Good Morning Lovelies, 

I have never been the kind of girl who wears a bikini. I have nothing against them or anyone enjoying them. If you have got it, flaunt it! Personally, I have sadly never had the confidence to do so and I know that will probably stick with me for a long time to come. But I am dealing and working on it. I am finally embracing that I am more of a dip my toe in than jump from the highest diving board kind of person. 

Yet, as we head into the hotter and longer summer days, I wanted to write to tell you all that it is okay to be any body shape that you are. It is okay to look the way that you do. It is okay to be happy in your own skin. To be confident. To be sassy. To be summer ready the way that you feel summer ready. Whether that be in a flowing dress, a wetsuit or your pyjamas. 

My summer armour is always a good graphic t-shirt and a nice pair of shorts with earrings and good trainers to accessorise with. Oh, and a summer scent to give me the extra confidence I need to head out and conquer the world. I have been this way since I was little and it is the most beautiful I feel. Well, apart from when I am wearing a good Christmas jumper. 

Summer days should not be spent worrying about your tummy, legs or arms. It shouldn’t be spent wondering if the clothes you have packed for your holiday are good enough. If the make up you are wearing is still okay to go from day to night. They should be spent laughing, smiling and doing what you want or have always dreamed of doing. 

They should be spent with family, friends and strangers even, taking in the wonderful world around you, which is made up of all kinds of shapes, sizes and colours. Honestly, at the age of 31, I have taken on many forms and finally, even with a big lack of body confidence, I am learning that in the end no one gives a shit. In fact, the only ones that do are the ones who have a lot of issues to deal with themselves and that is what they should be looking at. 

Therefore, I am writing this post to tell you all that you are gorgeous. Stunning. Beautiful. Smart. And above all else, YOU! So, go out there this summer and conquer everything you want to do. Whether it be wearing a bikini, taking on a new job or simply setting up the ultimate indoor den to escape the heat, you have got this lovelies! Just be you and your summer will be epic! 

Oh, and if anyone does say anything, there are two perfectly good middle fingers of your hands, for you to put up high! 

Joey X