#frenchpersian

[violettenightshade]

Parisian-Persian chic with a blend of lace, slinky elegance, and allure ✨🖤 . . Growing up, I always felt like the ugly duckling, never quite fitting the beauty standards of both my cultures.

In Mexican and Iranian heritage, curves and a womanly figure are the beauty ideals. Growing up as the awkward, skinny girl, with the tomboy physique who was a late bloomer brought me so much insecurity and pain.

I always felt that my Hispanic-Persian mix gave me a look that didn’t align with the beauty standards of small, delicate facial features I saw around me. In Iran, it's common for girls to get nose jobs and other cosmetic surgery at a young age—it’s just the norm. I was always self-conscious about my features. No one ever told me I was beautiful or exotic. Instead, my own parents would point out my flaws and make fun of me.

It took years to embrace my unique characteristics and realize that self-acceptance is one of the most beautiful gifts you can give yourself. Here’s to loving the person I’ve become, flaws and all. 💜 . . 📸: jophoto on IG – Thank you so much! 🥹🙏