A plus size woman has become an internet sensation after encouraging people to be confident in their own body.
Laura Ferry initially set up a blog to help people in bigger bodies and now has 147,000 followers on her Instagram page 'WhatLauraLoves'. The 34-year-old, who wears a size 24-26, works with retailers such as Pretty Little Thing and River Island to show people what clothing looks like on her body.
Laura, who lives in South Shields, South Tyneside, has also opened up about her experience of having smear tests, flying on an aeroplane and getting beauty treatments as a plus size woman. She said she's had a positive reaction amongst followers with people telling her they have changed their lives for the better.
