LET IT OUT 070 | Lily & Elisa of StyleLikeU on Body Image, Fashion, and Authenticity
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May 27, 2015 Lily, co-founder of StyleLikeU, works alongside her mother to redefine beauty and promote body positivity through authentic self-expression. They share their journey of challenging conventional fashion norms and celebrating individuality. The duo emphasizes the joy of self-acceptance and the power of personal style. They discuss the internet’s transformative impact on inclusivity in fashion and how embracing diverse body representations can inspire change. Their candid chat also touches on balancing family and business while navigating their unique identities.
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Disillusionment with Fashion
- Elisa, a fashion stylist, felt disillusioned with the industry's shift from authenticity to commercialism.
- She found the editorial pages were bought by advertisers, and celebrities no longer created unique trends.
Lily's Fashion Struggle
- Lily struggled to reconcile her interest in style with mainstream fashion's limited representation.
- Feeling excluded by the "skinny white girl" ideal, she initially rejected fashion.
The First StyleLikeU Video
- Elisa and Lily's first StyleLikeU video featured a girl who embraced her flat chest.
- This inspired Elisa to stop wearing padded bras and affirmed their mission.