How to Take Selfies like a Pro
Matthew Yeo
The art of taking selfies. It is how we can see ourselves and how others see us in this social media age. The built-in camera in our handy smartphones have…
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Fashion of Plumping Up a Plus Sized Model?
Jose Ferrer
It has become fact that the fashion industry is one cruel mistress; be it how models who are often called ‘fat’ (when they’re not) or how one’s body image is…
Brewery Owns Up to Its Mistakes By Giving its Ads a New Look
Everybody makes mistakes at some point in life, whether it’d be something as small as breaking a simple rule or as colossal as…well, making a sexist campaign that objectifies women.…
Thigh Gap Jewellery, Anyone?
Melissa Fann
There was a trend on social media where lots of girls would use the hashtag #thighgap as a goal and many sought to lose weight so that they could be…
Lady Gaga Reminds Us of the Importance of Body Acceptance
Lady Gaga has quickly grown to become one of the more well-known and slightly controversial stars since her rise to fame in 2008, especially with her outlandish costumes and make up…
What Does It Mean to Be Healthy? This Picture Challenges You to Guess
Losing weight and staying healthy can be a tough thing for a lot of people, whether it’d be exercising, dieting or just trying not to eat, it’s something that can…
Melissa’s Table Top Talk Episode 25: Changing Body Image With Clothes
This week sees special guest Clare Chan, a fashion designer with costume background, who is also a cosplayer. We talk about how clothes and changing them affects one’s body image…
Why Eating Disorders Are a Real Problem
Eating disorders are a tricky thing. They’re characterised as mental disorders that can mess with a person’s eating habits in different ways. However, these disorders aren’t tied to any specific…
Melissa’s Table Top Talk Episode 23: The Problem With Positivity
We’re sure that you’ve seen those “Quotes of the Day” on social media which reeks of positivity or asking you to keep a positive mindset. You have probably also met…
Why The Size of Your Clothes Is Just a Number
Shopping is often referred to as women’s national pastime (with some men enjoying it too, of course) but shopping for clothes can sometimes be tough for people, whether it’d be in…
