tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066866312034330350.post4767132536790488520..comments2023-09-19T11:01:19.973+02:00Comments on By Anika: Spreading the love?Anika http://www.byanika.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891946320808404202noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066866312034330350.post-22635423367264522010-09-17T04:56:44.446+02:002010-09-17T04:56:44.446+02:00I'm really glad you wrote this and I love that...I'm really glad you wrote this and I love that you took a stand. You're completely entitled to express yourself the way you see fit ON YOUR BLOG!! I think it's so important to make it known that accepting your body and loving your body does not have to translate into hating anyone else's! I love that you feature people large and small :)Hippopotamusleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07575130872136118427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066866312034330350.post-10190006014733964592010-09-11T00:07:44.167+02:002010-09-11T00:07:44.167+02:00hopefully this anonymous commenter will realise th...hopefully this anonymous commenter will realise that it's important to accept, embrace and praise women of all sizes. I don't think it's offensive that she didn't know the term fatshion, I love that you ask even the skinny bloggers this fatshion question because you're making them aware of it and it shows that women support each other and don't necessarily bitch about each others size.<br /><br />You're doing a great job Anika!Weeshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14296543326099541535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066866312034330350.post-48372266919584265812010-09-10T20:17:58.983+02:002010-09-10T20:17:58.983+02:00I completely understand your hardships as a young ...I completely understand your hardships as a young girl who was a fattie. I was a fattie as a kid too.. always bigger and had to wear bigger clothes and its tough. It does make you question your self worth as a woman. but to embrace even the "skinnies" show's your true worth as a person. I love the fact that you feature more than just chubs. Everyone's style is influenced by other peoples no matter what size they are. Where would we be if the first skinny girl hadnt ever worn skinny jeans.. and some fattie saw it and wanted to make it a part of their fashion too? i applaud ANYONE who dares to be fashionable in this colorless world.Its Black and Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14079158070660042694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066866312034330350.post-81714312365697804522010-09-10T06:32:52.050+02:002010-09-10T06:32:52.050+02:00You're such an inspiration, Anika! I appreciat...You're such an inspiration, Anika! I appreciate all that you do, lovey. I would love to see you continue on as you have been, celebrating bloggers of all shapes and sizes. It really means a lot to me to see plus-size girls and straight-size girls on the same level. I think focusing on one or the other can limit the possibilities and just doesn't have that open-minded freedom that I feel whenever I come to your blog. (:<br /><br />I hope that made sense! haha.Casee Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03999612353056722044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066866312034330350.post-29768809821818894622010-09-10T04:13:14.670+02:002010-09-10T04:13:14.670+02:00I echo the sentiments of the ladies who have poste...I echo the sentiments of the ladies who have posted a comment before me. First I believe that every individual has the 'right' to post anything they want on their blog. Feedback is welcome but not necessary need to be considered. Having said that I too didn't know this term till I came to your blog just last month. I enjoy seeing and hearing about everyone ... The woman is beyond her size/shape/color. Everyone has thoughts, feelings, sentiments which are also showcased in your pieces besides their pictures. Had the pictures not been there no one would know if they were fat or skinny! But whether you should continue or not is completely up to you! Do you enjoy them? Would you wanna continue interacting with women across all borders? You are genuinely true to yourself and comfortable with who you are ... and it can be seen via your post! :o) Have a good weekend!!!Tanvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05491567577469019680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066866312034330350.post-1266575467449849052010-09-10T01:17:59.535+02:002010-09-10T01:17:59.535+02:00Let me start off by saying I adore you, Anika. I d...Let me start off by saying I adore you, Anika. I do. I like the way you think - it's healthy on how you perceive the whole outlook.<br /><br />Fashion is fashion for all women so I wouldn't take that comment to offense as that particular reader already has a particular niche in mind. Each to their own opinion, right? =)<br /><br />You're a genuine person and it reflects throughout the blog. So keep doing what you're doing. You're on the right track, sugar.<br /><br />xo Mavydiscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17851112667641034359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066866312034330350.post-78713303760354472682010-09-10T00:14:19.916+02:002010-09-10T00:14:19.916+02:00I've recently experienced this too in my blogg...I've recently experienced this too in my blogging. Its going to be hard to please everyone, but that's not your job...your blog is YOUR space and I think its beautiful and honourable that you feature ALL sizes. <br /><br />Often in people's beginning stages of acceptance, they first feel like its necessary to vilify different bodies to make them feel better about theirs. Its unfortunate and I don't think it should be encouraged. <br /><br />I love what you're doing here and can't wait to see what else you have to offer!!! xoxoJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16785105922472204553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066866312034330350.post-41507416858528512292010-09-09T23:42:02.327+02:002010-09-09T23:42:02.327+02:00I love that you have a supportive Mum, everyone ne...I love that you have a supportive Mum, everyone needs that! I agree totally with your sentiment that all sized bloggers should be included, I've seen some great blogs through the post that I wouldn't have been aware of and I'm now inspired by them. I thank you anyway :) xxGemma Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13368071544868456740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066866312034330350.post-31433082639643915902010-09-09T23:10:54.988+02:002010-09-09T23:10:54.988+02:00i just started blogging recently and i must admit ...i just started blogging recently and i must admit i did not know of the fatshion until i read your spread the love piece. perhaps i did not know of the term because i did not blog or because i would be considered a 'straight sized' girl but now that i know what the term means i feel that it is very empowering. i believe that beauty is within, fashion must be lived out loud and who you are is only up to you! one of my favorite maya angelou quotes says it best: "i can be changed by what happens to me, but i refuse to be reduced by it." <br /><br />i can understand that the featured blogger may have offended some, but i cannot believe it was her intention to do so. i think it is a term that not everyone is aware of but true women of all shapes and sizes would gladly back women/fashion empowerment in any form.<br /><br />continue doing these pieces..i enjoy them : )<br /><br />lifespelledjen.blogspot.comjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10355299098186270761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066866312034330350.post-84446294229908440352010-09-09T22:13:00.098+02:002010-09-09T22:13:00.098+02:00I am more interested in being supportive of all wo...I am more interested in being supportive of all women no matter their size, shape, colour, etc. and i have appreciated your highlighting all fashion bloggers. Fatshion speaks to me on a personal level and I consider myself a fatshionista - but did I even know this term last year? No. Can we expect others to know it unless it has some meaning on a personal leve? Maybe, but that might be unrealistic. I would far rather see a supportive network made up of the sisterhood of women...all sizes who appreciate each individual for what she brings to the table. Keep up your very good work, it's appreciate, Anika, as are the lovely fashions you design and wear. You are beautiful on the inside and outside and that's what all of us would like to be!!!Deb Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07219360881507066036noreply@blogger.com