The fact that I like clothes isn’t a secret. I find enjoyment in locating items that fit my personality and style in my size. I am a firm believer in buying and wearing clothes that I like and feel complement my body type. I also like to encourage others to do the same. If it… Read More WWBBW: Three Things I Am No Longer Wearing and Neither Should You
Earlier this year a casual and unexpected conversation inspired the creation of a quarterly online magazine. This is another vehicle on the “Towanda’s Voice” platform designed for sharing encouragement, love, and personal stories of people who are doing amazing things. Once again, you are invited deeper into the mind of this Buxom Beauty! Check out… Read More Introducing…B Magazine
“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13-14 KJV Have you ever had to rebuke… Read More I’m Still Learning to Love Myself: Confessions of a Self-Love Advocate
There were two things I was looking forward to getting last week: an Ankara African dress from House of Izzi I ordered from Etsy and the digital release of the movie “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.” We’ll get to the dress, but right now, I want to focus on the book and movie.… Read More I’m Glad You’re Here, God. It’s Me, Towanda—Again.
When you visited the Diary of a Stylish Buxom Beauty website, you were greeted by a Facebook Messenger pop-up, which was added to allow more engagement and serve as a vehicle to ask questions and share ideas. Last month, a few inquiries were submitted—one of which is being highlighted in this post. Based on the… Read More What Would B.B. Wear?: Let’s Get Intimate, Again; Curated Plus-Size Lingerie
Although I have been overweight for the majority of my life, I haven’t experienced a lot of mistreatment or slurs to my face about it. I’ve also never felt like I couldn’t or shouldn’t take up space as a fat person. However, a recent event made me think about it. An incident occurred at work… Read More News Flash: I Am An Overweight Black Woman
The thought to write about comparing came to my mind about a week or so ago. It stemmed from something I noticed within me, but the urge to whip out my laptop and write came after an unexpected conversation I had with a co-worker. Now I believe the discussion confirmed my need to share my… Read More Hey Everybody, Comparing is Bad for the Soul!
The impact words have on our well-being has been on my mind. Mainly because I recognized I created an atmosphere of anxiety and doubt by the words I spoke and thought. I’ve been making a conscious effort to “speak life” into everything because words have tremendous power. In the latest YT video, I share more… Read More Just a Thought with B.B.: “Words Have Power”
Today is Valentine’s Day, and I pondered over whether or not to write about it—mainly because I didn’t think I had anything new to say. How many times do I need to remind you and me to love ourselves regardless of what is transpiring around us? How many times do I need to mention we’re… Read More It’s Valentine’s Day, Again—Does Cupid Know Where I Live?
A few months ago, I wrote a blog post addressing my plus-size privilege and I received a bit of criticism for it. Although I earnestly believe we are all entitled to our opinions, I was a bit taken back by it. Be that as it may, I’m going to continue to be me unapologetically. So,… Read More Is Self-Love Enough While Traveling When You’re a Big Girl?: Another Lesson In Plus-Size Privilege
