Hello, lovelies! I’m Mercedes. [x]

5’3, 40-34-44

Like most of the beautiful women on this blog, I have struggled with self-consciousness. Then I flipped my hair and said, “I’m still fabulous!”

I have always thought that focusing on my levels of intelligence was more important than trying to fit into the social norm’s perception of beauty. 

The mind is the strongest weapon!

You’re all so beautiful and such an inspiration.

My body isn’t perfect. Never has been. Sometimes I feel beautiful, sometimes I don’t. I have big legs, a big butt, & less than toned arms. There is a lot that I would change, but this is me. I work with what I have the best that I can. All of my friends are so super tiny & skinny. I stick out like a sore thumb! It is what it is. I am alive & healthy. Some people like it, some people don’t. It has taken me 25 years to learn that I can’t be what everyone considers as beautiful. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I am finally ok with that.

size 16 - 38DD

going on vacation soon, and i came to the conclusion that even though im not stick thin im still beautiful and im gonna flaunt my curves and belly/back rolls and not give a DAMN! ;D So I got some new bikinis (first 2), and then added my mono cuz ill be bringing that bad boy to the beach with me as well. This will be the first time in years I actually show my tummy. I’m excited. :))

And I hope all you girls have the confidence to show yourself off at the beach/pool this summer too! :D

via facebook

5’7”, 38C, 180lbs.

LOVE this monokini. I wouldn’t trade these curves for the world. :D