The South Coast’s first cat cafe, Pause opens today on what marks World Cat Day after a long and successful campaign to raise £25,000. Located on Old Christchurch Road in Bournemouth, Pause offers customers the chance to grab a drink and something to eat in the company of some furry friends. Owner, Jaya Da Costa […]
About Emma Lawford
Describe Your Body in Three Words
According to Dove’s Global Research, only 4% of women around the world consider themselves beautiful. I decided to take a trip to Bournemouth High Street and ask women of all age, size and ethnicity to describe their bodies in three words. This is what they had to say:
Ask Anastasia
Body Image & Self-Esteem Coach, Anastasia Amour teaches women how to master embrace their bodies, find self-acceptance, and make peace with food and exercise so they can truly start living. Here you can read The Beauty of Imperfection’s very own Q&A with Anastasia, all the way from Australia to Bournemouth University’s Buzz. +How do […]
The Beauty of Imperfection
Emma Lawford investigates the global issue of body loathing and the growing community of body positivity. Click here to view the PDF version of this article. I look up at the magazine shelf stacked with all sorts of publications from Vogue to Vice, Inside Soap to Ideal Home, yet one thing stands out to me […]
Meet Essie
Meet Essie Dennis, student and part-time model, considered “plus size”. In this short video you’ll learn about the confident 22 year-old with a very different past. Follow @khal_essie
Body Positivity Is For Everyone
The Beauty of Imperfection has primarily focused on women who have recovered from life-threatening eating disorders. I felt it important to shed light on the fact that despite only focusing on one specific group, body positivity is for everyone. (Some listeners may find distressing) Kenzie Brenna posts photos of her cellulite almost every day, […]
Stillborn, Still Loved.
Contrary to common perception, stillbirth is not rare. New research shows that every baby is at risk and mothers need to be warned. Almost 2,000 parents leave their local maternity ward every day, overjoyed and delighted as they carry home the precious new addition to their family. The baby has been born, the wait is […]
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