Hi,

I've read the latest Taqasim, and enjoyed Sara's article on acceptance of our bodies. If you are interested in this subject I can really recommend this book:

www.mwls.co.uk/shops/lb/product.pl

The author looks at feminine beauty through the eyes of great artists, and the great thing is that all shapes, races and ages are included. Every feature of feminine appearance is regarded as neutral, for example you are given the option of emphasing or disguising big hips, no hips, Dowager's Hump etc. This book makes Trinny and Suzanna look like primary school kids, because it goes into immense detail on how to dress and accessorise for your shape, size, skin texture, colour.

Sara, I first discovered the book in the central library in Basingstoke - it might still be there.

Best Wishes.

Alison