Excited to be speaking CheltLitFest on Oct 14th - about UGLY and toxic beauty standards. Tickets from here: buff.ly/3QUqWCz

Hi frens! If you wanted to sign up to my Substack, it's launching this Friday.... substack.com/@anitabhagwand…

Welcome to The Powder Room... open.substack.com/pub/anitabhagw…

I think Barbie might have ruined my life... open.substack.com/pub/anitabhagw…

Finished this at midnight.... LOL Love for you to read, share, comment, sign up and all that jazz. anitabhagwandas.substack.com

Can we ever like how we look? open.substack.com/pub/anitabhagw…

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! open.substack.com/pub/anitabhagw…

‘Mummy, when can I wear makeup?’ How to talk to kids about body image theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

A closer look at The Cult Of Beauty ….amp.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2…

I've got three incredible last-minute costume ideas that aren’t Barbie or Wednesday Addams open.substack.com/pub/anitabhagw…

If you’re into beauty history in any way, you’ll love this interview… anitabhagwandas.substack.com/p/practically-…

The curse of Gen Z envy… some hard to admit thoughts about being South Asian and an elder millenial open.substack.com/pub/anitabhagw…

Do you need an 'ageing plan?' Getting a lot of heartbreaking feedback on this post... open.substack.com/pub/anitabhagw…

Acne, history, travel - not quite sure how I fit that into one Substack column but... open.substack.com/pub/anitabhagw…

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: geni.us/UglyPaperback

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

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

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 Bonnier Books @blinkpublishing

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

Ugly comes out in the US tomorrow - so exciting! You can buy it here: Amazon.com: buff.ly/3Jvr8TX and Barnes and Noble etc. #USbooklaunch #bookgram #newbook #nonfiction #beautystandards #ugly #bookrecommendations #debutauthor