Anita Bhagwandas
@ItsMeAnitaB
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Award-winning beauty journalist & broadcaster. My debut book UGLY is out now! Words: Conde Nast Traveller, Guardian, Glamour, Elle, Marie Claire...
London via Wales
Joined February 2010
When you’re obvs the only brown person at a beauty launch and NOBODY else questions the shade range. where are my allies at now?
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Ugly comes out in the US tomorrow - so exciting! You can buy it here: and Barnes and Noble etc. #USbooklaunch #bookgram #newbook #nonfiction #beautystandards #ugly #bookrecommendations #debutauthor
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Happy International Women's Day! #InspireInclusion .Beauty, fashion and wellness industries need to do more. Diversity and inclusivity seem to be slipping backwards. Brands need to think smarter about serving all women. Let's connect - redefine beauty together. #ReclaimingUgly
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Exciting news! My upcoming book, UGLY, explores the origins of beauty standards and challenges the systems that support them. Let's break free from these limiting norms. Pre-order your copy now. Launch on May 9th. Link in bio. #ReclaimingUgly @bonnierbooks @blinkpublishing
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What are your perceptions? Let's delve into the discussion around #ReclaimingUgly and the powerful narrative of the quote below. It's time to break free from the constraints of #PrettyPrivilege. Share your insights in the comments below. ##AnitaBhagwandas #TheUglyGap #Ugly
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What does ‘ugly” mean to you? .To me, 'ugly' challenges beauty standards. Let's break free from societal pressures and embrace empowerment. Join the #ReclaimingUgly movement. #ChallengeBeautyStandards #BreakFree #PrettyPrivilege #AnitaBhagwandas #Ugly #UglyTheBook
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I'm thrilled that UGLY in paperback is launching on 9th May, published by Bonnier Books UK. We all need a helping hand navigating how beauty culture has controlled our lives and limited us. It's time we took that power back! #ReclaimingUgly.Pre-order here:
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Do you need an 'ageing plan?' Getting a lot of heartbreaking feedback on this post.
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The curse of Gen Z envy… some hard to admit thoughts about being South Asian and an elder millenial
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If you’re into beauty history in any way, you’ll love this interview….
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I've got three incredible last-minute costume ideas that aren’t Barbie or Wednesday Addams
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‘Mummy, when can I wear makeup?’ How to talk to kids about body image
theguardian.com
Start the discussions early, examine your own beliefs and take their questions seriously. Experts on the best way to talk to children and teenagers about how they look
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Do you look like you take care of yourself?Had a lot of private comments about this one - I didn't realise it would resonate so much!
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Finished this at midnight. LOL Love for you to read, share, comment, sign up and all that jazz.
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Hi frens! If you wanted to sign up to my Substack, it's launching this Friday.
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Excited to be speaking @cheltlitfest on Oct 14th - about UGLY and toxic beauty standards. Tickets from here:
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