Outside of the fashion world, it’s clear that we all don’t look like Heidi and Gisele. So, what about the rest of us who want to look flawless and fabulous in quality fashion? And, more importantly, how about the people who are in the process of losing weight? Tim Gunn to the rescue.

From our guest blogger, Charlotte Hilton Andersen of The Great Fitness Experiment: Stop me if you've heard this one: super-talented famous athlete is criticized for looking "too masculine" and is cured of her gender ambiguity by an awesome dress, a new 'do and plenty of makeup. Because obviously the measure of true femininity is your ability to (hire a stylist to) put together a bangin' outfit and smile all pretty like for the cameras.

Yesterday, Tyra Banks kicked off her new season of talk shows by appearing for the first time on camera without her weave. She walked onto her stage in a simple black outfit and wet, slicked back hair, declaring the occasion National Real Hair Day.

Why are people always trying to steal my thunder? In Marie Claire magazine, writer Lea Goldman airs her frustrations about those darn naked ladies always walking around her locker room, showing their skin and everything.

According to Page Six, Glamour will feature a number of plus-sized models in the buff in the November issue. The risqué layout is an apparent response to the tremendous feedback Glamour received in the wake of Lizzie Millergate. Along the models photographed for the upcoming issue: Kate Dillon Jennie Runk Amy Lemons (Hmmm...this can’t be right. Anyone have any ideas if this model is actually “plus”? Size 6?) Crystal Renn (You may also recognize her from this well-know ad.) Ashley Graham Anansa Sims (with mom Beverly Johnson)

Growing up and watching the Cosby Show, I wanted to be Clair Huxtable. (I also wanted to date Theo but we can’t risk mixing things up here, so I’ll save that dream for a rainy day.) Mrs. Huxtable was polished and poised. Uber-smart and quite gorgeous. She dressed beautifully and carried a leather briefcase and knew exactly how to put Cliff and his sassy multi-colored sweaters in their proper place. She was the perfect blend of parent and friend, strong yet flirty, serious and funny, masculine and feminine.

Did you see What Not to Wear this past Friday night? It featured Teresa a cello player from the Bronx and part of it was filmed at Lee Lee’s Valise. Stacy and Clinton picked out several great pieces but they really loved the two-tone green leaf Milly dress by Olivia Harper. ~My Pick of the Week!

Those of you who have read Locker Room Diaries may remember this anecdote from the scale chapter, Conquering Mt. Toledo: …One morning as I changed, I heard the joyful voice of a young girl behind me. Maybe three years old, she was galloping around the room, playing peek-a-boo with the locker doors, blowing warm air from the hair dryers into her face, and generally just admiring herself in the mirrors. As her attention focused on the scale, I saw her climb up onto it with great effort. The little girl began to jump up and down, yelling for her mom to come view her in her newly conquered territory.

The hair on the back of my neck bristles when I hear this comment, one I’ve heard countless times, “Oh, you probably stay in shape chasing after those four boys!” or “You’re so busy with your kids you don’t have time to eat, no wonder you’ve lost weight!”

Just when you think some women are totally comfortable with their bods, an interview like this comes along and reminds us that even our body image heroes struggle, too. Serena Williams spoke with People Magazine about her new book and wound up revealing some of her bodily hang-ups along the way. Check it out: There were a lot of comments about your size (after the 2003 shooting death of her sister Yetunde Price.) Was that strange? Yes. For some reason, everyone is obsessed with weight. Are you bigger? Are you smaller? And everyone cares about that! It's insane. Some days, I'll be bigger. Other days, I'll be smaller. It's not a big deal.