SKORCH May 2017 | Page 209

DO YOU HAVE A MESSAGE OUT THERE TO OTHER WOMEN ABOUT CONFIDENCE? YES I have a message!! I honestly believe that if we saw more body and age positivity and diversity especially in fashion, modelling and social media it would enhance our confidence. I believe we relate positively when we can see great fashion in all ages and sizes. I’m 48 yrs young I want to see more women my age and size in mainstream fashion. I’m very passionate regarding age and body positivity, although Australia is making some positive changes the mature curve models are limited! So I want to get out there and spread the word.. Rita Havea age: 48 hometown - Melbourne kids: my daughter Matisse aged 15 and son Lennon aged 8 and my bulldog Liberace. iamrita_h Skorch WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE FEELING LOW? If I’m feeling low I tend to focus on what will make me feel good and that’s spending more time with my children, walking, my British Bulldog Liberace does a pretty good job in lifting my mood, journaling and reading..