem and getting over yourself on the not-so-confident days. How great is the lighting in my bedroom?!
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On my body: Philadelphia Eagles V-neck tee
On Tina’s body: Vamp Dress from PinupGirlClothing.com
Who’s that girl in the middle? Susie Carmichael
Read Tina’s fiercely entertaining blog at Big Hips, Big Dreams
If that wasn’t enough self-love for you, check out these body-positive posts by my fellow #FitFluential Ambassadors…
– Carla from MizFitOnline.com shares how she rediscovered her self-esteem with the help of a boudoir photo-shoot. Follow Carla @MizFitOnline
– Kara tries out nude modeling and tells us all about it in her blog at FoodBabyBlog.com. Follow Kara @KaraHadley
– “Fat and ugly” to fitness model? Read this story by twin fitness bloggers Alexandra and Kymberly at FunandFit.org. Follow Alexandra @AlexandraFunFit and Kymberly @KymberlyFunFit
PS – Tina is a big fan of calling me “prude”. Well, Miss Tina, here’s an article on Modern Hippie Magazine featuring me talking about SEX!
Have a peek: Sexy Mamas Talk Family, Sex and Me Time