By now you've probably seen this un retouched photo released released by Marie Claire. Marie Claire will be publishing a full spread of Cindy with no airbrushing or retouching.
What do you think? Still sexy?
I have to admit it was a shock to see this at first. My mind is so used to the perfection of models and the beauty industry, that this floored me. At first I was shocked.....and then I felt VALIDATED.
So many actresses are waltzing around Hollywood, three weeks after having their babies, wearing skinny jeans and ready to get back to work. Or their 40 and fabulous in the magazines with zero wrinkles and cellulite FREE.
I love Cindy for showing us that even a supermodel, who has access to every cream, potion and procedure, shows us this is the REALITY of AGING.
And guess what. It's NOT as bad as THE MEDIA and THE BEAUTY industry has lead us to believe! We are constantly being show that we're not good enough. Really? I'm no supermodel but I have experience, real knowledge and have been through A LOT. Two kids, one round of IVF, 52 days in the hospital with my son, one husband, three pets, and SEVEN FISH. Yes. Don't ask.
Think of this picture when you're thinking you're not aging well, not feeling sexy, and realize THIS
IS SEXY. And you're ENOUGH.
And I'M ENOUGH.
'NUFF SAID.
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I hear you.
I have not had children due to a health issue. I can say I do not look model thin either. Age and time and life events happen.
As a 42 year old mom of three I was thrilled to see this! We need to love our bodies no matter what they look like!
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Thank you for posting this. We do hold ourselves to unrealistic expectations sometimes.
All I could think was, thank goodness ! Now, I feel normal. When I see these ladies in print, I always think that I'm not aging normally. Her bravery did us all a great service. What a fabulous woman.
I have so much respect for her for doing this!
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