Fashion. Its a billion dollar industry. And we should take it seriously. Fashion lines are not haphazard. Everything is well thought out, strategised and executed. And all of this to make you and I feel good!
I'm all for feeling good and looking after oneself, but we should never forget about other pertinent issues that go deeper than whats on the outside. As much as I may be an advocate of fashion and the idea of looking and feeling good, I do want you to understand that loving yourself comes from within. So when you're looking wonderful, with your hot get-up, hair all done, nails painted and them killer shoes on, think about this...when was the last time you got a full medical test? Actually, even simpler than a full medical, when was the last time you got a pap smear?
I got this message on my facebook page yesterday from http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cervical-Cancer-Awareness/214780014184 and I shared it on the Fabulous Everyday Girl facebook page. Then I though to myself, I'd be doing a disservice to you all if I didn't share it on this blog.
I then did some research and found these stats:
"Cervical cancer remains one of South Africa’s biggest
women’s health problems, affecting one out of 41 South African women. It
is estimated that this disease kills approximately 8 women in the country every
day, and World Health Organization projections are that this number will
increase to about 12 deaths per day in 2025. These alarming statistics
should be seen in the context of cervical cancer as a preventable disease."
12 deaths per day!!!!!!!!! If these stats aren't enough to shock you into action then I don't know!! We usually don't regret the things we do, but rather regret the things we don't do. Educate yourselves and get yourself tested. Fab EDG's, this could save your life.
At the end of the day, your outfit doesn't really matter if you aren't right inside.
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