Vicky Pattison exposed some classic Instagram editing tricks by sharing candid before and after bikini pictures.
The former Geordie Shore star asked fans if they noticed the difference in the two side-by-side pictures as she said 'not everything is always as it seems on social media'.
With a heat wave rolling through the UK, Vicky noticed the number of bikini pictures shared on social media and wanted to clarify a few things.
"Everytime we open the app we are greeted with gorgeous pictures of beyond beautiful bodies & so called aesthetic ‘perfection’- but before you leave the queue for the ice cream van, put down your koppaberg or reach for your cover up.. I want to remind you of two things," she began.
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"Number 1: it takes all sorts to make the world go round and variety truly is the spice of life! What I mean by this is all bodies are beautiful & should be celebrated, Big’s boobs, small boobs, long legs, short legs, slim or plus sized, washboard stomach or curvy & cute..
"And don’t ever forget that whatever body type or shape you have been blessed with, all you need is a bikini & a smile to be beach body ready!"
Her second point brought fans back to her side-by-side photo, reminding them not to trust everything online.
"People have their favourite angles, their favourite filters, even their favourite photographers & in some cases- their favourite editing apps," Vicky wrote. "Don’t allow this to mess with your head & dislike what you see in the mirror."
The 33-year-old went on to discuss how social media cause a 'culture of perfection', leaving people judged for the way they look.
Vicky added: "But life is about more than ‘likes’ or validation from virtual strangers online.. Life is about eating that solero, wearing that swimsuit, laughing with friends over a gin & being content with who you are & what you see in the mirror regardless of what you see online.
"As someone who has spent a large portion of her adult life hating what I looked like, I can tell you first hand that I know learning to love yourself & not compare isn’t easy & there are always days you wish you had someone’s lovely long legs or cellulite free bum- but I’m hoping this messages brings you comfort- so much of what we see on social media is fake, contrived & curated to create an image..
"And we are all so much more than just an ‘image.’ We are flawed, fabulous, perfectly imperfect.. and human. Own it."
Fans took to her comment section to praise the star for always being open on the realities of social media.
"Thank you for always reminding me not everything you see on social media is real! You look gorgeous xx," one user mentioned.
Another added: "How refreshing and honest. Love this.."
"Thank you for these words," one more user posted.
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