#NOFOMO

It’s still cold outside but guess what? Before we knew it, Spring and Summer have crept up and are just around the corner. It’s swimsuit season, baby!!!

For those of you who have been following me on Twitter, you probably know that I had a burn injury last summer. My boyfriend and I were having dinner at a local Chinese fast food restaurant. I ordered a cup of hot water for my green tea, which I normally like to bring with me.

The employee didn’t serve it properly and, as a result, the cup slipped from his hand and the hot water splashed all over my left hip and thigh. I thought I wasn’t gonna be able to wear swimsuits again. At least for the whole summer last year, I wasn’t able to. It was a second-degree burn so I literally have a huge scar on my left hip and thigh and parts of my left abs. 

I’m already insecure with my body – I don’t have the flattest stomach. And the burn scar doesn’t help. I’ve spoken with a cosmetic surgeon and was told that it is a “permanent disability.”

I decided that I could only wear certain swimsuits – like those with skirts. But why should I let my scar hold me back from wearing the swimsuit styles that I like?

This Target #NOFOMO campaign helped me step out of the box I put myself into since the injury. So I went to Target the other day and picked up the swimsuits I liked, regardless of my injury and regardless of whether I am currently confident with my body. I got so excited and couldn’t wait for the warmer days to jump into the pool just because Target has everything I need and want for summer!

Honestly, my priority was not whether the fit would be the most flattering. All I cared about when I was shopping for the swimsuits was whether I loved the color and the style!

I know the insecurities that we women have with our bodies and how they can often hold us back from wearing the swimsuits we like for fear of being judged. But this coming season, I would encourage to not think what others think of you. Love yourself, love your body, and just wear your swimsuit proudly!

Check out the swimsuits available from Target. Go to Target.com/swim and pledge to do #NOFOMO!

Now that you’ve found some Target swimsuits you love, take a pledge to have #NOFOMO this summer by sharing all the things you’ll do.

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Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Target and compensation is provided by Mode Media.  The opinions expressed herein are mine and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Target. Thank you for supporting LynneGabriel.com sponsors. They make my blog possible.

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