A size 14 woman who had no "body confidence" has become an Instagram sensation after posting pictures of herself wearing skimpy outfits.

Jade Thompson says she felt "overweight and disgusting" before she started her page and amassed 64,000 followers in just five months.

The 20-year-old's self-image has completely changed after she got such an overwhelmingly positive response and she now goes out wearing whatever she

wants.

Jade, of Newcastle, said: "Before this I did not want to go out with my friends and I could barely leave the house because I had such little confidence.

"I just felt disgusting and that I could not wear what I wanted to because I was not a certain body type. That's how society makes you feel.

"I had seen other curvy girls on Instagram doing a similar thing but realised there were no red-heads or anyone with my particular body type.

"I wasn't sure what kind of response I would get so I was thrilled when people commented positively on my posts, and I started getting more and more followers.

"It made me feel so much more confident about my weight and now I go out wearing whatever I want.

"I now realise you don't have to be skinny to feel attractive in sexy clothes."

Jade prefers to model affordable brands such as Primark and Asda and says that although she has been given free products thanks to her page, she does not

make any profit from it.

Jade, who has a day job as a heating design engineer, said: "When I was younger I always had a bigger bust and I was told by my family and others to cover up.

"I would never wear anything figure hugging or skimpy. Now my attitude has completely changed.

"I don't think twice about wearing a tight mini-dress.

"I feel better within myself and now have a more positive outlook on life.

"I want to show younger girls it is okay to be confident in your body shape, no matter what size you are.

"I think I have had so much success on Instagram because I am more relate-able than your Gigi Hadids or Kendal Jenners. I represent the average woman.

"I know I don't have that supermodel physique but I want to show people that it is okay to be proud of who you are and not worry what others think.

"I have had some abuse, the worst being when someone messaged me saying 'Hey fattie'.

"But that wasn't all that bad and I didn't let it bother me too much.

"The majority of the responses I get are extremely positive.

"The feeling I get when a younger girl messages me saying that I have helped her in some way is just indescribable.

"I am surprised by how many followers I have. But I am delighted, and above all feel humbled by the fact so many people are interested in my pictures and what I have to say."