Cover Girls - Margaret
Cover Girls is a project started during my Master’s degree at The University of Huddersfield, Cover Girls aims to add to representations of those who feel underrepresented through mainstream imagery. Showing there is more than one type of body shape, everyone is different and there is no ‘normal’ or ‘ideal’ image, even though society often says otherwise.
Each model was asked to use at least three positive words to describe themselves in the image, as people are always quick to point out the negatives about themselves. On some image they were asked to write a positive statement about how they felt about themselves in the image, boosting their confidence whilst highlighting the positive thigs about themselves and what makes them unique.
From Margaret…
I wanted to take part in this project because I feel it is extremely important to challenge the norms in fashion of skinny-minnie young people. I feel it is vital to represent all body types, sizes and ages.
I enjoyed taking part in the project - I never thought I would do anything like this, and am extremely pleased with what I have seen and done.
Strong | Confident | Assured
Happy | Friendly | Approachable
In this image I feel quietly confident and peaceful. I feel that I am reflective and thoughtful and this makes me pleased. I think the photograph shows my calm cheerful unique manner.
Happy | Relaxed | Cheerful
Playful | Quirky | Lively
In this image I feel that I look happy, lively, quirky and relaxed which is good. I think the photograph shows my assured, affable side and that I can be cheerful and playful.
Pensive | Mindful | Patient
Thoughtful | Affable | Mature
In this image I feel empowered and strong but also calm and relaxed. I think the image shows that I am sensitive and mindful and that makes me assured and happy.
Pensive | Admirable | Empowered
Elegant | Glowing | Playful
In this photograph I feel confident and elegant I feel like I am thoughtful and sensitive which makes me peaceful and calm and shows my patient strong nature.
Independent | Confident | Approachable
Assured | Patient | Reflective
In this image I feel relaxed and assured which shows that I am patient, mature and confident and that although I am peaceful and insightful, I am also independent.