Let’s talk about self love.
I’ve shared my story before, but when Fantasie Lingerie asked if I’d join in with their It’s Who I Am campaign I was right behind it.
You see they’re using real women for their SS20 advertising and whilst I was gifted this underwear set, me and Fantasie actually go a long way back.
Many moons ago, back when I was studying Retail Management, I was a bra fitter. Fantasie was always one of the popular brands we fitted on women and my nan always wore them too. So I learnt the importance of a good fitting bra very early on.
I always wanted to work in fashion but my dreams of becoming a buyer slowly faded away as mortgages, marriage and children came along. I ended up working in finance and social care and I was fortunate to be a stay at home mum for a few years. But, soon came the time to go back to the work place.
Except a week after going back to the office my dad died, followed by my father in law 4 months later and my dear nan just weeks after him. Infact in 2017 – 2018 we lost 5 people in the space of 10 months.
And our business.
Life suddenly became very hard. A cliche I know but it all gets put into perspective when you lose someone. I knew I needed to follow my dreams of 20 years ago, I just wasn’t sure what it would look like at age 40. But just weeks after my dear nan died, Fantasie Lingerie got in touch after seeing my Instagram profile. Some may say it’s coincidence, I say it’s my guardian angel showing me the way and dropping a massive hint!.
I knew it was time to step up and I knew I was totally over caring what anyone thought. I’d put on two dress sizes and finally felt happy in my own skin. No more worrying whether I looked fat in this or that or what people might be saying about me. I’ll admit having two children tends to have something to do with getting over yourself as well!.
I got measured at a Fantasie press event and found I’d had a free boob job – me, a bra fitter in the wrong size!.
It was just the beginning. I qualified as a stylist last March and launched Style Me H in April. It rebuilt my confidence, and encouraged me to get out there and use what I’d been through to help other people. A Personal Styling business helping women regain the confidence they had lost.
It’s Who I Am – my real life story and my journey with Fantasie Lingerie. We all have our stories so let’s celebrate being you #loveYOUmore.
#ItsWhoIAm
H x
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