My New Project

We all want to look and feel our best, but often times it becomes an obsession that starts to affect different aspects of our lives. For many women and girls, not feeling “good enough” is a common part of everyday life. Dieting has become normal, complaining about weight is a social expectation, and doing anything you can to achieve the perfect body has become acceptable. Overall research indicates that 90% of women/girls are dissatisfied with their bodies in some way.
Local fashion expert, Gillian Funk has made it her personal mission to help educate women and girls in the Magic Valley on how they can be feminine and attractive without allowing artificial media ideals to damage their confidence and self worth.
Gillian explains her motivation,
"I have felt the pressure from comparing myself to these photo-shopped images that we see every day. I remember Junior High; I suddenly became aware that my boy tee-shirt and jeans weren’t going to cut it. And now this pressure starts at an even earlier age. Pre-teen girls start to compare themselves to these thin, airbrushed female bodies that they see in women’s magazines."
She went on to explain, "There is a lot of pressure to grow up too soon, and girls are suffering earlier from depression and low self esteem as a result. This downward spiral that leads to pregnancy and drugs can be reversed. The upward spiral leads to confidence, self esteem and better health.”
To help in the best way she knows how, Gilly is offering special free classes based on her "7 tips for dressing your best"
1. Figure out your body type
2. Choose outfits that fit and make you look comfortable, rather than searching for the latest trend.
3. Focus on accentuating the positives
4. Toss what doesn’t fit you
5. Buy quality not quantity
6. Choose the right outfit based on the occasion
7. Remember, size doesn’t matter, embrace your shape and have confidence in who you are
She is offering these classes at no charge to schools churches, girl scouts, and any other groups of women and girls who are concerned about this issue.
"I don’t think clothes are the only answer to having better self confidence, but it sure is a good start. And I want to help! The mom-daughter outfit wars are going on every day. It’s important to realize we don’t have to look and dress like brats dolls or models to feel good about ourselves.”
Gillian has been helping women and girls to improve their image and confidence for nearly four years, she is a trained Modbe fashion consultant, and is especially proud of the success she's had helping women find swim wear that they feel good in.
For more information contact Gillian Funk 320-7789