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The word diva has been mis-used, I still believe it represents a manifestation of the divine here on earth. In my book you are that and more. Blessed be.

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joeydaytona

Well I’ll take it! Thank you :D

I'm SOOOO SOOO SOOOO SOOOO SOOOOO (ad infinitum) happy that I found your blog! :D You are the most amazing and beautiful woman I've stumbled upon with. Thank you for sharing all of this way of life and accepting who we are as beautiful woman. :)

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dropideas

Oh my gosh - you totally made my day! Thank you so much. :D

I noticed that you had previously said that you had large feet. What size are you? Where do you buy your shoes?

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Anonymous

9.5 or 10! I get my shoes at Nordstrom Rack, Zappos, Urban Outfitters, AllSaints, and Marshalls/TJ Maxx.

I envy you. Really. I haven't accepted the fact that I gained weight. My mum keeps on pushing me to go on a diet, which I don't want to do, but then again, I NEED to. I'm still on a battle with myself. I hope I can be FREE like you :)

Asked by
sophielestrande

Well I wasn’t always this way. I promise. When I gained back the ~70 pounds, I felt horrible about myself. I didn’t know what was going on, and I was afraid of what people might think of me (Oh, she must be unhealthy and just let herself go…”). After quite some time (really - it took A LOT of soul searching and role-models and letting my preconceived notions go), I finally realized that my body was just trying to save itself from my harsh ways. So I decided that there is absolutely NO SHAME in being a certain size if you are healthy. None. And not to harp on your mom, but your body is YOUR body. How YOU feel about is all that matters. I never like the term “diet.” Becoming healthier is not something you should have to force on yourself or be hard to maintain. You’ll find freedom in what is right for you, because health really is an individual thing. Just listen to yourself, eat naturally, and be moderately active. No need to go crazy! Keep me updated! 

Hey Heather! I'm actually been interested in modeling for a couple of years, but since I was bigger than the average model I halted my dreams, but the idea of plus size modeling being a strong industry now, I want to go back. I just want to know, what's the best way to start?

Asked by
cheecheefourchange

Hey! I used to be a straight size model and when I gained wait I also felt like my dreams where being halted. But then I really learned about plus size modeling. It gives you a lot of leeway because you don’t have to be one exact size, like in the straight size world. 

The best way to start is to apply varies agencies with some simple, natural digitals taken by a friend and your measurements. If an agency sees potential, they’ll contact you back and you may go in the meet them and so on. Best of luck! 

Heather, first off I am so glad I stumbled across your tumblr!! I have a question for you... I am wishing to get into modeling and I'm a size 12 currently, but sadly, only 5'7" - if I submit to agencies, do you think I stand any chance of being looked at?

Asked by
lapisfey

Well thank you. :) I think there is absolutely no harm in submitting. Why not?! I love your look, btw! If you have what an agency is looking for, they may throw their guidelines to the wayside. But as a rule of thumb, model requirements usually start at 5’8” or 5’9”. Let me know how it goes! 

Thanks for being such a positive role model. I'm a photographer, I think you're beautiful, I'd shoot you any day. <3

Asked by
ameliadowd

Thank you - that is so sweet of you! Do you have a website? Love to check out your stuff. :)

As a bigger girl (and I do not mean that in a mean way!) can you ever find over the knee boots, or even knee high boots, that actually fit right? I never can and it makes me a sad panda. :(

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samfinnemore

Hey! I think Zappos.com has some with extra wide-calf room. :) I think my boots usually fit because I have such big feet! :P