As of late, I have been receiving quite a few questions about age and plus size personal style. I find this concept especially interesting as I turn 32 this year and probably feel more youthful and spunky than ever. My relationship to age has always been a graceful and playful one. I mean, if you ask my mother, she will ... Read More »
Tag Archives: body image
Celebrating Valentine’s Day with the Big Curvy Love Campaign
“It’s amazing how much power a head‐to‐toe photo holds” Every once in a while, I come across a campaign that pulls at my heart strings, that I can get behind 1000%. Frankly the more the merrier! And given that this one coincides with Valentine ’s Day? I am here for this, especially if you are a plus size woman who ... Read More »
Guest Post: Accepting Compliments and Damn You’re Hot
Damn You’re Hot I met a girlfriend for an early morning cup of coffee + conversation in West Hollywood recently. I have a handful of favorite spots that I can count on to make a sharp, bitter espresso. I arrived a few minutes early (which rarely happens) and ordered a pot of coffee while I waited for her to join ... Read More »
THIS WEEKEND: The Miss California Plus America Pageant
The “Miss California Plus America Pageant” will be held January 18th-20th! California Plus America embraces beauty, professionalism and volunteerism within plus size women promoting healthy self-esteem and community awareness. Plus size women throughout the state of California are encouraged to experience the pride, sisterhood and wealth of knowledge that the California Plus America and Miss Plus America Pageants provide to each delegate. This jam-packed weekend includes a ... Read More »
Not always so Confident
Just one of those days, that a girl goes through… Those days. Those moments. Those Feelings. The days when personal attacks on our appearance, character, our very being can cause us to question our worth, our beauty, and our very existence. Those days. Where we feel ugly, unpretty, fat, overwhelmed, unloved, or lonely can at times be far from fleeting- ... Read More »
Dear Terri, Ven Budhu, and Project Runway….
This has been heavy on my heart. I have sat back and read almost every article fashioned regarding the account of last week’s Project Runway “Fix My Friend” episode, still in a cloud of funk, disgust, disappointment, frustration, and despair. I have bounced around ways to write this: an open letter, a rant, or addressed to Terri herself… I have ... Read More »
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