FREE POSTAGE OF ORDERS OVER $150 AUSTRALIA WIDE

Getting Real

Posted on April 10 2017


I'm back!! I have been AWOL from blog land for quite some time now. Thanks to those that said they missed my blog. It made me really happy to hear that what I wrote was appreciated and relatable. For those saying it just to be polite, thanks to you too. Writing for anyone other than yourself is actually really hard. It exposes you, makes you vulnerable and makes you doubt and evaluate everything microscopically. Each time I have gone to press submit on a post, I've had a serious bout of anxiety. Will it tank? Will it be funny? Will I offend someone? (My greatest fear). I'm not one to shout out my controversial opinions to the world (yes I have them), regardless of what others will think. I don't want to shame anyone, alienate or draw attention to someone's fears, pain, sorrow or insecurities. That's not my role. Not my thing. Not why I write.

Somehow recently my 'behind the scenes' work for TSID became a little more 'front and centre'. I stepped out from the comfort of the notes section of my iPhone and got in front of the camera. A lot. Like every week. Several times a week. In the Main Street, where we took our photos. I thought writing was hard but there is nothing that compares to modelling clothes. And I use the term 'modelling' very loosely.

I'm not a 'model'.

I'm a duck arse. I'm not long lean or willowy. My hair hasn't been done since November last year. I do my own make up. I can't get snapped and then rely on a photographers photoshop skills because Sam has been taking the photos. She doesn't do photoshop. She just does the 'auto' button on her camera that has soooo many more functions than 'auto'. Bless her.

So I just have to let the world (or Doreen, whatever) see what I really look like. Balls and all. Cellulite, hormonal zits, gappy teeth and Mum tum. And you know what. I'm cool with that.

Because it's REAL.

Everyone has shit about themselves that they don't like. But there are also things I do like. I hate my 3rd chin, but I like my eyes. My muffin top gives me hell but my feet are really quite attractive. My legs aren't long, but they work. I can run, skip, hop, play netball. My arms may wobble longer than they probably should, but they work. They can hold my babies.

Here at TSID that's what we are about. Embracing YOU. Rocking what you've ALREADY got. Not trying to sell you clothes that you'll only look good in if you lose a couple of kgs or are 6ft8.

There is already enough pressure on us as women. We have to be superwomen. Have clean homes. Well behaved kids. Be perfectly groomed and have our shit together. Well I can tell you now - That's bullshit. My kids can be total arseholes. My house is a brothel at times and my bra never matches my undies.

Being real is whatever you can handle. YOU. Not what anyone else perceives of you. What your brain, schedule and time allows. Perfection is non existent. It's unachievable, stressful and unrealistic.

Real is real at any size. Any height, any age.

So that's why TSID is using me. And my sister Megan. Because we are not perfect. And we are trying to smash the fashion industry's preconceived notions that only 'supermodels' look good in clothes. 

We will never use photoshop to alter the images. We may use the odd filter here and there (we aren't savages) but what you see is what exists. In all its imperfect glory.

I love online shopping. I pore over the online stores wistfully dreaming of outfits that look amazing on the model but will make me look like a burst cocktail Frankfurt. I've been a victim of online shopping. I've bought stuff from 'fashion' sites in a XXXXXXXL only to have it arrive and be handed straight to my 10 year old daughter.

We want to show you that you can still look good at any 'realness'. Size 8, size 22. Everyone is real. It's about good choices, and finding outfits that not only suit your body shape but your personality. The old adage 'you look good, you feel good' is true.

And the perfect accompaniment to a new outfit is confidence and a beautiful smile.

Claire x



1588 comments

  • Olivia Stephen: November 24, 2024

    Contact Dr. Excellent love spells to return your ex-lover back.

    Everything I’m going to suggest for you is what I’ve seen breathe new life into broken marriages for thousands of women in your distressing situation—and what I did to revitalize my own broken marriage. I was heart broken when my husband left me and moved to California to be with another woman. I felt my life was over and my kids thought they would never see their father again. I tried to be strong just for the kids but I could not control the pains that tormented my heart, my heart was filled with sorrows and pains because I was really in love with my husband. I have tried many options but he did not come back, until i met a friend that directed me to Dr. Excellent a spell caster, who helped me to bring back my husband after 11hours. Me and my husband are living happily together again, This man is powerful, Contact Dr. Excellent for any kind of spiritual problems or any kind of spell or relationship problems he is capable of making things right for you with no side effect. Here his contact. Call/WhatsApp him at: +2348084273514 "Or email him at: Excellentspellcaster@gmail.com , His website:https://lovespellonline.godaddysites.com

  • Manuel Lanzini: November 24, 2024

    Getting Back Lost, Hacked or Stolen Crypto: A1 WIZARD HACKES

    In the world of cryptocurrency, security is paramount. However, despite our best efforts to protect our digital assets, instances of lost, hacked, or stolen crypto occur. In such frustrating and devastating situations, it’s essential to have access to professional help that can assist in recovering these assets.

    One such solution comes in the form of A1 WIZARD HACKES, a reputable and reliable service provider dedicated to assisting individuals and businesses in recovering lost, hacked, or stolen cryptocurrency. A1 WIZARD HACKES offers a range of services tailored to address various scenarios where digital assets may be compromised. Their team of experts is well-versed in the latest techniques and technologies for recovering and securing cryptocurrency, ensuring that their clients receive the best possible assistance in their time of need.

    Contact Info:

    E-mail : A1wizardhackes@cyberservices.com

    whatsssApp : +1 678 439 9760

    website : a1wizardhackes.com

  • Ella Becker: November 23, 2024

    Many people are constantly duped by different scams and fail to realize that they can obtain help for this. In addition to monitoring your suspected cheating partner’s gadgets and helping you with many other cyber security issues, Recovery Nerd Security Company is the greatest computer expert for helping you recover your stolen money. Even though an imposter or an unlicensed cryptocurrency broker may have already defrauded you, you shouldn’t try to ignore it and move on with your life. You won’t quickly forget this, and it could have a significant impact on you. The good news is that it’s much simpler to receive help after falling for these kinds of scams thanks to modern technologies. After falling prey to a cryptocurrency scam, victims might actually get their money back. The key is simply knowing where to look for the best help for these scams. Be confident that your lost or stolen money will be returned to your wallet or bank account, depending on how you would like to receive it. I experienced a similar predicament when I was defrauded of $431,000 in retirement funds. Fortunately, I met a hacker who assisted me. Contact Recovery Nerd through their email address at (recoverynerd@mail.com) if you are in a similar situation.

  • Joy Williams: November 22, 2024

    I am willing to share my experience and enlighten people on how I recovered my money with the help of a professional group. They provide recovery services in binary options, forex, cryptocurrencies, Though times are hard and the market international financial, will not too favourable amidst people trying to get back to their normal lives, They recently recovered the sum of $75,000USD for me but thank God for Mr Jeanson James Ancheta wizard in who has also recovered millions of dollars for victims of fraud around the globe helped me make so much money with his quality strategy You contact me on email:(jeansonjamesanchetawizard62@gmail.com) or WhatsApp number: +49 (1521) 9265132 for more details.

  • Katherine Griffith: November 21, 2024

    Hello everyone, I wish to share my testimonies with the general public about Dr Kachi for helping me to win the LOTTO MAX, i have been playing all types of lottery for the past 9years now. the only big money i have ever win was $3000 ever since things became worse to enduring because i couldn’t been able to win again, i was not happy i need help to win the lottery, until the day i was reading a newspaper online which so many people has talked good things about best lottery cast Dr Kachi who can change your life into riches. So I contacted him and he cast the spell and gave me the hot figures. I played the LOTTO MAX DRAW Behold when I went to check and to my greatest surprise my name came out as one of the winners. I won $60 Millions Dr Kachi, your spell made it wonderful to win the lottery. I can’t believe it. Thank you so much sir for dedicating your time to cast the Lottery spell for me. I am eternally grateful for the lottery spell winning Dr Kachi did for me. I’m now out of debts and experiencing the most amazing good life of the lottery after I won a huge amount of money. I am more excited now than I ever have been in my life. In case you also need him to help you win, you can contact: drkachispellcast@gmail.com OR Call/Text number: +1 (209) 893-8075 Visit his Website: https://drkachispellcaster.wixsite.com/my-site

  • Alec Riley: November 21, 2024

    losing Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT is quite regrettable. I fell prey to an online investment schme and lossed all my money and realized it wasn’t genuine, I was hearing stories. But that wasn’t the end; I tried to contact hackers and recovery expert but was unsuccessful till I came across jamesmckaywizard a Recovery Hacker, who after 7 to 8 Hours helped me retrieve my Bitcoin. Having seen firsthand how they assisted someone in a similar circumstance, I had faith in them and was patient. Mr. James Recovery Hacker deserves praise for his excellent job. Contact them through the address below if you need a recovery expert..
    Email:jamesmckaywizard at gmail dot com or what’sapp +31645857860.

  • Ann Richmond: November 21, 2024

    When I lost more than $187,750 USD in bitcoin, I found myself in a challenging situation, I was inconsolable and believed I had reached my lowest point, I had no hope of getting my invested money back. All that changed until I discovered Mr. james on redit a genius experienced hacker my hope to life was restored. He intervened and helped me get all my money back within a short period of time. Their services are well recommended and they ensure maximum satisfaction to their clients. You can contact them via Email: jamesmckaywizard at gmail dot com or WhatsApp +31645857860. Kindly reach out to them and thank me later.

  • Amos Latifa: November 21, 2024

    I was able to reclaim my lost Bitcoin assets worth of $480,99 which i had lost to the scam company known as Capitalix fx a scam company pretending to be an investment platform which alot of people including myself have lost their funds to, sadly not all would be fortunate enough to retrieve back their funds like I did but if you’re reading this today then you’re already a step closer towards regaining your lost digital assets, Mr. James successfully retrieved back my funds in less than of 48hours after I sought for their help to get back my funds. This experience has taught me the importance of carrying out my due diligence before embracing any financial opportunity presented to me and while risk taking may be a part of the journey, some risks are not worth taking and never again will I involve myself with any online financial investment. It’s only right that we seek for external intervention and support of a higher knowledge system when it comes to digital assets recovery, Get in contact today with the team to get started on Email: jamesmckaywizard at gmail dot com or what’sapp +31645857860.

  • Seipp Kidwell: November 20, 2024

    I’m willing to talk about my experience investing in bitcoin. You can, however, get your stolen bitcoins back. I was taught that recovering bitcoin was impossible, therefore I never thought it was conceivable. I recently lost close to $99,000 after falling for a forex scam that promised absurdly large returns. I looked everywhere for assistance before finding a Seeker Assets Recovery article online. When I contact Seeker Assets Recovery, my excitement was once more total. Get in touch with Seeker Assets Recovery as soon as possible. They are a registered hacking group that can help with a quick and efficient bitcoin recovery. Contact Seeker Assets Recovery at:
    Website: seekerassetsrecovery . com
    Email: info@seekerassetsrecovery.com

  • Seipp Kidwell: November 20, 2024

    I’m willing to talk about my experience investing in bitcoin. You can, however, get your stolen bitcoins back. I was taught that recovering bitcoin was impossible, therefore I never thought it was conceivable. I recently lost close to $99,000 after falling for a forex scam that promised absurdly large returns. I looked everywhere for assistance before finding a Seeker Assets Recovery article online. When I contact Seeker Assets Recovery, my excitement was once more total. Get in touch with Seeker Assets Recovery as soon as possible. They are a registered hacking group that can help with a quick and efficient bitcoin recovery. Contact Seeker Assets Recovery at:
    Website: seekerassetsrecovery . com
    Email: info@seekerassetsrecovery.com

  • Hacking Intel....: November 20, 2024

    ARE YOU A VICTIM OF INVESTMENT OR NFT SCAM? DO YOU DESIRE CREDIT REPAIR (ALL BUREAUS)? SCHEDULE A MEETING WITH AN ETHICAL HACKER ASAP TO GET STARTED.

    Workmanship fee is to be settled AFTER recovery completion.

    Let us show you the art of Ethical Hacking….!

    Asore Hack Corp. is a financial regulator, PRIVATE investigation and funds recovery body. We specialize in cases as regards ETHICAL HACKING, CRYPTOCURRENCY, FAKE INVESTMENT SCHEMES and RECOVERY SCAM. We are also experts in CREDIT REPAIR, we analyze what’s impacting your score.
    All software tools needed to execute RECOVERIES from start to finish are available in stock.
    Kindly NOTE that the available tools does NOT apply to CREDIT FIX.

    Be ALERT to FALSE reviews and testimonies on the internet, the authors and perpetrators unite to form a syndicate.

    Contact our team as soon as you can via the email address below to book a mail meeting with an ethical hacker.
    asorehackcorp (@) gmail (.) com

    Stay Safe out there !

  • Roland Selby : November 20, 2024

    My words of advice to everyone out there, please have a proper insight before investing in these online cryptocurrency trading platforms and binary options. My co worker introduced me to one of such platforms where he had invested $300,000 which would generate $500,000 in 2 weeks. After much convincing from my work partner, I saw it as a lucrative opportunity and so I jumped on it and invested my $215,500 to earn $430,000 within the same period. I started noticing red flags when they asked my colleague to pay for such charges to facilitate the withdrawal process which was never successful. The same happened to me when my 2 weeks was due, By the time we realized it was a scam, they had already robbed us a total of $515,000. We opted to hire an investigator and a top hacking syndicate known as SPYHOST CYBER SECURITY COMPANY who took our case, they tracked the scammers and our funds were recovered in less than 72 hours. I personally, i’m very greateful to SPYHOST CYBER SECURITY COMPANY for the dilligent work done by them and the height at which their top hacking prowess was shown and displayed. Kindly contact them through the following means if you’ve been in such circumstances or currently a victim of cryptocurrency scam ;
    Email: Spyhost@cyberdude.com
    Whatsapp: +1( 228) 313 -3152
    Website: https://spyhost.wixsite.com/spyhost

  • Roland Selby : November 20, 2024

    My words of advice to everyone out there, please have a proper insight before investing in these online cryptocurrency trading platforms and binary options. My co worker introduced me to one of such platforms where he had invested $300,000 which would generate $500,000 in 2 weeks. After much convincing from my work partner, I saw it as a lucrative opportunity and so I jumped on it and invested my $215,500 to earn $430,000 within the same period. I started noticing red flags when they asked my colleague to pay for such charges to facilitate the withdrawal process which was never successful. The same happened to me when my 2 weeks was due, By the time we realized it was a scam, they had already robbed us a total of $515,000. We opted to hire an investigator and a top hacking syndicate known as SPYHOST CYBER SECURITY COMPANY who took our case, they tracked the scammers and our funds were recovered in less than 72 hours. I personally, i’m very greateful to SPYHOST CYBER SECURITY COMPANY for the dilligent work done by them and the height at which their top hacking prowess was shown and displayed. Kindly contact them through the following means if you’ve been in such circumstances or currently a victim of cryptocurrency scam ;
    Email: Spyhost@cyberdude.com
    Whatsapp: +1( 228) 313 -3152
    Website: https://spyhost.wixsite.com/spyhost

  • Jenner: November 18, 2024

    Contacting a recovery agent would probably be more of a lame joke to me than an advice a couple of months back before I made a slip and lost $590,300 in the sad process unfortunately. All options came down to contacting a recovery agent and I did. I got details about GENUINE HACKERS from my long hours of surfing the web. I saw a post about him on reddit and I decided to give it a shot since I didn’t have any other option and nothing more to lose at this point. I immediately contacted him and that’s the best decision I’ve made. I would have lost all my retirement benefits to these fraudsters. He got the money back swiftly, it was barely a challenge to him. His work is top notch and I’ll recommend him to everyone, I have introduced a couple of my other friends to him too. you can contact him on GENUINEHACKERS000@GMAIL.COM or WhatsApp +1 (260) 218-3592.

  • Henry benjamin: November 18, 2024

    Best Cryptocurrency Recovery Company is OPTIMISTIC HACKER GAIUS

    OPTIMISTIC HACKER GAIUS is here to help you get your stolen money back and get justice for what has been done to you.

    A friend recommended me to OPTIMISTIC HACKER GAIUS, and I gave them a try after becoming a victim of a cryptocurrency investment scam and losing $501,000 USDT. He completed all the tasks and returned my money, so I’m grateful to Gaius.

    Contact Information :

    WhatsApp ……… +44 737 674 0569
    Homepage: ……… https://optimistichackergaius.com
    Contact Email;…. [ support@optimistichackergaius.com ]

    Homepage: ……… https://optimistichackergaius.com
    Contact Email;…. [ support@optimistichackergaius.com ]

  • Alex Justin: November 17, 2024

    I LOST MY CRYPTOCURRENCY TO SCAMMERS / HOW DO I RECOVER IT BACK / HIRE A HACKER TO RECOVER YOUR CRYPTOCURRENCY GEO COORDINATES RECOVERY HACKER

    Hello, everyone here. I am here to give a testimonial on how I met one of the best Hackers so far in my incredible moment of pain. I was taken advantage of by a fake cryptocurrency investment company pretending to help people double their investments. I lost a huge amount of money to a fake investment company. I invested 108,000 USD in this investment company with the belief that I will have a huge return when it was time for me to get my return. The company no longer picks my calls or replies to my email. I was so devastated. I was told Bitcoin is impossible to trace once you lose it but after coming across a post about GEO COORDINATES RECOVERY HACKER, a reputable cryptocurrency recovery company. I contacted them immediately and was able to recover everything I lost. I’m sharing this with anyone who might need their services. Their contact is

    Email: geovcoordinateshacker@gmail.com
    Website; https://geovcoordinateshac.wixsite.com/geo-coordinates-hack

  • Alex Justin: November 17, 2024

    I LOST MY CRYPTOCURRENCY TO SCAMMERS / HOW DO I RECOVER IT BACK / HIRE A HACKER TO RECOVER YOUR CRYPTOCURRENCY GEO COORDINATES RECOVERY HACKER

    Hello, everyone here. I am here to give a testimonial on how I met one of the best Hackers so far in my incredible moment of pain. I was taken advantage of by a fake cryptocurrency investment company pretending to help people double their investments. I lost a huge amount of money to a fake investment company. I invested 108,000 USD in this investment company with the belief that I will have a huge return when it was time for me to get my return. The company no longer picks my calls or replies to my email. I was so devastated. I was told Bitcoin is impossible to trace once you lose it but after coming across a post about GEO COORDINATES RECOVERY HACKER, a reputable cryptocurrency recovery company. I contacted them immediately and was able to recover everything I lost. I’m sharing this with anyone who might need their services. Their contact is

    Email: geovcoordinateshacker@gmail.com
    Website; https://geovcoordinateshac.wixsite.com/geo-coordinates-hack

  • Alex Justin: November 17, 2024

    I LOST MY CRYPTOCURRENCY TO SCAMMERS / HOW DO I RECOVER IT BACK / HIRE A HACKER TO RECOVER YOUR CRYPTOCURRENCY GEO COORDINATES RECOVERY HACKER

    Hello, everyone here. I am here to give a testimonial on how I met one of the best Hackers so far in my incredible moment of pain. I was taken advantage of by a fake cryptocurrency investment company pretending to help people double their investments. I lost a huge amount of money to a fake investment company. I invested 108,000 USD in this investment company with the belief that I will have a huge return when it was time for me to get my return. The company no longer picks my calls or replies to my email. I was so devastated. I was told Bitcoin is impossible to trace once you lose it but after coming across a post about GEO COORDINATES RECOVERY HACKER, a reputable cryptocurrency recovery company. I contacted them immediately and was able to recover everything I lost. I’m sharing this with anyone who might need their services. Their contact is

    Email: geovcoordinateshacker@gmail.com
    Website; https://geovcoordinateshac.wixsite.com/geo-coordinates-hack

  • Alex Justin: November 17, 2024

    I LOST MY CRYPTOCURRENCY TO SCAMMERS / HOW DO I RECOVER IT BACK / HIRE A HACKER TO RECOVER YOUR CRYPTOCURRENCY GEO COORDINATES RECOVERY HACKER

    Hello, everyone here. I am here to give a testimonial on how I met one of the best Hackers so far in my incredible moment of pain. I was taken advantage of by a fake cryptocurrency investment company pretending to help people double their investments. I lost a huge amount of money to a fake investment company. I invested 108,000 USD in this investment company with the belief that I will have a huge return when it was time for me to get my return. The company no longer picks my calls or replies to my email. I was so devastated. I was told Bitcoin is impossible to trace once you lose it but after coming across a post about GEO COORDINATES RECOVERY HACKER, a reputable cryptocurrency recovery company. I contacted them immediately and was able to recover everything I lost. I’m sharing this with anyone who might need their services. Their contact is

    Email: geovcoordinateshacker@gmail.com
    Website; https://geovcoordinateshac.wixsite.com/geo-coordinates-hack

  • Perry Green: November 17, 2024

    How I Recovered Over €72,000 from a Scam Trading Broker in London with the Help of Adrian Lamo Hacker

    I’d like to share my recovery experience here from London, UK, with a scam trading broker to help others avoid falling into the same trap I did. Like many, I thought I was making a smart investment by trading online. I had heard stories of people earning substantial returns, so I was excited when I found a trading platform that seemed legitimate. However, little did I know, I was dealing with a scam. The broker I encountered was highly convincing. They promised me high returns and offered a professional-looking platform. I was persuaded by their smooth talk, testimonials, and fake success stories. Over time, I started transferring funds into the trading account they set up for me. My initial investments were small, but soon I transferred a significant amount—almost €72,620—hoping to see my account grow. Unfortunately, things took a sharp turn for the worse. Despite the early promises of returns, I was unable to withdraw any of my funds. Each time I requested to withdraw, I was met with endless excuses and delays. It became clear that I was dealing with a fraudulent broker, and my money was stuck in their fake account with no way of getting it back. I felt devastated and helpless. It was hard to believe that I had been scammed. However, after doing some research, I came across Adrian Lamo Hacker a company that specializes in recovering funds lost to scams. I was skeptical at first, but after reading positive reviews and testimonials, I decided to reach out for help. From the moment I contacted them through WhatsApp: 1 (909) 739‑0269, the team was professional, understanding, and reassuring. They guided me through the recovery process step by step, and after some time, I was overjoyed to learn that my money had been successfully recovered. I’m incredibly grateful to Adrian Lamo Hacker for their expertise and hard work. They helped me get back what I thought was lost forever. If you’re reading this and have fallen victim to a similar scam, I urge you to reach out to a reputable recovery service like ADRIAN LAMO HACKER via Email: Adrianlamo@consultant.com/ WhatsApp: ‪1 (909) 739‑0269‬ / Telegram ID: @ADRIANLAMOHACKERTECH Don’t give up on getting your money back. There are experts out there who can help, and I am proof that recovery is possible.

Leave a comment

Join our Mailing List

Sign up here and get 10% off your first purchase! Be the first to know about exclusive promotions, exciting new arrivals and looks you will love!

My Cart

Subtotal: $0.00

Your cart is currently empty.