I’m not going to try to get in between Manolo (my love!) and the Kelly Clarkson fans. I just want to point something out. Reading through all these posts, I’ve noticed how many people have pointed out that she’s not fat, not overweight, she’s tiny, she doesn’t jiggle, etc. While I think is AWESOME that KC promotes being yourself and that that is a message women of all ages need to hear, there’s another message going on through this board: fear of fat. What if she was fat? Would that make her less talented? Less of a person? What if her curves weren’t so tiny?
There is another choice b/t anorexia and “curvy” at 130 pounds. It’s called peace. I’m trying to find it by loving the body I have, curves, wrinkles, bumps and all.

p.s. to “A 15 year old…”: you rock on with your bad self.

The Scarlett has read all of these posts including Manolo’s original. Please, Kelly Clarkson fans note: he doesn’t say she is fat but he is implying that she is not especially toned. You can be skinny and flabby on one extreme and bulky and solid on the other. La Clarkson is probably as tiny as all of the fans imply. She is possibly very comfortable with her body … but those of us that prefer a bit more modesty might not be just as comfortable with seeing so much of it. Personally, The Scarlett cringes, for example, when she sees even the prepubescent girls making their potential sexuality an issue by baring so much flesh. Oh, and The Scarlett loathes seeing so much of the Iggy Pop, for another example … an aging rocker (probably old enough to be the grandfather of many of the Clarkson fans here) that is toned and slim but with flesh ravished by sex and drugs that could use a shirt to cover up the effects.

The Scarlett has seen the Kelly looking better. Period.

I’m a regular here and I love Mr. M unconditionally for his exciting and heartfelt presentation of new shoes. But these new posts don’t seem so pathetic to me. Many of these (I’m assuming) girls have valid things to say about their rights to wear what they want and brings to light the dark pain of feeling fat or imperfect as a young woman because of media crap. And yes it is varying shades of sexist, elitist and shallow to pick on someone’s physical form which I felt was at the core of this post even at the original posting of this picture. To say that these people have no right to write their opinions here because they don’t understand the climate here is equally as fangirlish. Anonymously gathering to delight in the mockery of others, even if they are rich and famous, is fun because it is shameful, so suck it up and face that you have been busted for being bitchy and mean, and that’s…OK.

clarkson COULD lay off the donuts, but i disagree with the manolo: belly-baring IS a right… any lady who wants to look like she stuffed herself into a pair of pants that were three sizes to small (and have the belly popping out above her waistband) should be allowed to do so in peace. chubbos unite!

that’s stupid! kelly’s beautiful and you should just leave your crap to yourself. She’s not fat or anything like that so shut it!!
love…syd

I tell you what, this blog is consistenly hilarious, but the comments on this thread verge on the priceless. The Manolo, he is over the top because that is his comic genius; and “Manolo says, the Kelly Clarkson, she must learn that the public baring of the belly it is the privilege, not the right” is a perfect example of the Manolo’s trademark pithy comic flair, with his mastery of le mot juste and of cadence and of the perfectly crafted comic persona. The Manolo, he is hilarious on purpose. The commenters, they are over the top because they haven’t got a freakin’ clue, and the guffaws they inspire, they inspire to their chagrin…I’m particularly delighted by the ones giving us solemn lectures about human rights under the apparent impression that the Manolo he was issuing a political, rather than a fashion, statement.

Oy, Manolo, your blog, it rocks.

you people are messed, i recently saw kelly clarkson and i met her.. so obviously i would see how she looked and she is by no means fat. She is a beautiful person and if she if she feels like wearing a shirt like that then let her. If you prefer looking at skinny anorexic disgusting people such as lindsay lohan then go on right ahead. At least kelly can sing.

Frankly Manolo i would like to tell you what i think of you but it would be to rude to wirte and also i dont wanna stoop down to your level. If you think that is fat, take a look at the guy in supersize me and then look at the photo you posted. Personally yes i do think Kelly Clarkson is good singer and probably the most genuine celeb. i cant even see exastly what you are talkin about in the photo all i see is a musician on stage doin her thing. There is not fat or whatever on her body. She does not need a six pack i think we should all just leave er alone because she is and should be the most respected celeb. Yes you are entitled to your own opinion but maybe you mite be going a bit ott posting it on the ne. Keep your thoughts to yourself. (Suprised kelly hasn’t sued yet). And if you got anything nice ot say, dont say anything at all!!!

I think that belly of hers makes her that much hotter!!!!!!!! FYI ladies, guys like curves! I would take Kelly over a victoria’s secret model anyday!

No…
I dont even want to BEGIN to think about how ur dissing the fool that is clarkson, Kelly!!! She thrusts!!! she does..its true we no it!!! shes cool, she is our inspiration 4 notes!!!!!

This is from a guy’s perspective, not only I, but others I know as well–
I think she’s hot, and her stomach is fine. She’s not fat, she looks good!

….and I have just read an article stating that Kelly battled an eating disorder when she was younger

she has got a amazing figure not only that but she has the most beautifal face she dont need plastic surgery because she the most natural clebirty i know rock on kelly fan yall rock keep rocking kelly

I think she looks amazing. seriously…i like skinny girls but i love pretty girls when there’s something to grab!