“Don’t be afraid to shine. Your light can encourage someone else to do the same.” – The Buxom Beauty Last week I attended a training course for work that involved those dreaded “team exercises.” I consider myself to be a people person and I have no issues with working as a team – well, at… Read More I Eat Wings With a Knife and Fork
From time to time I like to read my blog posts and reflect on the words I’ve written. In some cases I still agree with the thoughts I had during the time I captured them, but there are some where I see how I have evolved. The word evolve means to develop gradually, and what time… Read More Happy Birthday Towanda, Another Year Older Another Year Wiser; The Evolution of Me
Sometimes it is good to reflect on why. The question why can help us arrive at a reason or explanation for several things in life. There are times when I ponder over why I created this blog and whether I should continue. But, there is a double-edged sword that always seems to arise when I ask… Read More Why?
District of Curves has become an awesome vehicle for models, designers, retailers, and bloggers in the Washington, D.C. Metro area, and I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing the founder, Mickey Armstrong. Check out our conversation. 1. What motivated you to create District of Curves? I created DOC for a number of reasons. As a… Read More A Role Model in the District: An Interview with Mickey Armstrong
In general, our society has had the tendency to shun “the big girl.” It is true that in recent years we have slowly become a part of mainstream and some avenues of fashion and entertainment have started to embrace our beauty. The message of beauty at any size is being sent through social media, television,… Read More From Unseen to #Plusvisibility: The Power of Community
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Why should I be concerned about how another sees me? What will the approval of another provide for me? Will it increase my knowledge? Will it increase my bank account? What will it give me other than the satisfaction of knowing you… Read More What Would it Profit?
If you have been following the Buxom Beauty on social media, you are already aware of my love for clothes. A polished and creative outfit puts a pep in my step and a smile on my face. I really like beautiful clothes, and today I had the opportunity to visit the pop-up store for my… Read More My Trip to the Eloquii Pop-up Store!
It has been quite some time since my fingers have touched these keys to write. During my “break” it occurred to me that I started this blog two years ago this month. Which, ignited my thoughts regarding what has and has not transpired over the past two years in relation to the Diary of a… Read More It’s My Anniversary
Dear Towanda, I am writing to you to encourage you and to let you know you are enough. Right now you are a junior at Randallstown Senior High School wearing a coat indoors throughout the day because you do not want to be seen. Right now you are comparing yourself to the other girls who seem to be everything you… Read More Dear Towanda, You Are Enough: A Letter to 16-Year-Old Me
“…These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 KJV There are days when I sit and ponder over the things I’ve experienced and I am amazed; a failed marriage and… Read More National Women’s Month: Oprah Winfrey; Adversity Doesn’t Mean Defeat
