Coná is selected for fitness fashion modelling shoot

By Mark McGoldrick
CONÁ Gallagher was not too long ago chosen to participate in a modelling shoot for brand new Fintona health style model, Moody Activewear.
Moody Activewear is an up-and-coming style model, with all proceeds raised from their gross sales going in the direction of girls’s psychological well being charities and providers working within the Fermanagh and Tyrone areas.
Coná was one in all 9 females chosen to mannequin their new clothes on the launch of the enterprise final week.
She mentioned she was immensely ‘proud’ to have been requested to participate on this photograph shoot.
“I’m so happy with myself for collaborating within the Moody photograph shoot,” she beamed.
“To be sincere, a yr in the past, I’d have mentioned that there isn’t a approach I might do it.”
Coná was concerned in a significant accident in 2019.
The incident resulted in her being left with a deformation on her proper thigh.
To be capable of participate on this photograph shoot is a significant increase for her confidence and self perception.
“It actually knocked my confidence on the time and I’ve finished a variety of work on myself to turn out to be extra accepting of my physique and self-loving,” mentioned Coná.
“Seeing somebody who seems like me, a curvy woman with quick hair and a ‘hip dip’ being a part of a marketing campaign for clothes makes me so pleased.”
During the Covid-19 lockdown, Coná arrange an Instagram web page, Dipsnhips, to encourage females in Fermanagh to really feel assured about sharing their life and private way of life.
The Instagram influencer feels that it is vital that individuals push themselves outdoors of their ‘consolation zones’.
“We come from a small county and I believe folks usually fear what others will suppose, however while you let that go and easily be your self, wonderful alternatives will come your approach,” she mentioned proudly.
“I firmly consider that you shouldn’t let your self or anybody else cease you from doing what you need to. You solely get one physique, you want to be variety to it and frequently put your self on the market. We have to see ‘actual’ folks representing clothes manufacturers with all their little quirks and marks.
“Moody [Activewear] has given girls like myself an important alternative to do.”

Posted: 5:40 pm June 26, 2022

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